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Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Rusdi Mohd Isa said the syndicate’s tactic involves impersonating representatives of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to deceive victims. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Pay more, lose more: Police warn of ‘double scam’ trapping victims with fake recovery offers

The woman arriving at the Kota Bharu Court Complex at about 8.40am in a police truck. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Kota Bharu teacher, 57, remanded two days over crash that killed Form One girl at school surau

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (centre, right) receiving a souvenir from the Kulai Public Works Department staff after visiting its district office in Kulai, Johor on April 13, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan

Civil servants have been reminded against excessive social media use during work-from-home arrangements, with Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Awang Alik Jeman saying it could raise questions over work discipline. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Posting about badminton or shopping during WFH? Our eyes are on you, Home Ministry sec-gen warns staff

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya. April 13, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Look out for unusual fuel sales to curb smuggling, home ministry tells cops on border petrol station duty

Malaysians of Tamil, Sikh and Malayalee communities mark Puthandu, Vaisakhi and Vishu this week starting from April 14, 2026, reflecting shared traditions of renewal, gratitude and togetherness. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Festive week ahead for Malaysia with Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi and Vishu celebrations from tomorrow

The Kelana Jaya LRT line experienced delays after a technical fault at Universiti station on April 13, 2026, prompting Rapid Rail to activate shuttle train services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

LRT disruption: Kelana Jaya line hit by delays after Universiti station fault, Rapid Rail activates shuttle service

Indonesia’s Karimun Police Water Unit and Malaysia’s Maritime personnel worked together to rescue two Indonesian fishermen who drifted into Johor waters near Kukup after their boat engine failed on April 12, 2026 — MMEA pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Joint Malaysia–Indonesia team rescues two fishermen drifting into Malaysian waters off Kukup

A Kuching woman looking for part-time work ended up losing nearly RM39,000 when she answered a job advertisement on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Part-time job ad on Facebook leads Sarawakian in Kuching to lose close to RM39,000

Two Malaysian boys returning from Danok, Thailand were among 37 detained in a drug operation at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint on April 12, 2026 and are now facing legal action. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Trip to Songkran festival ends with drug test trouble for two SPM candidates at Bukit Kayu Hitam

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is pushing for wider flight connections with Thailand beyond the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok route to support tourism growth. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Not just Bangkok: Tourism minister wants more direct flights to Thailand’s cities and tourist spots

Three buildings at the Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Muhammadiah in Kolam, Pak Badol, Kelantan were damaged by fire on April 12, 2026 with no injuries reported. —- Picture from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Fire engulfs three blocks at Bachok religious school, no casualties; classes go online till Thursday

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the case is also being investigated by the authorities, while the State Education Department is organising assistance for the family of the victim, Nur Fatimatul Hawa Mohd Azaudin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

MOE probes SOP compliance after Form One student killed in SMK Tanjong Mas crash

A herd of Bornean elephants traveling along an oil palm plantation. — Picture by Mazidi Abd Ghani via WWF Malaysia

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Man, 69, dies after encounter with wild elephant in Lahad Datu plantation

A Form One student died after being struck by a car outside a surau at SMK Tanjong Mas in Kota Bharu, Kelantan on April 12, 2026. The driver was reported to have accidentally hit the accelerator pedal. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

Kelantan school tragedy: Anwar extends condolences, says incident a lesson to be vigilant against negligence

Thousands of drivers are screened each year, leading to thousands of drink driving offences being detected annually in Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 13 Apr 2026

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Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

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

Pay more, lose more: Police warn of ‘double scam’ trapping victims with fake recovery offers

Kota Bharu teacher, 57, remanded two days over crash that killed Form One girl at school surau

Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan

Posting about badminton or shopping during WFH? Our eyes are on you, Home Ministry sec-gen warns staff

Look out for unusual fuel sales to curb smuggling, home ministry tells cops on border petrol station duty

Festive week ahead for Malaysia with Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi and Vishu celebrations from tomorrow

LRT disruption: Kelana Jaya line hit by delays after Universiti station fault, Rapid Rail activates shuttle service

Joint Malaysia–Indonesia team rescues two fishermen drifting into Malaysian waters off Kukup

Part-time job ad on Facebook leads Sarawakian in Kuching to lose close to RM39,000

Trip to Songkran festival ends with drug test trouble for two SPM candidates at Bukit Kayu Hitam

Not just Bangkok: Tourism minister wants more direct flights to Thailand’s cities and tourist spots

Fire engulfs three blocks at Bachok religious school, no casualties; classes go online till Thursday

MOE probes SOP compliance after Form One student killed in SMK Tanjong Mas crash

Man, 69, dies after encounter with wild elephant in Lahad Datu plantation

Kelantan school tragedy: Anwar extends condolences, says incident a lesson to be vigilant against negligence

Amid strict enforcement, Malaysia detects thousands of drink‑driving offences yearly as fatal cases remain in low double digits