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A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid dismissed Mat Salleh Jalani’s appeal against his conviction and sentence. — Pexels pic

Appeal dismissed, ex-bowling coach to serve six years for sexual assault of teen athlete

The jelutong landfill rehabilitation and Karpal Singh Drive coastal reclamation project stretches 30ha off this coast. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Jelutong MP urges Penang CM to scrap Karpal Singh Drive reclamation after EIA failures

Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet, in its meeting this morning, decided that firm action must be taken on matters related to 3R, particularly those reported in the media and on social media platforms. — Bernama pic

Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex for his corruption trial, March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Muhyiddin’s trial: CIMB banker says flagged Bersatu’s account over frequent ‘unusual’ large sums, explains why it wasn’t shut down

Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat told reporters that police received the report at 5.30am and initial investigations suggest the victim was killed between 1.30am and 4.30am. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Foreign woman found dead with 14 stab wounds in JB hotel room

Dewan Negara approved the Capitation Grant Bill on March 11, 2026, boosting per-person state funding. ― File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Less populous states with limited revenue to benefit as capitation grants rise under new law

The Cabinet has tasked the chief secretary to the government with deciding the next steps in the shareholding issue surrounding Tan Sri Azam Baki, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama file pic

Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting earlier today and was meant to signal the need for greater fiscal discipline across the public sector. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a special press conference, which was broadcast live on his Facebook page. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May

The ‘solat hajat’ for global peace will be held at three mosques: the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, the Putra Mosque (seen here) and the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in Putrajaya on March 13, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Jakim to hold ‘solat hajat’ for global peace after Friday prayers amid Gulf turmoil

Kelantan Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the directive marks a change from last year, when the premises were only required to close for half a day on the first day of Hari Raya. — Picture from Facebook/Hilmi Abdullah

Kelantan to close all malls, supermarkets on first day of Aidilfitri

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said his state government is now aiming higher for 2026 after achieving a historic investment of RM19.1 billion in 2025. — Bernama pic

Negeri Sembilan smashes investment record with RM19.1b in 2025

A view of vehicles in queue at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Johor Bahru. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Johor MB to unveil post-Aidilfitri plan to tackle JB traffic congestion

The Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru, where a patient’s plea for diapers moved Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi to step up the fight to end poverty. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Wheelchair-bound woman asking for diapers inspires Johor MB to fight poverty harder

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Singaporean business partner granted probate for Malaysian tycoon Ta Kin Yan’s estate two years after death

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, in an incident now under police investigation. — Picture via social media

‘I will not run’: Activist Cikgu Chandra vows to keep speaking out after attacks on home and car in Puchong