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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

Tunku Mahkota Ismail (second from right) was invited by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (third from right) to attend the Trophee des Champions football match between PSG and AS Monaco in Doha, Qatar on January 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Johor Southern Tigers
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Johor Regent attends PSG training in Doha, explores partnership for JDT football club development

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

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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil launched the revamped Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists on February 20, while promising that it will not restrict media freedom of expression but rather a guideline for media agencies to carry out their duties. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 28 Feb 2024

Lack of transparency, collaboration and inclusivity cloud Putrajaya’s new journalism Code of Ethics, say groups

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the Akademi Kenegaraan special meeting in Putrajaya, February 27, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Akademi Kenegaraan to lead Malaysia Madani Nationhood training programme, says PM Anwar

In a statement on Tuesday, the Norwegian royal household said the King had fallen ill during his holiday stay in Malaysia, and is hospitalised there for an infection. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Norway’s King Harald in hospital in Malaysia, according to Norwegian royal household

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar@Ismail said the body of the boy was discovered by a member of the public who was fishing at the pond at about 7pm. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Police: Child found drowned in PJ flood retention pond

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi presenting the Rania Awards to Senegal’s Minister of Justice and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Aissata Tall Sall at the Soft Launch of The Muslim World Women's Summit 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, February 27, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Govt acknowledges women’s pivotal role in driving prosperity, says DPM Zahid 

Among the roads involved are Jalan Raja Laut; Jalan Leboh Ampang; Jalan Mushi Abdullah; Jalan Dang Wangi; Jalan Sultan Ismail; Jalan Tun Perak; Jalan P Ramlee; Jalan Kuching; Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar; Jalan Parlimen; Jalan Sultan Salahuddin; Jalan Kinabalu; Jalan Raja Chulan; Jalan Ampang and Jalan Perak. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Traffic police: 17 main roads in KL city centre to be closed in stages on Sunday for cycling event

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir chairs a meeting with four public university vice-chancellors who presented resolutions on Bumiputera higher education to the minister, February 26, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Zambry Abd Kadir
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

MoHE to present four themes of Bumiputera higher education resolutions at economic congress

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (2nd, left) meets Dewan Negara President Datuk Mutang Tagal during a courtesy visit at the Parliament Building, February 27, 2024. Also present is Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Cambodian PM pays courtesy call on Dewan Negara president, Dewan Rakyat Speaker at Parliament

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir is on a working visit to both countries, Saudi Arabia from February 27-29, and Turkiye from March 1-3, upon the invitation of his counterpart, the Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan, to attend the HCI in Riyadh. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Higher Education Ministry: Zambry’s working visit to S. Arabia, Turkiye to strengthen Malaysia’s potential in regional higher education

Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah, who is also the Special Select Committee on Finance and Economy chairman, said the export of electronic products and commodities to new markets must also be undertaken immediately without dependency on existing markets. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Govt must explore new growth areas immediately, improve export performance, Dewan Rakyat told

JIM director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said all of them are believed to be still in Perak, and they may have found ‘safety in numbers’ when hidden in the midst of their own community. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Immigration D-G: Hunt still on for 30 Bidor escapees still at large 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the government will expedite the implementation of green growth initiatives, including in Sabah and Sarawak, to drive socioeconomic development and environmental sustainability. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Intensify development in Sabah, Sarawak to reduce socioeconomic inequality, says DPM Zahid

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil with Huawei Malaysia CEO Simon Sun (right) when visiting the Huawei Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2024, February 27, 2024. Also present is the hairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din. —Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

MWC Barcelona: Malaysian telcos, agencies exchange nine MoUs on first day

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the national TVET education system will focus on new areas, including electric vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), communications and digital as well as solar energy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

DPM Zahid: Govt to focus on increasing professional, competent TVET-based Bumiputera workforce

The manager of the organisation, Husin Hassan, 40, and his son Muhammad Aieril Amirul, 21, together with Mohamad Hassan, 39, Hilmy Ibrahim, 50, and Mohd Syamim Abdul Rahim, 39, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges that were read in the presence of magistrate Nur Amira Fatihah Osman. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Five members of Ayahanda Harimau Kumbang group charged in court

According to the MACC, the suspects were believed to have used payment claim documents containing false information for the purpose of supplying cooking oil around Kedah, Perlis and Penang, while the supply was not carried out. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 27 Feb 2024

Kedah MACC arrests father-son duo for submitting false documents to supply cooking oil