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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of ‘Chicago’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

James Chai, former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flight costs covered: MACC tells James Chai to return in RM1.1b ARM probe

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

For something different, try the Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, which features fine, delicate strands wok fried with broth, prawns, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts and greens. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Discover Fujian noodles and Jinjang’s famous Hakka ‘lui cha’ at the newly opened Restoran Hua Wei Fang in Taman Jinjang Baru

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia must continue undertaking reforms to rebuild its economic foundations and remain competitive globally. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar says bold reforms needed to rebuild Malaysia’s economic foundations

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

KLANG, April 1 — The widow of Amirul Hafiz Omar expressed relief today after the driver accused of causing her husband’s death was charged with murder.Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported.“I am very, very thankful and satisfied with...

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The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today

The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk yesterday, has been found. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 23 m ago

Fisherman’s body found after falling from boat in Hutan Melintang

The child witness, believed to be the last to see Zara Qairina Mahathir alive, is said to be struggling with guilt and trauma. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her’: Mother describes daughter’s grief and guilt after Zara Qairina’s death

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Higher Education Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian said the ministry has called on industry players to take advantage of the RM5 million fund provided under the Public Private Research Network initiative to enhance company productivity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Firefighters carrying one of the victims bodies out from the campsite. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite

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A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

About 80 former workers of Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes are set to recover about half of their unpaid October 2025 salaries through a court-appointed liquidation process. — Picture via Facebook/Twelve Cupcakes

Singapore / 2 h ago

Twelve Cupcakes staff in Singapore to recover part of unpaid wages months after sudden collapse

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singaporean Audrey Fang’s suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

Singapore’s public housing resale prices fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking their first decline in nearly seven years after a prolonged period of growth. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore HDB resale prices dip for first time in nearly seven years

The Communicable Diseases Agency reminded the public that vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 23 h ago

Singapore tightens measles controls after 12 cases, most unvaccinated, keeps mandatory testing and isolation

Grab will temporarily raise its fuel surcharge by 40 cents (RM1.26) from April 7 as fuel prices continue to climb. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 23 h ago

Singapore Grab rides to cost more as operator lifts fuel surcharge by 40 cents, launches S$1.1m support package

X and TikTok have been issued letters of caution by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority for serious weaknesses in detecting and removing child sexual exploitation and abuse material and terrorism content. — AFP pic

Singapore / 23 h ago

Singapore warns X and TikTok over failures to detect child sexual and terrorism content, places both under enhanced supervision

A view of the city skyline in Singapore December 31, 2020. Electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore will rise from April to June as fuel prices continue to climb. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore electricity and gas tariffs to rise from April to June, with steeper hikes likely later in 2026, says Energy Market Authority

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A replica World Cup trophy is seen inside Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the international friendly between Scotland and Ivory Coast in Liverpool, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 m ago

Who qualified for 2026 World Cup? Full list of teams and best results

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic

World / 42 m ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

Planes of Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways are seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines aircraft at Cairo International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Cairo, Egypt, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran drone attack sets Kuwait airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Indonesia will loan a male and female Komodo dragon to Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture for breeding as part of a conservation exchange programme. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding, in exchange for red pandas and giraffes

Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman (Artemis II commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen (mission specialists) pose ahead of Nasa’s Artemis II countdown at Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, March 30, 2026. — Nasa handout pic via AFP

World / 19 h ago

Nasa begins countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz anchors in the Gulf of Panama during the multinational maritime cooperation exercise 'Southern Seas 2026', in Panama City, Panama March 30, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 21 h ago

Italy denies US military aircraft use of Sicily air base en route to Middle East

Money

Use of ChatGPT’s online search engine has tripled over the course of a year, according to OpenAI. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

OpenAI raises US$122b, company now worth US$852b

An electronic quotation board displays numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Asian markets rally on optimism Middle East was could end soon

US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

At 8am, the local currency climbed to 4.0200/0400 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0475/0520. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US exit from Iran lifts sentiment

At 9.23am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 14.12 points or 0.84 per cent to 1,704.48 from yesterday’s close of 1,690.36. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 6 h ago

Bursa Malaysia edges up on potential de-escalation of Middle East conflict

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 30, 2026 in New York City. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Winners and losers across US, European stocks one month into the Middle East war

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Sim Tze Tsin said Malaysia encourages Japanese investors to source from local suppliers by using Malaysian machinery and services and to build long-term partnerships. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 1d ago

Malaysia invites Japanese investors to climb semiconductor value chain, says deputy minister

Cyber risk remains the foremost concern for financial institutions amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the operational, financial and reputational implications in 2026, according to the Bank Negara Malaysia. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

BNM: Cyber threats remains top concern for financial institutions in 2026

Sports

Iraq’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Iraq qualify for first World Cup in 40 years, clinch tournament’s final spot with 2-1 win over Bolivia

This handout mugshot released on March 27, 2026 provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows the mugshot of US golfer Tiger Woods, 50, who was arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to driving under influence, says he was looking at phone before crash

Iran’s national team players pose for photographers holding pictures of children allegedly killed in a US strikes in Iran, prior a friendly football match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antaalya, southern Turkey, on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

‘Iran will be at World Cup’, says Fifa president Infantino assuring matches in US

Japan’s midfielder Keito Nakamura runs through the England defence during the friendly international football match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Japan claim historic first win with 1-0 against England

Malaysia ended their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Vietnam last night. — Screengrab via Facebook/Harimau Malaya

Sports / 7 h ago

Harimau Malaya fall 3-1 to Vietnam, Asian Cup hopes dashed after AFC points penalty

EPL stars say chess offers footballers a mental edge. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Haaland invests, Salah blitzes: How chess became the new off-field obsession for EPL stars

United fans, many wearing black as a protest, display a banner in the crowd against seat prices and the current ownership of Manchester United ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester March 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes as clubs chase matchday income

Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium March 29, 2026. — Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters pic

Sports / 2d ago

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