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Despite her age, Wong maintains the same resolve she had when she and her late husband first started their pastry business. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Life / 19 h ago

At 1am, the ‘kaya’ starts: An 84-year-old keeps a half-century craft alive in a KL alley

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (right), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd right), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3rd right) during their meeting with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (4th left) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2th left) prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. An Iranian government delegation met Pakistan’s prime minister on April 11 to discuss the terms of planned ‘make or break’ negotiations to end the Middle East war with a US party led by Vice President JD Vance. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Vance says US–Iran talks end without deal after ‘final and best offer’

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic

What You Think / 16 h ago

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) shaking hands with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during their meeting prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran VP says deal possible only if US adopts ‘America First’, warns ‘Israel First’ means no agreement

A 22-year-old university student is suspected of stabbing a 34-year-old woman in Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang on April 10, 2026, resulting in severe injuries that have put her in the ICU. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU

Malaysia’s border control denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS in Kedah between April 1 and 11, 2026 for failing to meet the requirements as tourists, including not having return tickets and being unable to provide a clear purpose of travel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu Hitam

Kamol Cheng Thean, a vegetable and soy products trader at Pasar Harian Selayang, said soya bean drinks have also increased by 50 cents per kg since April 7. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Diesel hike squeezes supply chain as tofu, soya products see price increase in KL

Family members, Malaysian Army personnel and friends attend the funeral of Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi at the Felda Sungai Kelamah Mosque and Cemetery on April 11, 2026 following his death after an alleged assault incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Family mourns army private who died after assault, father says he has ‘accepted it, but it is hard to bear’

Malaysians should be vigilant about the weather as the country enters the monsoon transition phase. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Brace for stormy week as monsoon transition begins, warns disaster management chief

Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (left) vies with Fulham's English midfielder #32 Emile Smith Rowe (right) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Arsenal suffer major Premier League title blow as Liverpool boost Champions League push with vital win against Fulham

DBKL says its crackdown on unlicensed street photographers in the city is not meant to stop income, but to ensure public safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers

The Premium TKG at Blue Hour comes loaded with shredded ‘chashu’, ‘shio kombu’, seaweed strips and green and white onions. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Blue Hour is PJ SS2’s new dinner spot for Japanese comfort food like ‘aburasoba’ and ‘tamago kake gohan’

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the victim was allegedly attacked by suspects travelling in a Toyota Vellfire at 5.02 pm in front of a house in the area. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani

The Road Transport Department is urging the public to use its digital services, including the MyJPJ app and online portal, for 33 types of transactions in a bid to reduce fuel use, save time and ease congestion at counters amid rising fuel prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

JPJ pushes digital transactions to cut fuel use, reduce counter visits

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Al Lailaki neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with the city’s International Airport visible in the background, on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Latest in Middle East: Iran–US clash over Hormuz mine‑sweeping as Netanyahu touts ‘crushing’ of Iran’s nuclear programme

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Driver who fatally struck Form One girl in Kota Bharu hit accelerator by mistake, say police

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Azmir Damiri said a Form One schoolgirl was killed while another was injured after they were hit by a car in their school. — Picture via Facebook/INFO RAKYAT DALAM KELANTAN

KOTA BHARU, April 12 — A Form One schoolgirl was killed while another was injured after they were hit by a car in their school compound when the driver unintentionally stepped on the accelerator.Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Azmir Damiri said police received a report on the fatal...

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Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the initiative is part of improvements made by the state government to the quit rent mechanism. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang cuts quit rent to RM50 for non-Muslim worship sites, cemeteries and charities

Sarawak Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib (centre) said on April 12, 2027 that the proposed Sarawak Cancer Centre is expected to start construction in 2027 following the completion of its design phase, although the tender has yet to be awarded. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

New Sarawak cancer hospital aims to serve patients across Borneo; design complete, tender next

A member of the Tiger Platoon under the General Operations Force steps up patrols along the Malaysia–Thailand border at the Bukit Berapit ICQS Complex in Perak to strengthen security preparedness and safeguard national border control. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Home minister: RM2m feasibility study underway for new Malaysia-Thai checkpoint at Bukit Berapit to improve safety and ease congestion

The Road Transport Department is urging the public to use its digital services, including the MyJPJ app and online portal, for 33 types of transactions in a bid to reduce fuel use, save time and ease congestion at counters amid rising fuel prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

JPJ pushes digital transactions to cut fuel use, reduce counter visits

A female Form One student was killed after she was believed to have been hit by a car in the compound of her school. ― Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Form One girl killed after suspected car crash in Kota Bharu school

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (centre) speaks at a press conference at the ICQS complex in Padang Besar, Perlis on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police may use extradition to bring back overseas suspects in ‘corporate mafia’ probe, says home minister

Police say an escaped Pakistani detainee remains in Malaysia and a nationwide manhunt is ongoing, about 62 hours after he broke out from the Sungai Buloh Prison following court proceedings in Shah Alam on April 9, 8pm. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police believe escaped Pakistani detainee still in Malaysia, 62 hours after Sungai Buloh breakout

According to the Finance Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, the government is weighing Malaysia’s fiscal impact to provide diesel aid to more groups as farmers and fishermen, among others, say their industries due to the global energy crisis. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Diesel aid review underway to widen eligibility under BUDI95 as subsidy cost hits RM6b, says Finance Ministry official

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The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has launched an investigation into a container fire aboard the London-registered vessel Ever Lenient at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal after the blaze was extinguished yesterday. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore Maritime and Port Authority probes fire on board London‑registered container ship at Pasir Panjang

Singapore authorities have reminded organisers of an event at Hong Lim Park Speakers’ Corner on April 11, 2026 to avoid any flags, symbols or discussions linked to the Israel–Palestine conflict. — Unsplash pics

Singapore / 1d ago

No Gaza or Israel displays allowed at Speakers’ Corner event today, Singapore authorities remind organisers

A YouTube screengrab from Mediacorp’s Chinese-language drama ‘Highway To Somewhere’, which has sparked debate in Malaysia over its scam-related storyline set in the country.

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore series ‘Highway To Somewhere’ sparks row as Malaysians object to scam portrayal, Mediacorp says no country targeted

Singapore Opposition politician Lim Tean disputes a bankruptcy notice and accuses news outlets CNA and Mothership of defamatory reporting. — Picture from Facebook/Lim Tean

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore politician Lim Tean says he is not bankrupt, vows legal action over CNA, Mothership reports

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shake hands during a joint press conference at the Istana, in Singapore April 10, 2026. SPH/LianHe Zaobao/Chia Ti Yan handout pic via Reuters

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore, Australia deepen energy ties as fuel security concerns mount

The incident was shared on TikTok by a passenger identified as Alicia, who said she posted about it after struggling to process what she had seen. — Screengrab from TikTok/aliciatadah

Singapore / 2d ago

Ride-hailing trip in Singapore sparks probe over driver’s language rule (VIDEO)

The 39-year-old, who turns 40 in June, has built a career spanning multiple continents, featuring spells in Japan, Europe, South America, Central Asia and Oceania. — Picture from Facebook/Keisuke Honda

Singapore / 2d ago

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda to make Singapore Premier League switch with FC Jurong move

In a statement on Thursday, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing and Malaysian Chief of Defence Force General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman. — Pictures by Unsplash/Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore, Malaysia reaffirm defence ties, stress regional stability cooperation

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World

Illustration about construction site on the tarmac at Auckland airport before the cyclone Vaianu in New Zealand April 9, 2026. — Sylvain Lefevre/Hans Lucas pic via AFP

World / 10 h ago

Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island, forcing evacuations and mass flight cancellations

Thai soldiers stand guard outside scam compounds which Thai military said were used for scam operations in the O’Smach area at the Chong Chom-O’Smach border crossing after clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, April 7, 2026. Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Cambodia pushes for renewed border dialogue as Thailand cites procedural hurdles

Journalists work at a media facilitation centre ahead of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Iran says stalled US talks unsurprising as no deal expected in one sitting

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) shaking hands with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during their meeting prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran VP says deal possible only if US adopts ‘America First’, warns ‘Israel First’ means no agreement

Vietnam has invited Pope Leo XIV for a historic visit to the South-east Asian country, according to state media, as diplomatic relations warm between the communist regime and the Vatican. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Vietnam extends historic invitation to Pope Leo XIV as ties with Vatican warm

Indonesian police said today they had arrested two women on blasphemy charges after a video showing one of them stepping on a Quran went viral on social media in the Muslim-majority country. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Indonesia arrests two women after Quran‑stepping video goes viral

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will depart for Russia today for talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin on oil, Prabowo’s office said. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Indonesia’s Prabowo heads to Russia for oil talks with Putin

A US Air Force C-130 Hercules and a US Air Force F-35A fighter jet sit on the tarmac at the José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico on December 20, 2025. A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland yesterday and damaged the fuselage and wing with an axe. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Axe‑wielding man damages US military plane at Ireland’s Shannon Airport

Money

General view of Khurais NGL recovery plant in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, June 28, 2021. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks

China’s long-term strategy of diversifying energy sources and building stockpiles is helping it weather disruptions from the Iran war, although some sectors still face major snags, analysts say. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

China better placed to weather Mideast supply shock thanks to long‑term energy strategy

Vietnam has decided to extend the ‌suspension of taxes on fuels until the end of June from April 15 to stabilise ‌the domestic market, the country’s parliamentary office said today, as the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 13 h ago

Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension until end‑June to stabilise market amid supply disruption

The pilots’ union for Lufthansa, Europe’s biggest air transport group, yesterday called for a two-day strike in Germany from tomorrow over a salary and pensions dispute. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Lufthansa faces fresh disruption as pilots announce two‑day strike

Gas flares at an oil refinery near Iraq’s receding marshes of Hawizeh. Iran ‌expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution ‌facilities to 70-80 per cent of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as authorities work to ‌recover from ⁠a wave ⁠of strikes on ⁠energy infrastructure. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Iran aims to restore 70–80pc of refining capacity within two months, oil ministry official says

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong (centre) officiates the Heartrade Expo X Dewi Preview Session at a hotel in Bukit Mertajam April 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Entrepreneur Ministry disburses RM906m to 106,100 women under new Dewi scheme

The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit may test 3.95 next week on West Asia ceasefire optimism, say economists

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trending higher next week on firmer sentiment and foreign inflows, with KLCI nearing 1,700

Sports

International Sepak Takraw Federation secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said Iran has expressed their wish to compete at the upcoming 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup at Titiwangsa Stadium here next month despite of the current West Asian conflict. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Iran keen to compete in 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Malaysia despite West Asian conflict, says ISTAF sec-gen

Australia’s Gout Gout (left) reacts as he poses with his mother Monica after winning the men’s 200M final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Teenager Gout clocks blistering 19.67 in 200m at Australian championships, fastest ever by an 18‑year‑old

The presence of professional singles player Lee Zii Jia in Malaysia’s 2026 Thomas Cup team will be able to spur his teammates to do their best during the tournament in Horsens, Denmark this April 24 to May 3, according to national badminton legend Datuk Rashid Sidek. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Lee Zii Jia’s presence can lift Malaysia’s Thomas Cup squad, says Rashid Sidek

Barcelona’s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal celebrates after Barcelona’s Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (not seen) scored his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Yamal inspires Barca to 4–1 derby win as champions pull nine points clear in La Liga

Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (right) scores the 0-6 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC St Pauli and FC Bayern Munich in Hamburg April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Bayern break 54‑year Bundesliga scoring record with 102nd goal

Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (left) vies with Fulham's English midfielder #32 Emile Smith Rowe (right) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Arsenal suffer major Premier League title blow as Liverpool boost Champions League push with vital win against Fulham

Udinese’s French midfielder #14 Arthur Atta celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Udinese at the San Siro stadium in Milan April 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Milan's Serie A title hopes in tatters after shock Udinese defeat, Juve fourth

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts during the third round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta April 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

McIlroy falters, shares Masters lead with surging Young after wild third round