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Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur, March 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Muhyiddin’s corruption trial starts: Millions wouldn’t go to Bersatu if he wasn’t party president and PM then, prosecution says

The three‑judge bench ruled that the matter had already been resolved by a 2022 Court of Appeal decision, making the respondents’ latest judicial review an abuse of process. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Court of Appeal overturns High Court order on RM1.7b pension arrears claim by retired civil servants

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the early disbursement is expected to help millions of Malaysians prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

STR Phase 2 payments for 5.2 million recipients to begin March 10, says Anwar

State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the circulating information is inaccurate, as no decision on the matter has been finalised, adding that the issue will only be decided after the state government’s Exco meeting scheduled for Wednesday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Kelantan govt denies order for malls, supermarkets to close until 1pm on first day of Aidilfitri

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols near Dadan Island as China's Xiamen is visible in the background, on Dadan Island, in Kinmen, Taiwan October 18, 2025. — Reuters

World / 4 h ago

Why has China suddenly stopped flying military aircraft near Taiwan? Five theories experts are considering

Aaron Chia (R) and Soh Wooi Yik react after a missed shot against South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in their men's doubles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s Aaron-Wooi Yik fall short again as South Korea pair win All England men’s doubles title

Besut police chief Supt Rozaime Ab Rahim confirmed that the body of the teen and a motorcycle were found by members of the public at about 6.40pm yesterday.
— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Missing teen travelling to Cameron Highlands found dead by roadside after motorcycle crash

The victim, Mohamad Ashiq Fazal Ahmad, 56, was reportedly thrown out of the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Man dies after car plunges 80m into ravine in Genting Sempah-Gombak

Norhayati Mohd Ariffin, wife of missing Activist Amri Che Mat, is seen leaving the court room after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. In a statement today, Norhayati’s team argued that the stay request could further delay the resumption of investigations into Amri’s disappearance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Amri Che Mat’s wife files High Court submission to block govt bid delaying probe into 2016 disappearance of activist

The jamming of satellite navigation signals has left about 1,000 ships in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman unable to determine their location, either momentarily or continuously. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

GPS chaos at sea: About 1,000 ships in Gulf struggle to navigate amid signal jamming

Earlier reports said the actress and her husband, who were previously detained in connection with a land sale fraud case, are also being investigated over a separate scam involving honorary titles, with losses estimated at about RM23,000. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Actress, husband rearrested over alleged cattle sale investment scam

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari have advised all parties concerned to take lessons from the issue of heritage players and ensure that national football development will proceed as planned. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Sports minister tells football bosses to stop dwelling on fake heritage player mess and keep grassroots dreams alive

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this effort is to ensure the retirees will continue to receive support from the government. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar: Civil servants, mosque personnel to receive RM500 special aid on March 13, pensioners and veterans RM250

A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion flies past Ocean Shield during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on April 9, 2014. — AFP pic/Australian Defence handout

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ocean Infinity ends latest MH370 hunt after 151 days at sea, mapping 140,000 sq km with no new clues

Royal Professor and contemporary Islamic civilisation thinker Tan Sri Prof Dr Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas passed away at 6.47pm on March 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Renowned Islamic scholar Royal Professor Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas dies at 94

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Cops crush Klang Valley syndicate, seize 3.4 tonnes meth stash worth RM170m, haul could flood Malaysia

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said authorities also arrested two male locals aged 38 and 44 during several raids conducted on March 2. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Federal narcotics police today announced the seizure of about 3.4 tonnes of methamphetamine — worth around RM170 million and enough to supply roughly half of Malaysia’s population — and the dismantling of a Klang Valley-based drug distribution syndicate.Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk...

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The animal disappeared briefly before reappearing behind nearby bushes close to the residents’ plantations. — Screengrab from Facebook/This is Johor

Malaysia / 32 m ago

Tiger sighting in Kluang: Residents urged to stay alert after video near Kampung Rahmat (VIDEO)

Passengers walk through a jet bridge at Dubai International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai March 8, 2026. The Malaysian government is in the final phase of preparations to carry out the evacuation of Malaysians from several countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East following increasingly deteriorating security developments in the region. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Malaysia enters final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East, says NSC

The implementation of the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) is expected to open wider opportunities for mainstream students to learn Malaysian Sign Language said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Students will learn Malaysian Sign Language under the 2027 school curriculum, making classrooms more inclusive

File picture of crime scene investigators examining the vehicle carrying Bukit Kayu Hitam MCBA commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Nasir, which was targeted in a shooting on February 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting: Nine suspects released, two still remanded, says Kedah police chief

Muhammad Affan Jumahat, deputy of Bersatu Sabah’s Leadership Liaison Body said the resignations were prompted by unease over the abrupt dismissal of several elected representatives and division chiefs. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 m ago

Bersatu Kudat dissolves after 19 committee members resign immediately

According to the charge sheet, he is accused of committing an indecent act by masturbating in front of a woman at 11.15am on 4 March at Masjid Al-Muhajirin in Bukit Siput. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 m ago

In Johor, disabled man pleads not guilty to masturbating in Bukit Siput mosque

Timur Laut district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said officers initially found the man unconscious in an open area behind an apartment building. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 m ago

Man found dead at Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town, believed beaten to death

Kota Kinabalu APM officer Aizex Junior said a rescuer noticed an object moving in the water and soon realised it was a crocodile. — Screengrab from Facebook/SG Media Groups

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Croc alert at Sabah’s Tanjung Aru: Visitors warned after reptile spotted in waters (VIDEO)

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Travellers crossing Singapore’s land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas should expect very heavy traffic from March 13 to 22 due to the upcoming school holidays and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). — Picture via Facebook/Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore warns of hours‑long traffic jams at Woodlands and Tuas from March 13 to 22 as Raya crowds build

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore orders Meta to block ‘blasphemous’ video of man stepping on Quran

A view of Changi Airport’s Terminal Two in Singapore October 4, 2017. Singapore is offering assistance to foreign visitors stranded in the republic due to the Middle East airspace closure to travel to Oman on a special flight on March 8. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore offers special flight to Oman for foreign visitors stranded by Middle East airspace closure

Heavier penalties will be imposed on vape users, sellers, and smugglers after an amendment was passed to the existing Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993 in Singapore. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore to impose tougher penalties for vaping under new law taking effect May 1

Singapore is the only South-east Asian stop for the auditions, which are part of Ador’s global search including Tokyo, Vancouver, New York and Sydney. — Picture from Instagram/hybe.labels.audition

Singapore / 06 Mar 2026

K-pop dreams: ADOR scouts Singapore boys for global auditions this March 28

A foreign couple has been charged in Singapore for allegedly faking a snatch-theft report to dodge Sri Lankan customs duties on gold purchased in the city. — AFP pic

Singapore / 06 Mar 2026

Foreign couple charged in Singapore after alleged fake snatch theft plot to dodge Sri Lanka tax

A 43-year-old investment manager was sentenced to five months’ jail in Singapore for helping convert scam proceeds into cryptocurrency through the sale of a gold bar. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 06 Mar 2026

Singapore investment manager jailed for converting scam-linked gold into cryptocurrency

Wee Kok Lai, 47, allegedly instigated the creation of 46 fraudulent quotations between June 2016 and February 2020 while employed as a manager on a mechanical works sub-contract. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 06 Mar 2026

Malaysian manager in Singapore charged over allegedly instructing staff to forge HDB project quotations

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World

South Korea President Lee Jae Myung said the government would “swiftly introduce and boldly implement” a maximum price system on petroleum products “that have recently seen excessive price increases”. — AFP file pic

World / 33 m ago

South Korea to cap fuel prices for first time in nearly 30 years as Middle East war drives oil spike

A smoke cloud erupts from the site of an Israeli airstrike on Beirut southern suburbs on March 9. — AFP pic

World / 32 m ago

G7 weighs emergency oil reserve release as Middle East war jolts energy markets

The site of overnight Israeli airstrikes is pictured in the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 6. — AFP pic

World / 31 m ago

Iran strikes Bahrain oil facility as Gulf producers declare force majeure, oil soars

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols near Dadan Island as China's Xiamen is visible in the background, on Dadan Island, in Kinmen, Taiwan October 18, 2025. — Reuters

World / 4 h ago

Why has China suddenly stopped flying military aircraft near Taiwan? Five theories experts are considering

The jamming of satellite navigation signals has left about 1,000 ships in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman unable to determine their location, either momentarily or continuously. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

GPS chaos at sea: About 1,000 ships in Gulf struggle to navigate amid signal jamming

The city is at times granted breaks of a few peaceful hours before another string of explosions shatters the air. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

‘Ramadan War’ chaos: Explosions, checkpoints and uneasy calm grip Iran’s capital

The Kurds, an ethnic minority with a distinct culture and language, are rooted in the mountainous region spread across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

‘This isn’t my war’: Iraqi Kurdistan residents fear being dragged into regional conflict

Anti-war activists hold signs, an image of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian flags as they gather outside the US embassy during a march in London, Britain on March 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Midnight blast rocks US embassy in Norway; investigation underway

Money

Fuel prices are seen at an Exxon station in Washington, DC on March 5, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Oil, food, metals and gold — Iran war hits major commodity markets simultaneously

At 8 am, the local currency slipped to 3.9550/9800 against the greenback from Friday’s close of 3.9425/9535. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

US dollar strengthens as ringgit slips amid Gulf crisis and rising oil costs

Currency dealers monitor exchange rates in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Oil spike sends Asian equities tumbling amid Gulf conflict fears

Smoke rises after a drone attack at a compound housing US oil firm Halliburton and KBR employees in Basra, Iraq on March 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Why fuel prices could stay high for months even if the Iran war ends tomorrow

A recruiter (left) holds a notice detailing jobs on offer at a job fair in Dongyang, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on March 6, 2026. — CN-STR/AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

China says jobs will remain stable over next five years despite AI and labour‑market challenges

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with intermittent volatility next week as investors reassess the implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said analysts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 2d ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trading with heightened volatility next week amid Middle East conflict

This photographe shows prices at a petrol station in Istanbul on March 6, 2026 as fears have grown of a possible inflationary wave as war in the Middle East sends energy prices shooting upwards. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Oil prices surge as Middle East war escalates as global stocks fall on weak US jobs data

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP

Money / 2d ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Sports

The Amsterdam-based club is still recovering from an extraordinary end to last season that saw them throw away the title from a seemingly impregnable position. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Ajax appoint Oscar Garcia as head coach, Fred Grim returns to academy role

Sports / 8 h ago

India clinch record third T20 World Cup, thrash New Zealand by 96 runs

Aaron Chia (R) and Soh Wooi Yik react after a missed shot against South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in their men's doubles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s Aaron-Wooi Yik fall short again as South Korea pair win All England men’s doubles title

AC Milan's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (L) argues with Italian referee Daniele Doveri (R) during the Italian Serie A football match against Inter Milan. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

AC Milan beat Inter 1-0 in derby to keep Serie A title hopes alive

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik celebrate after winning their men’s doubles semi-final match against China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi at the All England Open at Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham on March 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Third time’s the charm? Malaysia’s Aaron-Wooi Yik hammer China to reach All England final

President Donald Trump attends the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 299 mixed martial arts event at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on March 9, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

What war? UFC announces White House title fight for Trump’s 80th birthday

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus shows off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after a match against Himeno Sakatsume of Japan during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. — Harry How/Getty Images North America/AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

‘It feels super comfortable and shiny’: Sabalenka debuts engagement ring during Indian Wells win as Zverev, Gauff and Shelton advance

Members of the armed forces are seen outside the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2d ago

Mexico unveils 100,000 strong World Cup security plan as Fifa says fans have ‘nothing to fear’ despite cartel leader’s killing