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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 / 4 h ago

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

A bystander restrains a woman allegedly carrying a knife during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang before police officers arrived at the scene. — Viral video screen grab

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

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 / 2 h ago

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

The call follows the statement by the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, who emphasised that Dara, Amoi, and Kelat should be brought back to Malaysia from Japan if the implementation of the existing agreement is found to no longer align with conservation principles, wildlife welfare and current sensitivities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriots Studios

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pahang MB to meet Taiping Zoo over fate of Malaysian elephants at Japan’s Tennoji Zoo

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 / 2 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 / 1 h ago

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

Local singer and actor Jalil Hamid passed away at 69. — YouTube screengrab composite

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Malaysian veteran actor and singer Jalil Hamid passes away at 69

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the pilot phase will help identify gaps in the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative before full implementation in 2027. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Deputy finance minister: Malaysia must become tech-driven nation to tackle low wages

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was ‌hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on Sunday. — AFP pic

Life / 14 h ago

What is hantavirus? Cruise ship deaths spark questions about rare rodent‑borne illness

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 / 1 h ago

Muhammad Faris Johari installed as 11th Undang Luak Sungai Ujong

Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said PN and its parties are prepared to face the state election at any time. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

The organisers of a hill run in which a participant died of heatstroke, the first such fatality in Penang linked to the current hot spell, have been found to have complied with all established standard operating procedures (SOPs). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Penang confirms SOP compliance after runner dies of heatstroke in 30km hill run

Freshwater species, including lokan and kijing snails, found dead during a survey of the dry season at an irrigation canal in Kampung Seberang Chegar in Alor Setar, Kedah, April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM Anwar orders urgent cloud seeding in Kedah, Perlis, calls for drones to overcome aircraft shortage

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 / 15 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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