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Malaysia’s proposed single window, single offer system aims to reduce uncertainty in admissions. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Single window, single offer: What you need to know about Malaysia’s new university admissions system

Students and teachers nationwide will get an extra day off on March 18 to celebrate Aidilfitri in 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Education Ministry declares March 18 as extra holiday for schools nationwide

Head of Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) Margaret Aliyatul Maimunah holds a ‘toy firearm’, with text written using wite-out, as evidence is displayed during a press conference following explosions that occurred at a mosque inside a school complex during Friday prayers last year, at the Jakarta police headquarters in Jakarta November 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

‘Welcome to hell’: How white supremacist content is radicalising teens in South-east Asia

Based on the three charges, Lee Lay Peng, 47, — who worked as a finance assistant at Bold Integrated Services — was accused of committing CBT involving RM457,744 between June 16, 2017 and December 27, 2019 at the company’s premises in Jelutong, Penang. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Penang finance assistant pleads guilty to RM677,000 CBT, collapses in court

Earlier, a video circulated online showing a man driving a Honda HR-V getting out of his vehicle before damaging another car’s side mirror and leaving the scene. — Screengrab from TikTok

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police hunt Honda HR-V driver caught on video damaging car’s side mirror in Cheras (VIDEO)

This screen grab obtained from video released by the US Central Command shows what they say is an Iranian naval vessel just before it is struck by a projectile

World / 7 h ago

US destroys Iranian minelaying vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump issues stark warning

Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and Qatar prepare to board a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines flight home under an evacuation operation at King Abdulaziz International Airport on March 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Putrajaya brings home first group of Malaysians stranded in West Asia as tensions grow, passengers include Thai and Indonesian kin

An Iranian missile flies toward Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, as seen from Jerusalem today. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Iran launches major attacks on Israel and Gulf states as global oil markets reel

Chinese EV makers like Zeekr, XPeng and MG Motor plan to start local assembly in Malaysia in 2026 and will enjoy full tax exemptions for locally assembled EVs until the end of 2027. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Miti: EV tax exemptions for local assembly till end 2027 as some Chinese auto makers set to start this year

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the arrests began on March 2 and the last two suspects were apprehended yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Civilian mastermind behind Gombak heist nabbed alongside six suspects, including two police officers

Members of Iran's women's football team walk as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Iranian women’s football player in Australia reverses asylum claim after talking with teammates

Airlines are raising ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict squeeze the aviation industry. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Brace for pricier flights: Airlines pass on soaring fuel costs to travellers

Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan Wan Saiful criticised the investigation under Section 124B as unreasonable and an abuse of power, warning it could have serious implications for media freedom and put journalists at risk of being investigated under the section. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Alleged plot to topple govt: Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful summoned to assist probe

In a post on his Facebook page today, Lim Guan Eng said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow was wrong to attribute the increase to the failure to convert the development’s master title into individual strata titles for its 258 units. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Why 502pc more? Lim Guan Eng challenges quit rent hike for Penang’s Bola-Bola flats

Mad Fried Bebek Signature combines crispy fried duck with rice, fried cabbage, a fried egg and fried ‘tempeh’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Mad Bebek food truck has permanent home in Subang Jaya SS15, offering their dreamy ‘bebek goreng’ with fiery ‘sambals’

Sports

6 m ago

Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ at World Cup despite Middle East war, says FIFA chief

The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran’s participation at this summer’s men’s football World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. — Reuters pic

LAUSANNE, March 11 —US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said today. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran’s participation at...

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Members of Iran's women's football team walk as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Iranian women’s football player in Australia reverses asylum claim after talking with teammates

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke (right) listens to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking at the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, June 27, 2024. — AFP file pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Two more Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after pre-match protest

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann claps after being substituted during the Uefa Champions League last 16 first leg football match against Tottenham Hotspur. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Griezmann confirms he will stay at Atletico Madrid after 5-2 Champions League thrashing of Tottenham

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Newcastle dominated large spells of the game as they bounced back from bowing out of the FA Cup to Manchester City on Saturday. — AFP pic

7 h ago

Newcastle hold Barcelona 1-1 at home, Howe confident of historic Champions League upset

Galatasaray's Senegalese defender Ismail Jakobs (L) and Liverpool's Dutch defender Jeremie Frimpong clash during the Uefa Champions League round of 16 first leg match. — AFP pic

7 h ago

Slot laments Liverpool’s sloppy finishing as Galatasaray win Champions League first leg 1-0

Fifa Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the 2026 World Cup — set to be the biggest ever with 48 teams — will go ahead despite geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic

19 h ago

Fifa COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

(L-R) India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma celebrate with the trophy during a victory lap after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand. — AFP pic

23 h ago

India’s men’s cricket team pockets US$14m after record third T20 World Cup win at home

The Crown Prince of Johor (TMJ), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, was president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from 2017 to 2018. — Bernama pic

1d ago

TMJ claims insiders trying to make him scapegoat over national team saga

The Asian Games take place every four years and the Covid-delayed edition in China in 2023 had about 12,000 athletes, more competitors than the Olympics. — AFP pic

1d ago

Padel to make Asian Games debut as medal sport in Japan this year

Chelsea led by manager Liam Rosenior, reignited their chase for Champions League qualification for next season last midweek as Joao Pedro’s hat-trick inspired a 4-1 win at Aston Villa. — AFP pic

1d ago

Champions League drama set as PSG, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City headline last-16 ties

1d ago

Real Madrid enter Champions League clash as underdogs against Manchester City

This photo, taken on March 8, 2026, shows Iranian players warming up before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and the Philippines on the Gold Coast. — AFP pic

1d ago

Five Iranian players offered safe haven in Australia over anthem defiance

Liverpool's Dutch coach Arne Slot gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match against Galatasaray. — AFP pic

1d ago

Manchester City set for blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool

West Ham's players celebrate after winning the English FA Cup fifth round football match against Brentford FC. — AFP pic

1d ago

West Ham reach FA Cup quarter-finals after penalty shoot-out drama against Brentford

Paul Scholes, speaking on ‘The Good, The Bad and The Football’ podcast with former United colleagues Wes Brown and Nicky Butt, tried to bury the hatchet with Carrick (pic) yesterday. — AFP pic

1d ago

Paul Scholes clarifies criticism of Michael Carrick, insists no offence intended

Canada’s Alex Massie and Lithuania’s Rapolas Micevicius compete during the men’s snowboard cross SB-LL2 quarter-final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics at the Cortina Para Snowboard Park in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy March 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Lithuanian Rapolas Micevicius overcomes leg amputation to compete at Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Members of the Iranian women's football team are seen on their respective room balconies at the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. — AFP pic

2d ago

Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women’s football team asylum amid safety fears

Eddie Howe’s side will make only their second appearance in the Champions League last 16 when the Liga leaders arrive on Tyneside for a highly anticipated first leg clash. — AFP pic

2d ago

Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to deliver ‘performance of a lifetime’ against Barcelona

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