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(Front row, from left) Lim Guan Eng, Anthony Loke and Chow Kon Yeow attend the 2023 Penang DAP State Annual Convention November 19, 2023. Lim has welcomed party secretary‑general Loke’s move to convene a meeting between him and Chow to resolve the ongoing dispute over the state’s steep quit rent increases. — Bernama pic

Lim Guan Eng pauses public criticism, welcomes meeting with Anthony Loke and Chow Kon Yeow on Penang quit rent dispute

A 24‑year‑old factory operator sustained gunshot injuries to his arm and chest after an argument turned violent in Padang Serai late last night. — Unsplash pic

Man injured in Kulim after suspect fires revolver during late‑night dispute

A 10‑year‑old boy from Kuching has died of rabies, marking Sarawak’s third fatality from the disease this year. ― Picture by Alexas Fotos/Pexels

Sarawak records third rabies death of the year after 10‑year‑old Kuching boy bitten by stray dog

Mursyid Azmi, 25, the son of an Astro AWANI senior editor, died in a road accident at KM85.5 of Jalan Kota Bharu-Machang-Jeli near Kampung Rahmat, Bukit Bunga, Tanah Merah yesterday evening. The incident was reported to involve a Road Transport Department (JPJ) patrol vehicle — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Kelantan JPJ denies role in fatal crash involving journalist’s son, says viral video of lorry chase is false

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the Annual Allowable Cut in Permanent Reserved Forests has been reduced to 890,000 hectares under the 13th Malaysia Plan to support forest conservation. — Bernama pic

International Forest Day 2026: Malaysia cuts logging limit under MP13 to protect forests

Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor perform Aidilfitri prayers with thousands of congregants at the Sabah State Mosque March 21, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Chief Minister's Department

Musa Aman and Hajiji Noor attend Aidilfitri prayers at Sabah State Mosque

Melaka police have busted an online sex scam syndicate offering non-existent services following the arrest of two Malaysians and 13 Chinese nationals in Kampung Lapan, Tengkera. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Melaka cops arrest 15 in online sex scam targeting Taiwanese victims

Three houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bunut Payong in Kota Bharu March 21, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Kota Bharu fire leaves three families displaced after homes destroyed on first day of Aidilfitri

Passengers wait in line to board a train at University Station in Kuala Lumpur September 14, 2023. Prasarana has submitted a comprehensive recovery action plan to the Transport Ministry following the recent service disruptions on the Kelana Jaya LRT line. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Prasarana submits recovery action plan to Transport Ministry to fix Kelana Jaya LRT disruptions

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) and his wife Datin Sharmin Fazlina Mohd Shukor (3rd, right) take a selfie with some of the guests who attended the Johor Menteri Besar's Aidilfitri Open House at his official residence in Saujana, Johor Bahru March 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Over 20,000 gather at Johor MB’s Raya open house in show of ‘Bangsa Johor’ unity

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has directed his ministry to begin urgent consultations with the Ministry of Finance following concerns over the impact of rising diesel prices on the tourism transport sector. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Govt studying targeted support for tourism transport sector after diesel price hike, says Tiong King Sing

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attends the Hari Raya Aidilfitri reception at Istana Negara March 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

King and Queen host Aidilfitri reception at Istana Negara, attended by rulers, leaders and diplomats

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook (pictured) called for Lim Guan Eng and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to resolve their dispute over revised quit rent rates internally. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

‘Unhealthy and inappropriate’: Loke tells Guan Eng, Penang CM to end public spat on quit rent

Muslims perform special morning prayers on the first day of Syawal to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 21, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Muslims across Malaysia welcome Syawal with Aidilfitri prayers

A 43‑year‑old foreign man died and five others were injured when a Perodua Myvi skidded off Jalan Garing in Machap Baru after the driver swerved to avoid a dog yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

Car plunges into ditch while avoiding dog in Alor Gajah, killing one and injuring five

In the merriment of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the community also needs to be aware of self-care aspects when visiting during the festive season and attending open houses to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which can easily be transmitted to others through the air. — IStock/AFP pic

Expert urges mask‑wearing and self‑care during Aidilfitri to curb TB spread