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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 18 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026. An AFP journalist reported several huge explosions in the west of the Iranian capital Tehran on April 1 afternoon. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

The Johor Immigration Department detained four Chinese nationals for using fake passports and overstaying in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Johor immigration swoops on luxury apartment, detains Chinese nationals with fake Mexican passport

Washington took control of the tanker in a dramatic raid that saw US forces rope down from a helicopter onto the vessel. — AFP pic/US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s X account
World / 12 Dec 2025

‘Blatant theft’ or justified strike? Venezuela accuses US of piracy after tanker seizure

South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur co-founder of Terraform Labs (Terra Luna), Do Kwon (centre), is taken to court after being arrested at the airport in Podgorica, Montenegro March 24, 2023. — AFP pic
World / 12 Dec 2025

From Forbes 30 under 30 to prison: Terraform founder Do Kwon’s US$40b crypto empire ends with 15-year jail term

Police stand guard in front of the Bangladesh Election Commission office in Dhaka, Bangladesh December 11, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 12 Dec 2025

Bangladesh sets February polls in first vote since student uprising toppled Hasina

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is ‘returning power to the people’, moving to dissolve parliament. — AFP pic
World / 12 Dec 2025

Thailand’s PM dissolves parliament in shock move amid opposition clash

People stand on the riverbanks in Padang, West Sumatra, watching floodwaters surge through the area on 27 November 2025. — AFP pic
World / 12 Dec 2025

Rising ocean heat blamed for ‘supercharged’ storms that tore through Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

This screen grab from a video posted by US Attorney General Pam Bondi on her X account on December 10, 2025 shows what Bondi says is the execution of
World / 11 Dec 2025

On Venezuela, how far will Trump go? US troops deployed, strikes threatened after tanker seizure

The National Nutrition Agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the proper care of the victims injured after a food delivery car under the Free Nutritious Meals programme crashed into a school in Jakarta today, reported ANTARA News Agency. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Free meals programme van crashes into Jakarta school, injures 17 students and a teacher

More than half a million people, mostly in Thailand, have fled border areas near where jets, tanks and drones have waged battle. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

A US Air Force B-52 strategic bomber (bottom) and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jets conducting a joint exercise over the Sea of Japan. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Tokyo, Washington stage joint flights in show of force after China-Russia patrols

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte had also raised concerns about recent joint patrols by Chinese and Russian aircraft. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Nato chief, Japan defence minister express ‘grave concerns’ over China-Russia patrols

US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, on December 9. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Trump revives ‘shithole’ remark in rally, steps up anti-immigrant rhetoric

A heavily damaged train station building is pictured in the town of Fastiv, Kyiv region, after an air attack, on December 6 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Trump warns Europe against ‘wasting time’ as Kyiv submits revised Ukraine plan

File pic of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (C) visiting the command of the 2nd Corps of the Korean People's Army, at an undisclosed location in North Korea. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

North Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow

US President Donald Trump said the Europeans wanted to hold fresh talks this weekend but warned that that they risked “wasting time” amid divisions over a US plan to bring the war to an end. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Trump says he traded ‘strong words’ with European leaders over Ukraine plan

Tesla CEO Elon Musk performs a Nazi salute during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — AFP file pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Musk says DOGE stint ‘a little bit successful’ but wouldn’t do it again

US President Donald Trump has long had a hostile relationship with CNN and other major news organizations, branding them “fake news” and attacking them repeatedly on social media. — AFP pic
World / 11 Dec 2025

Trump pushes for CNN to get new owners in Warner Bros Discovery sale