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Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir should still remain the Negeri Sembilan ruler, based on the Negeri Sembilan state constitution, legal experts have said. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

Vijay, 51, launched his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in February 2024 and traded his stardom for full-time politics after completing his final film, Jana Nayagan, in 2025. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 9 h ago

Indian superstar Vijay scores stunning election win, sparking ‘free tea’ celebration in Malaysia

Gua Musang Police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the woman from Kuala Lumpur was part of a group of 11 hikers who began their expedition on May 1. He said the expedition covered the areas of Gunung Gerah, Gunung Bilah and Gunung Biyed. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

KL woman slips into river during hike, found dead in Gua Musang

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said all students had therefore been offered places before MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong’s public remarks. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Education Ministry fires back at MCA, says all 10A SPM students got matriculation offers

TH said that Malaysia Airlines, through its AMAL service, is currently conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before resuming the flight. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe

Muhammad Faris Johari who previously held the title Waris Klana Hulu, succeeds as the new Undang following adherence to customary succession procedures outlined under Luak Sungai Ujong traditions. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Dato Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Lim Guan Eng slams BN, Umno, PN, PAS over Rain Rave criticism, cites RM200m tourism boost

Mohd Hafiz Haron, 42, was accused of knowingly initiating and publishing an extremely offensive comment against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man jailed three months, fined RM5,000 for insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong

People shop at Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur on January 28, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 8 h ago

New 24-hour ‘museum’ to turn KL’s Petaling Street into an art treasure hunt

Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the victim was found lying motionless and was confirmed dead by medical officers. He said initial checks revealed injuries believed to have been caused by hacking on the body, head and neck. — Picture from Facebook/Update Info

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Woman, 70, found dead in suspected hacking incident in Ipoh, machete found at scene

Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister’s Office, Putrajaya. — Picture via Facebook/Sandrea Ng

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Must look at issue comprehensively’: Perak exco meets Anwar over elephants sent to Japan

The statement, signed by secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, said the party also reaffirmed its respect for the constitutional monarchy and stressed that any matters involving the royal institution and Negeri Sembilan’s Adat Perpatih customs must be handled with due respect and in accordance with the law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

DAP backs Aminuddin to stay MB but still prepares for snap polls in Negeri, Melaka, Johor

A desire to savour the rich taste of fresh durian, the ‘king of fruits’ and to witness Malaysia’s beautiful beaches firsthand inspired Yang Zhi Jun from Chengdu, China, to learn and master the Malay language. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Life / 11 h ago

Durian, diversity and diplomacy: Why China’s youth are learning Malay to connect with Malaysia

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 9.30am in a dark-coloured Volvo XC60 SUV, wearing a white shirt and black suit, to continue his statement recording for a second session. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Rafizi says has ‘nothing to hide’ in RM1.1b probe, declines further comment

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to reporters after the Kami Gen MARA gathering at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, alongside MARA chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Kuala Lumpur, May 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Umno to stay in Negeri Sembilan unity government, says Zahid

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Game-changer’: MyNIISe could cut airport clearance time to five seconds, says home minister

The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) is set to be fully implemented this June, in line with enhancements to the security features of the MyKad, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s identity system and improve service delivery to the public. — Bernama pic

SEPANG, May 5 — The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) at the country’s entry points this September is expected to cut passenger inspection times to between four and five seconds, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today.The new system, estimated to cost some RM1 billion, replaces the Malaysian...

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said artificial intelligence is expected to contribute between RM13 billion and RM20 billion annually to Malaysia’s GDP by 2030. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 34 m ago

AI expected to contribute up to RM20b yearly to Malaysia’s GDP by 2030, says Gobind

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said a policy decision has been agreed upon to provide weaponry for AKPS, with implementation to be carried out in the near future. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia studies taser use as first step to arming Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative, approved at today’s National Economic Action Council MTEN) meeting, is expected to benefit nearly 240,000 registered farmers, with a financial implication of RM48 million. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Govt approves RM200 per hectare advance aid for paddy farmers across Malaysia, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the cloud seeding operations must be carried out urgently. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar directs intensified cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia amid dry spell

An MACC source said both male suspects, in their 20s and 40s, who worked as teaching staff at the statutory body, were remanded for four days till May 8 today following their arrest yesterday when they showed up to provide their statements at the state MACC office. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Two statutory body teaching staff remanded in Terengganu over alleged RM30,000 bribery case, says MACC

Aung Tun Ngwa, 26, who is unemployed, was charged with murdering Merry Yet Ngwa, 33, also a Myanmar national, in front of Block 1 of Genting Court Condominium, Taman Setapak Indah Jaya, near here, at 2.30pm on April 23. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Myanmar man charged with murder of ex-wife in Setapak condominium stabbing case

A Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) technician checks illegally diverted electricity from the main cable to a house used as a Bitcoin mining site during Op Steal conducted by the Energy Commission and TNB in Kuantan, Pahang, May 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Bitcoin mining electricity theft costs Malaysia RM700m a year, says deputy minister

Mohd Hafiz Haron, 42, was accused of knowingly initiating and publishing an extremely offensive comment against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man jailed three months, fined RM5,000 for insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong

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Benjamin Chung Hiang Wee pleaded guilty to six cheating charges involving S$1 million. More than a dozen other charges will be considered when he returns to the dock on May 25 for sentencing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 3 h ago

S$1.4m gone: Former DBS Bank manager pleads guilty to charges of swindling seven people, including his own uncle to fund gambling habit and wedding

The blaze broke out around 9.40pm on the 18th floor of Block 14. When Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) crews arrived, the affected unit was already burning fiercely. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 4 h ago

Eight injured, man arrested after suspicious fire at Joo Seng Road HDB block

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the fuel-for-food supply deal with New Zealand is crucial to prevent countries from turning inward during crises. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore, New Zealand strike deal to keep fuel and food flowing amid global disruption

Singapore researchers have launched a to examine how parenting approaches can improve children’s development and health. — Freepik pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore researchers test ‘sensitive caregiving’ in nation’s largest parenting trial

According to The Straits Times, the winning numbers were 7, 18, 19, 30, 36 and 48, with additional number 11. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore punter wins life-changing S$12.8m Toto jackpot

According to a February report from the Singapore Economic Development Board, total fixed-asset investment commitments across all sectors reached S$14.16 billion (RM44.16 billion) last year. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore’s safe-haven appeal fuels surge in Chinese capital into property sector

The second, far more serious fire—which involved the bedroom of a fourth‑floor flat—was also put out with hose reels, but not before causing extensive damage. — Instagram (@ariekikin) screenshot

Singapore / 2d ago

Two fires strike Singapore’s Punggol HDB block in under an hour, sending six to hospital including a firefighter (VIDEO)

A 33-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people yesterday at a church on Prinsep Street in Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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World

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate after taking a lead during vote counting for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections in Kolkata on May 4, 2026. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed a

World / 9 h ago

India’s Modi celebrates ‘record’ win in opposition-held West Bengal

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World / 5 h ago

Hunan fireworks factory catches fire, 21 dead and 61 injured as Xi calls for thorough investigation (VIDEO)

Boys watch as heavy construction equipment is used to demolish squatter settlements near the Bagmati River in Kathmandu on May 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Nepal PM backs squatter settlement demolitions in Kathmandu, rights groups decry displacement

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi inspect an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defence Ministry in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Indonesia, Japan seal defence deal after Tokyo eases arms export curbs

A fire officer stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad June 13, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash, to investigate if cause was electric failure not pilot mistake

Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the WHO said today. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

WHO says two hantavirus cases confirmed, five suspected on cruise ship

Giuliani’s spokesman, Michael Ragusa, said that before the crash, Giuliani had stopped to assist a domestic violence victim. How this incident is connected to the crash remains unclear. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Giuliani recovering from pneumonia, still critical, says spokesman

Acting CEO of The Washington Post Jeff D'Onofrio speaks to staff after the announcement of the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes on May 4, 2026, in Washington D.C. The Washington Post was named the winner in Feature Photography and Public Service categories as well as a finalist in National Reporting. — Reuters handout via AFP

World / 8 h ago

Pulitzers spotlight reporting on Trump and his policies, and their devasting effects

Money

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow looking at the plans for PILA when visiting the site. — Picture courtesy of Penang chief minister's office

Money / 3 h ago

Penang’s new free commercial zone-class air cargo complex to begin operations in 2029

At 8am, the domestic unit traded at 3.9540/9590 against the greenback compared with 3.9540/9575 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit opens nearly unchanged against USD but West Asia crisis could see it dip

An aerial view of the Jakarta skyline with the Parliament building in the foreground on May 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Indonesia crushes forecasts with 5.6pc GDP surge despite US-Iran war

At 6pm, the local currency also firmed to 3.9540/9575 against the US dollar from 3.9690/9740 at Thursday’s close.The local market was closed on May 1 for the Labour Day public holiday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 22 h ago

Ringgit at RM3.95 to USD as Strait of Hormuz assurances buoy sentiments

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, including semiconductors, continues to record encouraging performance despite global economic disruptions. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Money / 3 h ago

Despite global tensions, Penang semiconductor sector remains resilient says CM

Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Middle East conflict triggers stockpiling frenzy, pushing Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI to four-year high

At 8am, the domestic unit eased against the greenback to 3.9590/9725 from 3.9690/9740 at last Thursday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit starts May stronger ahead of BNM rate decision and key US jobs report

The production decision itself is already priced in by markets. The seven countries are widely expected to increase their quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at Global Risk Management. — Reuters pic

Money / 2d ago

Opec+ to make first post-UAE production decision, as Iran blockade continues to take a toll

Sports

Everton's Irish defender #15 Jake O'Brien (centre) heads the ball to score his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Clear path to Premier League title for Arsenal after Everton holds off Man City

This file picture shows Argentina’s former midfielder Diego Maradona arriving for the 2018 FIFA World Cup final draw at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, December 1, 2017. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Football legend Maradona’s daughter says medical team ‘lost control’ before his death

South Korea’s world number one An Se-young celebrates after defeating China’s Wang Zhiyi in the Uber Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Badminton No.1 An ‘starts the fire’ powering South Korea to Uber Cup win

Italy’s Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team after winning the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami, Florida, May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Teen Antonelli makes history with third straight win to extend F1 title lead in Miami

China's Wu Yize celebrates winning the final game to take the World Snooker Championship at the end of the final round against England's Shaun Murphy at The Crucible in Sheffield, northern England on May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship, credits parents for support

Ri Kum-Hyang (centre, back) of Naegohyang Women's FC (PRK) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the AFC Women's Champions League match between Naegohyang Women's FC (PRK) and ISPE WFC (MYA) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on November 15, 2025. — AFP

Sports / 21 h ago

North Korean club to play rare football match in South, as hopes for lasting peace emerge

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the men’s final at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain, May 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

China’s world number one shuttler Shi Yu Qi plays against Christo Popov of France during the BWF Thomas Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

China deny France fairytale with 3-1 win to defend Thomas Cup crown