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Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident on the Maju Expressway on April 23, 2026. — LLM pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

E-hailing passenger fresh from KLIA killed in MEX wrong-way crash caused by drunk military officer

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim today said the MACC chief’s post is important to ensure the body continues to function effectively in fighting corruption. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 11 h ago

King says he will determine who is next MACC chief

PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends a signing ceremony for the collaboration between the Progressive Democratic Party and Parti Sarawak Bersatu at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Tiong rejects social media backlash over Bukit Bintang Rain Rave Festival

Past president of the Malaysian Bar Karen Cheah Yee Lynn speaks at a forum discussing the separation of powers between the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor in Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia needs an OPPA (no, not that Korean ‘oppa’), says ex-Malaysian Bar president

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

Opinion / 14 h ago

The return of Khairy

The Malaysian recipients are (from left) Arissa Jemaima, 29, from Kuala Lumpur; Sarah Callista Ng Xue Qi, 19, from Selangor, and Ho Wei Liang (Liam), 27, from Johor Bahru. — Pictures courtesy of Hope2Kids

Life / 9 h ago

Three Malaysians make QECT 100 Young Leaders list, set for royal honour in London

Ships navigate through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans and carrying a significant share of global energy and cargo flows. — Shipfinder satellite image on Google Map

World / 10 h ago

‘If only it could be like that’: Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran’s Hormuz

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and other federal lawmakers attend a Federal Territory Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI) Committee Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on April 21, 2026. — Hannah Yeoh/Facebook pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Government freezes 163 unauthorised non-Muslim religious sites in KL, launches structured solution plan

Police reportedly arrested two men over a Bangsar shooting and seized a pistol with one live round and a replica firearm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest two men in Klang over shooting at Bangsar’s Jalan Telawi

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir delivers his Royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan’s State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Four Undangs skip Negeri Sembilan assembly opening as royal row lingers

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sabah property development scandal: Two lawyers remanded for misusing trust funds

A screen capture from a video said to show the seizure of the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, broadcasted on Iranian State TV, and released April 22, 2026, shows soldiers taking part in the operation. — IRIB/Handout via Reuters

World / 14 h ago

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past US$100, Trump delays strikes

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 6 h ago

Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait

The Thai government is moving to curb visa-free entry amid tax and security concerns. — Reuters file pic

World / 9 h ago

Thailand plans to scrap 60-day visa-free entry, tighten tourist screening

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir leaves after delivering his royal address during the opening of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Keep calm and follow the law, Tuanku Muhriz says amid Negeri Sembilan tensions

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

Could the Strait of Malacca be next? What Hormuz’s closure means for the world’s busiest chokepoint

This file picture shows large vessels docking near the North Butterworth Container Terminal in Penang. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

BANGKOK, April 23 — The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed Asian policymakers to confront renewed questions over the security of other major maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, the world’s busiest waterway for international trade.What is the Malacca Strait?The 900km Strait of Malacca, bordered by Indonesia,...

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A former Kuala Lumpur City Hall senior deputy director was jailed four years after the Court of Appeal upheld his conviction for taking RM200,000 in bribes. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ex-DBKL officer begins jail term after Court of Appeal upholds conviction over RM200,000 bribes

MACC has recorded statements from five people linked to a syndicate suspected of using false import declarations at Port Klang to evade duties. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC records statements from five in Port Klang false declarations probe

MetMalaysia today placed the whole of Perlis and nine areas in Kedah and Kelantan under a Level 1 hot weather alert. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Level 1 hot weather alert issued for 10 areas in Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan

Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah displays seized drugs during a press conference on police crippling a drug trafficking syndicate involving RM16 million in seizures at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters on April 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police bust homestay hopping syndicate in Sarawak’s biggest drug haul to date

For illustration purpose only. Terengganu Veterinary Services said their investigation found that the main perpetrators in the incident were two children, aged four and eight. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

No action in Dungun cat abuse case after children found below age of criminal liability

This file picture shows former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man leaving the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex April 12, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Court told ex-Perlis MB’s London travel claims were checked with Immigration

People walk past a cannabis shop on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, Thailand, June 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Melaka police chief: Toddler tested positive after accidentally ingesting suspected drug-laced sweets

Lorry attendant Muhammad Firdaus Zamri is brought to the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu on April 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Terengganu man admits to fatally injuring adopted son who died after caning

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Former teen idol Debbie Gibson, now 55, will be playing for one night only at Singapore’s Gateway Theatre on August 21, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Debbie Gilbson

Singapore / 7 h ago

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Singaporean Kurt Tay, 43, was sentenced to jail for 14 months and fined S$3,000 for making death threats and sharing sexual videos of a woman he was involved as part of a revenge plot. — Screengrab from TikTok/kurttay4ever

Singapore / 10 h ago

Revenge plot backfires: Singapore TikToker Kurt Tay gets 14-month jail term after sharing explicit video to 240-member Telegram group

A 40-year-old man in Singapore was jailed 13 weeks after repeatedly locking his 74-year-old father out of their HDB flat and assaulting him, forcing the elderly man to sleep at the void deck.. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Police said at least 24 people in Singapore have lost S$397,000 (RM1.23 million) since January to scams advertising help with permanent residence applications. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

PR application scams in Singapore cause over RM1.2m in losses since January, say police

A 15-year-old Malaysia boy is reportedly expected to be charged in Singapore today after allegedly acting as a cash mule in scams. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Malaysian boy, 15, to be charged in Singapore for allegedly acting as cash mule in RM38,000 scam

A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A new poll shows Singapore firms are freezing hiring and trimming benefits as energy costs surge amid the Iran war. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 20 Apr 2026

Energy crunch squeezes Singapore: 96pc of employers see higher costs, 19pc report spikes above 25pc

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal. Singapore has secured additional LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 20 Apr 2026

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World

This photograph shows two trains that collided between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen, leaving many injured, on April 23, 2026. — Steven Knap/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Two commuter trains collide in Denmark, injuring 18, including five in critical condition

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 6 h ago

Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait

Rodrigo Duterte will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world’s worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 81, to face charges over drug war killings at international court

Thai police arrested Turkish engineer Abdullah Aybaba, 76, in a Pattaya hotel on April 23, 2026 following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Turkish authorities. He is wanted in connection with 40 deaths resulting from the collapse of 16-storey Sami Bey Apartment in Adana when a 7-7-magnitudde quake struck the southern Turkish city on February 6, 2023. — Picture from X/Abdullah Aybaba

World / 6 h ago

Law catches up in Pattaya with Turkish contractor linked to 40 deaths in Adana building collapse

Sri Lanka’s Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma speaks during a press conference in Colombo on April 23, 2026. Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry’s computer system and siphoned off US$2.5 million destined as debt repayment to Australia, the government said on April 23. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Hackers steal US$2.5m from Sri Lanka finance ministry in biggest state‑sector theft

Ships navigate through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans and carrying a significant share of global energy and cargo flows. — Shipfinder satellite image on Google Map

World / 10 h ago

‘If only it could be like that’: Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran’s Hormuz

The Pentagon announced on April 22, 2026 that John Phelan is no longer US Navy Secretary without providing an explanation for the sudden exit. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US Navy chief exits suddenly as Pentagon shake-up continues during Iran war

Peru’s planned US$3.5 billion purchase of F-16 fighter jets has sparked political turmoil, triggering ministerial resignations and raising tensions over the country’s defence priorities. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

F-16 row sparks resignations as Peru halts US$3.5b deal with US

Money

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng displays a concept flying car, alongside a van designed to carry it, at a company event by the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong April 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Xpeng sets 2027 delivery goal for ‘flying’ cars, eyes robot rollout in 2026

Deutsche Telekom is reportedly exploring a tie-up with T-Mobile US that could create a US$300 billion telecoms giant and become the biggest merger deal on record. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

How a Deutsche Telekom–T-Mobile US tie-up could become the world’s biggest M&A deal

The ringgit ended mixed against a basket of currencies today, as investors continued to buy safe-haven assets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit ends mixed as safe‑haven demand persists

Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by selective buying in banking and telecommunications heavyweights amid improved sentiment following the extended ceasefire in West Asia. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 4 h ago

Bursa Malaysia closes firmer on bank, telco gains as ceasefire boosts sentiment

Elon Musk is betting big on driverless cars and robots as Tesla’s earnings climb 17 per cent to US$477 million (RM1.89 billion) in the first quarter of 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Tesla eyes AI, robot future with US$25b spend as Q1 profits rise

Workers transport goods at a wholesale market in Guangzhou, China, as exporters hope a potential US tariff easing could revive demand from American buyers amid ongoing trade tensions. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

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South Korean chipmaker SK hynix, a rival to Samsung, rides the AI boom to a record 40.3 trillion won profit in a single quarter. —- AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

AI frenzy lifts Nvidia supplier SK hynix past expectations, profits soar 400pc

South Korea’s economic growth rose 1.7 per cent on its semiconductors even as global energy fears rise due to the tensions in the Middle East. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 13 h ago

AI chip exports lift South Korea GDP, shrugging off Middle East tensions

Sports

Set to make his debut in Malaysia through the Muay Thai TFight All Star tournament at the Titiwangsa Stadium tomorrow, Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek admits that not all fighters are able to sustain a career in a competitive arena like Muay Thai. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Muay Thai legend Buakaw targets enduring legacy before first‑ever bout in Malaysia

Malaysia’s Uber Cup squad received a timely boost when national badminton legend Lee Chong Wei rallied the team via a video call, urging captain M. Thinaah to rise to the challenge in the absence of her doubles partner Pearly Tan. — Picture via X/#TeamMALAYSIA

Sports / 3 h ago

‘I am confident in you’: Thinaah gets Chong Wei’s vote of confidence to lead Malaysia’s Uber Cup charge in Horsens

MFL chief executive officer Mohd Shazli Shaik Mohd said that despite facing rising organisational costs, the league has maintained ticket prices across four main categories offered to supporters of both teams. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 6 h ago

MFL keeps Malaysia Cup final ticket prices unchanged for JDT-Kuching showdown

The NSC said that director-general Jefri Ngadirin’s name and photograph had been misused by irresponsible parties who linked him to the programme. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

NSC denies D-G Jefri Ngadirin linked to badminton academy programme, says name misused

Barcelona’s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 22 , 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Barca win tight clash with Celta but lose Yamal to injury

Italy’s defender #23 Gianluca Mancini watches helplessly as Bosnia-Herzegovina’s forward #10 Ermedin Demirović strikes during the Fifa World Cup 2026 European qualifying playoff final, sealing the Azzurri’s elimination at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

World Cup backdoor entry? Row over Iran war spills into football as Trump envoy wants Italy in, Iran out

Iran’s Hossein Vafaei plays a shot against China’s Si Jiahui during the World Snooker Championship Round One match at The Crucible in Sheffield, northern England on April 22, 2026. The World Snooker Championship 2025 will take place from April 19 to May 5, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

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Chelsea’s English head coach Liam Rosenior reacts following the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on March 21, 2026. Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on April 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

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