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Debris at the site of a helicopter crash in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar orders study on restoring Langkawi’s duty-free status, to review EV policies following BYD plant concerns

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will conduct detailed investigations before taking any action. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 h ago

JPJ probes claims of vehicle number plates being transferred without owners’ knowledge

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli (centre) and others show some of the numbers under the special ‘P-P’ series. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

JPJ to launch ‘P‑P’ special plate series for 80th anniversary, bidding opens April 20 from RM300

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring

An express bus driver and his girlfriend were sentenced to jail today after pleading guilty in the Magistrates’ Court to dangerous driving last week. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Bus driver, girlfriend get one‑year and six‑month jail terms in viral ‘lap‑driving’ case

Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan arrive on the red carpet for the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan, in this file picture dated October 4, 2023. Chow has drawn renewed attention to his real estate portfolio after being spotted driving into his long-time Kowloon residence, as fresh reports highlight the scale of his multimillion-ringgit property holdings. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 h ago

RM500m and counting: Chow Yun Fat’s quiet property empire spans eight Hong Kong assets

Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan play a point during their women’s doubles semifinal match against Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China on December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

BAM confirms Chong Jie Yu as Pearly Tan’s replacement for Uber Cup

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. The Malaysian crude oil tanker Ocean Thunder entered Singapore waters today as it continued its final approach to Pengerang, Johor. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysian tanker with Iraqi crude enters Singapore waters after rare Hormuz transit, heads for Johor

A still shows the two community representatives talking to the receptionist at a massage parlour in Wangsa Maju. — Screengrab via TikTok

Malaysia / 13 h ago

After Wangsa Maju scandal, FT Dept says MPPWP is a welfare body and not a business entity

A viral dashcam recording showing a car veering into oncoming traffic before a head‑on collision has drawn wide attention online. — Screencap via Reddit/r/Malaysia

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Dashcam video captures moment white Alza swerves into opposite lane before head‑on crash

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar says proposal for students to clean school toilets aims to teach responsibility, humility

This handout photo taken on May 24, 2021, and released by Myanmar's Ministry of Information on May 26 shows detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and detained president Win Myint (R) during their first court appearance in Naypyidaw. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Myanmar junta pardons former president Win Myint after coup convictions

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will represent Malaysia in a high-level meeting organised by France and the UK to discuss the energy crisis stemming from a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Strait on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia to join Macron, Starmer meeting on Hormuz Strait energy crisis today, says Anwar

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Malaysia / 25 m ago

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — In a medical emergency, every second counts; but many Malaysians still waste precious time searching for a hospital number instead of dialling the fastest lifeline available: 999.The instinct to call a hospital is understandable, but it can delay help. A single call to 999 immediately activates...

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Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia Datuk Raden Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo has denied reports from Indonesian media alleging that part of Pulau Sebatik in Sabah is now under Indonesia’s jurisdiction. — Google Maps screencap

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Indonesian envoy denies report claiming 127ha of Sebatik shifted to Indonesia, says area still a ‘grey zone’

Hajiji has denied that 127.3 hectares on Pulau Sebatik, previously within Malaysian territory, now belongs to Indonesia. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sabah CM denies Sebatik land transfer claim amid conflicting reports from Indonesia

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir (right) said Malaysia ready to place stranded students from West Asia crisis in local universities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Govt may absorb affected overseas students into local varsities if Middle East conflict worsens

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Bomba in Cyberjaya April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar says proposal for students to clean school toilets aims to teach responsibility, humility

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will review a recent viral video allegedly showing a bus driver driving dangerously. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 h ago

JPJ to review viral video of express bus driver allegedly driving dangerously near KM196.1 southbound

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security welcomed Selangor’s RM131 million resilience package aimed at supporting farmers, fishermen and agro-food entrepreneurs amid rising production costs driven by global energy pressures. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Agriculture Ministry welcomes Selangor’s RM131m plan to boost food sector resilience

The Coroner’s Court here has heard that WhatsApp chats and voice notes were extracted from a mobile phone tagged WF11, one of the exhibits in the case involving Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Forensic analyst extracts WhatsApp chats, voice notes from seized phone

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he is not discounting suggestions that ministers take a pay cut if the global energy crisis worsens and raises pressure on government spending. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Let’s see’: Anwar doesn’t rule out minister pay cuts if energy crisis escalates

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasised that Asia is particularly exposed, given its heavy reliance on imported energy that flows through the Strait of Hormuz.— TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore stresses energy security urgency for Asia amid West Asia conflict, says PM Wong

Singapore and the EU also agreed to allow raw materials used in the manufacturing of meat and egg products to be sourced from any EU member state approved by Singapore. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 21 h ago

Singapore approves Greece, Lithuania and Latvia for meat and egg imports from EU

A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore study finds 1 in 5 workers overqualified, but most choose such roles

The Ministry of Education said bullying and hurtful behaviour cases will be differentiated, with bullying assessed based on factors such as intent, impact and recalcitrance. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Caning, suspension, detention: Singapore schools to enforce standard punishments for bullying by 2027

According to Channel NewsAsia, MAS noted in its latest quarterly macroeconomic review that firms are likely to adopt a more cautious stance on manpower expansion, with salary increases also expected to come in softer than in 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 Apr 2026

Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

Singapore recorded three IPOs during the quarter, with overall performance bolstered by a major real estate investment trust (REIT) listing on the Singapore Exchange, which contributed significantly to total proceeds, the firm said in its ‘Global IPO Trends’ report. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 Apr 2026

Singapore IPO proceeds jump to US$967m in Q1 despite global slowdown, says EY report

File picture of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s headquarters in Singapore June 28, 2017. Singapore’s central bank tightened monetary policy today and raised its inflation outlook for 2026, citing rising uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict and its impact on global energy supply. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 Apr 2026

Singapore tightens policy as inflation outlook rises amid West Asia risks

People sit outside a construction site in Singapore in this file picture dated February 16, 2021. Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 5.7 per cent in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday, reported CNA. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 Apr 2026

Singapore GDP growth eases to 4.6pc in first quarter, advance estimates show

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea on October 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 25 m ago

Why is China mediating the Iran war? Beijing’s energy interests and Trump-Xi summit explained

A formation of Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) maneuvers in the Arabian Sea on July 6, 2019. — Reuters pic

World / 25 m ago

Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

The HMS Dragon is seen during ammunitioning operations at the Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility in Portsmouth Harbour on March 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 25 m ago

Britain’s military now smallest since Napoleonic era as Iran conflict exposes defence gaps

Girls sprinkle fertiliser in a corn farm in Nashik, India on July 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 25 m ago

In India, El Nino threatens to bring higher food prices, rate hikes, and a tough election for Modi

The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under US sanctions, passed the strategic strait on Wednesday after leaving Iran’s Kharg Island, having loaded on April 2, 8 and 9 respectively, according to the maritime data company. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Sanctioned Iranian oil tankers break through Strait of Hormuz after US blockade, according to Kpler

A damaged car in front of the rubble of a building destroyed by an Israeli strike on April 2. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire begins as displaced residents return despite violation warnings

This handout photo taken on May 24, 2021, and released by Myanmar's Ministry of Information on May 26 shows detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and detained president Win Myint (R) during their first court appearance in Naypyidaw. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Myanmar junta pardons former president Win Myint after coup convictions

The government force arrived near the town of Marantao before dawn to serve arrest warrants for murder, homicide, and kidnapping against Mangoranca and his group, it said. — Reuters file pic

World / 16 h ago

Philippine troops kill 10 militants linked to Marawi siege network

Money

At 6pm today, the local currency rose to 3.9505/9545 versus the greenback from 3.9520/9560 at yesterday’s close. ― Bernama pic

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit firms against US dollar on stronger-than-expected GDP outlook

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.50 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 1,695.21 from Thursday’s close of 1,689.71. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 12 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends week higher as upbeat GDP outlook lifts sentiment

Visitors and tourists are seen filling the grounds of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to take advantage of the New Year holiday on January 1, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 13 h ago

Foreign investors flock back to Malaysian bonds in march, pouring in RM6.1b despite global jitters

Malaysia is emerging as a major hub for data centres as global tech companies, particularly from China, invest heavily in computing infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI). — Unsplash pic/Claudio Schwarz

Money / 11 h ago

Gamuda unit bags RM1.72b contract to build hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson

Sunway Construction Group Bhd said that SCSB has entered into a construction agreement with an international hyperscaler on April 17 for the construction, completion, testing and commissioning of a hyperscale data centre. — Noah Berger for AWS/Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Sunway Construction clinches RM1.75b data centre deal in Selangor with international hyperscaler

The regulator said platforms, including Alibaba-owned Taobao, JD.com, Meituan, Temu-owner Pinduoduo and Douyin — China’s version of TikTok — had failed to check the licenses of stores on their apps and allowed ‘ghost food deliveries’ from unverified vendors. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

China fines e-commerce giants RM2b over ‘ghost’ food deliveries

Malaysia’s relatively low inflation environment is expected to help the country weather the current energy supply shock, even as global oil prices are projected to remain higher for longer amid the ongoing war in West Asia, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 19 h ago

Low inflation helps Malaysia weather energy supply shock, says BNM governor

Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at IMF, speaks during a press briefing on the regional economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington. — AFP pic

Money / 21 h ago

IMF flags ‘very severe’ global economic risks from Iran conflict, warns of rising costs

Sports

Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate on the pitch with the National League trophy at the Racecourse Ground Stadium in Wrexham, north Wales on April 22, 2023. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Deadpool’s Midas touch: How Ryan Reynolds helped turn Wrexham into a RM1.5b goldmine

The former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam winner has not played since losing to Briton Jack Draper in the Indian Wells fourth round just over a month ago. — Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 12 h ago

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to shoulder injury

Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their third goal with Michael Olise against Real Madrid at Allianz Arena, Munich, April 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Bayern on brink of Bundesliga title after Real Madrid triumph

Liverpool’s Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool on April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Liverpool turn to Isak as Ekitike ruled out long term

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike reacts after sustaining an injury during the Uefa Champions League’s second leg quarter final match against Paris St Germain at Anfield, Liverpool, April 14, 2026. —Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 11 h ago

Slot backs Ekitike to return stronger from ‘devastating’ Achilles injury

Formula One currently holds races in 24 locations around the world, including China, Japan, and Singapore. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

South Korea targets Formula One comeback with Incheon street race from 2028

Real Madrid's Spanish head coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses a press conference on April 14, 2026 in Munich, southern Germany. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

Pressure mounts on Arbeloa as Real Madrid brace for possible overhaul

Daniel Munoz of Crystal Palace celebrates after the game. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

Crystal Palace reach Conference League semi-finals despite defeat at Fiorentina