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File photo for illustration purposes only. In a Facebook update at 8.15am, the ICA cited ‘very heavy departure traffic’ caused by a tailback from Malaysia. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 8 h ago

Gridlock at Woodlands: Three-hour wait for JB-bound travellers today, says Singapore’s ICA

Ong Yew Sin and Aya Ohori pose for pictures with their marriage certificate at the National Registration Department (NRD) office in Melaka June 21, 2025. — Picture via X/craigansibin
Sports  / 5 h ago

Love wins for Ong Yew Sin and Aya Ohori: Malaysian badminton ace marries former Japanese shuttler in Melaka ceremony

New KLIA Aerotrain doing a trial run at the KLIA Terminal 1 in Sepang on June 21, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

KLIA Aerotrain to resume service for travellers on July 1, Transport Ministry announces

According to media reports early last month, headscarf manufacturer Obor Holding Sdn Bhd is taking legal action against Pink Fate for allegedly owing the company RM4.65 million. — Picture from Instagram/missfazura
Showbiz  / 5 h ago

‘The company is one thing, I’m another,’ says Fazura amid RM4.65m lawsuit

Smoke from the factory fire could be seen from as far as Petaling Jaya. — Pictures from Reddit/r/malaysia
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Factory fire guts 80pc of building in Puchong’s Kampung Lembah Kinrara, no casualties reported

Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice ‘tong sui’. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice ‘tong sui’ is sweet and creamy, nutty and utterly comforting

Fronting the corner of Lebuh Acheh and Carnarvon Street is an imposing British colonial white building with modern touches and Straits Chinese influences. — Picture courtesy of GTWHI
Life  / 11 h ago

How a former maternity hospital, clinic and pharmacy became the shining example of heritage restoration in George Town

This file photo shows US President Donald Trump looking at Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, on the day of Gabbard's swearing in ceremony, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US February 12, 2025. — Reuters
World  / 5 h ago

‘She’s wrong’: Trump disputes spy chief Gabbard’s take on Iran’s nuclear programme

Former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has urged the police to back the country's leaders. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Razarudin: Cops must back Malaysia’s leaders, but those who break laws or Islamic principles must face ‘sailang’

MetMalaysia has published a warning that covers the entire states of Perlis, Kedah, and Penang, as well as parts of Perak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and strong wind warning for seven states and Labuan until 5pm today

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left) said Malaysia joins several other countries that have already withdrawn their diplomatic missions from the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Wisma Putra: Malaysia shuts embassy in Iran, orders diplomats home amid rising Middle East tensions

Police said a 60-year-old local man has been confirmed dead, believed to have been beaten in Kampung Buloh Ipoh yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Man dies after suspected beating over motorcycle noise dispute in Tanah Merah, say police

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex June 20, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

AGC denies ‘flawed prosecution’ claims after Najib’s DNAA in second SRC case, delays due to overlapping cases

Malaysia is set to introduce DRG-based hospital payments by end-2025, starting with minor illnesses in public hospitals. — iStock pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia late to the party? Here’s how DRG hospital funding reforms unfolded around the world starting in 1983

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the challenge only concerned the review of the Selangor State Fatwa Committee, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council and the Selangor government’s exercise of certain powers under the law, which is distinct from the substance and contents of their decisions. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Chief justice explains in case judgment that SIS challenge concerns legality of Selangor’s fatwa powers, not Islam itself

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Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said various telco providers would be offering packages in conjunction with the long holiday. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Free additional internet quota in conjunction with Aidilfitri, says communications minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the move by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to abolish the theory test for PSV licences could help speed up the application process. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Anthony Loke: Backlog of 2,000 PSY licence applications to be cleared soon

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is on trial over the alleged misappropriation of RM2.28 billion of 1MDB funds. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Najib’s trial: 1MDB ‘invested’ billions of ringgit like it was ‘giving money away for free’; it was actually a sham, ex-banker says

The police are investigating a report of a scam that promised its victim high returns but instead causing the person to lose RM92,000. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

In Johor, supervisor loses RM92,000 to part-time job scam

Expensive airfares between West and East Malaysia have been a point of contention. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Warisan rep urges Sabah state govt to provide airfare subsidies for students

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa (centre, seated third from left) said it was a ‘duty’ to assist Pharmaniaga due to its status as a government-linked company. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Dr Zaliha confirms 10-year extension medical supply deal with Pharmaniaga

This 2018 file photograph shows people taking part in a rally to oppose a proposed condominium project at Taman Rimba Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Reinstate Taman Rimba Kiara as city park, TTDI folk tell Putrajaya after apex court win

Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that roadworks would be halted on major highways until May 7. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Marking Aidilfitri, works minister orders immediate stop to all highway road works from today till May 7

Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said although wearing the mask would be a good preventive measure following the current increase in Covid-19 cases, any decision to make it compulsory will have to be referred to the two institutions first. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Mohd Na’im: Ruling on usage of face mask during Aidilfitri prayers to be announced soon

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the additional spending will add to the RM750 million already budgeted for the repair and maintenance work earmarked under Budget 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Windfall for Bumiputera contractors as PM Anwar adds RM250m for road works ahead of Aidilfitri

Braden Yap Hong Sheng (centre) was sentenced to seven light strokes with a one year good behaviour bond at the Johor Baru Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Johor teen who set dog on fire given seven light strokes, released on good behaviour bond

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during press conference livestreamed on Radio Television Malaysia's Facebook page. ― Screenshot via Facebook/Radio Television Malaysia
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

PM Anwar announces toll waiver for Aidilfitri starting April 19

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during press conference livestreamed on Radio Television Malaysia's Facebook page. ― Screenshot via Facebook/Radio Television Malaysia
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

PM Anwar says Malaysians to get extra public holiday for Aidilfitri, either this Friday or next Monday

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaks during the Health White Paper town hall session in Kuala Lumpur April 18, 2023. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Be on guard against new Covid-19 variant, health minister tells Malaysians this Raya

The organising committee says although the economy is reviving well, it cannot be denied that the cost of living for most households in Malaysia is too high. ― Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Organisers say May Day rally this year to focus on getting workers a dignified salary to cope with soaring living costs

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaks during the Health White Paper town hall session in Kuala Lumpur April 18, 2023. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2023

Health minister says over 4,200 contract doctors made permanent staff to date