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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  / 9 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  / 3 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  / 2 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  / 5 h ago

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

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP
What You Think  / 18 h ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng 

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  / 6 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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 9 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  / 6 h ago

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

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, speaks at a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on April 7, 2026 on a watered-down resolution drafted by Bahrain and Gulf states to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian actions. Iran on Monday slammed a US blockade around its ports as a ‘grave violation’ of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’ over Strait of Hormuz move

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  / 5 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match yesterday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Costa Rica beat Paraguay but exit Copa America

Marquinhos of Brazil defends against Jhon Cordoba of Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Brazil into Copa America quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia

Jannik Sinner was the first Italian man to capture a Grand Slam title with his victory at the Australian Open in January and was also the first from his country to become world number one. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Alcaraz, Sinner eye Wimbledon third round

Austria’s forward #07 Marko Arnautovic fights for the ball with Turkey’s midfielder #22 Kaan Ayhan. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Great entertainers Austria unlucky to bow out of Euros, says coach Rangnick

Romania coach Edward Iordanescu said he hoped his side’s Euro 2024 run, where they topped Group E before yesterday’s last-16 elimination by the Netherlands, could be a new beginning for the country’s national team. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Romania boss Iordanescu hopes Euros run a sign of things to come

Turkey’s defender Merih Demiral shoots and scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Türkiye set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria

Türkiye’s defender #03 Merih Demiral (centre) heads the ball and scores his team’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Türkiye. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Türkiye miracle as Austria humbled, Netherlands makes it pass Romania

Berhalter’s insistence that he should oversee the USA at the World Cup had little support from analysts in the aftermath of Monday’s exit. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

US coach Berhalter defiant over future after early Copa exit

The honour of being Malaysia’s flag-bearer at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony has inspired national diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises to aim for success in Paris. — Bernama pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Olympic Games: Flag-bearer role inspires Bertrand for top six splash in Paris 

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has selected a new design featuring fiercer-looking tiger stripes on the official attire of the national contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. — Picture via X/Olympic Malaysia
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Following backlash, OCM reveals new Olympic kit with 'fiercer-looking' tiger stripes

Panama forward Cesar Yanis (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolivia in the second half during a Copa America group stage match at Inter&CO Stadium. — Picture by Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Panama beat Bolivia to reach Copa quarter-finals

Hinano Kusaki of Japan competes in the Women's Skateboard Park Final during X Games Ventura 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on June 30, 2024 in Ventura. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold

Jules Kounde (right) called on voters in the country to block the far-right National Rally party from winning a majority in the snap parliamentary elections. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France star Kounde calls on voters to block far right in elections

Luis Suarez of Uruguay and Cristian Olivera of Uruguay celebrate the team's victory and progression to the quarter finals after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Uruguay into Copa America quarters, knock out hosts US with 1-0 win

Fans gather to watch France v Belgium. Fans react as they watch the match at a fanzone in Brussels. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France scramble into Euros last eight as attacking stars fail to shine

Portugal's Diogo Costa with teammates celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out. —Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Portugal advances as Ronaldo shed tears, Kolo Muani's late goal sends France to quarters