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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

What You Think / 16 h ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a meeting involving the National Security Council (MKN), focusing on security implications, and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN), addressing economic concerns, will be held tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysian govt to keep reviewing prices, fuel measures, says Anwar

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail places a hat as a symbolic gesture of trust and responsibility for the Malaysia Border Guard on behalf of retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop (right) during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at the Malaysia Prison Academy in Kajang, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, speaks at a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on April 7, 2026 on a watered-down resolution drafted by Bahrain and Gulf states to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian actions. Iran on Monday slammed a US blockade around its ports as a ‘grave violation’ of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’ over Strait of Hormuz move

Malaysia

1 m ago

After death of three-year-old boy, three foster family members arrested, investigated for alleged abuse

Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said police received a report at 3.46pm from a medical officer at Bukit Payong Health Clinic, who had informed authorities that a child patient was brought in unconscious with multiple injuries to his limbs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA TERENGGANU, April 14 — A three-year-old boy died, believed to have been abused by his foster family, according to police.Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said police received a report at 3.46pm from a medical officer at Bukit Payong Health Clinic, who had informed authorities that a child...

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Three buildings at the Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Muhammadiah in Kolam, Pak Badol, Kelantan were damaged by fire on April 12, 2026 with no injuries reported. —- Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 12 m ago

Student safety top priority: Anwar orders swift action after fire destroys three school blocks in Kelantan

Former Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Amar Singh is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Police raided Pavilion Residence unit after CCTV showed govt vehicles moving boxes, bags, High Court told

The My50 travel pass allows unlimited travel on rail and bus services in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for RM50 a month. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

My50 stays: Govt keeps subsidised transport passes for Klang Valley commuters

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The government is rolling out rail discounts by providing ERL monthly passes to ease rising fuel costs in April 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Putrajaya pushes rail relief plan with discounted KTMB fares and monthly passes

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

A combination picture shows Pope Leo XIV addressing political leaders at the Great Mosque of Algiers on April 13, 2026, and US President Donald Trump after disembarking Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

PKR bureau backs Pope Leo’s anti-war stance, denounces Trump’s ‘insolent’ retort

Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged in the shape of a US dollar sign on a table in this picture illustration taken in Ljubljana August 20, 2014. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

No need to turn your house into a pharmacy: MoH says medicine supplies stable, avoid hoarding

Members of the public shop at the Econsave supermarket in Setapak Sentral, Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2023. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Putrajaya: Malaysia’s essential goods supply stable, no need for panic buying

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

3 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said charges are expected to be pressed soon against a 57-year-old woman who crashed into two schoolgirls, killing one and seriously injuring the other outside the surau of SMK Tanjung Mas on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Kelantan police: Teacher to face court soon over crash that killed schoolgirl outside surau

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib

3 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said authorities have approved the PILA masterplan to develop a new cargo terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Development Corporation

3 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah said public awareness of the dangers posed by plastic waste remains low despite ongoing intervention efforts. — Picture via X/Bernama

5 h ago

Public awareness on plastic waste still very low, says Perak Sultan

A newborn, still with the umbilical cord attached, was found abandoned in the carpark of a surau in Taman Universiti, Skudai on April 11, 2026 by a passerby who heard her cries, and has since been checked by doctors at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah. — Unsplash pic

5 h ago

Baby girl found alive in Skudai surau car park, still with umbilical cord

A police raid on a double-storey terrace house in Taman Puncak Bertam, Melaka uncovered a scam call centre targeting US victims via Telegram. Two Chinese nationals on the premises are under investigation. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Police bust Melaka scam call centre, arrest two Chinese nationals in fake job ring targeting US victims via Telegram

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

5 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

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