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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

The cover of ‘Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari Awas ke Rejimen ke-10’. — Screengrab via Gerakbudaya website

What You Think / 5 h ago

Why does Malaysia fear the books that tell our story? — Khoo Ying Hooi

An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Former bus driver, girlfriend detained after viral video shows woman on lap while driving on PLUS

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives for an official visit to Malaysia at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base on April 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions

The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping for over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place. ― Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks at a press conference after officiating the Justice On Wheels tour at Dewan Sri Putatan in Kota Kinabalu on August 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The parliamentary select committee reviewing the proposed separation of the Attorney-General (AG) and Public Prosecutor roles is working to find a “middle ground,” with the goal of tabling a constitutional amendment by June.According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk...

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Maybank Kota Kemuning branch assistant manager Alfian Othman is seen leaving the court after testifying in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Firm used overdraft to pay Bersatu RM1m in 2022, court hears in Muhyiddin abuse trial

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is expected to be implemented by the end of June, subject to final review. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia targets June rollout of social media curbs for under-16s, Fahmi says

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at a press conference at the Selangor State Secretariat Building lobby in Shah Alam on March 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Selangor sets aside RM134m to shield poor, small businesses from global energy crisis

He was responding to a question from Wong May Ing (PH–Pantai Remis) on the state government’s short- and long-term strategies to address the increasingly serious issue of online fraud. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Bomba Malaysia aims to fill all special operations vacancies by 2027

Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director-General (Operations) Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman speaks to the media at PICCA @ Butterworth Arena on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad attends the State Legislative Assembly meeting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh on April 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perak MB: No new forest plantation areas despite 100,000ha federal approval in 2012

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

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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 / 2 h 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 / 23 h 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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 2d ago

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 / 2d ago

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 / 2d ago

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 / 2d ago

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

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World

The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping for over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place. ― Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

This photo shows the Viva Oil Refinery in Geelong on April 16, 2026, following an overnight fire. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Explosions trigger massive fire at key Australian refinery, raising fuel supply concerns

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman March 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

US eyes second Iran peace talks in Pakistan as Tehran threatens Red Sea trade shutdown

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent said the new punishment targets oil transport infrastructure by slapping sanctions on more than two dozen people. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

US ramps up sanctions on Iran oil network as Strait of Hormuz shutdown fuels tensions

Indonesia’s foreign ministry said today that an overflight ‌proposal put forward by the United States was now being considered, but the government had no policy granting unrestricted access to its airspace to any foreign party. — AFP pic

World / 23 h ago

Indonesia weighs US overflight proposal, says no unrestricted access for any foreign military

A case involving a petrol-filled bottle thrown at a house ended with a fine for the accused. — Picture via pexels.com/Francesco Ungaro

World / 21 h ago

Suspected boiler explosion at Vedanta power plant in India kills at least 17

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he would be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—one of the mediators during the US-Iran talks—and other senior officials on his visits. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks

Money

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

Money / 6 h 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 / 7 h ago

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

Most organisations still lack the data foundation needed for success despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence, according to Cloudera’s latest global survey examining enterprise readiness to support AI at scale. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

AI everywhere, data nowhere: Firms race into AI but data access and quality lag, survey shows

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 20 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

A farmer sprinkles fertiliser in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 5, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

India’s green fuel plans trigger protests as rural India fears water loss and land diversion

People attend the 139th session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 21 h ago

At Canton Fair, Chinese exporters and Middle East importers fret over Iran war fallout on trade

Bags of plastic pellets are stored at a warehouse before being shipped out, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 1, 2026. Indonesia is taking steps to safeguard plastic supply and ease cost pressures on small and medium industries amid a looming global raw material shortage.

Money / 21 h ago

Indonesia moves to stabilise plastic supply, urges producers to cut margins for SMEs

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9430/9510 against the greenback, from 3.9500/9545 at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens higher at 3.94 against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran talks

Sports

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 / 8 h 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 / 7 h 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 / 20 h ago

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

Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan (2nd right) speaks at 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. The 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup Division 1 regu event has been cancelled after a majority of teams withdrew due to the West Asian conflict. — Bernama pic

Sports / 20 h ago

2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup: West Asian conflict triggers 10 withdrawals, forcing Division 1 regu cancellation

National women’s singles head coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin said confidence was high based on the current form of the women shuttlers selected for the prestigious team event. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia can end 16-year Uber Cup knockout drought, says women’s singles coach

Diego Simeone led Atletico Madrid to the Champions League final in 2014 and 2016, with both ending in painful defeats by cross-town rivals Real Madrid. The last time the Rojiblancos made the semi-finals was 2017. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Simeone says Atletico Madrid ‘ready’ to win Champions League after Barca upset

Sitting fifth in the Premier League, all that is left for Arne Slot’s side to fight for in the coming weeks is to make sure they are back in the Champions League next season. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Liverpool crash out of Champions League as PSG end Salah era in Anfield defeat

Liverpool's French striker Hugo Ekitike leaves the pitch via a stretcher during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second-leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Slot says Hugo Ekitike may miss rest of season after injury in Liverpool’s PSG defeat