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Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

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

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic
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Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

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  / 12 h ago

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

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

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

 

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After my upcoming train adventure. my only trips will be virtual. — Pokopia Screenshot 
22 h ago

When the only safe place to travel is Pokopia 

Tottenham Hotspur fans look dejected in the stands during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London on March 22, 2026. — Reuters pic
27 Mar 2026

Could Tottenham really be relegated?

The author argues that legal reforms are needed to ensure individuals’ decisions to donate organs are respected, reduce reliance on family consent, and allow more lives to be saved. — Freepik pic
26 Mar 2026

The dead can save lives if the living get out of the way

An Israeli self-propelled howitzer artillery gun fires rounds towards southern Lebanon from a position in the upper Galilee in northern Israel near the border on March 20, 2026. — AFP pic
25 Mar 2026

When the oil runs out maybe we will find our humanity again

 

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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
11 h ago

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

Stronger laws, tighter coordination and more decisive enforcement have begun to deliver results: faster fund tracing, more mule-account takedowns, fewer successful phishing attacks, and a higher volume of blocked fraud attempts. — Picture by Hari Anggara
13 h ago

Economic crime reset: New laws and tools — Leonard Yeoh and Sharon Teo

Migrants don’t just fill jobs; they fill critical gaps in the labour market. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
15 h ago

Debunking myths of migrant economy — Ahmad Ibrahim

Gen Z is frequently described in workplace conversations as anxious or overly cautious. — Unsplash pic
21 h ago

What Gen Z understands about uncertain times — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

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