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Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, whose position was targeted in a disputed declaration that the state government says has no legal validity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state Ruler

The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin to put pressure on prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation

Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sultan of Selangor reprimands state government for lack of seriousness in flood mitigation efforts, despite his past counsel

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. — Centcom/Handout via Reuters

World / 9 h ago

Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure

Qingyuan chicken, a breed from Guangzhou prized for its flavour, can be found at this restaurant in Taman Cheras. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Strictly for serious chicken fans: Taman Cheras Restoran Missokimissok serves the coveted Qingyuan breed of chicken

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (third from left) attends the launching ceremony of the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025: Health of the Elderly findings at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) . April 20,2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Health Ministry: Study shows just 14pc of Malaysians over 60 ‘ageing well’

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off the north-eastern coast of Japan, at her official residence in Tokyo April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

From left: Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Negeri Sembilan’s unique ruler selection system: Who are the Undang Yang Empat and what role are they playing?

Malaysian actress Fish Liew was recognised for her portrayal of an artist living with cerebral palsy in the drama ‘Someone Like Me’. — Picture from Facebook/Hong Kong Film Awards

Showbiz / 12 h ago

Malaysia’s Fish Liew lands Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Awards, Tony Leung Ka-Fai bags Best Actor

US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy

The Telaga Undang building in Kampung Telaga Undang, Seremban where Negeri Sembilan chiefs and their heirs as well as elders gather to discuss matters related to state custom and religion. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ex-Undang Luak Sungai Ujong’s move to depose Negeri Sembilan Ruler ‘disloyal’, should face legal action, says official

A television screen shows a news report on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s tsunami warning, saying it expected tsunami waves of up to 3m to reach large coastal areas in northern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to continue his trial in a corruption case related to the Penang undersea tunnel project April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge

Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan chairs an emergency coordination meeting involving the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), airline representatives and operational teams, April 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 7 h ago

KLIA baggage system glitch traced to power fault, 1,061 bags shortshipped, says Transport Ministry

The Pugh and Elkins families gather while grieving the death of family members in Shreveport, Louisiana, April 19, 2026. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours, according to local authorities. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

US shooting leaves eight children aged one to 14 dead in suspected domestic attack

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Sports / 1 h ago

Selangor govt to let Sports Ministry, Sukma Supreme Committee decide on 2026 Games, says Amirudin

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said any decision related to Sukma must be made at the central level, in line with the existing governance structure, in addition to ensuring the preparation of athletes is not affected ahead of the 2027 SEA Games, which is the main focus of the state’s sport development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

SHAH ALAM, April 20 — The Selangor government will leave it completely to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and the 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) Supreme Committee to decide on the hosting of the Games in August.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said any decision related to Sukma...

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M. Indira Gandhi (centre), her lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (left) speak to reporters at the High Court in Ipoh in this file photo taken on April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s bid to adduce fresh evidence in lawsuit against IGP, Home Ministry and govt

A food shop assistant who went viral after peeping on a woman while she was in a toilet cubicle at the Sentul LRT station was fined RM3,500 by the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Man who went viral for peeping on woman at Sentul LRT toilet fined RM3,500

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the cases were uncovered through 18,261 inspections conducted nationwide.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

DPM Fadillah: 320 cases of illegal misuse of subsidies detected under Ops Tiris 4.0

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has decreed that celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of his reign be held modestly, with several planned programmes scaled down or cancelled. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Selangor Sultan orders modest Silver Jubilee celebration amid economic concerns

The country's nuclear energy regulator stated no proof could be found of radiation safety compliance issues at the university hospital. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Atomic Energy department finds no radiation compliance issues after investigation into UMMC’s alleged ‘cancer cluster’

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted to hit Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and eight states until 6pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Severe weather alert: Thunderstorms in KL, Putrajaya and eight states until 6pm, says MetMalaysia

Police rescued a Chinese national who was allegedly held captive for three days at an Airbnb unit in Jalan Peel here after being used as a guarantor for a friend’s gambling debt. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police rescue Chinese national held captive three days over friend’s RM100,000 gambling debt in KL Airbnb, two arrested

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has denied issuing any letter with the Miti letterhead soliciting payments or deposits under the guise of investments and urged the public to be vigilant against scams. — Screengrabs from Facebook Reel/Johari Abdul Ghani

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘I got scammed too’: Johari Abdul Ghani exposes fake Miti letter promising RM80,000 investment returns

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Energy crunch squeezes Singapore: 96pc of employers see higher costs, 19pc report spikes above 25pc

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal. Singapore has secured additional LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

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Singapore businessman Ching Chiat Kwong is pursuing claims tied to the collapse of satellite firm NewSat, with hearings beginning in Australia. — Picture via www.thkmc.org.sg

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Singapore is stepping up efforts to build nuclear safety expertise as it studies the potential role of atomic energy in its long-term power mix. — AFP pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Singapore-US nuclear training deal signals quiet shift in energy strategy

An 86-year-old Singapore driver has been fined after a tragic pedal error caused a car to reverse into two longtime friends, killing them in a split-second accident. ― Unsplash pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

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Singapore authorities have warned that self-feeding baby pillows pose choking and suffocation risks, urging parents to stop using them immediately. — Social media pic

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This photo shows a warning message on a screen from a live feed on NHK with tsunami alert after an earthquake hit northern Japan, in Tokyo on April 20, 2026. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on April 20, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event

Indonesia said today that a total of 15 people were killed in Central Papua province earlier ‌this month during a military operation against separatist rebels that drew condemnation from the country’s human rights watchdog. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off the north-eastern coast of Japan, at her official residence in Tokyo April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

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The Indonesian navy confirmed a US naval vessel, identified as the Japan-based USS Miguel Keith, transited the Malacca Strait, a key global shipping route. — US Navy pic

World / 6 h ago

US warship transits Strait of Malacca in line with international law, Indonesia says

A boy looks on during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Enghelab Square amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, in Tehran April 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

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World / 7 h ago

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People drive past damaged homes as they return to the southern Lebanese village of Srifa April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

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Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni greets people at the Independence Monument during a ceremony marking Cambodia’s 71st Independence Day celebrations in Phnom Penh November 9, 2024. — AFP pic

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The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 1 h ago

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Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Money / 1 h ago

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The proposed EV project is expected to support job creation and technology transfer in the state. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

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Tourists are seen in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Thailand is considering an emergency decree to raise borrowing capacity to respond to economic and security risks. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

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Markets showed mixed signals today, with oil rising on disruption fears while stocks tracked optimism over talks. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

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The MoU was formalised on April 17 during the AGIBOT Partners Conference (APC2026) in Shanghai, China. — Genting Malaysia Bhd pic

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The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s push into higher-value manufacturing under its industrial master plan. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 7 h ago

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The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, graces the opening ceremony of the Fourth Meeting of the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly at the Selangor State Assembly in Shah Alam April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 8 h ago

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Sports

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said any decision related to Sukma must be made at the central level, in line with the existing governance structure, in addition to ensuring the preparation of athletes is not affected ahead of the 2027 SEA Games, which is the main focus of the state’s sport development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Sports / 1 h ago

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Penang athletes formed the number 60 as their target for a gold medal at the XXII Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor at the 120-Day Countdown Ceremony in Conjunction with Sukma XXII Selangor 2026 in George Town April 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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The state government said it would take guidance from the Sultan while reviewing plans for Sukma 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

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SPICE Arena in Bayan Lepas is one of the two venues chosen to host six sporting events for the 2027 SEA Games. — SP Setia pic

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SPICE Arena and PWCC lined up as venues for 2027 SEA Games indoor events in Penang

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

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Sabah FC players celebrate after winning the Challenge Cup following a penalty shootout victory over Penang FC. — Bernama pic

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