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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

Former Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Amar Singh is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police raided Pavilion Residence unit after CCTV showed govt vehicles moving boxes, bags, High Court told

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Malaysian child athletes during a ‘sepak takraw’ practice game at the launch of the Malaysia Sepak Takraw Academy, initiated by Hannah Yeoh during her tenure as youth and sports minister from 2022–2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

PM commends DAP’s Hannah Yeoh for elevating sepak takraw, calls it sign of mature society

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

Investigators lifting sealed boxes believed to contain luxury designer bag, linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad financial scandal, onto a Black Maria outside Pavilion Residences in Kuala Lumpur May 18, 2018. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

In Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, bags found in investigation described as stuffed with jewellery and ‘cash spilt out onto the floor’

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said authorities have approved the PILA masterplan to develop a new cargo terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Development Corporation
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

Some of the 14 juvenile boys, aged 12 to 17, arrive at the Johor Bahru court complex to face rioting charges outside their school at the Magistrate's Court on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Skudai school fight: Teens and guardians face charges for rioting outside SMK Taman Selesa Jaya

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

In the 2022 World Cup when former coach Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the team’s 6-1 demolition of Switzerland, a bright Portugal future shimmered on the horizon. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

End of the road for Ronaldo? Portugal Euros KO points to the exit sign

Turkiye defender Merih Demiral arrives for a training session at the team’s base camp in Barsinghausen July 5, 2024, ahead of their Uefa Euro 2024 match against Netherlands. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 quarterfinal preview: Erdogan in attendance for Turkiye vs Netherlands, England battle Switzerland

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise

Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America today after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Copa America: Canada stun Venezuela on penalties to reach semis

Iga Swiatek is looking ominous on the grass at Wimbledon as she hunts a sixth Grand Slam crown. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek faces ‘gangster’ threat, Djokovic feels need for speed

Defeat for Portugal at the European Championship yesterday likely brought down the curtain on the extraordinary international career of Cristiano Ronaldo. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement

French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal because he was tired, his coach Didier Deschamps said. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says French coach 

Spain came through a tough physical encounter with Germany and emerged 2-1 winners after extra time yesterday to book a semi-final spot at Euro 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Spain’s De la Fuente proud of fighting spirit in Euro win over Germany

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann feels his team had a positive Euro 2024 and believes they were the better side against Spain as they exited the tournament in a dramatic extra time defeat in the quarter-finals yesterday. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Nagelsmann’s Germany bowed but not broken after Euro exit to Spain 

Spain’s Mikel Merino scores the second goal. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Spain dig deep to earn dramatic extra time victory over Germany

France’s goalkeeper #16 Mike Maignan. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Euros 2024 quarter-finals: France shoves past Portugal to move into the semis on penalties, Spain gets extra time to beat Germany

France buried some bitter memories from recent tournaments to win their first penalty shootout since 1998 on Friday and earn a place in the semi-finals of the Euros. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Goal-shy France enjoy first penalty shootout win since 1998

France’s and Portugal’s players line up during a penalty shoot-out. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-finals

Slot’s commitment to an attacking, high-tempo style similar to Klopp’s game-plan was significant in the decision to hire him. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Arne Slot ready to embrace pressure as Liverpool’s new boss after Klopp era

Turkiye’s defender #03 Merih Demiral makes a controversial hand gesture as he celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Turkiye at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig July 2, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Uefa suspends Demiral for ‘wolf’ celebration, fines Bellingham for crotch grab

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi’s blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals today. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Keeper Martinez to the rescue after Messi botched kick, Argentina beats Ecuador to reach Copa semis