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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 / 15 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 / 17 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 / 16 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 / 17 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 / 17 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 / 18 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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 18 h ago

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

Malaysia

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Seremban Jaya assemblyman’s childhood home goes up in flames, family safe in dinner outing

Fire destroys Seremban Jaya assemblyman Datuk P. Gunasekaran’s family home, with losses estimated at RM40,000. — Bernama pic

SEREMBAN, April 7 — The family home of Seremban Jaya assemblyman Datuk P. Gunasekaran was destroyed in a fire at Kampung Baru Rahang here last night.He said the incident is believed to have occurred at around 9 pm after his younger brother, P. Minnal Veeran, 61, his wife, J. Arasi,...

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek pays her respects on April 7, 2026 to IPG trainees Christopher Ling and Joey Ling, who drowned while kayaking at Pantai Merdeka in Perlis on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Fadhlina vows thorough probe, accountability after IPG kayaking fatalities in Perlis

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the investigation paper is being prepared for submission. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 32 m ago

Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges

Perak branch of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) deputy director of Operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said a call was received about the incident at 1.57am. A rescue team arrived at the scene 10 minutes later. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 37 m ago

UPSI Sports Bowl staff member found dead in locked storage room in Tanjong Malim

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All four officers, who serve at the Tanah Merah district police headquarters, are believed to have accepted the money in exchange for not taking action against a local man found with prohibited items in his vehicle late last year. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

In Kelantan, four cops remanded five days until April 11 over RM12,000 bribery case

Perak Deputy Operations Director of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, said the crash involved a Proton X50, Proton Inspira, the Chery Tiggo, and two Proton Wiras. — Picture from Facebook/Uzair Umar Dzubair

1 h ago

Up in flames: Chery Tiggo SUV 60pc destroyed in five-vehicle crash in Beruas

Motorcyclists get ready to race at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan before authorities stepped up enforcement to clamp down on such activities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriot Studios

1 h ago

No-go for ‘rempits’: KB airport clamps down on rogue racers, cones and patrols now in place (VIDEO)

Asnida Abdul Daim (right), daughter of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, was charged with failing to declare her shareholdings in five companies at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty to failing to declare company shareholdings

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five states in Peninsular Malaysia until noon April 7, 2026. — AFP pic

1 h ago

Heavy rain and gusty winds for Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perlis, and Kedah till noon

Friends and fellow students grieve at the Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar, Kedah where the bodies of IPG trainees Christopher Ling and Joey Ling, who drowned while kayaking at Pantai Merdeka, were sent on April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Perlis kayaking deaths: Families of drowned trainee teachers seek accountability

According to police, the victim, who was riding a red Yamaha motorcycle, had been travelling in the opposite direction before colliding with the right side of a brown Perodua Bezza. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

2 h ago

Fatal right turn: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Cyberjaya

Asnida Abdul Daim (centre), daughter of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 7, 2026 to face charges over failure to declare her assets. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Daim’s daughter Asnida arrives at court in KL over alleged failure to declare assets

A fishing trip turned tragic when a man drowned after the boat he was in with his cousin capsized in Sungai Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, while the other managed to survive. — Picture from X/Bernama

2 h ago

Toman fishing trip turns deadly: Man drowns after boat capsizes in Kedah river

Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as ‘Papagomo’, has settled a defamation suit filed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil over allegations of a political speech at a mosque. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Communications minister settles defamation suit against Papagomo over Rawang mosque speech

In the incident at about 4pm last Thursday, three members of the same family were killed in a crash involving three vehicles at Kilometre 210 of Jalan Johor Bahru–Seremban near Simpang Taman Golden Hill, Gemas Baru. — Picture from X/Bernama

2 h ago

Lorry driver who tested positive for drugs to face murder charge over Segamat crash that killed three

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

3 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

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

The Health Ministry clarifies that contract pharmacists in public hospitals reaching the five-year limit will not have their contracts extended, with permanent positions opening in 2027 under the new SSPA system. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

Five-year cap for contract pharmacists, permanent posts conditional, Health Ministry clarifies

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a sunset cruise vessel for carrying passengers beyond the permitted limit off Pulau Bumbon Besar, Kedah on April 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia

2 h ago

Sunset cruise off Kedah hits choppy waters with MMEA over too many passengers on board

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