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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 / 12 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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 18 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 / 19 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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 14 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 / 16 h ago

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

A person holds an umbrella as it rains in Kuantan, Pahang, on March 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia issues nationwide thunderstorm warning; heavy rain and strong winds expected until evening

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 / 14 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 / 14 h ago

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

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 / 19 h ago

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

Malaysia

2 m ago

Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi’s criticisms

PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said calls to take action against former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli would be referred to the party’s disciplinary board, amid growing pressure from party leaders. — Picture by Raymond Manuel/Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — PKR may refer calls for action against its former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to the party’s disciplinary board, secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said.Fuziah said the matter would be discussed internally following mounting pressure from party leaders, the New Straits Times reported.“I will discuss...

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A Malaysian-owned commercial vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz after being granted safe passage following diplomatic engagements with Iran in March 2026. — Picture from X/Iran Embassy in Malaysia

Malaysia / 3 m ago

First stranded Malaysian ship clears Strait of Hormuz after PM’s call with Iran

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 / 12 m ago

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

Asnida Daim, daughter of former minister Tun Daim Zainuddun, is seen at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to give her statement on April 6, 2026. — Bernama photo

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Asnida Daim to face charge in KL court today as MACC widens ‘Op Godfather’ crackdown

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

2 h ago

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

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist Shafiq Hamidon of Fit In Child Development Centre stressed that early exposure to digital devices should be carefully controlled according to age to ensure healthy development. — Reuters file pic

2 h ago

Experts urge digital maturity for children as govt plans minimum age of 16 for social media use

AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the achievement shows that dropping out of school due to drug addiction does not mark the end of a client’s academic journey. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

From rehab to the classroom: Success stories of SPM achievers at AADK centres

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

12 h ago

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

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

13 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

14 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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

15 h ago

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

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

15 h ago

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

The scheme aims to provide social protection for more than 400,000 Malaysians who commute daily to work in Singapore. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 h ago

Perkeso consults stakeholders on commuter scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore

Deputy Human Resources Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the findings of the study would serve as the primary basis for deciding whether to revise or retain the current minimum wage rate. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Minimum Wage Order 2024 review slated for completion by September, says deputy minister

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

16 h ago

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

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

16 h ago

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

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

16 h ago

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

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