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A photo said to be of the queue that formed at Woodlands Checkpoint today after autogate facilities went down for foreign passport holders wishing to enter Malaysia via Johor Bahru. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabotage fears amid massive KLIA, JB checkpoint jams from autogate glitch this weekend

National women’s doubles players Pearly Tan (right) and M Thinaah (left) pose for a photo with fans during the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah smash past home pair to secure spot in 2025 Japan Open final

Mardi director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the institute is currently evaluating several promising hybrid durians that could lead to new clones. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Three new durian varieties set to debut in next two years… all thanks to Mardi

The world No. 1 duo secured a straight-games victory over Taiwan’s Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han, winning 21-19, 21-11 in the semi-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani charge into Japan Open final again, set for showdown with Korea’s world No. 3 pair

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his critics should use proper channels like tabling a motion of no-confidence in Parliament to challenge his leadership. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

PM Anwar says won’t step down unless proven guilty of graft, hits back at ‘forgotten’ politicians

Jet Li pictured in a file photo. The martial arts star recently spoke candidly about his daughter’s past mental health struggles and their open conversation about death. — Reuters pic
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

‘Why should we avoid it?’: Jet Li reflects on death after daughter’s mental health struggle

Increased hotspot activity in neighbouring Indonesia has caused a decrease in air quality in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

As haze season begins, public reminded open burning is an offence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the people to embrace unity in diversity, which he described as Malaysia’s strength in driving the country’s development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Want to change govt? Table a no-confidence motion not incite unrest, PM tells Opposition ahead of protest

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has confirmed a disruption at major checkpoints into the country. — Picture from Facebook/AKPSBSI
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AKPS confirms autogate glitch affecting KLIA, JB checkpoints, blames ‘data integration disruption’ 

A firefighter is seen in front of a fire in a forest at Rambutan village, in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, September 11, 2019. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Indonesia says 46 hectares of forest burning across north, west Sumatra

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will check with the Home Ministry after news reports claimed 1MDB fugitive businessman Jho Low was seen in Shanghai, China. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Jho Low in Shanghai under alias? Anwar says he’s read the news, will check with Home Ministry

A lone monk prepares to collect alms in front of a Bangkok temple as Thailand reels from a sex extortion scandal involving the clergy. The controversy has sparked national outrage and shaken faith in the revered Buddhist institution. — AFP pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Sex, lies and saffron robes: US$12m blackmail scandal shakes Thai Buddhism

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has claimed that he was unaware of the meeting. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

What Opposition meeting? PAS Youth says unaware of Muhyiddin call, but suggests talks lack weight without Islamist party

As hotspots increase in Indonesia, air quality suffers in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

It’s haze season again: Unhealthy air readings recorded in Port Dickson, Johan Setia 

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Malaysia  / 12 h ago

What migrant worker deaths reveal about Malaysia’s fragile Socso system

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File photo for illustration purposes only. A man looks at a Rolex watch display in the window of Schullin jeweller in Vienna June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

KL court fines IT executive RM20,000 for cheating salesman of three Rolex watches worth over RM140,000

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar points to some of the illicit drugs seized during a special operation at three locations in the city on June 19, at a press conference in Johor Baru, July 2, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Johor
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Johor cops bust drug ring using WeChat to cut deals, seize RM2.95m in narcotics

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who also serves as spokesman for the government, holds his weekly post-Cabinet press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya July 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Fahmi: Communications Ministry working on seed funding for Malaysian Media Council

Fahmi urged the public to take note of the KPDN hotline and to lodge complaints if they come across any businesses charging unreasonable prices. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Fahmi: Domestic Trade Ministry rolls out ‘Ops Kesan 4’ to tackle profiteering after SST expansion

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said during his weekly press conference that the appointment of a new Chief Justice was only briefly mentioned during the Cabinet meeting today. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

No detailed Cabinet talks yet on Chief Justice pick, says Fahmi

State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said in the first case, its enforcement officers detained two suspects after inspecting a lorry parked at a Bukit Mertajam residential area car park on May 6. — File pic by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Penang customs seize cigarettes, liquor worth RM2.67m

Munzir was charged with trafficking 20,850 grammes (20.85 kilogrammes) of methamphetamine at the parking lot of a shopping mall in Taman Melawati here at 12.38 pm on 22 June. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Indonesian man charged with trafficking over 20kg of methamphetamine

Deputy State Exco for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem, said police reports from the Melaka Contingent Headquarters showed that the highest losses stemmed from fraudulent online investment schemes. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Online scams in Melaka rack up RM39m in losses since January

A hearse carrying the body of the Perhentian boat tragedy victim V. Vennpani is seen near Sungai Petani Heights. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Perhentian boat tragedy: Police record statements from three, more to follow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto meet in Putrajaya September 6, 2024. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Malaysia, Indonesia to restart annual talks on July 29 after seven-year pause, says Fahmi

The four suspects were arrested in Kota Kinabalu yesterday over alleged RM5 million fraud involving permit printing services. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Four held in Sabah over RM5m false claims as MACC seizes RM2m cash, luxury cars

The couple were also jointly charged with possession of 2,078.90 grammes of ketamine and 2,022.15 grammes of nimetazepam at the same location, time and date. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Married couple faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Sibu

Surau Madani at the southbound Seremban Rest and Service Area (R&R) is the first at any R&R in the country to receive such approval. The first Friday prayer is scheduled to be held on July 4. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Seremban R&R’s surau becomes first in Malaysia approved for Friday prayers

A 33-year-old man is feared to have fallen into the sea after his car was found abandoned on the Second Penang Bridge early Tuesday. A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Search underway for man missing after abandoning Honda City on Second Penang Bridge

A screengrab from CCTV footage said to show the suspected gunman in the shooting incident at a restaurant along Jalan Tun Sambanthan in Brickfields on June 13.
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

Police: No arrests yet in Brickfields shooting but suspects identified, turf war likely motive 

Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, entered a non-guilty plea when the charge was read before Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman.. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 02 Jul 2025

In Sepang, farmer pleads not guilty to posting offensive comments on Facebook