Friday, 24 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Only trust websites ending with ‘.gov.my’, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised not to trust any link claiming to be a government site unless it ends with ‘.gov.my’, said Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching. “Scammers are circulating scam links claiming you can check your STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) status through suspicious websites that are sent through WhatsApp

Two Terengganu police personnel remanded over alleged RM5,000 bribe

KUALA TERENGGANU: Two police personnel have been remanded for seven days starting today on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM5,000 in return for covering up gambling and drug activities. The remand order against the two male suspects, who are working at one of the Terengganu district police headquarters

Decades-long grip on power endures

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) has successfully retained its supermajority in the 2025 General Election (GE2025), winning 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats. The results for each electoral division were announced live on television by Returning Officer Han Kok Juan and simultaneously published on the Elections Department (ELD) website.

Twin rate calls to guide ringgit outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously this week as investors await interest rate decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Bank Muamalat chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said sentiment remains fragile due to persistent tariff-related uncertainty. “Markets are watching the

Top seed Aira wins Bermuda Open

KUALA LUMPUR: National squash player Aira Azman lived up to her top-seed status by winning the 2025 Bermuda Open after defeating Egypt’s Hana Moataz in the final early this morning. In the match held in Devonshire, Aira, ranked 30th in the world, won 3-0 (12-10, 11-3, 11-6) in just 27

Ministry to boost supply of affordable special grade eggs

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will increase the production of lower-priced special grade chicken eggs following the government’s decision to end egg subsidies beginning August 1, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said this would provide the public with more affordable egg options while helping

Couple arrested over RM111,000 jewellery theft

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a couple in Bandar Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, in connection with the recent theft of jewellery worth about RM111,743 from a goldsmith’s shop here. Shah Alam District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, said police also recovered the stolen jewellery following the arrest of the couple,

Woman dies after falling from moving car, hit by tanker in Port Dickson

SEREMBAN: A woman passenger died when she was run over by a tanker after she fell out of her car while it was negotiating a curve at Kilometre (KM) 26 Jalan Lukut-Sepang, Port Dickson here this morning. Port Dickson district police chief Supt Maslan Udin said the victim, 39, was confirmed dead

World leaders congratulate Wong on PAP’s resounding victory

SINGAPORE: World leaders have sent Singapore Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, congratulatory messages after the resounding victory of the People’s Action Party (PAP) in the country’s General Election (GE2025) on Saturday. They expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Singapore. United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio,

Maguire to play in United’s friendly against ASEAN All Stars

KUALA LUMPUR: Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, is set to make an appearance in the friendly against the ASEAN All Stars at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on May 28. This will mark Maguire’s first visit to Malaysia since joining the Red Devils in 2019. The 32-year-old centre-back confirmed