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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Madani Gathering with Terengganu tahfiz students at Sekolah Menengah Imtiyaz Yayasan Terengganu in Kuala Terengganu, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Federal govt allocates RM60m to tackle poverty in Terengganu, says Anwar

According to the charges, the accused Mohamad Rohaizad Rafire Mohamad had dishonestly used a forged Letter of Award dated August 1, 2022, which was submitted to an officer of the Immigration Department Kajang branch on November 2, 2023, and November 24, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Company owner fined RM20,000 in Shah Alam over fake documents for foreign worker approval

Pump prices in Sabah, Sarawak and peninsular Malaysia may move towards alignment if global energy shocks continue, according to Sedco chairman Datuk Masiung Banah. — Picture from Facebook/Masiung Banah

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Sabah, Sarawak fuel price gap may disappear if global tensions escalate, warns state agency leader

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim listens to a briefing on the construction of the Terengganu Matriculation College during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong, Marang, April 13, 2026. Also present is Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these small-scale projects must be implemented efficiently, swiftly, on schedule and with full integrity so that they can be promptly enjoyed by the Sabahans. — Picture from Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation is being conducted under Sections 223 and 224 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses

FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet) founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband, Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar at the Kuala Lumpur courthouse, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Court grants FashionValet founder Vivy Yusof, husband temporary release of passport to perform Haj, trial postponed to July

Pontian police chief Supt Hadzrat Hussien Mion Hussain said a team from the District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (BSJND), conducting an Ops Tapis patrol, saw a suspicious e-hailing car by the roadside along Jalan Kukup, Kampung Penerok, at about 9.15pm and approached it. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

E-hailing ride turns drug run: Johor cops arrest mule in Pontian bust

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he personally inspected several border checkpoints yesterday in Kedah and Perak, including Padang Besar, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Durian Burung and Pengkalan Hulu, and found that some duty posts used by security forces were in poor condition. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail warned Malaysians on April 13, 2026 of that ‘pain is coming’ if the US-Israel war on Iran drags on, but also urged them not to panic as the government is looking for ways to manage the challenges ahead. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Don’t panic, don’t relax: Home minister urges Malaysians to brace for possible energy-driven shocks

Demand for new cars in Malaysia has eased slightly after Hari Raya Puasa as buyers hold back on big purchases amid global uncertainty due to the West Asian tensions, according to Malaysian Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Fewer people buying new cars after Aidilfitri as global uncertainty dents confidence, says industry group

Moganadass Virachami, 45, and his mother, Saroja Devi Subramaniam, 65, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial after the charges were read out before Judge Irwan Suainbon.

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Unpaid sales tax lands two in court: Penang directors face charges over RM16,000 in arrears

The LRT Kelana Jaya Line experienced an early morning disruption on April 13, 2026 after a track switch fault at the Universiti station. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Kelana Jaya LRT line fully operational after early morning track switch disruption at Universiti station

Penang MMEA director Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said authorities carried out checks following an intelligence tip about the ships, which were anchored in the waters off Bagan Ajam on Saturday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Busted at sea: Two tankers held over illicit diesel transfer off Penang

A 57-year-old female teacher (centre) has been remanded for two days to assist investigations into a crash that killed 13-year-old Nur Fatimatul Hawa Mohd Azaudin and injured another schoolgirl outside the surau of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjong Mas in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Family of schoolgirl killed in Kelantan crash still in shock, leave legal action to authorities

A total of 34 students who were detected entering the country through an illegal route at Pengkalan Haram Pohon Jambu, Rantau Panjang near Pasir Mas, Kelantan on April 12, 2026, were detained for documentation processing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

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Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

Federal govt allocates RM60m to tackle poverty in Terengganu, says Anwar

Company owner fined RM20,000 in Shah Alam over fake documents for foreign worker approval

Sabah, Sarawak fuel price gap may disappear if global tensions escalate, warns state agency leader

Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project

Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans

Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses

Court grants FashionValet founder Vivy Yusof, husband temporary release of passport to perform Haj, trial postponed to July

E-hailing ride turns drug run: Johor cops arrest mule in Pontian bust

‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts

Don’t panic, don’t relax: Home minister urges Malaysians to brace for possible energy-driven shocks

Fewer people buying new cars after Aidilfitri as global uncertainty dents confidence, says industry group

Unpaid sales tax lands two in court: Penang directors face charges over RM16,000 in arrears

Kelana Jaya LRT line fully operational after early morning track switch disruption at Universiti station

Busted at sea: Two tankers held over illicit diesel transfer off Penang

Family of schoolgirl killed in Kelantan crash still in shock, leave legal action to authorities

Illegal route, valid IDs: Kelantan police confirm status of 34 Sungai Golok-crossing students