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Hari Raya travel surge lifts KLIA traffic, MAHB reports 14.4pc rise in Q1 passenger movements

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded strong growth across its local network in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) registering 16.9 million passenger movements, a 14.4 per cent increase compared

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Deputy minister hopes Media Council becomes first stop for press complaints

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching today expressed hope that the police would accord the newly set-up Media Council more trust to deal with press-related complaints, even if it still has authority to investigate them

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BN to consult chairman on N. Sembilan govt after reps withdraw support for MB, says sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he would refer to the top BN leadership following the action of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno/BN assemblymen withdrawing support for the Menteri Besar, Datuk

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Five N. Sembilan Perikatan reps say ‘ready’ to work with 14 BN lawmakers, stop short of backing no-confidence move

SEREMBAN, April 27 — Five Perikatan Nasional (PN) Negeri Sembilan lawmakers today declared they are “prepared” to work together with all 14 Barisan Nasional state lawmakers, but stopped short of saying that they have lost confidence in Negeri Sembilan Menteri

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EVs outsell petrol and hybrid cars in Singapore for first time

SINGAPORE, April 27 — Electric vehicles (EVs) have officially taken over Singapore’s new car market, accounting for 57.6 per cent of all registrations in the first quarter of 2026 and outnumbering petrol and hybrid models for the first time in

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China’s Star 50 hits three-month high amid semiconductor surge, Hong Kong tech index jumps 1.3pc

HONG KONG, April 27 — China and Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Monday, led by ‌technology shares, as data showing solid industrial profit ​growth and renewed AI enthusiasm lifted sentiment. At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was

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Selangor targets hydrogen-powered Smart buses by year-end, says exco

SHAH ALAM, April 27 — The Selangor government is targeting the use of hydrogen energy for the Smart Selangor Bus service by the end of this year, as part of efforts to promote more sustainable energy use. State Investment, Trade

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Defence Ministry ramps up reskilling, aims half of ex‑servicemen secure jobs in private sector

BANGI, April 27 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is intensifying its transition programme for military personnel nearing the end of their service, with a target of ensuring at least 50 per cent of participants secure employment in the industrial

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MyJPJ app gets fresh redesign with new interface update

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has rolled out an update to its MyJPJ mobile application on Android and iOS, introducing a refreshed user interface for users nationwide. According to a report by Astro Awani, the redesigned

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BN mum on Melaka election strategy, says decision still ‘party secret’

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has yet to decide whether it will contest solo or in collaboration with other parties in the Melaka state election, with party leaders keeping details tightly under wraps. According to a report

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