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Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri
Opinion  / 18 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Pictures of trash littering Jalan Bukit Bintang and a garbage truck arriving in the area. — Picture from Instagram/DBKL
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Festive fun, not trash: DBKL urges responsible celebration as Jalan Bukit Bintang gets littered

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic
Money  / 13 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri speaking at an event October 20, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Perlis assemblyman insists actions justified, vows PAS remains in his heart

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

Nearly half of an elite US epidemiology programme were dismissed by the Trump administration yesterday. — Pic by AFP
World / 15 Feb 2025

Trump admin fires CDC ‘disease detectives’ as bird flu fears rise

JD Vance pledged that Washington sought to secure a “asting peace as he held a first meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Moscow. — AFP
World / 15 Feb 2025

Vance tells Zelensky US wants ‘lasting’ peace

Elon Musk stands over US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

Russia wants list of dissidents that Musk claims USAID is funding

A warning on the Waze app saying “This destination is in an area that may have a higher risk of crime” is displayed on the smartphone of an Uber driver in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 12, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

In Rio de Janeiro ganglands, glitchy GPS can have deadly consequences

Pope Francis said in 2021 he saw a psychiatrist in his native Argentina when he was a young priest who helped him deal with anxiety during the time of the military dictatorship. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

Pope Francis’ health concerns: A closer look at his medical history

The coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena, California, August 7, 2017. - Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

Make Appliances Glitch Again: Trump turns back time on toilets, showers, and lightbulbs

A view of the wreckage of a shipwreck in southern Italy which has left dozens of migrants dead after the boat in which they were travelling smashed onto the rocks, in Cutro, Italy February 27, 2023. — File picture via Reuters
World / 14 Feb 2025

Greek Ombudsman: Coast guard failed to act in deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck

The damaged windscreen of a car is pictured after it drove into a crowd in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2025, injuring several people. — Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

German police suspect terrorism in Munich car attack, cite ‘certain Islamist orientation’

Pope Francis is helped by his aide after a part of his cane broke off during his arrival to hold the Jubilee audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, February 1, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

Pope Francis in hospital with bronchitis

The US Army Typhon medium-range capability missile system. — File photo via US Army
World / 14 Feb 2025

China opposes US missile deployed by Philippines

Trump’s administration has reportedly begun laying off probationary employees as it moves to the next stage of its plans to aggressively shrink the federal workforce. — Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Trump administration begins firing probationary staff

The Japanese government said on February 14, 2025 it will release its stockpile of rice -- the nation's cherished staple food -- reserved for emergency use in response to soaring prices. — FIle pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Japan to release emergency rice reserves as prices soar

Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet JD Vance in Germany today with a warning against trusting Russia’s Vladimir Putin. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Zelensky at Munich security meet as Trump-Putin talks spark alarm

Elon Musk, who leads a campaign to reduce federal spending, has repeatedly criticised government contracts with news organisations, often mischaracterizing their nature. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Thomson Reuters subsidiary counters Musk-Trump attack

Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman ended his professional tennis career with a defeat to Spain’s Pedro Martinez in the second round of the Argentina Open. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Argentina’s Schwartzman retires from professional tennis

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with US President Donald Trump after a swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned US health secretary, hints at overhaul