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War-driven energy shock pushes Selangor to fast-track diversified energy mix

SHAH ALAM, April 16 -- The Selangor state government will accelerate its transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix, including exploring nuclear power, as geopolitical instability a... Read More


Breaking up is hard to do - Malaysia still seeking 'middle ground' in AG-Prosecutor split

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- The parliamentary select committee reviewing the proposed separation of the Attorney-General (AG) and Public Prosecutor roles is working to find a "middle ground," with the g... Read More


Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026

SEBERANG PERAI, April 15 -- Penang recorded an estimated RM23.86 million in losses due to fires in the first three months of 2026, according to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Despite the hea... Read More


Inspector charged with attempted murder of traffic cop, sent for psychiatric evaluation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- A police inspector accused of attempting to murder a traffic policeman by ramming him with a car has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation at Hospital Bahag... Read More


Unexpected love: Upcoming local film 'Kata Hati' aims to revive the big-screen rom-com in Malaysian cinemas

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- This year's lineup of local films looks increasingly promising, driven by original ideas and diverse narratives. Fact remains horror and action continue to dominate Malaysia... Read More


MCMC questions individual over fake news on diesel shipment to Philippines

CYBERJAYA, April 15 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of spreading false news that Malaysia supplied 329,000 barrels of diesel t... Read More


DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Authorities have taken action against unauthorised photographers operating around the KLCC and Saloma Link areas, seizing equipment and issuing multiple compounds and court n... Read More


Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

NILAI, April 15 -- Police have arrested an Indonesian man after a newborn baby boy was found buried at a house in the Labu area here. Nilai District Police Chief Supt Johari Yahya confirmed that a po... Read More


What's a child to do when the monsters are men?

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- I have watched more anime in the last two years than I have in my entire lifetime; mostly because I now find Western storytelling very dull. Whenever I see the Booker list I... Read More


Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- When a caller claims to be from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN), the message is rarely ignored. It often appears to be a routine spot check - a flagged tax record... Read More