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Foreign Ministry confirms 70 Malaysian pilgrims safe after blaze at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that all Malaysian pilgrims staying at the Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca are safe after a fire broke out at the premises yesterday even... Read More


The long road to 'Bridgerton': Malaysian-born actor Zheng Xi Yong on perseverance and performance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- For Malaysian-born actor Zheng Xi Yong, appearing in the fourth season of the hit period drama Bridgerton marks the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance. The ... Read More


The long road to 'Bridgerton': Malaysian-born actor Yong Zheng Xi on perseverance and performance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- For Malaysian-born actor Yong Zheng Xi, appearing in the fourth season of the hit period drama Bridgerton marks the culmination of years of dedication and perseverance. The ... Read More


Financing hurdles bite hard as Malaysians face rising loan rejections, slowing property sales, Rehda warns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Malaysians looking to buy homes are increasingly struggling to secure financing, with developers reporting loan rejection rates of up to 45 per cent for certain property pric... Read More


LTAT declares highest dividend in eight years at 5.35pc, payout exceeds RM524m

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), the pension fund for Malaysia's armed forces personnel, has announced a dividend of 5.35 per cent for the financial year ended Decembe... Read More


Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Amid a global energy crunch triggered by the escalating conflict in Iran, the Ministry of Finance has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for Peninsular Malaysia. Howe... Read More


Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- A man died after jumping from the third floor of a residential building while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit along Jalan Gombak here last night. Kuala L... Read More


Sarawak's traditional layer cake gets luxe makeover with RM1,800 Kek Lapis Sultan (VIDEO)

KUCHING, March 12 -- Sarawak's traditional layer cake has been elevated to a luxury treat with Abg K'ju Cake House's ten-layer 'Luxury Kek Lapis Sultan', priced at RM1,800 per tray. Its creator, Adha... Read More


Abdul Karim dismisses rumours over allocation of Sarawak's 17 new state assembly seats

KUCHING, March 12 -- Rumours surrounding the allocation of Sarawak's 17 new state assembly (DUN) seats may be deliberate attempts by mischievous cyber troopers to create confusion and divert public at... Read More


Hishammuddin says he never left Umno, ready to return if suspension lifted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Former defence minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has signalled his willingness to return to active duty in Umno if the party leadership decides to lift his suspension.... Read More