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TAPAH, April 12 — The Ayer Kuning state by-election is a three-cornered contest involving candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN), and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The number of flood victims at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Selangor and Sabah recorded a slight increase this morning, while the situation in Johor is improving.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The number of fatal road accidents nationwide dropped by 41 per cent during Op Selamat 24, held from March 29 to April 3 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

TAPAH, April 12 — The usually calm town of Tapah sprang to life this morning, bustling with energy as political leaders and enthusiastic supporters filled the streets for the nomination of candidates for the Ayer Kuning state seat today.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, April 12 — Approximately 1,104 flood victims from 300 families are currently taking shelter at six temporary relief centres (PPS) across the districts of Shah Alam, Klang, and Subang Jaya, as of 9.15am today. According to the Social Welfare Department's (JKM)...

BEIJING/WASHINGTON/LONDON, April 12 — Beijing increased its tariffs on United States (US) imports to 125 per cent on Friday, hitting back against President Donald Trump's decision to raise duties on Chinese goods and upping the stakes in a trade war that threatens to upend global supply chains.

NEW DELHI, April 12 — India wants to tackle its mounting e-waste problem, but global electronics companies say the cost is too high.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will continue to assist borrowers in settling their debts via negotiations for more flexible repayments, ensuring they are not burdened through various means and methods.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — An orphanage in Cheras, which made the headlines following a recent viral video regarding alleged mistreatment of children, has been ordered to close.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Prime Minister's involvement in the process of appointing judges is not intended to control the independence of the judiciary but to keep the government informed about developments within the judicial institution, according to a constitutional expert.

DUBAI, April 11 — Iran has said it was giving high-level nuclear talks with the United States (US) on Saturday "a genuine chance", after President Donald Trump threatened bombing if discussions failed.

JAKARTA, April 11 — Indonesia's US$48 billion (RM212.2 billion) social security fund BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, the country's largest institutional investor, aims to raise the share of local equities in its portfolio to up to 20 per cent within three years, a top official told Reuters today.

PETALING JAYA, April 11 — A full report on the devastating gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1, is expected to be ready by mid-May, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Asean's swift solidarity and humanitarian support have played a critical role in driving Myanmar’s ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28.

By Sofia Nasir SUBANG JAYA, April 11 — Victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire who feel sidelined or have not received any assistance are urged to immediately contact the Petaling District and Land Office (PDT). Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government has...

SHAH ALAM, April 11 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais), in collaboration with the Sepang District and Land Office (PDT), will ensure that the land gazetted for the Masjid Dengkil project is vacated within one month.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The ringgit ended the week firmer against the US dollar, supported by weaker sentiment towards the greenback amid escalating US-China trade tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Kuala Lumpur Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) has dismantled a syndicate distributing drugs to Sarawak following the arrest of three men and seizure of 104 kg of drugs believed to be syabu (methamphetamine), worth RM3.33 million, in an operation in the Klang Valley on Saturday (April 5).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to affect parts of seven Malaysian states until 9pm tonight, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).