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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had enabled Malaysia to secure clearance for seven Malaysian vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to resume their journey. — Picture via X
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Iran says it does not forget friends as first Malaysian ship passes Strait of Hormuz

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

Segamat police chief Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said the 28-year-old suspect will be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Trailer driver in Segamat crash that killed family of three to be charged with murder tomorrow

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  / 19 h ago

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

Cooling typically accounts for the largest share of household electricity use in Malaysia. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

National Digital Department Principal Senior Assistant Director (Application Development Division) Elisah Satim said current usage data demonstrates the system’s readiness and reliability. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SPOT-Me system ready to support civil servants’ nationwide WFH rollout from April 15

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  / 18 h ago

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

Lawyer Adnan Seman @ Abdullah, representing Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the court also ordered Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin to issue a public apology within 14 days and to withdraw three videos and related statements posted on social media that defamed MARA and his client. — Shafwan Zaidon/Bernama pics
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

High Court in Melaka orders Mas Ermieyati to pay RM50,000 in damages and apologise to MARA, Asyraf Wajdi over defamatory statements 

MetMalaysia will carry out tsunami siren tests in Penang tomorrow as part of preparedness efforts. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia to run tsunami siren tests in Penang tomorrow, public told to keep calm and carry on

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  / 16 h ago

Ringgit up vs USD on West Asia ceasefire hopes

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  / 17 h ago

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

MACC seeks Interpol Red Notice for Daim’s two sons and one other person for failing to show up to give their statements as scheduled on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

No-show at MACC: Daim’s sons, associate face Red Notice, travel curbs

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announces immediate measures, including a budget review and task force, as supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz intensify. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Selangor rolls out WFH for civil servants, reviews Budget 2026 as energy shock triggers crisis task force

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