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As part of the ongoing efforts, the company added that it is currently assessing potential remediation measures and is working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure a safe and efficient resumption of operations in the area. —  Picture by Firdaus Latif

Petronas Gas says actively evaluating financial and operational impacts of Putra Heights fire incident

Police personnel conduct a security patrol in conjunction with the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Aprl 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

KL police ramp up security for Asean finance ministers and central bank governors’ meeting

Jelutong MP and lawyer RSN Rayer with the victim, Rina Minda Sari, 47 and husband, Ahmad Hussin Hassan, 65. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Six months on, Penang housewife seeks heavier charges after being repeatedly hit on the head with hammer by neighbour

Commenting on his absence at the incident site and the relief centre (PPS), which had drawn criticism from certain quarters, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said such remarks did not warrant attention as his priority was to ensure comprehensive assistance for those affected. — Bernama pic

Housing minister to meet PM Anwar to discuss support for Putra Heights fire victims

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said while he is aware of the exemption for the semiconductor industry from the increased tariff rates, he will continue to look at how to address the increased tariff rates at state level. — Bernama pic

Selangor MB to meet experts next week on US tariffs impact

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri visits victims of the Petronas gas pipeline fire at the Putra Heights temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at  Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Heights, April 7, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Minister: Over 350 people affected by Putra Heights blaze received psychological counselling

According to the Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, the technical probe will only begin after April 15 as the process of strengthening and stabilising the ground will only begin today evening. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Technical probe on Putra Heights gas pipeline fire will begin after April 15, says Selangor MB

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at a press conference at the Selangor State Secretary building in Shah Alam, April 7, 2025. He said the financial aid is a contribution by the state government on top of financial aid that has been allocated by Petronas Nasional Berhad and the federal government. — Bernama pic

Putra Heights pipeline fire: Selangor govt allocates RM7.3m in rental aid for victims

A soldier pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to charges of assaulting a female driver by punching her in the head following a road incident. — Bernama pic

Soldier pleads not guilty to punching woman in Senawang incident

The Johor Baru Member of Parliament, in a post on Facebook, also shared the list of candidates for the branch’s top posts, as well as its Wanita and AMK leadership. — Bernama pic

Akmal Nasrullah to defend Johor Baru PKR branch chief post, unveils full leadership slate

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the offences committed by these developers included failing to submit development status reports and audit reports, as well as balance sheets and profit and loss statements, to the authorities. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Housing Ministry blacklists 109 property developers for non-compliance, says minister 

Hulu Selangor deputy police chief DSP Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus said the 36-year-old victim, who was also the lorry driver, had just finished unloading soil from the vehicle when it suddenly tilted in the 2pm incident. — Bernama pic

Lorry driver killed after being crushed by own 10-tonne vehicle at Serendah construction site

Residents gather outside their homes on Jalan Putra Harmoni after a gas pipeline fire broke out in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 6, 2025. According to JPJ, the complimentary service covered the issuance of 114 Vehicle Ownership Certificates (VOC), 28 Competent Driving Licence (CDL), 17 Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM)  and four Goods Driving  Licence (GDL). — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Putra Heights pipeline fire: JPJ issues 163 free vehicle document replacements for affected victims

The Energy Commission said the electricity supply in Peninsular Malaysia remains stable, with several mitigation measures already implemented and planned. — Bernama pic

Putra Heights pipeline fire: Gas supply disruption hits central, northern zones; electricity supply remains stable, says Energy Commission

Sabah’s direct exports to the United States are so minimal that the tariffs of 24 per cent on Malaysian exports to America hardly affect Sabah’s international trade, said former chief minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Minimal impact of US tariffs on Sabah’s trade, says former CM

A police officer is under investigation after being accused of demanding a RM10,000 bribe from the family of a rape victim. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Police officer remanded after being accused of demanding RM10,000 bribe from rape victim’s family