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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 / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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 / 2 h ago

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

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 / 5 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 / 18 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

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 / 6 h ago

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

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 / 7 h ago

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

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 / 7 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 9 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 / 6 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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 / 8 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 / 5 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

Malaysia

5 m ago

Hydroshoppe, director seek to transfer bribery case to High Court

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director are seeking to transfer to the High Court the trial of a high-profile bribery case involving an offer of RM500,000 annually over 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession.A motion to that...

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Some of the 14 juvenile boys, aged 12 to 17, arrive at the Johor Bahru court complex to face rioting charges outside their school at the Magistrate's Court on April 14, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Skudai school fight: Teens and guardians face rioting charges outside SMK Taman Selesa Jaya

Investigators lifting sealed boxes believed to contain luxury designer bag, linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad financial scandal, onto a Black Maria outside Pavilion Residences in Kuala Lumpur May 18, 2018. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 24 m ago

In Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, lead investigator recounts too many bags of jewellery and ‘cash spilt out onto the floor’

Tengku Zafrul, who is the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman, said energy security has become a key consideration for investors, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 51 m ago

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia must double down on energy security amid global uncertainties

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The government is offering RM50 flight rebates for travellers and extending the payment terms to support the Malaysian aviation sector struggling with the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and its neighbours in the Middle East. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Putrajaya steps in with festive rebates for travellers, financial relief for airlines amid strain from Middle East conflict

Expect rain in the afternoon until 4pm in KL, Putrajaya and most of Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

1 h ago

Pack your umbrella: Heavy rain, storms expected in KL, Putrajaya and 10 other states until 4pm

Malaysian child athletes during a ‘sepak takraw’ practice game at the launch of the Malaysia Sepak Takraw Academy, initiated by Hannah Yeoh during her tenure as youth and sports minister from 2022–2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

PM commends DAP’s Hannah Yeoh for elevating sepak takraw, calls it sign of mature society

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

1 h ago

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

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

1 h 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

2 h 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

2 h ago

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

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

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 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

3 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

5 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

5 h ago

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

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