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Child Protector Siti Nur Fazlina Md Daud said the baby’s mother, known as Dita Ledia, an Indonesian national, had disappeared during discussions over the child’s welfare. — Picture from pexels.com

Welfare dept seeks mother who left baby girl at Seberang Jaya hospital

Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran said the government is prioritising better drafting of Bills through wider engagement to improve quality, transparency and inclusiveness before they are tabled in Parliament. — Bernama pic

Can Bills be drafted better before tabling in Parliament? Kula says improvements underway

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the committee will examine the Bill, including the accountability mechanism for the Public Prosecutor, and recommend any amendments deemed necessary. — Bernama pic

Azalina to head 12-member panel reviewing AG–PP separation Bill, report due in three months

His Majesty the King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament, including amendments on insolvency, legal aid and social security. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

King grants royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament

In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake was centred at 2.0 degrees North and 96.5 degrees East, at a depth of 10km. — Unsplash pic

MetMalaysia: Tremors felt in parts of Kedah, Penang, Perlis after 6.5-magnitude Sumatra earthquake

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M Kumar says police have recorded statements from the complainant and a witness, with investigations ongoing and more individuals expected to be called to assist. — Bernama pic

Alleged plot to topple govt: Police record statements from two individuals 

Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said investigations show most deepfake material circulating online is facilitated by social media platforms. — AFP pic

‘Scammers paying to target Malaysians’: Fahmi vows crackdown on deepfake social media ads under new law

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said 4,380 websites have been blocked for pornographic content since 2022 at MCMC’s request. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Fahmi: Platforms comply with 80pc of 6,481 pornographic post removal requests since 2022

The offence was allegedly committed at Bank Simpanan Nasional, Medan Gopeng branch, here, on August 27, 2020. — Reuters pic

Two Perak Education Dept officers claim trial to RM4,000 bribery charges

Villagers threw a motorcycle onto the tracks to stop a runaway train along the Tenom-Pangi route in Sabah on March 3, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Jamawi Jaafar

How villagers along the Tenom–Pangi route stopped a runaway train in Sabah

The GOF Sarawak Brigade seized RM18.34 million worth of frozen food, onions and timber and arrested seven individuals during operations conducted in February. — Bernama pic

Onions, frozen food and timber: GOF seizes RM18.34m haul in Sarawak anti-smuggling operation

The National Scam Response Centre opened on March 3, 2026 and now operates 24/7 out of Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, after previously being located at the Bank Negara Malaysia  building in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Call 997 right away if you suspect a scam, Fahmi tells Malaysians

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks at a joint press conference with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026 — Picture by Yusof Isa

‘Explain yourselves’: Fahmi says MPs who skipped PM term limit vote must answer to constituents, party leaders

Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the situation in the Gulf remains under control and there is no need at this time to activate an evacuation plan for Malaysians. — Bernama pic

No evacuation plan yet as Gulf situation remains under control, says Tok Mat

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the figure was calculated based on the stipulated daily rate of RM2.7 million imposed on the contractor for each day of delay. — Picture by Yusof Isa

LRT3 main contractor liable for RM474.8m in late penalties after 174-day delay, says Loke

Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said the ministry follows health guidance on airborne particles from relevant authorities regarding the use of leaf blowers. — Unsplash pic

No need for environmental impact assessments to use leaf blowers, says deputy housing minister