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Gold prices have declined sharply despite geopolitical tensions, driven by investor demand for cash and expectations of higher interest rates. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

Gold’s big drop in a global crisis — what’s really going on

M. Jegathesan, 58, pleaded guilty to the offence under Section 377D of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Couple jailed one year for indecent act at Chinese cemetery in Penang

A man reacts as he holds a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei as people march in support of the Iranian armed forces in central Tehran March 25, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump ready to ‘unleash hell’ as Iran refuses talks and war rages on

A Singapore court has jailed a former teacher for five months after he admitted to committing an obscene act with a minor student. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore ex-teacher jailed after late-night video calls with student turn sexual

Anwar said that in a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Malaysia described the energy infrastructure as critical to the global economy. — Picture via Facebook/Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar expresses support for Qatar, condemns attack on Ras Laffan LNG facility

The extensive viaducts along the elevated MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Lines offer direct access and allow undetected movement, inadvertently enabling cable theft when breached. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Concrete capillaries: How hidden viaduct passages enable MRT cable thieves to access tracks in the Klang Valley

Victor Chin said the payment was not made to influence enforcement agencies, close any investigation, or settle allegations of wrongdoing against him. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Victor Chin says RM9.5m payment to corporate mafia was a service fee to protect associates

The suspect was arrested by a police team at 8.32 pm yesterday in Butterworth, Penang. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police detain man over viral Facebook post insulting Prophet Muhammad

PLUS Malaysia Berhad traffic volume is expected to peak from March 27 to 29. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PLUS urges Raya travellers to plan return trips as 2.3 million vehicles expected on highways

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who has denied the allegations, did not attend the hearing citing health reasons. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Paris court hands Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year sentence for rape

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Western powers burned billions failing in Red Sea; now Hormuz blockade looks even tougher to crack

Iran has warned it could target Red Sea shipping if the United States launches a ground invasion, raising fears of wider disruption to global trade. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran threatens Red Sea shipping, warns of new front if US invades

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the shared position was reached during a telephone conversation with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss the latest developments in the conflict. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore concerned over Strait of Hormuz closure amid West Asia conflict

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has introduced 13 reform measures within her first 100 days in office to strengthen governance and increase administrative transparency in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Hannah Yeoh’s first 100 days: 13 reforms to strengthen governance and transparency in the Federal Territories

Au Jardin is named the best restaurant in Malaysia in 2026 after placing 39th in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. — Picture courtesy of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Penang’s Au Jardin makes history at No. 39 as Malaysia’s best restaurant

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Viral video of alleged solicitation at Wangsa Maju massage centre sparks police probe

A timestamp on the footage, believed to have been captured via CCTV, indicates it was recorded on Tuesday (March 24). — Screengrab via TikTok

PETALING JAYA, March 26 — Authorities have launched an investigation after a video showing two men allegedly soliciting bribes from a massage centre in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, went viral.The clip, which runs for over eight minutes, reportedly shows the men claiming to be members of the Federal Territory Residents...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Minister of State Security Chen Yixin pose for a picture during a courtesy call at Perdana Putra March 26, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM: Malaysia, China renew pledge to deepen diplomatic and security cooperation amid global tensions

Police have detained eight men in connection with an incident last night at an apartment complex on Jalan Sungai, where a group of suspects allegedly assaulted police officers following a misunderstanding. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Eight men arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers during George Town chase incident

Barisan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said several factors, including the need for stability and continuity amid a fragmented political landscape, guided the decision. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

BN sec-gen says MIC’s decision to stay in coalition reflects loyalty, stability and multiracial cooperation

Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San said the Malaysian government should respond to any proposals from DHRRA Malaysia that could be easily implemented to help stateless persons, including those born in Malaysia with at least one Malaysian parent. — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Selangor Speaker: Federal govt should ‘seriously consider’ DHRRA’s five proposals to aid Malaysia’s stateless community

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, advised vulnerable groups to minimise exposure to extreme hot weather. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 3 h ago

King warns of health and fire risks, calls for precautions as Malaysia faces hot spell

The Kota Belud Industrial Park Master Plan will be tabled at the upcoming Sabah State Cabinet meeting, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ewon: Sabah to table Kota Belud Industrial Park Master Plan at next Cabinet meeting

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has introduced 13 reform measures within her first 100 days in office to strengthen governance and increase administrative transparency in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Hannah Yeoh’s first 100 days: 13 reforms to strengthen governance and transparency in the Federal Territories

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar have underscored the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy amid the war in West Asia. — Picture via X/Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia, Pakistan foreign ministers urge de‑escalation, stress diplomacy in West Asia conflict

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No injuries were reported after a lithium-ion battery fire involving an electric bus under servicing at a Sin Ming industrial workshop in Singapore on March 25. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Singapore / 28 m ago

Singapore probes electric bus battery fire, safety spotlight turns to workshop handling

Storage tanks and oil refineries in Jurong Island, Singapore. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the country’s fuel supply remains stable despite global disruptions, but rising prices are already hitting transport costs. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore says fuel supply stable, but price shock may force government action

Motorcyclists at Singapore’s land checkpoints will soon use facial recognition alongside QR codes for faster immigration clearance. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore to phase in facial recognition for motorcycle lanes at Woodlands Checkpoint from March 31 (VIDEO)

A man has been charged in Singapore after allegedly driving with two young children seated on a car boot, an incident that circulated widely on social media. — Screengrab from TikTok

Singapore / 5 h ago

‘Life is too short’ video lands dad in Singapore court over children riding Porsche boot

A Singapore court has jailed a former teacher for five months after he admitted to committing an obscene act with a minor student. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore ex-teacher jailed after late-night video calls with student turn sexual

Amos Yee is facing national service-related charges in Singapore after being deported from the United States. — Illinois Department of Corrections pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore court grants Amos Yee bail, bars him from making public statements as NS case unfolds

Police have issued conditional warnings to 11 people who took part in a June 2024 procession opposing Singapore’s racial harmony law, as investigations into the incident conclude. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore police warn 11 over 2024 protest march against racial harmony law

Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on January 28, 2024. — Israel Defence Forces handout via Reuters pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore flags ‘falsehoods’ in The Online Citizen report on IDF claims, launches police probe

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Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin would consider operations to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

German defence minister says Berlin prepared to help secure ‘any peace’ in Iran

Iran has warned it could target Red Sea shipping if the United States launches a ground invasion, raising fears of wider disruption to global trade. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran threatens Red Sea shipping, warns of new front if US invades

Former Taipei mayor and 2024 presidential candidate Ko Wen-je arrives at the Taipei District Court in Taipei March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 45 m ago

Ex-Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je sentenced to 17 years for bribery and fraud

Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court ahead of the social media trial tasked to determine whether social media giants deliberately designed their platforms to be addictive to children, in Los Angeles February 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

‘He’s the guru’: Juror says Zuckerberg’s testimony sealed Meta’s fate in landmark social media addiction trial

The accident occurred yesterday when the bus lost control approaching a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district, about 100km from Dhaka. — Picture via Facebook

World / 3 h ago

Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead

Cambodian soldiers stand on a military truck with an anti-aircraft gun in Oddar Meanchey province July 25, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Cambodia court upholds 14-year jail sentence for journalists over border photo

Activists spatter a woman with red powder to symbolise blood during a protest demanding the release of the inquiry report by a Nepal government investigation commission probing the September 2025 youth-led uprising that toppled the government, in Kathmandu March 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Nepal report into deadly uprising recommends prosecuting ex-PM KP Sharma Oli

The UK has authorised its forces to board and detain sanctioned vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in its waters. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

UK clears forces to seize Russia ‘shadow fleet’ ships in its waters

Money

A man stands in front of a cargo ship in the harbour of BASF’s Zhanjiang site. The German chemical giant’s third-largest plant worldwide in Zhanjiang is the largest single investment in the company’s history and is intended to strengthen the group’s presence in China. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

German chemical giant BASF opens RM40b China mega-plant, bets big despite controversy

Estelle Miller, co-owner of used electric car dealership EV Experts, inspects vehicles in their inventory in Guildford. Online car platforms report rising searches and sales of EVs amid higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

Rising petrol prices accelerate shift to used electric vehicles in Europe

An official from a plastic film factory shows polyethylene, in Ansan. South Korea is tightening exports of naphtha — a key oil-derived feedstock used in petrochemicals and plastics — to protect domestic supply. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

Seoul restricts naphtha exports as Hormuz disruption hits supply chains

A pedestrian walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Asian stocks fell while oil prices surged, reflecting investor caution amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Relief rally fades, Asian stocks slide, oil spike clouds outlook

Manila Electric Co (Meralco) linemen repair power meters atop an electricity post at the port area of metro Manila, Philippines on September 10, 2016. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Philippines suspends electricity spot sales over Iran war fuel supply risks

Fishermen unload mantis shrimp from a trawler at a pier, as rising diesel prices have left many trawlers docked due to unprofitable operations, in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, March 25, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Diesel surge threatens Thailand’s US$7b seafood exports, fishing fleet nears shutdown

Indonesia is strengthening food reserves ahead of a potentially severe El Nino that could disrupt supply and drive up prices. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Indonesia gears up for ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, boosts food reserves

Shoppers make their way around various stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester. UK business groups have urged policymakers to ease cost pressures and shield households from rising living expenses. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

UK consumer confidence ‘collapses’, inflation fears surge amid Middle East conflict

Sports

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon February 17, 2026, as their Uefa Champions League first-leg match was stopped due to racist chants. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Uefa fines Benfica RM185,000 over racist fan behaviour in Real Madrid clash

The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed indefinitely due to the war in the Middle East. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Sports / 52 m ago

Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed indefinitely amid Middle East war

Maguire also said players must take responsibility for the struggles under Amorim. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Maguire’s Amorim verdict: ‘Great ideas… but they didn’t work at Man United’

McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris attends a press conference ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Norris targets Suzuka reset after McLaren’s disastrous China blow

Red Bull Racings’ Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares to speak to the press ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka March 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 42 m ago

Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only ‘a tiny bit’

The change comes after criticism that qualifying had become too focused on battery saving. — Reuters pic

Sports / 3 h ago

No more coasting! FIA changes rules to bring back flat-out laps for Japan qualifying

A two-day format could significantly boost the marathon’s already record-breaking charity fundraising. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 4 h ago

Bigger than ever: London Marathon plans two-day expansion with 100,000 runners in sight

Head coach Gennaro Gattuso admitted the pressure is immense ahead of Italy’s crucial qualifier aiming to end a 12-year World Cup absence. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Now or never for Italy: Gattuso calls World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland ‘biggest match’ of career