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MACC officers escort two suspects at the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court April 9, 2026, where they were remanded over an alleged RM300 million share transaction scandal. — Picture courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC remands former CEO, chairman over RM300m share deal scandal

Choosing to reduce eating out first seems to be the easier or more obvious choice for Malaysians when living costs rise. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Here’s why Malaysians will cut out cafes, eating out first, but not food deliveries in economic pinch

People are seen outside The Ship restaurant in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — The Ship pic

Life / 13 h ago

The Ship weighs anchor: Once-iconic 90s steakhouse to scuttle Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sri Bahari outlets

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Hannah Yeoh said ‘Bangun KL’ is part of efforts to improve mobility and urban living in the capital. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: ‘Bangun KL’ initiative aims to reduce peak-hour traffic through earlier commutes

Immigration Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said Immigration officers conduct a raid at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, where 69 foreign nationals were detained. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rooftop chases, midnight raid: Immigration nabs 69 in Jalan Imbi crackdown, most working as GROs

The wanted South Korean fraud suspect (left) and his two at their Horizon Hills residence near Johor Bahru during a raid by the Johor Immigration Department officers on April 8, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Immigration Department

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor Immigration finds wanted South Korean man in Horizon Hills home, Filipina helper also caught overstaying

Global PET resin shortage looms as US-Iran tensions disrupt petrochemical supply chains, threatening plastic packaging production worldwide. — Shutterstock pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Got milk, no bottle: US-Iran war causes plastic resin crunch, packaging crisis in Malaysia

The Human Resources Ministry said the private sector must implement flexible working arrangements in phases with clear guidelines. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

HR Ministry: Private sector FWA must be implemented in accordance with Employment Act 1955

A stray cat eats at a cemetery in Nicosia on June 14, 2023. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Over 40 dead cats found in Subang Jaya apartment, dozens more emaciated

Shell Malaysia gave its assurance that it is working to stabilise its fuel supply amid reports of temporary shortages at several outlets in Penang on April 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Temporary fuel hiccups at some Shell stations; company assures customers of steady supply

Tourists is seen at Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur. Tourism players in Malaysia are adjusting packages and pricing amid higher fuel costs, as Matta says the industry is pivoting to stay resilient. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

War jitters hit travel, but Matta says Malaysia’s tourism industry is pivoting to stay afloat

Data compiled by Bloomberg showed that prices of butadiene, a key component in disposable gloves, have surged nearly 70 per cent since the conflict began, accounting for more than half of nitrile latex costs. — Pexels.com pic

Money / 19 h ago

Malaysian glove maker WRP to wind down operations as Iran war drives costs, supply crunch

Authorities prosecuted Siti Munirah Muhamad for possession of pornographic content under the Penal Code. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Kelantan woman fined RM2,000 for storing pornographic videos on phone

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives for the Ministry of Transport’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya April 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘We don’t have that kind of time’: Anwar urges faster results, more ‘semangat’ from civil servants

Instead of cutting back on buying a new car, television, refrigerator or furniture, Malaysians’ first choice to cope with monthly expenses going up is to reduce spending on non-essentials. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Big buys off the table, Malaysians go thrifty as living costs bite, Rakuten Insight finds