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In an Instagram post, Caltex stated that the affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Caltex Malaysia announces temporary fuel supply disruption in five states due to port delay

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed uncertainty after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the waterway. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

Khairy Jamaluddin pledged to serve and help restore public confidence in Umno after his readmission as announced on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Khairy Jamaluddin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

In return to Umno, Khairy says no demands, ready to rebuild trust in public

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sikh families had been part of his life, including during his years of political struggle, imprisonment and court battles. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

PM pays tribute to Karpal Singh, Sikh community, recalls hospital visits during detention

Malaysia continues to import crude oil despite being a producer as consumption nearly doubles output, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up global oil prices and supply chain costs. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

What you need to know: Why Malaysia still imports oil and how the Hormuz disruption is driving up costs

In a statement today, the department explained that Level 1 alert is issued when the maximum daily temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Stay cool: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia under level 1 hot weather alert

Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali meted out the sentence to Nikolaus Owin Yohanes Laba after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly using a payslip in his name purportedly issued by an auto accessories company, knowing it to be false, on July 3, 2023, at 12.54pm, at Kwang Woon Trading Sdn Bhd in Taman Indah Permai, Manggatal. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Man jailed for using fake payslip to buy products on instalment

One-third of global seaborne trade passes through the Straits of Malacca. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Asia’s busiest trade route, the Straits of Malacca, draws scrutiny as security risks rise

Aaron Chia set to lead team Malaysia at the Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Aaron Chia, Thinaah to lead Malaysia’s charge at Thomas and Uber Cup Finals

The Prime Minister said only 15 per cent of the people are affected by the fuel price increase due to the current global energy crisis. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM: 85pc of Malaysians paying subsidised diesel rates, including fishermen, school bus services

Authorities are investigating after Iranian gunboats reportedly opened fire on a tanker near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP file pic
World  / 13 h ago

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UK agency says

The Kedah menteri besar said that in a democratic country like Malaysia, anyone is free to contest in any state in the upcoming elections. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Khairy contesting in Kedah? No problem, says MB Sanusi

Hendry (centre) poses with police officers. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Man fined RM48,000 for possessing carcasses, live specimen of various protected species

Biden blamed it on jet lag after two overseas trips earlier in June. — Reuters pic
World / 03 Jul 2024

Biden says he ‘nearly fell asleep’ during debate after world travel

Biden is facing pressure. Some donors have called for him to step aside, and other Democrats are worrying openly that he is not equipped to beat Trump in November. — Reuters pic
World / 03 Jul 2024

Biden faces doubts from Democrats about his 2024 re-election

Floods in northern Myanmar have trapped thousands of people in their homes and cut electricity and phone lines, residents and local media said today, with the state weather office warning of more heavy rain. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Thousands trapped in northern Myanmar flooding

Shanaz Saddique is one of a surge of pro-Palestinian candidates hoping to mobilise Muslim votes at Britain’s July 4 election by tapping into discontent over the two main political parties’ positions on the war in Gaza. — Reuters pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters

Disillusioned Conservatives, Labour enthusiasts, others desperate for change and those swayed by the hard-right or apathy: AFP has met an array of Britons during the UK general election campaign. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

‘I have no idea’: UK voters open up on election

Kenya was bracing today for fresh protest action against the government after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into violence that left dozens of people dead. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Kenya braces for new protests after dozens killed in anti-tax demos

Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has undergone leg surgery but is continuing to work as he recovers, a spokesman said today. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Indonesia president-elect Prabowo recovering from leg surgery, says spokesman

Aydos Sadykov was granted asylum in Ukraine in 2014. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Kazakh activist dies after being shot in Kyiv

A Nepali court today sentenced a man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse. — Reuters pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Nepal jails ‘Buddha boy’ for 10 years over child sex abuse

World / 02 Jul 2024

Australia police arrests teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university

At least nine people were killed and four others were injured when a car struck pedestrians near Seoul city hall yesterday, police said. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Nine killed in Seoul after car driving wrong way hits pedestrians

Biden has been asked to respond directly to the concerns, by either taking part in press conferences or sitting down for interviews with journalists. — Reuters pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Democratic US senator asks if Biden is ‘candid’ on health

Biden’s halting debate last week against Trump fuelled concerns among voters around the president’s age and ability to govern — fears that Republicans have often been eager to highlight. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Trump cautious as calls for Biden to withdraw ahead of election grows

A panel of UN experts has determined that the detention of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was arbitrary and a violation of international law, calling for him to be released immediately. — Reuters pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

UN panel says former Pakistan PM Khan detention arbitrary, violation of international laws

Steve Bannon, an influential Donald Trump ally, reported to prison yesterday to serve a four-month sentence after he was convicted for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. — Reuters pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Trump ally Steve Bannon begins prison term for contempt

Belgrade police today arrested a man who approached a police station carrying a backpack with a crossbow, two days after a crossbow attack at the Israeli embassy in the Serbian capital, police said. — AFP pic
World / 02 Jul 2024

Belgrade police arrest man with crossbow two days after Israeli embassy attack