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Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has been invited to speak on the hydrogen economy in Brazil, signalling growing global recognition of the state’s green economy efforts. — Bernama pic

Sarawak premier invited to speak on hydrogen economy in Brazil, green efforts gain global spotlight

Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng has raised concern over the rising number of rural borrowers turning to licensed and unlicensed loan sharks, citing cases where small loans ballooned into tens of thousands due to high interest. — The Borneo Post

‘No different from cancer’: Larry Sng slams licensed, illegal loan sharks preying on vulnerable in Sarawak

New sandbags will be placed along Batu Ferringhi beach as a short-term measure to combat erosion, with RM250,000 allocated by the Federal government through the Drainage and Irrigation Department. — Bernama pic

RM250,000 sandbag project to begin at Batu Ferringhi as short-term response to ongoing erosion

The aftermath of the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, as seen at noon on Wednesday. — Bernama pic

Putra Heights disaster: Final safety check at ground zero set for tomorrow

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim presents duit raya to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire during a visit to the temporary relief centre at Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Heights today. Also present was Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. — Bernama pic

King gives RM1,000 aid to each household hit by Putra Heights gas blast

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman confirmed that the surge in vehicles has led to a traffic jam of over 20 kilometres, stretching from Karak to Lentang. — Bernama pic

LLM: 20km jam on KL-Karak Highway this morning as post-Raya traffic builds

Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim (left) has been speculated as a possible successor to Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat (right), who is due to retire in June. — Picture courtesy of Department of Justice

First Sarawakian to head judiciary? Abang Iskandar seen as top pick for next chief justice

Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han hearing some of the concerns highlighted by the victims of the Putra Height gas pipeline fire this morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Selangor exco: Over 150 fire victims in Putra Heights register for temporary vehicles, Panasonic offers RM500 e-vouchers

The commotion reportedly erupted when authorities attempted to seize goods from several unlicensed vendors, including a balloon seller, at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. — Screengrab from Facebook

Balloon vendor in DBKL clash has 13 prior criminal cases, mostly drug-related, police say

A man rides on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Kyaukse Township on April 4, 2025, one week after the March 28 earthquake. — AFP pic

Mohamad Hasan arrives in Myanmar for post-quake humanitarian mission

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia (fourth from left, front row), visiting the site of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights today. — Bernama pic

Sultan Ibrahim visits site of gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said stated that the 46th ASEAN Summit will be held on May 26 and 27, while the ASEAN Summit with Dialogue Partners will take place starting at the end of October. — Bernama pic

Tok Mat, US Secretary of State Rubio discuss Asean-US Summit with Malaysia as chairman

Illegal gold miners are reportedly operating in remote forest reserves on Malaysia’s east coast, using agriculture and other cover activities to avoid detection, with syndicates bringing in heavy machinery once gold-rich areas are identified, says Forestry Department chief Zahari Ibrahim. — AFP file pic

Syndicates illegally mining gold in Pahang, Kelantan protected forests, says Forestry Dept chief

The Education Ministry said the song performed by the students was not Negaraku but ‘Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan’ the state anthem of Perak. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Education ministry slams viral video claim, clarifies Perak students sang state anthem in Malay

Cheras district police chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said the suspects, males aged between 24 and 30, were inside a Perodua Aruz together with a man believed to have been kidnapped in Johor. — Bernama pic

Police open fire to stop suspects in Johor kidnapping case, three arrested in Cheras

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Anwar said any response and follow up towards the impact of the tariff imposed by the United States on the country’s economy needs to be carefully drafted and there is still room for discussion and dialogue with the country’s major trading partners. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar: Miti assessing US tariff impact on Malaysia, says response will be carefully crafted to safeguard national interests