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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

Fans gather for Portugal v Slovenia - Lisbon, Portugal - July 1, 2024 — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Reaction from Portugal's shootout win over Slovenia at Euro 2024

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate after the match. —Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Martinez hails Ronaldo after Portugal shootout win over Slovenia

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after failing to score a penalty kick during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main on July 1, 2024. – AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Tearful Ronaldo a frustrated great battling with Father Time

McLaughlin-Levrone wins the women's 400m hurdles in a world record 50.65 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.— Reuters pic.
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Athletics-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials

Jaime Lozano, Head Coach of Mexico shouts instructions during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Mexico and Ecuador at State Farm Stadium on June 30, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Ecuador reach Copa quarters, Mexico out after 0-0 draw

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 30: Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center on June 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. – AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win

Zhang Zhijie, during the final match of Group D in the Asian Junior Mixed Team Badminton Championships. He fainted and was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately he died. — Picture via X/ Indonesian Badminton Association.
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

China’s badminton player, Zhang Zhijie, 17, dies after collapsing on court in Indonesian tournament

Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany. — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals

England's forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates after he scored his team's second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between England and Slovakia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 30, 2024 — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Bellingham and Kane save mediocre Three Lions, Spain set up Germany quarterfinal