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The Malaysian Cabinet is expected to discuss the future of the stalled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in the coming weeks. — Picture via Facebook/MyHSR
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR revival faces uphill battle due to funding hurdles

Johoreans visited Johor Zoo during the first weekend holiday of the state, following a change in the weekend to Saturday and Sunday, which took effect last on January 1, 2025 after 10 years of having the weekend on Friday and Saturday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Families in Johor celebrate 2025 return to Saturday-Sunday weekend, boosting visits to Johor Zoo and more

A flash flood caused by heavy rain since this afternoon as captured at Jalan Salak, Sungai Rokam in Ipoh, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, speaking to reporters after officiating the opening of Kuali Cafe@UKM at the Pusanika Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

You’re on your own, Zahid tells those still insisting on gathering in Putrajaya tomorrow despite cops’ warning

Metal barricades have been put in place outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya ahead of a planned solidarity rally for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on January 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No permission means no rally allowed, Putrajaya police chief warns after PAS, NGOs insist on showing solidarity for Najib tomorrow

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Umno, PAS, Bersatu leaders seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

A bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, which was purchased earlier in the day for US$1.3 million (RM5.8 million), is presented to the media following the first tuna auction of the New Year at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market January 5, 2025. — Jiji Press/AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Michelin-starred buyer splurges ¥207m on bluefin tuna at Tokyo fish market, second highest ever

Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari had posted a cryptic remark on Facebook on January 3, 2025, drawing the ire of critics and political foes who accused him of treasonous comments. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli denies cryptic post linked to King, mulls suing Amanah for claiming ‘disrespect’

Just like any other drivers in Malaysia, they will need to pass the driving test and obtain a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) from JPJ. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

A wine section is pictured during a tour of an Amazon checkout-free, large format grocery store in Seattle, Washington February 21, 2020. — Reuters pic
Life  / 13 h ago

From Britain to the US: How countries worldwide warn about alcohol consumption and cancer risks

In a research paper published by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) in 2019, their analysis of police road accident data from 2011 to 2015 found that accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (lorries and trailers) resulted in more than 1,000 deaths each year, despite the relatively small number of lorries on the road. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

Snow and black ice forced the cancellation today of dozens of flights at Frankfurt airport, Germany’s largest airport. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Frankfurt and Munich airports in Germany hit by over 150 flight cancellations as snow and black ice wreak havoc

A man who posed as a policeman before robbing a foreign family in Meru, Klang, near here, yesterday has been arrested. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Fake cop arrested after robbing foreign family in Klang

Water-based drinks are displayed at AQUA Water Bar in Dubai August 24, 2023. The US Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with younger Americans — who in recent years were already turning to mocktails and juices instead of alcoholic drinks. — Reuters pic
Life  / 13 h ago

Younger Americans turning to mocktails even before US Surgeon General’s warning on alcohol’s cancer risks

A snow plough waits to help clear snow from around aircraft after overnight snowfall caused the temporary closure of Manchester Airport in Manchester January 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Amber weather warning: Heavy snow and freezing rain ground flights across England, power outages affect thousands

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Earlier, around 60 participants had gathered at Plaza Tugu Negara (National Monument) and marched about 900 metres to the Parliament building. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Police open investigation paper on Bersih gathering

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the request for the three-day period of RM599 maximum fare for one-way economy class flights from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, in conjunction with Aidilfitri, to be extended to two weeks, will incur significant costs. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Anthony Loke: Two-week Aidilfitri flight ticket subsidy poses significant costs

A panel of three judges led by Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail unanimously dismissed the appeal by K. Sathiaraj, 31, to set aside his conviction and the death sentence handed down by the Shah Alam High Court on August 26, 2022. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Court of Appeal upholds death sentence of former lorry attendant charged with murder-cum rape of 85-year-old woman

The five men were jointly charged with murdering Shahril Samad, 41, at Jalan TPS 2/3, Taman Pelangi Semenyih 2, Beranang here at 9.54pm on February 20. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Five food delivery riders charged with murder of car driver in Bangi

Health director-general, Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, said that the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME07 was 25,541 cases, compared with 15,243 recorded for the same period last year. ― AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Health D-G: Dengue cases down from February 11 to 17, four deaths reported

Aman Palestin Berhad filed an application on January 31, seeking to set aside the MACC’s decision to freeze 11 of their bank accounts. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

AGC says Aman Palestin cannot challenge to unfreeze bank accounts via judicial review

Emraz Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd directors Datuk Zulkarnain Endut (right) arrives at the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban February 27, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Umrah package company, two directors plead not guilty to failing to comply with consumer tribunal’s award order to pay 17 victims

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that discussions regarding the SST increase had already taken place during the implementation monitoring committee meeting which convened two weeks ago. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Armizan: Proposal to exclude water and electricity bills from SST hike to be discussed next month

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya February 27, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia, Cambodia to convene Joint Trade Committee

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook says the government has given approval for the RM1 billion worth of Penang International Airport’s expansion and upgrade, which will be handled by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Transport minister: Cabinet gives greenlight for Penang International Airport's expansion, to cost over RM1b

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya February 27, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia, Cambodia agree to accelerate review of bilateral cooperation in crucial sectors

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid says fishermen in the southern part of Penang island affected by the Silicon Island reclamation works must register for the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) to be eligible for ex-gratia payment under the scheme. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Penang gives fishermen until March 31 to seek compensation for Silicon Island reclamation

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah speaks during the opening of the Second Session of the 15th State Legislative Assembly in Shah Alam February 27, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Don't be negligent and lazy to the extent of delaying progress, Selangor Sultan tells civil servants

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says almost RM170 million in compassionate aid (BWI) has been distributed to 168,959 heads of households (KIR) affected by the 2022/2023 Northeast Monsoon season. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Nancy Shukri: Almost RM170m of compassionate aid distributed to disaster victims

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry was currently evaluating qualified candidates from among former commanders of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to fill the position of LTAT chairman. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

LTAT finalising candidates for chief executive post, Dewan Rakyat told

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Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Former Kedah state assembly Speaker dies aged 69