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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has warned of strict action, including motorcycle seizures, after ‘mat rempit’ (illegal street racers) were seen performing stunts outside the departure hall of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Sad and embarrassing’: Loke orders JPJ enforcement blitz after ‘mat rempit’ antics at Kelantan airport

Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, after celebrating the rescue of a wounded airman whose fighter jet went down inside Iran. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Trump to Iran: ‘Open the F---n Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’

M. Indira Gandhi, seen here at her 4km “March for Justice” in November 2025, continues to hope that she can meet her youngest daughter who was stolen away. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Indira Gandhi hopes to see daughter for ‘even a few minutes’ in Ipoh court today, ahead of Prasana’s 18th birthday on Wednesday

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Viral wrong-way driver on Old Klang Road surrenders, says he lost his way to Mid Valley

M. Indira Gandhi (2nd right) with her children Karan Dinish (2nd left) and Tevi Darsiny (far left), lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (far right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (centre) at the High Court in Ipoh April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Make sure there is an answer’: Ipoh court gives police two more months to find Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband, daughter

A portrait of the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik during his wake at Xiao En Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MCA to accord highest honour to Ling Liong Sik with coffin flag-draping ceremony tomorrow, says Wee Ka Siong

Capital A Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes speaks during the AirAsia Insights Briefing at AirAsia RedQ on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 h ago

AirAsia X raises fares by up to 40pc, cuts some flights as Middle East tensions push up fuel costs

Joey Ling’s family members comfort one another at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar after arriving from Sarawak to identify the body of a teacher trainee who drowned in a kayaking incident off Pantai Merdeka. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Where is my child?’ A mother’s grief at the mortuary after Kedah kayaking tragedy kills two teacher trainees

Mohd Suhaimi Hassan, 58, said the rising cost of living prompted him to share his blessings with the local community. — File pic by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Chicken trader sells out 2,500 birds at 90 sen each in just 30 minutes

RSN Rayer (right) displays a police report as Fam Yean Nie (centre) shows photos of bruises on her hands during a press conference in George Town. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Rayer: Why no action in alleged Balik Pulau assault caught on CCTV?

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran signals permanent restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel conflict

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Viral Old Klang Road wrong-way driver gets jail, RM6,000 fine and five-year licence suspension

Members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are seen during a cloud seeding exercise in Subang June 12, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Minister: Four-day cloud seeding launched as heatwave grips Malaysia, temperatures hit 40°C

A Malaysia-linked tanker carrying about one million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude has transited the Strait of Hormuz after clearance from Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Petronas-chartered tanker carrying Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz

Amy Yip (fourth from left) together with Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai at the launch of Leith Hotel Penang. —Picture from Instagram/theleithpenang

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Former HK screen siren Amy Yip announces new 5-star durian hotel in Penang expansion plan

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar pays last respects to Ling Liong Sik, hails his lasting contributions to Malaysia

Prime Mininster Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, said Dr Ling also shared close ties with his family, particularly through longstanding political connections in Penang. — Picture via Prime Minister's Office

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid his last respects to former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, remembering the late statesman’s significant contributions to the country, particularly during his tenure in the Transport Ministry.Speaking to reporters after visiting the wake at the...

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Penang housing exco Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said about 30 per cent of occupants in PPR and RSKN units are no longer eligible, as the state begins issuing notices to vacate. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Penang moves to evict ineligible PPR tenants as waiting list tops 1,000

Previously charged with six counts of receiving RM21,000, the 59-year-old Norhazni Mat Sari (centre) pleaded not guilty to receiving the payment from a director of a scheduled waste management company via an online transfer to the account of a construction company linked to her official duties. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fresh charge for DOE deputy D-G over RM9,110 home repairs

Personnel from the Johor ceremonial unit raise the state flag during the ‘Istiadat Meletak Kerja’ at Istana Besar in Johor Bahru April 6, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/officialsultanibrahim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

King’s birthday celebrations begin with initiation ceremony in Johor

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the government will use the National Economic Action Council to coordinate responses to global developments. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Gobind: Govt steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout, eyes digital sector impact

The youngest child of Datuk Karam Singh Walia, Manpreeti Kaur, 36, (centre) is comforted by family members after her father, the former broadcast journalist, passed away at his residence in Taman Sri Andalas, Klang, April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Veteran journalist Karam Singh Walia laid to rest at Simpang Lima crematorium

The Mersing District Council, via its official Facebook page MY Mersing, stated that the district’s tourism sector is now fully operational and ready to receive visitors in conjunction with the 2026 Visit Johor Year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Splash back into adventure: Mersing reopens island tours after monsoon break

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Mohd Fauzan Madzlan at court, April 6, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Minister’s Office

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Man behind ‘N13 Kuang’ account admits false claim against Fahmi over mosque speech

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said inter-agency coordination will be strengthened to safeguard national security. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Malaysia stepping up refugee management to safeguard security

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Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the police at 1800-255-0000 or submit details online via www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore police appeal for information on missing 85-year-old man last seen in Aljunied

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal, as Singapore warns of supply chain disruptions and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

‘Inevitable price rises’: Singapore widens crisis response to global supply shock

People look at BYD EV cars on display at a mall roadshow in Singapore. Rising global energy costs driven by the Iran war are beginning to filter into daily life in Singapore, pushing up prices for fuel, transport and basic goods. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Singapore police said three suspects were arrested at a flat in Jurong East Street 24 after refusing to open the door during a robbery probe. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore HDB flat standoff ends in arrests after trio lock themselves in during robbery probe

File photo of public housing estates in Singapore. Tan Keng Wee ran a cross-border loan shark syndicate that netted millions and triggered more than 1,500 harassment-related complaints, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Singapore / 2d ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

A screenshot from a viral video shows a youth appearing to lick a straw taken from an iJooz vending machine before placing it back. The incident prompted a police report and an arrest for public nuisance in Singapore.

Singapore / 2d ago

Teen held after viral iJooz vending machine straw-lick stunt sparks hygiene alarm in Singapore

File photo of former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, who has been taken into custody from hospital to begin serving a 13½-year jail term in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Singapore police said sexual assault cases involving minors rose in 2025, including more incidents linked to family members. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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US President Donald Trump, in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media post, threatened to target Iran’s power plants and bridges tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz is ⁠not reopened. — US Air Force via AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

People attend a funeral ceremony for the Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in strikes, amid the US.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel during anti-government protests

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran signals permanent restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

South Korean president expresses regret to North over January drone incursion

Volunteers distribute the opposition TISZA party's newspaper TISZTA Hang (Clean Voice) in private letterboxes in Budapest on February 14, 2026, two months ahead of the general election. Thanks to the TISZA party's on-the-ground network, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on small towns like Jaszfenyszaru, population 6,000, appears to be weakening ahead of the April 12 vote. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Hungarians’ growing anger at living in EU’s ‘most corrupt state’

The EU's warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pool pic

World / 7 h ago

After Trump threats, EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure ‘illegal’

This photograph shows the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted Sayyid al-Shuhada complex in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of Beirut yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Israel strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 15 in latest escalation

Israeli search and rescue personnel work on the site of a residential building that was destroyed by an Iranian strike in the neighbourhood in Haifa yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran hits Haifa residential building in latest missile strike on Israel

Money

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50. — Picture by- Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 6 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, CI retreats 0.86pc on West Asia tensions

At 6pm, the local note strengthened to 4.0245/0320 against the greenback from 4.0295/0350 at Friday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit up vs USD on West Asia ceasefire hopes

Capital A Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes speaks during the AirAsia Insights Briefing at AirAsia RedQ on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 h ago

AirAsia X raises fares by up to 40pc, cuts some flights as Middle East tensions push up fuel costs

Lion Air's Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane is parked on the tarmac of Soekarno Hatta International airport near Jakarta, Indonesia. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Indonesia hikes aviation fuel surcharge, allows domestic ticket price rise amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices have soared due to the Middle East war. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global crude oil and gas—in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. — Reuters file pic

Money / 6 h ago

Taiwan to ship oil from Saudi Red Sea ports

AirAsia chief commercial officer Amanda Woo attends the AirAsia Insights Briefing at AirAsia RedQ on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 h ago

AirAsia X hopeful jet fuel supply will last until June despite Middle East disruptions

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said global oil prices have risen alongside sharp increases in shipping and insurance costs amid conflict in the Middle East. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 2d ago

Not just supply and demand — Petronas says shipping and insurance are pushing oil prices up

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said efficient energy use is the first line of defence against global supply uncertainties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 2d ago

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Sports

Arsenal haven’t won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup and three consecutive runners-up finishes in the Premier League have raised doubts about their ability to finally land silverware. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

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Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Pogacar wins Tour of Flanders for third time, closing in on Monument sweep

Relegated from the Premier League last season, Southampton are also hoping to win promotion via the Championship play-offs. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Chelsea to take on Leeds and Manchester City face Southampton in FA Cup last four

Leeds' players celebrate after winning the shoot-out during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between West Ham United. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Leeds survive thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach FA Cup semi-finals for first time since 1987

Yoong, 23, posing with his trophy after winning the Indian Racing League again in September 2025 in Chennai, India. — Picture courtesy of Alister Yoong

Sports / 1d ago

Alex Yoong’s son Alister turns pro after decade in the fast lane

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Sports / 1d ago

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England's Morgan Rogers looks dejected as Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates after their international friendly at Wembley Stadium in London March 31, 2026. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 2d ago

Japan flex World Cup muscle while Asia rivals stumble in mixed international window

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Sports / 2d ago

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