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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 / 10 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 / 10 h ago

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

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 / 9 h ago

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

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 / 12 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 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 / 6 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 7 h ago

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

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 / 11 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 11 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 / 8 h ago

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

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist during a road rage incident at a roundabout in Bandar Putra, Kulai. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Driver held after road rage attack leaves motorcyclist injured in Kulai

Karan Dinish and Tevi Darsiny, aged 19 and 20 then in 2017, with their mother M. Indira Gandhi and the only photo they have of Prasana Diksa as a baby. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Indira Gandhi’s two children to their sister Prasana: You are the ‘missing piece’ in our lives, we love you

Samenta said Steven Sim’s first 100 days as entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister delivered quick financing to SMEs, but deeper reforms are needed. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

SME group Samenta gives Steven Sim’s first 100 days an ‘A’ — but calls for deeper reforms

Malaysia

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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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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 / 1 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

Malaysia / 1 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

Malaysia / 1 h ago

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

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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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

3 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

3 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

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

The Attorney General’s Chambers said its appeal does not challenge Sabah’s 40 per cent entitlement after the Court of Appeal granted a stay on payouts and negotiations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

AGC says Sabah 40pc formula untouched as court freezes payment timeline

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

3 h ago

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

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

3 h ago

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

Datuk Karam Singh Walia is remembered by his family as a firm yet caring father. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

‘Marks had to be 90pc and above’: Son recalls veteran journalist Karam Singh Walia’s firm but loving guidance

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

4 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Malaysia stepping up refugee management to safeguard security

Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah will keep negotiating its 40 per cent revenue entitlement after the Court of Appeal paused the High Court’s timeline for payment. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Hajiji: Talks must continue ‘in good faith’ despite stay on Sabah’s 40pc share

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

4 h ago

King’s birthday celebrations begin with initiation ceremony in Johor

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