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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 / 5 h ago

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

Cocokins founder and entrepreneur Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Ramli shows her cookies produced in various flavours, namely chocolate chip, dark chocolate, red velvet and pistachio, at prices as low as RM7. — Bernama pic

Life / 10 h ago

Home baker turns cookie entrepreneur after RM1.8m remark changed her life

As the West Asia conflict continues to drive global oil prices, some Malaysians are already bracing themselves for the looming economic ripple effect. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 10 h ago

How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

Bobby's Double combines two smashed beef patties with onions, cheese, pickle and the Billionaire Sauce. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Does The Exchange TRX Bobby’s Burgers live up to its promise of the burger you will brag about?

Kelantan State Administrative Officer Muhammad Riyadhul Hanif Abdullah, 34, (left), accompanied by his wife Zarifah Zulkepli, 33, (right), poses with a mock cheque after being named the winner of the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw during the 122nd BSN SSP Winners’ Media Interview Programme on April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

RM50 start, RM1 million finish: Habitual saver lands BSN SSP dream after 12 years

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 / 5 h ago

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

The Health Ministry will introduce a new prescription format that requires more detailed patient information, including allergy status and full medication specifications. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MOH to introduce new prescription format with fuller patient and drug details from 2027

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left), as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026. — Office of the Iranian Parliament Speaker/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 10 h ago

Ghalibaf: Iran’s ambitious ‘public face’ emerging in post-Khamenei power shift

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 / 4 h ago

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

A nine-second viral video sparked outrage after showing a woman seated on a bus driver’s lap while driving. — Picture via Facebook/Community Roda Johor - CRJ

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend to be charged over viral ‘lap‑driving’ video on PLUS highway

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

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

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

CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Five Malaysia-bound oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz amid a new US-imposed blockade that is disrupting global oil flows, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.He said only two vessels have managed to pass through the area, with one already in Malaysian waters...

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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 / 3 h ago

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

The Magistrates’ Court in Tenom, Sabah is expected to rule on Islamic preacher Ebit Lew’s case involving alleged obscene messages on April 30, 2026 after trial since 2022. —- Picture from Facebook/Ebit Lew

Malaysia / 4 h ago

April 30 set for decision on preacher Ebit Lew’s 11 sexual harassment charges

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 / 4 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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

Perak tops Malaysia’s inland fisheries landings with 2,987 tonnes in 2024, according to state exco Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Inland fisheries drive Perak economy as state leads Malaysia in production share

Malaysia’s inflation rose modestly to 1.7 per cent in March 2026, driven mainly by higher transport costs and increases in selected consumer goods and services, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s inflation remains modest but ticks up in March 2026, govt data shows

The Putrajaya Chilli Farm, under the People’s Income Initiative-Agricultural Entrepreneurship (IPR-Intan) project, is the largest fertigation chilli farm in Malaysia, located on about 4.04 to 10 acres of land owned by the Putrajaya Corporation. —- Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Govt farming scheme earns RM22m, helps over 2,300 Malaysians earn extra income

Perak is bracing for primary school surge as 29,610 Year One applications have been recorded for 2027, state exco Khairudin Abu Hanipah said in the Legislative Assembly on April 17, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027

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Singapore

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

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

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said both countries will continue to stay open, keep essential trade and supply lines flowing, and support one another. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore, Brunei pledge stronger energy cooperation as West Asia conflict escalates

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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World

Members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (Unifil), in armoured vehicles, patrol the road of the southern Lebanese village of Tair Debba on April 12, 2026. Dozens of countries contributing troops to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon called on April 9, 2026, for a cessation of hostilities, after three blue helmets were killed as Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump hopes Hezbollah ‘acts nicely’ during Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

Supporters of Hezbollah celebrate the ceasefire with Israel as it takes effect, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on April 17, 2026. — AFP

World / 8 h ago

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire takes effect as Trump pushes for historic leaders’ meeting

US President Donald Trump has insisted that any deal with Iran must permanently bar the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal

A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026. Iran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Hormuz chokepoint: Can Iran charge tolls — or is this a legal dead end?

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left), as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026. — Office of the Iranian Parliament Speaker/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 10 h ago

Ghalibaf: Iran’s ambitious ‘public face’ emerging in post-Khamenei power shift

Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said the cabinet had approved measures to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices on the transport sector, covering public buses, freight trucks and for-hire vehicles, with a total budget of about 2.06 billion baht (about 254 million). — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Thailand approves multi-billion baht aid to stabilise transport fares as fuel prices surge

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World / 1d ago

New York mayor condemns police beating video as investigation into viral clip begins

The duo was jailed for “laptop farms” operation, which hosted computers that overseas individuals could remotely log into, posing as US-based workers. — Pixabay pic

World / 1d ago

Two New Jersey men get prison terms for helping North Korean IT workers exploit US firms

Money

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9505/9565 against the greenback from 3.9520/9560 at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit extends gains ahead of Malaysia 1Q GDP estimate release

Netflix logged a termination fee of US$2.8 billion related to the nixed deal, according to its earnings report. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

Netflix shares tumble as Reed Hastings prepares to step down as chairman

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 / 7 h ago

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

The currency has emerged as the pressure valve, with the Thai baht sliding about 2.8 per cent since the war broke out, though it has clawed back some of the losses since the ceasefire was announced last week. — Reuters pic

Money / 20 h ago

Foreign investors exit Thai assets at fastest pace since 2024 as oil shock exposes economic vulnerabilities

Money / 21 h ago

Kering CEO aims to double profit margins and revive Gucci in sweeping overhaul

Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 23 h ago

Bursa Malaysia rebounds on hopes of easing US–Iran tensions

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged central banks to “wait and see” before adjusting interest rates if they can do so. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

IMF warns of tough global economic times ahead if Middle East war drives oil prices higher

At 8 am, the local currency edged up to 3.9510/9570 against the greenback, from 3.9550/9600 at yesterday’s close. ― Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price pressure

Sports

The French Open, staged annually at Roland-Garros, has maintained equal prize money for men and women. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

French Open boosts prize money 9.5pc, trials wearable tech and honours retiring players

Players care for Liverpool’s French striker #22 Hugo Ekitike who lies injured during the Uefa Champions League quarter final, second-leg football match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in Liverpool April 14, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

‘Huge blow’: Liverpool and France confirm Ekitike out of season and World Cup with Achilles rupture

Pearly Tan expressed deep regret over her withdrawal, apologising to teammates, stakeholders and fans for being unable to represent the country in the prestigious team event. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran is scheduled to play its three Group G matches in the United States—two in Los Angeles and one in Seattle—with its base for the tournament in Tucson, Arizona. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Infantino says Iran will ‘for sure’ play in 2026 World Cup despite Middle East war

Guillermo Hoyos, previously Miami’s sporting director, replaces Javier Mascherano, who departed the club for “personal reasons” on Tuesday, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Messi mentor Hoyos appointed Inter Miami coach, insists friendship won’t soften discipline

Bayern Munich's Colombian forward Luis Diaz (L) and Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane celebrate after scoring the third goal against Real Madrid. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Bayern Munich stun Real Madrid 4-3 as late Diaz strike seals semi-final spot

With Arsenal missing the injured Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, Arteta saluted Declan Rice’s decision to face Sporting despite being unable to train on Tuesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Arsenal grind out 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon as Arteta insists side can handle pressure

National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun speaks during a press conference after the launch and voting of the TM ISTAF Sepak Takraw Kuala Lumpur 2026 World Cup at the Sepak Takraw Academy Complex in Kuala Lumpur April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia land Japan and Singapore in ‘balanced’ Group A for 2026 Takraw World Cup, says coach