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Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad during the case management for his client, former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, April 8, 2025. — Bernama pic

Prosecution to challenge Muhyiddin’s application in sedition case

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that it was imperative that investments in digital literacy, infrastructure, empowerment and governance go hand in hand. — Bernama pic

AI’s accelerating progress risks deepening inequality, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the financing is aimed at supporting projects that involve transmitting electricity from Vietnam to Kelantan via submarine cables, with further distribution to Singapore through on-land transmission lines. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar: Asean engaging with investors, ADB, World Bank on financing projects for regional power grid

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that against a backdrop of mounting uncertainties, a resurgence of protectionism and supply chain reconfiguration, Asean stands out as a beacon of hope and positivity, as the grouping remains broadly committed to openness, cooperation and institutional continuity. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar highlights Asean’s strength and unity amid global economic strain

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers the keynote address at the Asean Investment Conference 2025, a sideline event held on the second day of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), April 8, 2025. — Bernama pic

Putrajaya to dispatch officials to Washington for tariff negotiations by end April

The Pre-Hospital Care Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament by early next year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Bernama pic

Dzulkefly: Pre-Hospital Care Bill with Good Samaritan elements to be tabled by early 2026

Indonesia’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Arif Havas Oegroseno is undertaking a three-day working visit to Malaysia beginning today, with a two-day stop in Sabah followed by a day in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP pic

Indonesia’s vice minister for foreign affairs kicks off three-day working visit to Malaysia, focusing on trade and tourism ties

Marang district police chief Supt Mohd Sofian Redzuan said the deceased, identified as Razaidah Mohamad, 78, who was also a person with a mental disability, is believed to have died from suffocation after being trapped in her bedroom at the rear of the house. — Screengrab from Facebook/Jabatan Bomba Dan Penyelamat Malaysia Terengganu

Elderly woman with disability killed in Marang house fire, three family members hurt

Seven students from a MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) are facing expulsion after being implicated in a bullying case, according to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. — Bernama pic

‘No second chance’: Seven MRSM students face expulsion over bullying, says MARA chairman

LSH Service Masters Sdn Bhd (LSHSM), said LSHSM chief executive officer Khairil Faizal Othman said that 193 out of the 205 staff members who were issued offer letters, in accordance with the no less favourable principle and with benefits no less than those stipulated in the contract with the government, had accepted the offer. — Bernama pic

KL Tower handover dispute: 95pc of staff join new operator, but access blocked, says LSHSM CEO

In Johor, the number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat dropped to 326 from 109 families as at 9am today, compared to 334 people from 110 families recorded yesterday. — Bernama pic

Flood evacuees drop slightly in Johor, situation stable in Sabah with 146 still displaced

Selangor State Investment, Trade, and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han (right) with Vinayagam at handover of 30 temporary cars from Tan Chong Group today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Temporary vehicle aid applications exceed 190 but supply remains sufficient, says Selangor exco

The UST was represented by its Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, Robert Kaproth, at the closed-door session. The meeting allowed Asean finance and central bank deputies to engage directly with the UST, although tariffs were not on the main agenda, said the ministry. — Picture from X/Ministry of Finance

Asean, US Treasury discuss impact of new tariffs at closed-door finance meeting in KL

Yesterday, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) district police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said that around 12.30pm, police detected a one-minute-and-31-second video uploaded by the Facebook account ‘Utara Kini’, showing a scene believed to be in a hostel room where several individuals appeared to be bullying another person lying on a bed.

Penang police probe viral bullying video involving MRSM Nibong Tebal students

Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said the police were informed about the discovery at about 3pm yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Grisly find in Kelantan: Human skeleton discovered in Pasir Puteh paddy field, say cops

A general view of Jalan Putra Harmoni after a gas pipeline fire broke out in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Govt urges more corporate aid for Putra Heights gas explosion victims