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The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

Judge Datin M. Kunasundary handed down the sentence on the 36-year-old woman, who has two children, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts at the end of the defence case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Single mother sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter

A Thai court on Tuesday accepted a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of fishermen seeking US$73 million in damages from an agribusiness giant over invasive blackchin tilapia, a representative of the Thai lawyers’ council said. — AFP

World / 17 h ago

Thai court takes on US$73m lawsuit against conglomerate CP, owned by Thailand’s second richest family, over invasive fish crisis

In Malaysia, the Tamil community has the opportunity to learn the language from preschool through postgraduate levels. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 14 h ago

Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students — Velan Kunjuraman

A Malaysiakini reporter was brought to the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya for remand over an alleged bribery case. March 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysiakini journalist freed after four-day remand by MACC over bribery allegation

The word ‘Vel” in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (pictured above), and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM calls for tact on religious matters after Astro suspends staff over Thaipusam remarks

The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

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A general view of state government administration building in Shah Alam. Selangor civil servants will get to leave work 30 minutes early during Ramadan, between 4 pm and 5.30 pm, depending on their nine-hour work schedule. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Ramadan initiative: Selangor govt offers 30-minute early leave for civil servants during fasting month

Jakim director-general Datuk Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the investigations on influencers were carried out to gather information to prevent confusion in the community regarding religious matters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Jakim summons influencers over allegedly deviant religious content

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that public servants will have flexible working hours during Ramadan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Public servants can opt for flexi hours during Ramadan, leave work 30 minutes earlier, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government hopes the public will respect the legal process and refrain from disputing or debating the royal addendum regarding former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pardon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Fahmi urges public to respect Sultan of Pahang’s stance, stop debating Najib’s royal addendum

Previously, the media reported that an 18-year-old girl from Kampung Orang Asli Chergun, Kuala Pilah died on February 17 due to leprosy, while eight other individuals were receiving treatment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

No leprosy cases among Orang Asli in Melaka, health officials on guard

Cigarettes are stacked on a shelf inside a tobacco store in New York July 11, 2014. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Coffeeshop owners want government to extend deadline for tobacco display ban

Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad will file for a review of the Court of Appeal’s decision ordering them to enter their defence on corruption charges amounting to RM2.8 million. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Bung Moktar, Zizie to file review after court orders graft defence

A person waits at a zakat payment counter at a mosque in Puncak Alam, Selangor, on June 20, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Na’im: State fatwa councils to decide ‘zakat fitrah’ rates following rice adulteration discovery

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said that while the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has provided URL links to social media platform provider Meta to facilitate the removal of these fake accounts, the issue persists. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Comms ministry sounds alarm over fake King accounts, urges Meta to step up

The Magistrate’s Court today set April 7 for the remention of the drug case involving comedian Along Cham, whose real name is Muhammad Nizamuddin Ahmad. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Comedian Along Cham’s drug case set for remention on April 7

MyCC chief executive officer Iskandar Ismail speaks during a press conference at Menara Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, on July 5, 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

MyCC fines eight firms RM93m for fixing bids on government jobs worth RM474m

The late Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain in full ceremonial uniform with his parents at the campus of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Zulkarnain Idros

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Federal Court overturns murder conviction, six ex-UPNM students get 18 years for Zulfarhan’s death

A file photograph shows Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attending the Maulidur Rasul Celebration at the Padang Brown Food Complex on Sept 16, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Penang authorises realignment of third link road project

The Penang Health Department (JKNPP) will cooperate with the police in their investigation of a medical officer detained for alleged inappropriate behaviour at his workplace. — Picture via Unsplash/Sasun Bughdaryan

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Penang Health Department says will work with police in investigation of doctor’s alleged indecent behaviour

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the proposal was made after 20 years of maintaining the same rate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Home Minister proposes significant hike in special forces incentives after 20 years

A notice on the vacancy of the Ayer Kuning state seat following the death of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin has been submitted to the Election Commission (EC). — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 28 Feb 2025

Perak Speaker submits notification of Ayer Kuning vacancy to EC