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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Witness: Najib said ‘My God’, shocked, upset over RM42m entering his accounts via 1MDB’s CSR firm

Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of Rapid Penang bus services, will expand its Rapid Penang On-Demand network with three new routes and two additional vans for the current route starting March 15. — Picture via Facebook/Rapid Penang

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rapid Bus to launch three new routes, enhance On-Demand service with extra vans in Penang from March 15

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that the ministry had agreed to a moratorium until May 1, for private general practitioners (GPs) to display the prices of medications in their clinics. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dzulkefly: Medication price display rule on hold until May 1

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cautioned the public against baseless narratives on social media posts, touching on the issue of the Muslim call to prayer. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM Anwar slams false narratives on Azan issue in Perak, urges unity

Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the 43-year-old man’s initial remand period ended today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police rearrest George Town doctor over multiple charges of indecent behaviour, third victim comes forward

Protesters attend a demonstration against President Prabowo Subianto’s government, calling for various demands, including reviews of government budget cuts and the free nutritious meal programme for schools in front of a police barricade in Jakarta on February 21, 2025. Anger at the quality of life in South-east Asia’s biggest economy — a nation of 280 million known for pervasive corruption and nepotism — has stirred student protests and driven young and middle-aged professionals to seek jobs abroad. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

‘Exhausted and hopeless’: More Indonesians seek escape as anger over quality of life, economy grows

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to record statements from 23 new witnesses as part of its investigation into corruption and money laundering cases linked to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC to record statements from 23 more witnesses in Ismail Sabri alleged money laundering probe

At least eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) need to be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy said the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Chang Lih Kang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Mosti: Malaysia must sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy

KL Reads members read silently for two hours every Saturday mornings at the Perdana Botanical Gardens. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

From solitude to community: How a silent reading culture is taking root in parks across the Klang Valley, one page at a time

Timur Laut police chief Abdul Rozak Muhammad said a motorcycle, suspected to belong to the victim, was found by the bridge’s barrier. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Search ongoing for man who fell off Penang Bridge, CCTV captures early morning incident

Used in everything from cakes and frying fats to cosmetics and cleaning products, palm oil makes up more than half of global vegetable oil shipments and is especially popular among consumers in emerging markets, led by India. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 2 h ago

End of cheap palm oil? Malaysia, Indonesia face supply crunch as biodiesel demand surges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed and debunked claims that the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) seeks to marginalise the Malays and Bumiputera community from urban development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM Anwar dismisses claims that the proposed Urban Renewal Act seeks to marginalise, evict Malays

The firebrand Duterte unilaterally withdrew the Philippines from the ICC’s founding treaty in 2019 when it started looking into allegations of systematic extrajudicial killings. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Philippines’ Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Ratu Thalisa was found guilty by a court in Medan city on the western island of Sumatra of spreading hatred under a widely-criticised online hate-speech law in a TikTok livestream, Dapot Dariarma of the local prosecutor’s office told AFP. — Pexels pic

World / 14 h ago

Indonesia court jails transgender woman for Jesus remark, sparking rights outcry

The Court of Appeal here today upheld the 16-year-prison sentence on a former information technology employee for causing the death of bank manager Syed Muhammad Danial Syed Shakir in a road rage incident on the North-South Expressway southbound six years ago. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Court of Appeal upholds 16-year sentence in PLUS highway road rage death

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JPJ imposes temporary driving ban on goods vehicles during Hari Raya period

Loke highlighted that enforcement efforts and special operations conducted during the recent Chinese New Year resulted in a 10 per cent reduction in road accidents, with 7,882 cases recorded compared to 8,784 in the previous year. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will impose a temporary driving ban on goods vehicles during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period on March 28 and 29, as well as April 5 and 6 to facilitate smoother traffic flow and enhance road safety.Transport Minister Anthony...

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The construction of the mosque began in 2017 with an estimated cost of RM53 million, funded by Yayasan Al-Falah, and was completed in 2023. —Bernama pic

Malaysia / 32 m ago

Sultan Nazrin officiates floating Masjid Tuminah Hamidi, accommodates 5,000 worshippers

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said efforts towards this goal would be driven by his ministry and the Human Resources Ministry through the Veteran MyWIRA Programme. — Bernama

Malaysia / 37 m ago

Deputy minister: Govt to look into better second careers for MAF veterans

Fire and Rescue Department Sibu Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, said the victim, identified as Bujang Zainuddin, 44, was found floating in the middle of the river, nearly 56 kilometres from his home in Nanga Nyimoh, Sungai Katibas. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Body of missing man recovered from Sungai Rajang near Kanowit

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke inspects a motorcycle rider’s driving licence during a special operation at the Road Transport Department's Enforcement Station in Semenyih yesterday. — Bernama pic

49 m ago

Anthony Loke warns commercial vehicle operators of suspension if fail safety audits

Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the 17-year-old victim was pronounced dead at 7.23 pm yesterday while receiving treatment at the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital (HTJ) since March 6. — Bernama pic

53 m ago

Senawang crash: Third victim dies, investigations show crash caused by car running red light

KL Reads members read silently for two hours every Saturday mornings at the Perdana Botanical Gardens. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

From solitude to community: How a silent reading culture is taking root in parks across the Klang Valley, one page at a time

Flood victims use a canoe to navigate through Beaufort town, March 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Sabah flood victims rise to 4,555 as evacuations continue, Sarawak centres closed

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof presented the zakat wakalah during an iftar (breaking fast) ceremony. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Fadillah Yusof leads zakat wakalah distribution at breaking fast ceremony in Putrajaya

Over 10,000 people gathered at Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque here to break their fast with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Over 10,000 gather to break fast with PM Anwar in Putrajaya

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cautioned the public against baseless narratives on social media posts, touching on the issue of the Muslim call to prayer. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

PM Anwar slams false narratives on Azan issue in Perak, urges unity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed and debunked claims that the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) seeks to marginalise the Malays and Bumiputera community from urban development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

PM Anwar dismisses claims that the proposed Urban Renewal Act seeks to marginalise, evict Malays

The Court of Appeal here today upheld the 16-year-prison sentence on a former information technology employee for causing the death of bank manager Syed Muhammad Danial Syed Shakir in a road rage incident on the North-South Expressway southbound six years ago. — Unsplash pic

14 h ago

Court of Appeal upholds 16-year sentence in PLUS highway road rage death

The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained nine foreigners during a raid. — Bernama pic/Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department

13 h ago

Immigration busts illegal cosmetic surgery operations in KL run by unlicensed Vietnamese doctor

Several vehicles were submerged near the Beaufort Railway Station following flooding in Beaufort town since yesterday, March 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

PM Anwar directs Nadma to strengthen federal-state aid for Sabah, Sarawak flood victims

Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said it all started when the 63-year-old man was attracted to cryptocurrency investments after browsing the Silegx website, which he found on Facebook. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Elderly trader loses RM300,378 to Facebook investment scam

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to record statements from 23 new witnesses as part of its investigation into corruption and money laundering cases linked to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. — Picture by Hari Anggara

15 h ago

MACC to record statements from 23 more witnesses in Ismail Sabri alleged money laundering probe

File picture of victims of scam centres who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, stuck in limbo at a compound inside the KK Park, a fraud factory, and a human trafficking hub on the border with Thailand-Myanmar after a multinational crackdown on the compounds run by criminal gangs, operated by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myawaddy, Myanmar, February 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Twenty-six Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scam syndicates to be repatriated tomorrow, says embassy

Timur Laut police chief Abdul Rozak Muhammad said a motorcycle, suspected to belong to the victim, was found by the bridge’s barrier. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

17 h ago

Search ongoing for man who fell off Penang Bridge, CCTV captures early morning incident

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