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Police detained 18 men, said to be ‘photo touts’, linked to a violent altercation near KLCC after an alleged assault on a tourist escalated into a group attack on a bystander who attempted to intervene. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police: Bystander slashed in KLCC melee after stepping in to stop alleged assault on tourist, 18 ‘photo touts’ held

National Water Service Commission chairman Charles Santiago speaks during a press conference regarding the status of water supply dams at the commission’s headquarters in Cyberjaya on October 23, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Cut shower times in half, stop daily car washes, Span ex-chief urges Malaysians amid hot spell

A screen capture shows the Federal Constitution in both English and Malay displayed on the website of the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

English text of Federal Constitution prevails until Agong says otherwise, Putrajaya tells courts

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9855/4.0050 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9920/9955. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit rises for fourth day as Malaysia balances fuel subsidies amid West Asia tensions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Shah Alam on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar convenes meeting of all state leaders over US-Iran crisis

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Food delivery rider dies after crashing into stalled car on LDP

VV Vadivelu is brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2026, where he was charged with the murder of businessman Goh Chok Chuan in 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Man on the run for four years charged with businessman’s murder in Mont Kiara

A still shows a video conference with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (top row, left) chairing a remote session with his Cabinet on March 31, 2020 in London. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MEF urges return to WFH, carpooling to combat Malaysia’s rising fuel costs

The front entrance of the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is seen in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2017. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia explores nuclear power as Middle East war drives up energy costs

An area at the Timah Tasoh Dam tourist site appears dry and barren following a prolonged heatwave in Padang Besar on March 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Low dam levels spark alarm across Malaysia ahead of predicted record-breaking El Niño

Police are appealing for information on a 33-year-old man named Cheah Yew Wei who was reported missing in Petaling Jaya. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Have you seen him? PJ police seek public’s help to trace missing man last spotted in Kota Damansara on March 15

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is pictured in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — PMO pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

After call with Pezeshkian, Anwar denounces ‘US-backed Israeli attacks’ on Iran

The accused, R. Sivanesan, is escorted by a policeman at the Johor Bahru court complex on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ten years’ jail, five strokes for man who raped vulnerable PwD woman in Skudai

US President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Trump to become first sitting US president with signature on dollar bills for 250th anniversary

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said schools may close temporarily if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Schools in Malaysia may close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three days in a row, says deputy education minister

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysia’s medicine stock stable for now, but govt’s main supplier sets up task force over disruption risk

The Health Ministry says that there is an adequate supply of medicine as of March 27, 2026 to meet domestic demand for the next few months despite the West Asia conflict. — File picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Malaysia’s medicine supply remains stable for the next few months, even as global trade disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia threaten pharmaceutical supply chains worldwide.Pharmaniaga Berhad, the country’s main supplier of medicines to public healthcare facilities, has formed an internal task force to...

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Rising fuel prices is prompting the Penang government to explore flexible working arrangements, like working from home. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang considers WFH for civil servants, waits for word from Putrajaya

The MACC said that as of March 27, 2026 there has been no official report filed with it concerning the RM10 million bribery claims involving a Malaysian politician and called for one to be made to enable it to start investigations. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC seeks whistleblowers as RM10m bribery claims involving politician swirl

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Shah Alam on March 27, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar convenes meeting of all state leaders over US-Iran crisis

Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the victim from the vehicle. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Driver dies after Isuzu D-Max plunges into drain in Sandakan crash

Perhilitan has denied claims on social media that it sold 19 elephants, saying that the animals were separated and relocated elsewhere for protection from infectious diseases, natural disasters and human-wildlife conflict. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Perhilitan clarifies 19 elephants on loan for conservation, not sale

Two men purporting to be members of the Federal Territories Residents’ Representative Council are alleged to have been demanding ‘protection money’ from a Wangsa Maju massage centre in Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Viral video sparks KL police probe into alleged extortion by FT reps in Wangsa Maju

The case involving Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal relates to alleged contempt over remarks on the Zara Qairina inquest. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 10 h ago

KK court fixes May 25 mention in Shafie Apdal contempt proceedings linked to Zara Qairina inquest

The Ministry of Education said it is upholding a directive by Sultan Ibrahim to protect students during hot weather. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Education Ministry reinforces safety measures in schools after King’s heat warning

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No injuries were reported after a lithium-ion battery fire involving an electric bus under servicing at a Sin Ming industrial workshop in Singapore on March 25. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore probes electric bus battery fire, safety spotlight turns to workshop handling

Storage tanks and oil refineries in Jurong Island, Singapore. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the country’s fuel supply remains stable despite global disruptions, but rising prices are already hitting transport costs. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore says fuel supply stable, but price shock may force government action

Motorcyclists at Singapore’s land checkpoints will soon use facial recognition alongside QR codes for faster immigration clearance. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Singapore / 1d ago

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A man has been charged in Singapore after allegedly driving with two young children seated on a car boot, an incident that circulated widely on social media. — Screengrab from TikTok

Singapore / 1d ago

‘Life is too short’ video lands dad in Singapore court over children riding Porsche boot

A Singapore court has jailed a former teacher for five months after he admitted to committing an obscene act with a minor student. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore ex-teacher jailed after late-night video calls with student turn sexual

Amos Yee is facing national service-related charges in Singapore after being deported from the United States. — Illinois Department of Corrections pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore court grants Amos Yee bail, bars him from making public statements as NS case unfolds

Police have issued conditional warnings to 11 people who took part in a June 2024 procession opposing Singapore’s racial harmony law, as investigations into the incident conclude. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore police warn 11 over 2024 protest march against racial harmony law

Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on January 28, 2024. — Israel Defence Forces handout via Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore flags ‘falsehoods’ in The Online Citizen report on IDF claims, launches police probe

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attend talks during a G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting with Partner Countries at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Cernay-la-Ville outside Paris March 27, 2026. — Alain Jocard/Pool/Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

G7 to grill Rubio as Europe accuses Russia of aiding Iran in Middle East war

A police force being probed over its handling of sex abuse claims made against influencer Andrew Tate has reopened its investigation into the allegations. — Picture via Instagram/tateauraa

World / 7 h ago

UK police reopen probe into sex abuse claims against influencer Andrew Tate after victims call move ‘long overdue’

YouTube parent company Google said the two platforms have already introduced features allowing parents to limit scrolling time. —Picture by Yusof Isa

World / 11 h ago

From TikTok to Roblox: Indonesia moves to shield under-16s from social media hazards

Abbas Araghchi slammed the “calculated, phased assault” on an elementary school “in the city of Minab, south of Iran, where more than 175 students and teachers were slaughtered in cold blood”.— Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran slams US over ‘calculated’ school bombing that killed more than 175

Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler of the Social Democrats, Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Proell of the People’s Party and Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr of the Neos hold a press conference on plans to ban social media for children under 14 years of age in Vienna March 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Austria to ban social media for under‑14s under new child‑safety plan

This aerial view taken on March 24, 2026 and handed out by Sea Shepherd Deutschland shows a standed humpback whale off the Baltic Sea coast of Timmendorfer Strand near Luebeck, northern Germany. — Sea Shepherd Deutschland handout/AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Beached humpback whale frees itself after days‑long rescue effort in Germany

World / 12 h ago

Nepal rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah to be sworn in as prime minister

Israeli security forces cordon off the area following a projectile strike on south Tel Aviv on March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Israel opposition leader says troop shortage could trigger ‘security disaster’

Money

The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar today as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit and regional currencies ease against US dollar as safe‑haven demand rises

The Employees Provident Fund, as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd, has abstained from voting on the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd for IJM Corp. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

EPF abstains from voting on Sunway’s takeover offer for IJM Corp, citing shareholdings in both companies

A woman looks at a fuel price board in front of a gas station amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Bangkok March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Malaysia maintains lowest fuel prices in region as global oil squeeze deepens Asean gap

Bursa Malaysia ended the week marginally higher, supported by strong gains in selected heavyweight stocks led by healthcare and construction sectors, in line with the generally positive performance across regional markets. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia inches higher at close as healthcare and construction heavyweights lift index

China’s commerce ministry has initiated two counter-probes into US practices that hamper the flow of Chinese products into the United States, it said today, refraining from immediate retaliation to US measures announced earlier this month. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Beijing starts two probes into US trade practices that restrict Chinese goods

The report covered five core sectors of the sci-fi industry — literature, films and TV shows, video games, derivative products and themed tourism — highlighting the annual development trends and future trajectories of China’s sci-fi industry. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 7 h ago

China’s sci‑fi industry reaches RM83.23b, driven by films, games and tourism

At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9855/4.0050 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.9920/9955. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit rises for fourth day as Malaysia balances fuel subsidies amid West Asia tensions

Sports

France said today it was ‘greatly concerned’ about the International Olympic Committee’s decision to introduce gender testing to determine eligibility for the female category, saying it was a ‘step backwards’. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

France says new Olympic gender testing is ‘a step backwards’ as IOC limits women’s events to ‘biological females’

The new policy removes a potential source of conflict between the IOC and US President Donald Trump as the Los Angeles Olympics comes onto the horizon. — Reuters pic

Sports / 15 h ago

IOC to allow only biological females in women’s events from 2028 Olympics

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Gyokeres treble fires Sweden to 3-1 win over Ukraine, edges them closer to World Cup

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates with the Premier League trophy at the end of the Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool May 25, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as Liverpool all-time great ahead of exit

Iranian women’s football team captain Zahra Ghanbari (right) arrives with team mates at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on March 16, 2026 for the next leg of their journey home after abandoning their bid for asylum in Australia. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Iran bans national and club teams from playing in ‘hostile’ countries amid regional tensions

Mbappe has now scored 56 goals in 95 appearances for his country, leaving him just one goal away from equalling the France record of 57 goals held by the recently-retired Olivier Giroud. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Kylian Mbappe scores as France edge Brazil 2-1 in World Cup warm-up, one goal shy of record

Italy's midfielder Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match against North Ireland. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Italy set to face Bosnia in World Cup play-off after beating Northern Ireland 2-0

Red Bull Racings’ Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares to speak to the press ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only ‘a tiny bit’