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Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) president Prof Amrahi Buang said that the measure must be supported by comprehensive policies, including buffer stock and the strengthening of local production. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Pharmacists call for buffer stock and stronger local production to secure Malaysia’s medicine supply

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Azmir Damiri said a Form One schoolgirl was killed while another was injured after they were hit by a car in their school. — Picture via Facebook/INFO RAKYAT DALAM KELANTAN

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Driver who fatally struck Form One girl in Kota Bharu hit accelerator by mistake, say police

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said the coalition aims to name a new opposition leader before Parliament reconvenes in June. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Perikatan to inform Dewan Rakyat Speaker opposition leader seat now vacant, says Samsuri

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the initiative is part of improvements made by the state government to the quit rent mechanism. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Penang cuts quit rent to RM50 for non-Muslim worship sites, cemeteries and charities

A female Form One student was killed after she was believed to have been hit by a car in the compound of her school. ― Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Form One girl killed after suspected car crash in Kota Bharu school

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (far left) says Malaysia must diversify its energy sources beyond hydropower as falling dam water levels caused by extreme weather raise concerns over long-term electricity supply stability. — Picture from Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Malaysia must diversify energy sources as hydro alone cannot cope with falling dam water levels, says Fadillah

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (centre) speaks at a press conference at the ICQS complex in Padang Besar, Perlis on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Police may use extradition to bring back overseas suspects in ‘corporate mafia’ probe, says home minister

Kamol Cheng Thean, a vegetable and soy products trader at Pasar Harian Selayang, said soya bean drinks have also increased by 50 cents per kg since April 7. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Diesel hike squeezes supply chain as tofu, soya products see price increase in KL

The Road Transport Department is urging the public to use its digital services, including the MyJPJ app and online portal, for 33 types of transactions in a bid to reduce fuel use, save time and ease congestion at counters amid rising fuel prices. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

JPJ pushes digital transactions to cut fuel use, reduce counter visits

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says a viral diesel refuelling incident at a Segambut petrol station was caused by fuel depletion and the absence of an automatic cut-off system, adding that the customer has been fully refunded. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Diesel refuelling glitch in Segambut caused by empty tank, missing auto cut-off system, deputy minister says after viral claims

Sarawak Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib (centre) said on April 12, 2027 that the proposed Sarawak Cancer Centre is expected to start construction in 2027 following the completion of its design phase, although the tender has yet to be awarded. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

New Sarawak cancer hospital aims to serve patients across Borneo; design complete, tender next

Police deployment to 80 petrol stations in Malaysian border towns will be decided based on sales data from the Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Police to focus on high-sales petrol stations near borders in new anti-smuggling move, says Saifuddin Nasution

A member of the Tiger Platoon under the General Operations Force steps up patrols along the Malaysia–Thailand border at the Bukit Berapit ICQS Complex in Perak to strengthen security preparedness and safeguard national border control. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Home minister: RM2m feasibility study underway for new Malaysia-Thai checkpoint at Bukit Berapit to improve safety and ease congestion

DBKL says its crackdown on unlicensed street photographers in the city is not meant to stop income, but to ensure public safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers

MetMalaysia said the warning is issued when thunderstorms are detected or expected to produce rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour, lasting more than an hour. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

MetMalaysia warns of short-term severe thunderstorms nationwide until evening

The cost of treating end-stage kidney disease in Malaysia has surged from RM572 million in 2010, but the figure has risen to RM3.3 billion in 2026, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

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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

Pharmacists call for buffer stock and stronger local production to secure Malaysia’s medicine supply

Driver who fatally struck Form One girl in Kota Bharu hit accelerator by mistake, say police

Perikatan to inform Dewan Rakyat Speaker opposition leader seat now vacant, says Samsuri

Penang cuts quit rent to RM50 for non-Muslim worship sites, cemeteries and charities

Form One girl killed after suspected car crash in Kota Bharu school

Malaysia must diversify energy sources as hydro alone cannot cope with falling dam water levels, says Fadillah

Police may use extradition to bring back overseas suspects in ‘corporate mafia’ probe, says home minister

Diesel hike squeezes supply chain as tofu, soya products see price increase in KL

JPJ pushes digital transactions to cut fuel use, reduce counter visits

Diesel refuelling glitch in Segambut caused by empty tank, missing auto cut-off system, deputy minister says after viral claims

New Sarawak cancer hospital aims to serve patients across Borneo; design complete, tender next

Police to focus on high-sales petrol stations near borders in new anti-smuggling move, says Saifuddin Nasution

Home minister: RM2m feasibility study underway for new Malaysia-Thai checkpoint at Bukit Berapit to improve safety and ease congestion

DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers

MetMalaysia warns of short-term severe thunderstorms nationwide until evening

Diabetes-linked kidney diseases on the rise, cost Malaysia RM3.3b a year, says health minister