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The government has allocated RM2.4 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid payment for the first quarter of 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Deputy finance minister confirms RM2.4b STR aid for Q1 2026, over five million Malaysians receiving payouts tomorrow

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said authorities also arrested two male locals aged 38 and 44 during several raids conducted on March 2. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Cops crush Klang Valley syndicate, seize 3.4 tonnes meth stash worth RM170m, haul could flood Malaysia

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh (2nd right) speaks during a press conference on strengthening fire safety awareness in high-density strata buildings in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) at the WPKL Fire and Rescue Headquarters March 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Bathrooms not safe during fires, Hannah Yeoh cautions after rise in strata fatalities

The implementation of the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) is expected to open wider opportunities for mainstream students to learn Malaysian Sign Language said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Students will learn Malaysian Sign Language under the 2027 school curriculum, making classrooms more inclusive

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was charged in his capacity as the Prime Minister of Malaysia and President of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM). — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think  / 14 h ago

Why the trial against Muhyiddin Yassin? — Hafiz Hassan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP4) will serve as a strategic roadmap to bolster Malaysia’s financial market over the next five years. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Anwar launches five-year Capital Market Masterplan in bid to make investments more people-centric

A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion flies past Ocean Shield during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on April 9, 2014. — AFP pic/Australian Defence handout
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ocean Infinity ends latest MH370 hunt after 151 days at sea, mapping 140,000 sq km with no new clues

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan speaks during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur, March 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Police uncover abandoned large-scale drug lab in Subang Jaya warehouse after tip-off

The Foreign Ministry’s official travel advisory dated March 5, covering 10 Middle Eastern countries affected by military activities, remains in force until further notice. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Travel advisory for Malaysians in 10 Middle East countries remains in force, says Wisma Putra

The animal disappeared briefly before reappearing behind nearby bushes close to the residents’ plantations. — Screengrab from Facebook/This is Johor
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tiger sighting in Kluang: Residents urged to stay alert after video near Kampung Rahmat (VIDEO)

The site of overnight Israeli airstrikes is pictured in the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 6. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Iran strikes Bahrain oil facility as Gulf producers declare force majeure, oil soars

Timur Laut district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said officers initially found the man unconscious in an open area behind an apartment building. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Man found dead at Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town, believed beaten to death

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said those called in so far include the victim’s family members, friends and lecturers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Kelantan police record statements from over 10 in probe into trainee doctor’s death

The Prime Minister’s Office, which is actively monitoring the situation, said Anwar is taking a serious view of the operation, which is in its final phase of preparation amid increasingly deteriorating security developments in the region. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar to personally monitor final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East

Police have arrested another man to assist in investigations into allegations of threats made against independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Police make second arrest, continue hunt for others over threats against preacher Zamri Vinoth

A captain directs revellers performing at the children parade on the first day of the Carnival in Luanda on March 1. — AFP pic
World / 03 Mar 2025

Angola’s carnival kicks off with vibrant semba dance, celebrating 50 years of independence

A nun walks with the ‘Osservatore Romano’ newspaper under her arm as Pope Francis is still hospitalised with pneumonia and will not lead the Angelus prayer, at St Peter’s square in The Vatican on March 2, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 02 Mar 2025

Pope Francis, still hospitalised, expresses gratitude and prays for peace

A US company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, marking only the second private mission to achieve the milestone. — AFP pic/Firefly Aerospace handout
World / 02 Mar 2025

Firefly Aerospace lands Blue Ghost on moon, marking milestone for private spaceflight

A red-covered table stretching several hundred metres carved a path through mounds of rubble in southern Gaza on Saturday, as families gathered to break their fast during the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. — AFP pic
World / 02 Mar 2025

Breaking fast among the rubble, Gazans observe their second wartime Ramadan

The UK and France will work with Ukraine on a plan to end the fighting with Russia, which will later be presented to the United States, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today. — AFP pic
World / 02 Mar 2025

Starmer: UK, France to draft Ukraine peace plan before pitching to US

The death toll from an avalanche in northern India climbed to seven on Sunday as survivors recalled their dramatic rescue after hours buried under the snow and debris. — AFP pic/Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Uttarakhand
World / 02 Mar 2025

Buried alive: Survivors recall dramatic rescue as India avalanche toll rises to seven

Israel announced Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza. — AFP pic
World / 02 Mar 2025

Israel freezes aid to Gaza, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’ over truce

Some 42 per cent of more than two million people working on farms in the United States lack the documents that would allow them to work legally – File pic by Reuters
World / 02 Mar 2025

Trump’s deportation threats send shivers through farmworkers

A federal judge ruled yesterday that limits on Donald Trump’s power to fire the head of an independent watchdog agency are constitutional in the case ofthe White House’s Feb 7 dismissal of Hampton Dellinger, chief of the Office of Special Counsel. – Pic via US Office of Special Counsel
World / 02 Mar 2025

US federal court judge rules against Trump in watchdog dismissal case

A man wearing a Donald Trump mask representing taking part in a protest outside of a Tesla store during a National Day of Tesla Protest in New York City. – Pic by Reuters
World / 02 Mar 2025

Nine arrested at New York Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out

A picture shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli University Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised with pneumonia. – Pic by AFP
World / 02 Mar 2025

Pope ‘stable’, no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London. – Pic by AFP
World / 02 Mar 2025

Ukraine’s Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK’s Starmer

A polluted day in the central business district of Beijing. – Pic by AFP
World / 02 Mar 2025

Nations fail to break deadlock on UN climate report timing

Donald Trump today designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world. — File pic by Reuters
World / 02 Mar 2025

Trump designates English as official language of US

Donald Trump ordered a probe yesterday into potential tariffs on lumber imports, which may result in new tariffs being imposed. – Pic by AFP
World / 02 Mar 2025

Trump orders tariff probe on lumber, calls for supply boost

People gather for the iftar, or fast-breaking meal, on the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday by the rubble of collapsed buildings that were destroyed during the war between Israel and Hamas, amid the ongoing truce. – AFP
World / 02 Mar 2025

Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close