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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, denies allegations of misappropriation linked to a government deal with ARM Limited and criticises the MACC’s handling of the investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

‘I’m no Jho Low 2’: Rafizi’s ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC’s public search

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

In a media advisory today, Wisma Putra said it noted the announcement by UAE authorities on the opening of designated safe air corridors and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s temporary resumption of return services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on March 4 to 8. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to seven Middle East countries

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the whereabouts of three of Tun Daim Zainuddin's children were currently unknown. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Only one of the four Daim children being sought in Ops Godfather probe has come forward, MACC says

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

Britain said yesterday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

UK triggers ‘emergency brake’ to stop study visas for four countries and Afghan work visas

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

At 6pm, the ringgit rose by 0.09 per cent to 3.9395/9465 versus the greenback from 3.9440/9495 at Tuesday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money  / 11 h ago

Ringgit gains on US dollar amid cautious demand, geopolitical concerns

An aerial photograph shows the French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle off the coast of Toulon, southern France on June 5, 2021. Emmanuel Macron announced on March 3, 2026 additional military reinforcements to the war-torn Middle East, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort of frigates, which will ‘set course’ for the Mediterranean. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean as Macron warns of conflict spillover

Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd has agreed to acquire The Food Purveyor, the Malaysian operator of Village Grocer and Ben’s Independent Grocer, in a deal valued at RM1.7 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 16 h ago

Thailand’s CP Axtra to expand Malaysia footprint with RM1.7b purchase of The Food Purveyor

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said no action has been taken so far against MPs absent during the vote on the proposed 10-year prime minister term limit, with two having submitted explanations and six yet to do so. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Fahmi: Six govt MPs yet to explain absence from 10-year PM term limit vote, Anwar to decide next steps

A 43-year-old security guard is escorted out of the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after being sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane for 13 sexual offence charges. His face is obscured to protect the victim’s identity. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Johor court hands down 21 years’ jail, 24 strokes for security guard who raped daughter and recorded the abuse

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki gestures towards items seized under ‘Ops Middleman’ during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

RM12.48m paid to shield overloaded lorries: MACC says traffic police, JPJ officers among 18 arrested in ‘tonto’ bribery ring

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