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The group comprised travellers either seeking entry into Malaysia or transiting through the country en route to other destinations in Asia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

AI travel advice backfires: Israelis detained at KLIA during transit, envoy warns against Malaysia trips

While the Middle East conflict has resulted in some tourists cancelling or postponing their trips to Malaysia, travellers can use alternative transit airports not affected by the ongoing war. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia’s tour agencies saw 2,800 cancellations in first week of Iran war, say tourists now in wait-and-see mode

Police have confirmed that businessman Victor Chin Boon Loong was among 10 individuals detained on suspicion of involvement in money laundering activities under Ops Viking. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police confirm Victor Chin detained in Ops Viking, RM473m assets seized in money‑laundering crackdown

The Kelana Jaya line of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) serves as one of the busiest public transport hubs in the Klang Valley, carrying more than 350,000 passengers daily. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

KL’s secret LRT tunnel doubles as emergency evacuation route for passengers

A man has been remanded for four days from today for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and causing the death of a motorcyclist in Klang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Driver in his 20s remanded four days after fatal Klang crash hurls motorcyclist onto car roof

A screenshot of a video of the said incident which went viral on social media. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police probe deadly Klang smash after Honda City driver, allegedly intoxicated, collides head-on with motorcyclist

According to the business daily citing Miti minister Datuk Seri Johani Abdul Ghani, one of the key sticking points is a requirement for up to 80 per cent of vehicles assembled locally to be exported, with only 20 per cent allocated for the domestic market. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Report: BYD may rethink Malaysia plans amid Miti’s export, pricing conditions

‘Wantan mee’ can be eaten on repeat especially when paired with ‘char siu’ without a thick, sticky crust that sticks to the teeth. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

At Taman Muda’s Restoran Hoong Kee, their perfectly balanced ‘char siu’ shines when paired with springy ‘wantan mee’

MITA president Mint Leong speaks during a press conference on the impact of diesel prices in Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s tourism industry announces 70-80pc maximum price hike for tour buses, vans due to diesel pinch

Small boats loaded with merchandise sail past the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025. Seafarers’ helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

‘We don’t want to die. Please get us from here’: Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war

This photograph taken on March 17, 2026 shows Singaporean elders taking part in a parkour training session in Singapore. This is ‘geriatric parkour’, where around 20 retirees learned to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. — AFP pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Let's get physical: As Singapore ages, retirees turn to parkour for fitness, fun and friendship

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026. Airstrikes knocked out electricity to parts of Tehran and its surroundings yesterday as a top Iranian official accused the United States of plotting a ground invasion despite publicly pushing for a negotiated deal. —- AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Strikes knock out power in Tehran, Iran says US plotting ground invasion

Police have arrested an Egyptian man for allegedly threatening to kill an elderly woman and burn down her house at the Kampung Muhibbah People’s Housing Project (PPR), Bukit Jalil, on Wednesday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police: Egyptian tenant hauled in after threatening to torch Bukit Jalil flat and kill elderly landlady

Traffic authorities in Narathiwat said the stricter enforcement aims to improve road discipline for all drivers, including motorcyclists, and to reduce accidents. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysian drivers in Thailand beware: Steep fines and jail await those who flout traffic laws from April

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until 5pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning, heavy rain and strong winds expected across nine states until evening

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Transport Ministry moves to make intoxicated drivers pay compensation to victims’ families

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require drink- and drug-driving offenders to pay compensation to victims’ families in addition to prison sentences. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to require those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to pay compensation to victims’ families.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the compensation would be in addition to...

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair an MTEN meeting tomorrow on the West Asia conflict’s impact on Malaysia’s food security. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PM Anwar to chair economic council meeting on West Asia conflict tomorrow

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative offers a RM1,000 aid to first-year students of IPTs recognised by the state government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Selangor reopens RM1,000 higher education study grant applications until April 14

MITA president Mint Leong said local tourism transport operators are struggling to cope with and absorb the increased costs from the diesel price hike, as most of their vehicles such as tour buses and tour vans use diesel. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Give Malaysia’s tour buses 3,000 litres diesel subsidy, travel industry urges govt amid soaring prices

Police arrested five individuals, including a married couple, and seized 510 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine worth an estimated RM25.5 million in three separate raids. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

High‑stakes chase in Wang Kelian: Perlis police nab five, seize 510kg meth worth RM25.5m

MITA president Mint Leong speaks during a press conference on the impact of diesel prices in Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s tourism industry announces 70-80pc maximum price hike for tour buses, vans due to diesel pinch

A video of the crash circulating on social media showed the student’s motorcycle hitting the side of a turning bus before overturning. — Screengrab from Facebook/Komuniti Johor

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Muar student awaiting SPM results dies in crash with bus at Parit Jawa traffic light junction

According to the charge, Khairunnisa Ahmad Damanhuri, 41, who had custody of the child, Nour Rania Asyifaa, had neglected the toddler in a manner likely to cause physical injury. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

In Seremban, babysitter jailed one year, fined RM15,000 over death of ‘Baby Syifaa’ four years ago

Muhammad Faiz Ibrahim pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Farmers’ organisation board staff pleads not guilty to RM141,872 embezzlement in Johor Bahru

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Malaysian rock icon Ella will return to Singapore for a concert on May 9 at The Star Theatre. — Picture via Instagram/ellaaminuddins

Singapore / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s Queen of Rock Ella to perform in Singapore as ‘Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen’ tour arrives May 9 (VIDEO)

An artist’s impression of a view from East Coast Park towards Long Island. — Picture courtesy of Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore begins preparatory works for ‘Long Island’ coastal project before full reclamation phase

Singapore authorities expect very heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the Good Friday long weekend. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore warns of long delays at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over Good Friday weekend

A former Gojek driver received a 17‑month jail sentence in Singapore today for molesting a 16‑year‑old passenger who was unconscious in his vehicle. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore Gojek driver jailed 17 months after police discover video of him molesting unconscious 16‑year‑old passenger

File picture of a man vaping. Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized more than 240 e-vaporisers and related components between March 24 and 27. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore seizes over 240 vapes, components in four‑day checkpoint sweep

This photograph taken on March 17, 2026 shows Singaporean elders taking part in a parkour training session in Singapore. This is ‘geriatric parkour’, where around 20 retirees learned to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. — AFP pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Let's get physical: As Singapore ages, retirees turn to parkour for fitness, fun and friendship

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the 28th Asean Plus Three (APT) Summit, held in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on October 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore, Asean to stay open and inclusive, will not choose sides, says PM Wong

Sophisticated scammers are turning to AI tools to mimic prominent figures like Elon Musk to prey on vulnerable adults to drain their life savings. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

‘Elon Musk needed her money’, but police put an end to it: How Singapore is stopping scammers preying on vulnerable adults

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Before both countries closed their borders due to Covid-19, there were an estimated 300,000 foreign visitors in 2019 according to South Korea's Institute for International Economic Policy, 90 per cent of them Chinese. — KCNA pic via AFP

World / 2 h ago

Why are Chinese flights to N. Korea resuming now?

Trump wrote on his Truth Social network that the United States is in “serious discussions” with “a more reasonable regime” in Tehran. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s Kharg island if no deal reached ‘shortly’

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said yesterday the government could expand restrictions on passenger car use beyond public institutions if crude prices rise to around US$120-US$130 (RM484-RM524) a barrel, up from the current US$100-US$110 range. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar

Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw March 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing resigns as army chief after 15 years, eyes presidency

This photo taken on March 19, 2026, shows Smoke and dust from the Duc Giang Lao Cai chemical plant in the Tang Loong industrial Park, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam. Grey and white smoke around the clock, dust-covered trees and nonstop noise: residents living next to Vietnam's biggest chemical production complex coexist with toxic fumes from the factories. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Stink of crime hangs over Vietnam chemical plant

Zhao Bin, a Chinese business traveller, speaks to media after checking in for a flight to Pyongyang, North Korea, at Beijing airport on March 30, 2026. Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang today after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Air China restarts direct Beijing–Pyongyang route after six‑year pause as North Korea slowly reopens

The Hong Kong-flagged vessel Sea Horse, carrying some 200,000 barrels of Russia-origin fuel originally bound for Cuba, is anchored near the coast after arriving in Venezuelan waters, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela March 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Trump U‑turn: Russian tanker allowed into Cuba after months‑long oil freeze

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will today convene senior government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders to discuss the Middle East war, his office said late yesterday. — Adrian Dennis/Pool/AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

UK’s Starmer convenes energy, shipping and finance chiefs for Middle East war briefing

Money

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0280/0350 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.0105/0140. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit, regional currencies end lower vs US dollar as geopolitical tensions persist

Capital A CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said Effendy Shahul Hamid’s experience and leadership style make him a natural fit for the group’s next phase of growth.“He understands how ecosystems create value and is able to rally teams around clear goals and deliver real results. — Social media pic

Money / 4 h ago

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO effective April 6

The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s consumer sector seen resilient amid stable demand, subsidy measures, says RHB IB

The price of the main US benchmark for oil rose over three per cent today shortly after markets opened to once again surpass US$100 a barrel, while Brent climbed above US$115. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 12 h ago

Middle East conflict: Energy shock spreads as oil surges, LPG shortages hit Asia, Gulf industries attacked

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) retreated by 24.75 points or 1.44 per cent to 1,687.90 from Friday’s close of 1,712.65. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 4 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on caution over rising oil prices, West Asia tensions

Fuel prices are displayed at a petrol station in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown on March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Australia to halve fuel tax, back spot cargoes in RM7.03b relief move as Iran war drives up prices

An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Nikkei sinks over 5pc, Kospi slides 4pc as oil surges past US$100

Delegates attend the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 14th ministerial meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 28, 2026. — WTO handout pic via Reuters

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

United fans, many wearing black as a protest, display a banner in the crowd against seat prices and the current ownership of Manchester United ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester March 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes as clubs chase matchday income

The safety car leads drivers following a crash by Haas F1 Team's British driver Oliver Bearman during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Bearman calls Japan crash ‘scary moment’ as Sainz presses FIA for safety changes over ‘dangerous’ closing speeds

Amnesty International warned this summer’s football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a ‘stage for repression’ in a report published today. — Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/Reuters pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Amnesty: 2026 World Cup risks becoming ‘stage for repression’ amid US rights concerns

Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium March 29, 2026. — Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Implacable Sinner crushes Lehecka to become first man since Federer to seal Sunshine Double

The underdog Sri Lankan team celebrating victory over Australia.

Sports / 14 h ago

When the rebels of ’96 arrive in Kuala Lumpur — Abbi Kanthasamy

Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka March 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

‘Beyond frustrated’ Verstappen says eighth place was the best he could manage at Suzuka F1

Italian driver for Mercedes Kimi Antonelli, 19, celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

At 19, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history with youngest-ever championship lead in Japanese GP win

Demonstrators in Mexico City show signs of disappeared people ahead of the inauguration of Banorte Stadium (formerly known as Azteca), for a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal, in Mexico City on March 28, 2026. The demonstrators say Mexico’s World Cup preparation is overshadowing the capital’s pressing needs. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

‘World Cup of Dispossession’: Mexico City residents turn highway into football pitch ahead of warm-up match vs Portugal