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Melaka magistrates hear guilty pleas from teenage pair accused of hiding baby’s birth and preventing live delivery
MELAKA, May 8 — A young couple pleaded guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court today to two separate charges involving the concealment of a baby’s birth and the consumption […]
Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been […]
Queen praises Uzbekistan’s beauty, Islamic heritage and hospitality
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia has expressed admiration for Uzbekistan’s architectural beauty, Islamic heritage and the warm hospitality of its people during […]
MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA, May 8 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) activated its disaster operations room and emergency hotline following continuous heavy rain and storm conditions today. In a Facebook […]
Baru Bian moves to strike out PKR’s RM10m lawsuit over party exit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Ba’kelalan Assemblyman Baru Bian has filed an application to strike out a lawsuit brought against him by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which is seeking RM10 […]
Bank Negara’s international reserves at RM508.4b as of April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion (about RM508.4 billion) as at April 30, 2026. In a statement today, the central bank said […]
Will political funding Bill be ready before GE16? Law minister Azalina says ‘I honestly do not know’
MELAKA, May 8 — The proposed Political Funding Bill is still under study and has yet to secure consensus from all political parties, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today. […]
Road users advised to plan journeys ahead of KL run around Padang Merbok tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the “XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026” running programme in the capital tomorrow. […]
Ex-Armed Forces chief’s RM3m graft case: 23 documents submitted to defence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The defence in former chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar’s case has received 23 documents, including recorded statements, in relation to four […]
Storm hits Klang Valley: Flash floods, toppled trees and road congestion from Ampang to Meru and beyond (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Flash floods hit several parts of the Klang Valley this afternoon following hours of heavy rain, causing traffic congestion and disruption in Kuala Lumpur and […]