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Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur April 13, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin graft trial: Banker says company sent RM800,000 in four cheques to Bersatu in one day

A nine-second viral video sparked outrage after showing a woman seated on a bus driver’s lap while driving. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Bus company sacks driver after viral video shows woman on his lap during KL–JB highway ride

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 14 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

Rosmah Mansor reportedly told the High Court she never used any of the 44 jewellery items in a suit by Lebanese firm Global Royalty Trading SAL, saying she only kept them to avoid offending the sender. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rosmah tells court she never used Lebanese jeweller’s pieces, was busy campaigning for Najib

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said an investigation paper has been opened following a police report lodged over the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police hunt travel company owner over viral fraud allegations

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 / 2 h ago

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

According to a source, the two male suspects, in their 30s, were arrested at about 11pm last night and 5am today around Kuala Lumpur, as well as at the MACC Kuala Lumpur office.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Two police personnel remanded over alleged RM10,000 bribe to release massage workers

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 / 1 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

In the video, a man is seen fleeing immediately after getting down from the lorry before being chased by several policemen. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Prisons Dept probes viral footage of Sungai Buloh remand detainee escape

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 / 16 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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

Malaysia

8 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The High Court yesterday ordered a revision hearing for 34 men previously fined for rioting with weapons at an entertainment outlet in Cheras.According to Free Malaysia Today, Justice Aslam Zainuddin said the court would examine the correctness, legality, and propriety of the sentences imposed by the...

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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

Malaysia / 25 m 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

Malaysia / 30 m ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

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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

1 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

1 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

1 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

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 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 .

3 h ago

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

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said logistical issues such as delays in fuel deliveries to ports and depots, and not a shortage of supply. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

3 h ago

No diesel shortage, says domestic trade minister; delays at ports behind brief disruptions

A 27‑year‑old police constable was rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment after head, hand and chest injuries from being struck by a car while directing traffic on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra on April 10, 2026. Police have since detained the suspected driver. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Traffic cop injured in hit-and-run on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra in KL; suspect held

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak urges unity and responsible leadership amid West Asia tensions, warning against politicising global crisis and calling for stronger focus on renewable energy and national resilience. ― Bernama file pic

3 h ago

Perak Sultan warns leaders not to exploit West Asia conflict for political purposes, urges unity

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.

5 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

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

5 h ago

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

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

5 h ago

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

For illustration purposes only. According to statistics from the Royal Malaysia Police, there were 7,116 domestic violence cases reported in 2024, which saw a 30 per cent rise from the year before. — Pexels.com pic

5 h ago

Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable

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