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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  / 13 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  / 12 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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

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

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, making an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. — US Navy handout/AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio

Former SRC director Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified in court that Nik Faisal, appointed as both director and CEO of the company, acted as Najib’s proxy and served as the link between the then prime minister and SRC’s board of directors. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Iran launches new strikes on US targets across the Gulf, fuelling regional energy fears

US President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms after Rubio hints at Israeli trigger

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  / 16 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  / 14 h ago

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

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of the group’s slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, flocked to his funeral Sunday in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut. — Reuters pic
World / 23 Feb 2025

Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader

Handout photo taken on Feb 11, and released by The Australian Defence Force on Feb 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Beijing accuses Australia of ‘hyping’ China naval live-fire drills

A deminer from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) examining an unexploded ordnance (UXO) unearthed by a worker during irrigation work in Svay Rieng province on Feb 11. — File photo by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Two Cambodian toddlers killed in old grenade blast

Friedrich Merz, Leader of conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and main candidate gives the thumbs up sign at the end of the last electoral rally in the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Friedrich Merz: conservative on verge of German chancellery

French forensic police work on the site of a knife attack where a man is suspected of killing one person and seriously wounding two police officers in Mulhouse. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

One dead, several wounded in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in France

Handout picture released by Regional Government of La Libertad shows damages after the roof of a shopping mall collapsed in Trujillo, Peru. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Death toll doubles to six in Peru food court roof collapse

Donald Trump said yesterday he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine’s war against Russia. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money

Handout picture released by the Senafront (National Border Service) shows police officers rescuing migrants that naufragated near to Mansukum, Guna Yala territory, Panama. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Eight-year-old girl dies as boat with migrants blocked from US, sinks off Panama

Handout picture released by the Argentinian Presidency shows Argentina's President Javier Milei and US President Donald Trump posing for a picture in the framework of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Argentina’s Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs

Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace ahead of his 65th birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. — Pic by Reuters
World / 23 Feb 2025

Japan’s emperor hopes for peace, 80 years after WWII end

An activist wearing a mask of Leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz poses in front of a mock fire wall ahead the final campaign event of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party in Munich. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Germans go to vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump

A demonstrator wears a sticker during a protest against Elon Musk and electric car maker Tesla yesterday in Seattle, Washington. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Musk says all US govt staff must justify their work or lose jobs

Candles were laid at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised in Rome yesterday. — AFP pic
World / 23 Feb 2025

Pope Francis remains critical with respiratory complications, Vatican says

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said London will unveil a significant package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow, which marks three years since the start of its war with Ukraine. — AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

UK to unveil sweeping sanctions against Russia tomorrow

Benjamin Netanyahu said today that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” while releasing Israeli hostages. — FIle pic by Reuters
World / 23 Feb 2025

Israel delays Palestinians’ release after six Gaza hostages freed

Saudi Arabia has issued directives prohibiting the broadcasting or transmission of prayers, including the Tarawih prayer on all types of media outlets during the upcoming Ramadan. — File pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia issues directives prohibiting broadcast, transmission of prayers in all media during upcoming Ramadan