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M. Jegathesan, 58, pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 377D of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Couple jailed one year for indecent act at Chinese cemetery in Penang

Victor Chin said the payment was not made to influence enforcement agencies, close any investigation, or settle allegations of wrongdoing against him. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Victor Chin says RM9.5m payment to corporate mafia was a service fee to protect associates

Gold prices have declined sharply despite geopolitical tensions, driven by investor demand for cash and expectations of higher interest rates. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Gold’s big drop in a global crisis — what’s really going on

A timestamp on the footage, believed to have been captured via CCTV, indicates it was recorded on Tuesday (March 24). — Screengrab via TikTok

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Viral video of alleged solicitation at Wangsa Maju massage centre sparks police probe

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 / 16 h ago

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

A man reacts as he holds a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei as people march in support of the Iranian armed forces in central Tehran March 25, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Trump ready to ‘unleash hell’ as Iran refuses talks and war rages on

Anwar said that in a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Malaysia described the energy infrastructure as critical to the global economy. — Picture via Facebook/Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar expresses support for Qatar, condemns attack on Ras Laffan LNG facility

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia adjusts BUDI95 allocation to 200L monthly as US-Iran war drives up oil price

Enforcement of the ban on the purchase and sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles will take effect on April 1, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

RON95 ban on foreign vehicles kicks in April 1 as govt tightens fuel‑subsidy controls, says Armizan

PLUS Malaysia Berhad traffic volume is expected to peak from March 27 to 29. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PLUS urges Raya travellers to plan return trips as 2.3 million vehicles expected on highways

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has introduced 13 reform measures within her first 100 days in office to strengthen governance and increase administrative transparency in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hannah Yeoh’s first 100 days: 13 reforms to strengthen governance and transparency in the Federal Territories

The suspect was arrested by a police team at 8.32 pm yesterday in Butterworth, Penang. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police detain man over viral Facebook post insulting Prophet Muhammad

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration in Washington, DC on June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar confirms Iran granting safe passage for Malaysian oil tankers through Hormuz strait

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who has denied the allegations, did not attend the hearing citing health reasons. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Paris court hands Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year sentence for rape

Au Jardin is named the best restaurant in Malaysia in 2026 after placing 39th in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. — Picture courtesy of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Penang’s Au Jardin makes history at No. 39 as Malaysia’s best restaurant

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar confirms Iran granting safe passage for Malaysian oil tankers through Hormuz strait

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration in Washington, DC on June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Iran is letting Malaysian tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iranian, Turkish and other regional leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.Speaking on national television, Anwar said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as...

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Malaysian Driving Licence holders whose licences have expired for more than 36 months will not qualify for the targeted BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy, said Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

JPJ: Driving licences expired more than 36 months automatically disqualify holders from BUDI95

A food delivery rider was sentenced to four months in prison by the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court today after pleading guilty to two charges of causing injury to his pregnant wife. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Four‑month jail term for delivery rider who punched, slapped pregnant wife in Melaka

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Minister of State Security Chen Yixin pose for a picture during a courtesy call at Perdana Putra March 26, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM: Malaysia, China renew pledge to deepen diplomatic and security cooperation amid global tensions

Police have detained eight men in connection with an incident last night at an apartment complex on Jalan Sungai, where a group of suspects allegedly assaulted police officers following a misunderstanding. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Eight men arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers during George Town chase incident

A worker sprays pesticide at a vegetable farm in Cameron Highlands June 13, 2021. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security said input subsidies for seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides will continue as usual, despite rising global fertiliser costs amid ongoing unrest in West Asia. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Agriculture Ministry to maintain input subsidies for seeds, fertilisers and pesticides despite rising costs from West Asia unrest

The Sarawak branch of the Department of Environment has advised the public not to conduct open burning without the permission of the authorities, especially during the ongoing hot and dry weather in the country.In a statement today, the DOE said such conditions can increase the risk of haze and uncontrolled fires. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DOE urges public to avoid open burning during hot, dry season

A military personnel previously reported missing while on duty in Op PASIR Semporna Sector Series 1/2026 has been located and confirmed to be Absent Without Leave (AWOL). — Picture via Daily Express

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Military confirms missing Op Pasir soldier was AWOL after vanishing in Sabah, found in Sarawak and now in custody

M. Jegathesan, 58, pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 377D of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Couple jailed one year for indecent act at Chinese cemetery in Penang

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Singapore / 16 h ago

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World / 11 h ago

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Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah (centre) attends a press conference after the official launch of Sunway Healthcare Main Market Listing at Bursa Malaysia March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

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A sign reading ‘Not more than 600 baht (18 USD)’ is posted above fuel nozzles at a gas station, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Bangkok March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Cargo volumes across Asia remain robust despite geopolitical tensions, driven by supply chain shifts towards South-east Asia, according to MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

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An official from a plastic film factory shows polyethylene, in Ansan. South Korea is tightening exports of naphtha — a key oil-derived feedstock used in petrochemicals and plastics — to protect domestic supply. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

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A pedestrian walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Asian stocks fell while oil prices surged, reflecting investor caution amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon February 17, 2026, as their Uefa Champions League first-leg match was stopped due to racist chants. — Reuters pic

Sports / 12 h ago

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The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed indefinitely due to the war in the Middle East. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

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Sports / 14 h ago

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