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Heavy rains have caused several trees to fall onto Jalan Gombak, near Batu 10 in Kuala Lumpur, blocking both directions of traffic. — Composite picture from X/Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Storm hits Klang Valley: Flash floods, toppled trees and road congestion from Ampang to Meru and beyond (VIDEO)

Weekend events draw crowds to Sunway Pyramid, such as seen here on May 1, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Sunway Malls

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Why Klang Valley still looks busy despite tighter consumer spending

Firefighters used a mini cutter to cut the metal rod from the rear seat that had pierced the boy’s face before handing the child over to the Parit Panjang Health Clinic in Baling, Kedah for treatment. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Boy, six, impaled by metal rod from rear seat in moving car during family trip in Baling

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says Malaysians are not required to change their MyKads immediately when the National Registration Department launches the new version on June 1, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Home minister tells Malaysians to ‘take your time’ in switching to new MyKad

Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed from midnight tonight until 5am tomorrow for the Quranic Madani ‘Night Reset: Bersatu Dalam Saf @ Bukit Bintang’ programme in front of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Jalan Bukit Bintang closed from midnight for Quranic Madani event at Pavilion KL

China now commands an 83 per cent positive rating in Malaysia, overtaking the US by a historic margin. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

US reputation in Malaysia hits record low as China surges, Ipsos survey finds

Many motorists in Petaling Jaya such as Jalan 223 and Taman Aman stranded following heavy rains on May 6, 2026. MBPJ activated its emergency hotline on May 8, 2026. — Screenshots from social media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya

Guests were treated to a musical feast featuring Orkestra Kuala Lumpur, Gangsapura (gamelan), Lee Rubber Chinese Orchestra, EKAM Ensemble, and sape virtuoso Leslie Eli at the KL Festival on May 7, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

KL Festival to become yearly event as govt pushes vibrant city life beyond work and malls

The Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower shrouded in rain clouds. Several districts in the Klang Valley and northern states are among areas expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of severe weather in Klang Valley, Melaka, Perak, other states

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani says Malaysia is still a net oil importer, as such it is unable to sell to its South-east Asian neighbours. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia can’t sell oil to Asean because it still imports 400,000 barrels daily, says investment, trade and industry minister

Bakso Campur’ at Warung Jakarta comes with four types of ‘bakso’. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Head to PJ SS4’s Warung Jakarta for Indonesian classics like ‘bakso’, ‘mie ayam’ and ‘soto betawi’

The Badminton World Federation plans to cut the game length and test plastic shuttlecocks in a major overhaul. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Shorter matches, synthetic shuttlecocks: Badminton to see major rule changes by 2027

Picture for illustration purposes only. About 165 children were taken ill yesterday after eating free school lunch in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

World / 14 h ago

India school meal scare: 165 children ill after free lunch, snake found in pot

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has stressed that national badminton players should not continue committing disciplinary mistakes after being repeatedly warned by the coaching staff. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

National coach Rexy says discipline lapses persist in Malaysia squad, repeated warnings like ‘talking to a wall’

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Pakatan to hold first national convention since 2022 in Johor on May 17, signals prep for polls

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar reassures nation: Fuel supply steadier after enforcement and import push

The government has assured that the country’s petrol and diesel supply is now more stable following proactive measures taken, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

CEBU, May 8 — The government has assured that the nation’s petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government’s proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said reducing RON95 consumption, tightening...

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Police arrested two foreigners after a high-speed chase ended with their car crashing along Jalan Johor near Pavillion Damansara Heights early this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Honda City chase through Federal Highway ends in crash near Damansara Heights, police arrest two foreigners

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the proposed measure would help homebuyers and developers reduce unnecessary financial and legal commitments at an early stage. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Housing ministry eyes option to purchase clause from new bill to reduce risks of sick and abandoned projects

Many motorists in Petaling Jaya such as Jalan 223 and Taman Aman stranded following heavy rains on May 6, 2026. MBPJ activated its emergency hotline on May 8, 2026. — Screenshots from social media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya

Head of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, said the programme would take place from 5am to 9am around Padang Merbok. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Road users advised to plan journeys ahead of KL run around Padang Merbok tomorrow

Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today announced six new appointments and placements involving top management positions in the civil service. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Six senior civil service appointments unveiled, government says move boosts efficiency and integrity in ministries

Body parts of an elderly man reported missing while fishing in Sungai Ridan, Marudi, yesterday have been found. — Bernama pic/JBPM Sarawak

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Crocodile attack suspected in Sarawak after missing fisherman’s remains discovered during Sungai Ridan search

A young couple pleaded guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court today to two separate charges involving the concealment of a baby’s birth and the consumption of medication to prevent a live birth last month. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Melaka magistrates hear guilty pleas from teenage pair accused of hiding baby’s birth and preventing live delivery

A lorry collided with a Perodua Myvi on Jalan Baru Kulim/Baling/Gerik at about 10.30pm May 7, 2026, killing a five-month-old boy on the spot and injuring his parents. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan dan Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Five-month-old boy killed after drug-positive lorry driver crashes into Perodua Myvi on Baling road

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Former Sakae Holdings director Ong Siew Kwee, also known as Andy, was found guilty in Singapore today of misappropriating S$15.8 million (RM48.8 million) from a joint venture linked to the Bugis Cube development and giving false evidence in court. — Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore court convicts ex‑Sakae Holdings director over misappropriation of S$15.8m and forgery in Bugis Cube case

The Singapore government will inject fresh funds of S$740 million (RM2.2 billion) over the next five years into the Tourism Development Fund, said Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu. — AFP pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Singapore to inject S$740m into Tourism Development Fund over five years under 2040 plan

Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (2nd right) together with Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (3rd right) attended the Dinner at the Lift Bridge May 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong ends Malaysia visit with dinner hosted by Terengganu MB

Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have been isolated as they await test results for the rare respiratory disease, Singapore’s Communicable Diseases Agency said today. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore isolates two residents, awaiting test results after exposure to hantavirus‑hit cruise ship

Singapore is actively working with Asean partners to champion a region with resilient supply chains, while expanding the digital and green economies, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. — Edgar Su/Pool/AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore seeks stronger Asean trade, supply chain resilience at AECC meeting, says DPM

According to HSA, the majority of the seized products were intercepted via postal services. They included prescription medicines such as painkillers or sedatives, anti-parasitic medicines such as ivermectin and dermal fillers. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore seizes 6,600 illegal health products in Interpol-led operation

File picture of Woodlands checkpoint in Singapore during the CNY 2026 period. wo Malaysian nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to bring controlled drugs, including methamphetamine and cannabis, into Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint on May 4. — Picture from Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Singapore / 1d ago

Malaysian pair arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint over ‘ice’ and cannabis smuggling attempt

This marks at least the second crocodile sighting in the Sentosa Cove waters this year, after another incident on January 31 that also led to temporary suspension of beach activities. A separate sighting was reported in the Keppel Bay area on April 29. — Screengrab from social media

Singapore / 1d ago

Search for crocodile off Singapore’s Sentosa Cove shuts down water activities at beaches

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A drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, as it prepares to leave Praia, Cape Verde, May 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

Three dead, passengers isolated: What we know about the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship Hondius

Members of the media await the arrival of the cruise ship MV Hondius, following a deadly hantavirus outbreak, at the port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife, Spain May 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Spain says first hantavirus cruise evacuees to be repatriated Sunday after Tenerife arrival

This US Navy handout photo released on May 7, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Stream while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 26, 2026. — US Navy handout pic via AFP

World / 5 h ago

Strait of Hormuz flares again as Trump insists Iran ceasefire still holds

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer (back) leave after casting their votes at a polling station in Westminster Chapel, central London on May 7, 2026, as polls open for local elections. Starmer said Friday he took responsibility for ‘very tough’ local election results that saw the insurgent hard-right make big gains, but vowed to carry on as prime minister. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

‘I take responsibility’: Starmer faces backlash after Labour losses

This handout photo taken and released on May 7, 2026 by Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) shows Myanmar’s coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing holding an 11,000-carat ruby in Naypyidaw, after it was found at a gem tract in Mogok in Mandalay Region. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Myanmar reveals massive 11,000-carat ruby find in gemstone-rich Mogok

Pope Leo XIV meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, May 7, 2026. — Vatican Media/Simone Risoluti handout pic via Reuters

World / 4 h ago

Pope Leo calls for peace, urges leaders to ease global tensions after Rubio meeting

Police stand in a cordoned off area near a bank where suspects have taken multiple hostages in the western German town of Sinzig, on May 8, 2026. Police said in a statement that there were believed to be ‘several hostage-takers and hostages inside the bank,’ and that the driver of a cash transport vehicle was among those being held. — Thomas Frey/dpa handout pic via AFP

World / 5 h ago

Hostage drama unfolds at German bank branch, police surround area

A ‘Bear in Area’ warning sign displayed near a forest in Akita Prefecture. Record sightings have been reported again this year as the bears emerge from their winter slumber, according to local media. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Hungry bears on the prowl: Japan confirms first deadly attack of 2026

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‌Emblazoned on a box of Chinese fireworks is a picture of US President Donald Trump raising his fist in defiance after a failed assassination bid in 2024, juxtaposed with the US flag and the slogan ‘Fight for America’. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Independence Day irony: Made in China, Trump‑branded fireworks to fuel America’s July 4 celebrations

Cooking oil packaged in plastic sachets displayed for sale at a public market in Manila, Philippines, May 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

World food prices hit three-year high in April as Iran war drives up oils, says FAO

At 6pm, the ringgit inched down against the US dollar to 3.9185/9230 from 3.9070/9115 at Thursday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Ringgit eases ahead of US payrolls report amid fresh tensions in West Asia

Datuk Sazali Hamzah is currently Petronas’ executive vice president and chief executive officer (CEO) of its downstream business. He also serves as chairman and director of several companies within the Petronas group, PDB said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Money / 4 h ago

Petronas Dagangan appoints Sazali Hamzah as chairman

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plane lands at Milan Linate airport northern Italy, on April 7, 2026. Airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, the EU warned on Friday, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

EU bans airlines from adding fuel surcharges after ticket purchase

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.79 points, or 0.61 per cent, to its intraday low of 1,748.06 from Thursday’s close of 1,758.85. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 5 h ago

Bursa slips after five-day rally as US-Iran tensions rattle markets

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the renewable energy company said Bursa Malaysia had rejected its appeal for an extension of time until November 7, 2026 to finalise and submit the regularisation plan to the relevant authorities for approval. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 4 h ago

Reneuco to be delisted from Bursa Malaysia on May 12 after missing regularisation deadline

Indonesia recorded US$3.3 billion (RM12.9 billion) in net foreign portfolio inflows from January to April, driven by inflows into Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities as the central bank intensified efforts to stabilise the rupiah amid global market volatility. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Indonesia sees US$3.3b foreign inflows as central bank steps up rupiah defence

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FC Barcelona fans inside the stadium before the Uefa Women’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, May 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Barca on brink of title glory as crisis-hit Real Madrid face Clasico showdown

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane look dejected after the match against Paris St Germain at Allianz Arena, Munich, May 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Kompany urges Bayern to move on from Champions League exit, focus on German Cup

National sepak takraw players who will compete in the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup pose for a picture at the national sepak takraw squad introduction ceremony at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur May 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Malaysia aims for three finals as hosts of 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, says federation

National attacking midfielder Paulo Josue believes the 2026 Asean Fifa Cup presents the best platform for Harimau Malaya to end the country’s long wait for silverware when the tournament takes place from September 21 to October 6. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

National footballer Paulo Josue says 2026 Asean Fifa Cup offers Malaysia shot at silverware

Espanyol’s Spanish forward #09 Roberto Fernandez fights for the ball with Real Madrid’s French midfielder #14 Aurelien Tchouameni and Real Madrid’s English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on May 3, 2026. Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in hospital after a clash with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni following a training session yesterday, several Spanish media outlets reported. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

‘I accidentally hit a table’: Real Madrid launch probe after Valverde injured in training ground bust‑up with Tchouameni

The import player quota in domestic competitions organised by the Malaysia Football League should be reviewed to ensure a more competitive and financially sustainable tournament structure, said former Kelantan FC chief executive officer Ahmad Muzakkir Hamid. — jacoblund/Istock pic via AFP

Sports / 10 h ago

Import player quota in Malaysia should be cut to ease clubs’ financial burden, says ex‑Kelantan FC CEO

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to be handed a four-year contract extension taking him through to the 2030 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation said yesterday. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Brazil set to extend Ancelotti contract through 2030 World Cup, says federation

Arsenal’s English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates winning the Uefa Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium May 5, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Arsenal eye first Premier League crown in 22 years as Spurs fight for survival