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KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus told local media that the number was expected to swell past the 10,000 mark by midnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

RRWMF is a three-day music festival featuring prominent international DJs, an all-female DJ lineup, local stars, and cultural performances, running from April 30 to May 2. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given all relevant agencies a two-week deadline to submit reports on the implementation of each workers’ initiative announced today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar says no more waiting, workers’ initiatives must hit ministers’ desks in two weeks

For Thinaah, 28, who arrived in Horsens without regular partner Pearly Tan due to injury, the campaign reshaped her view of leadership. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 6 h ago

‘All of you are leaders too’: Thinaah praises Malaysia Uber Cup women after China quarter-final exit

Charles Lieber leaves federal court after he and two Chinese nationals were charged with lying about their alleged links to the Chinese government, in Boston, Massachusetts January 30, 2020. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

‘Wanted to win a Nobel Prize’: Convicted ex‑Harvard scientist now leads China’s state‑funded brain‑interface lab

A general image of handcuffs taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

Fluffy’s friend and colleague, two-year-old Ahmad Tabby, a hefty white and stripey tabby with a kink in his tail also blood donors to cats in need. Blood transfusions are par for the course in veterinary care but getting blood donors is not always easy. — Bernama pic

Life / 11 h ago

From dumped pets to lifesavers: How three abandoned cats became unlikely heroes at a KL vet clinic

Your next midday meal can be this banana leaf rice set served at Jamun. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Dine in comfort at Jamun in Bangsar, which offers a banana leaf rice set for just RM11.90

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received a visit from Dave Williams, the grandson of William Hanna. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 3 h ago

From Bedrock to Johor: Sultan Ibrahim meets grandson of ‘Flintstones’ co‑creator

The Balai Undang Sungei Ujong pictured following claims of a notice to vacate the premises. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Umno wings push back, call state’s Balai Undang Luak directive unfair and heavy‑handed

Police in Japan are questioning a zoo employee over allegations he used an incinerator at his workplace to dispose of his wife’s body, according to local media reports. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Hokkaido zoo worker arrested for allegedly incinerating wife’s body in animal waste furnace

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (centre in black shirt) said that Malaysia has seen an increase in tourists from Asia and Europe despite the Middle East war. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Speaking at the Umno Bumiputera Education Congress, Zambry said gaps in education are shaped early in life by factors such as access to quality schooling, conducive learning environments, family support, reading culture, language proficiency, nutrition, and broader social support systems. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Zambry: Education gaps start early, calls for holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education system

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the two suspects, both 24 and from the same camp, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Mersing district police headquarters at about 11.45 pm on March 14. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor police chief: Two army personnel arrested over assault that left soldier with fractured skull

AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the agency required an Entry Point Commander who was well-versed in transborder crime and capable of acting swiftly to strengthen operational capabilities at the relevant entry points. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Northern entry points at risk of smuggling should be led by police, says border agency chief

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Malaysia / 18 m ago

Rafizi says summoned by MACC over Arm Holdings JV probe, expects possible charges

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he has been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to give his statement over an ongoing probe linked to the government’s joint venture with Arm Holdings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to give his statement over an ongoing probe linked to the government’s joint venture with Arm Holdings.In a statement posted on social media this afternoon, Rafizi said he received...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Prime Minister Anwar calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on employers to be more considerate and compassionate in ensuring the welfare of workers continues to be protected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar pushes for fairer wages, telling corporate Malaysia to match profits with compassion for workers

A foreign woman in her 20s died after she was believed to have fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment building in Bandar Baru Nilai here at 1.51am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Foreign woman dies after falling from 13th‑floor apartment during police narcotics raid in Nilai

Senior assistant director at the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Nurfarehin Abd Aziz, 35, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to empowering women. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Workers welcome post-maternity leave allowance, say it eases burden on new mothers

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on the public to cease all forms of criticism and speculation against a high-achieving SPM student, following the circulation of a video on social media recently. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Defence minister defends high‑achieving SPM student, calls for end to online criticism

The Balai Undang Sungei Ujong pictured following claims of a notice to vacate the premises. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Umno wings push back, call state’s Balai Undang Luak directive unfair and heavy‑handed

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said various efforts have also been and are being implemented by the government to ensure food security in the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Food security drive gains RM559.85m boost as Hajiji ties Kaamatan spirit to harvest resilience

A new report from the Department of Statistics Malaysia has seen the average monthly wage for the formal sector hitting RM3,167 in December 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM

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Long waiting lists to join gym programmes are a growing problem in Singapore as the above-60-club hop on the fitness boom. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Keen to keep fit, but have to wait: Over-60s in Singapore sweating it out just to get a gym slot

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) said the city state is expecting the economy to slow down, and inflation to rise as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. — Picture from Facebook/Lawrence Wong

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore PM warns businesses and households to prepare for pain from Gulf crisis

Singapore freight firms say profits down 20 per cent as the Middle East war drives up shipping costs. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills

NParks believes the crocodile spotted near Keppel Bay, Singapore on April 29, 2026 is an estuarine crocodile, the largest living reptile in the world and can live on both saltwater and freshwater. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Fresh crocodile scare near Keppel Bay after earlier Sentosa sightings this year

An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore physical trainer jailed for molesting special needs teen he coached for nearly a decade

A view of Changi Airport’s Terminal Two in Singapore on October 4, 2017. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s Changi Airport T3 to undergo major digital and robotics overhaul

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives for an application to leave jurisdiction at the State Courts in Singapore on April 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore court lets straw-licking French teen fly to Manila for internship

Storage tanks and oil refineries are seen in Jurong Island, Singapore, on March 24, 2026. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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World

Activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, prepare to board a bus, at the port of Atherinolakkos, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 26 m ago

Dozens of Gaza‑bound aid activists arrive in Greece after Israeli forces halt flotilla at sea

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi leaves after delivering address before students of Yangon University general assembly in Yangon on August 28, 2018. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Myanmar junta shifts Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest, five years after coup detention

Police in Japan are questioning a zoo employee over allegations he used an incinerator at his workplace to dispose of his wife’s body, according to local media reports. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Hokkaido zoo worker arrested for allegedly incinerating wife’s body in animal waste furnace

Elon Musk arrives at the federal courthouse during proceedings in the trial over his lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California yesterday. — AFP

World / 9 h ago

Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial as judge probes for-profit shift claims

Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and arrested dozens of people holding May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, AFP journalists said. — AFP pic

World / 12 m ago

Tear gas and barricades choke Istanbul streets as May Day protests spark clashes

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

France says US-led Hormuz shipping coalition will complement UK-France mission

A State Department official confirmed the phone call and said it was to arrange Trump’s trip but did not give further details. — Reuters file pic

World / 6 h ago

China urges US to keep ties stable, warns Taiwan is ‘biggest risk’ ahead of Trump visit

Charles Lieber leaves federal court after he and two Chinese nationals were charged with lying about their alleged links to the Chinese government, in Boston, Massachusetts January 30, 2020. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

‘Wanted to win a Nobel Prize’: Convicted ex‑Harvard scientist now leads China’s state‑funded brain‑interface lab

Money

As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation accelerate, they are reshaping how we work while putting Malaysia’s workforce to the test, requiring greater resilience and adaptability to remain relevant in an increasingly complex and uncertain job landscape. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Nearly 700,000 Malaysian workers at high risk from AI and automation, with adaptability now key to sustainability, says TalentCorp

Executive pay around the world has risen sharply in recent years, while all other workers have had less and less money at their disposal, according to an analysis by Oxfam released today, reported German Press Agency. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Income gap widens: Global inequality deepens as executive pay soars and real wages stagnate, Oxfam warns

Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic Plan (BSP) 2022-2030 to accelerate the adoption of digital technology and improve productivity and operational efficiency. ― Pexels pic

Money / 4 h ago

SME Corp Malaysia pushes digitalisation, automation to boost MSME productivity under Business Strategic Plan 2022–2030

The central atrium is pictured at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) offices in London on April 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records

During the quarter, iPhone sales grew by double digits in just about every country where it does business, and its services unit reached an all-time high, according to Cook. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Tim Cook hails ‘best March quarter ever’ as Apple beats forecasts ahead of CEO transition

Money / 11 h ago

How the UAE’s Opec exit could reshape its trade ties with Saudi Arabia

Pedestrians walk past an electronic quotation boards displaying the foreign exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the US dollar along a street in Tokyo April 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 22 h ago

Japan says it is ‘nearing moment’ for action as yen sinks to weakest level since 2024

Money / 2d ago

Asia markets rebound as focus shifts to Fed decision and tech earnings

Sports

For Thinaah, 28, who arrived in Horsens without regular partner Pearly Tan due to injury, the campaign reshaped her view of leadership. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 6 h ago

‘All of you are leaders too’: Thinaah praises Malaysia Uber Cup women after China quarter-final exit

Shoma Uno of Japan during a practice session at the Gangneung Ice Arena in South Korea. Uno was unveiled as the newest member of Japanese eSports team Varrel.— Reuters pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Former figure skating world champion Shoma Uno joins Japan’s pro eSports team Varrel

Fifa President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Infantino: Iran will compete in World Cup and play matches in United States as scheduled

Sporting Braga's Ivorian midfielder Mario Dorgeles (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Uefa Europa League semi-final first leg football match against SC Freiburg. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Braga strike late to beat Freiburg 2-1 in Europa League semi-final first leg

Malaysia men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao in action against Kodai Naraoka of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 23 h ago

Thomas Cup: BAM sec-gen calls for united push as Malaysia face China test in last eight

Malaysia fans cheer on the national team players at Forum Horsens on April 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Thomas Cup: Heartbreak for South Korea as Danes squeeze through to quarter-finals despite Taiwan loss

US President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump drive in a golf cart during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Saudi fund abandons LIV Golf days before Trump national tournament

Malaysia men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia in action against Koki Watanabe of Japan in their Group B match of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 at Forum Horsens on April 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Lee Zii Jia shines in consolation win as Malaysia fall to Japan in Thomas Cup