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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

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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 / 3 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 / 2 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 / 3 h ago

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

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Secret online life: Kristi Noem’s husband raises security concerns amid explicit cross‑dressing and fetish photos

Bryon Noem (left), husband of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, looks on as she testifies during House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

WASHINGTON, April 2 — Bryon Noem, husband of former US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem, has been accused of maintaining a secret online life involving cross‑dressing and explicit conversations with fetish models.The Daily Mail reported that Noem, 56, shared photos of himself in revealing outfits and exchanged messages with women...

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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. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Tsunami alert lifted following 7.4 quake off Indonesia, says warning centre

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 / 3 h ago

Trump tells wary public in prime‑time address Iran war goals nearly accomplished, vows US will ‘finish the job’

A woman holds a portrait of Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy during his funeral alongside others killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran at Enghelab Square in Tehran on April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Iranians vow to ‘resist until the end’ at Guards naval chief’s funeral

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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

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

An American man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump, federal officials said yesterday, outlining a series of Facebook posts targeting the US president. — AFP pic

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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

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

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

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

A man holds a sign as Palestinians take part in a protest against the execution of the Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Jailed Palestinians fear hanging under Israel’s new death penalty law

Gas prices are displayed at the pumps at a gas station in the Manhattan borough of New York on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

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Americans say rising gas prices show the personal cost of Iran war

Aid brought by the Nuestra America flotilla from Mexico is classified at the William Soler Pediatric Cardiocenter in Havana on March 25, 2026. — AFP pic

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Cuban children’s heart hospital makes tough choices amid US blockade

Two women take a selfie picture at the central Manezhnaya square in Moscow on March 19, 2026. Russian women say the idea of ‘therapising’ them into having children is coercive, cruel and unworkable, and will do little to reverse declining birth rates — currently at their lowest in 200 years. — AFP pic

16 h ago

Russian women decry plans to ‘therapise’ them into having children

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference to update on the latest situation in the Middle East and how the government is supporting families at home at 10 Downing Street in London on April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

17 h ago

Starmer: UK to host multi-nation talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun speaks to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2026. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip

For illustration purpose only. Qatar said an Iranian missile struck a QatarEnergy-leased tanker in its territorial waters. — Reuters file pic

20 h ago

Qatar says Iran missile struck oil tanker in its waters

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic

21 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

22 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

Planes of Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways are seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines aircraft at Cairo International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Cairo, Egypt, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Iran drone attack sets Kuwait airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties

Gas prices are displayed at a gas station as the prices of oil and gas surge, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Titusville, Florida, US, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Two-thirds of Americans want swift end to Iran war even if US goals unmet, poll finds

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