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A former Kelantan football player and his friend were charged at the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan with abducting and wrongfully confining Marzuki Mustapha, 45, by force in 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Ex-Kelantan footballer, friend claim trial to abducting, confining 45-year-old man in Tumpat

MACC senior director of investigations Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the development and said the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Remand extended for former CEO, chairman in MACC probe into RM300m share transaction

Sulaiman Ismail, 39, plucks damaged long beans from his 2.5-hectare Kampung Minda farm in Dungun, Terengganu after extreme heat wave destroyed most of the crops. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

A Dungun farmer counts RM20,000 in losses as hot weather wipes out his crops

Police say an escaped Pakistani detainee remains in Malaysia and a nationwide manhunt is ongoing, about 62 hours after he broke out from the Sungai Buloh Prison following court proceedings in Shah Alam on April 9, 8pm. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Police believe escaped Pakistani detainee still in Malaysia, 62 hours after Sungai Buloh breakout

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) says it arrested 617 individuals and seized RM4.6 millon worth of goods during Ops Khas Pagar Laut 1/2026 conducted from February 27, 2026 to April 10, 2026 in efforts to curb maritime smuggling and cross-border crime. — MMEA pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Smuggling crackdown nets RM4.6m in goods, 617 arrests; Sabah, Labuan record highest cases

Malaysians should be vigilant about the weather as the country enters the monsoon transition phase. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Brace for stormy week as monsoon transition begins, warns disaster management chief

Sibu firefighters found a 46-year-old woman pinned to the driver’s seat when her car rammed into a tree at Lorong Lanang 61, Jalan Lanang at 12.45am April 12, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Car crashes into tree in Sibu, driver killed on the spot

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said a 27-year-old constable was hit by a Perodua Axia while on traffic duty at a junction near Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Police seek Axia driver after hit-and-run injures KL traffic constable

Johor economic and investment adviser Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad urged the state to raise salaries, improve incentives and speed up approvals to retain skilled workers, as the upcoming RTS Link is expected to make commuting to Singapore faster and more attractive. — Picture from Facebook/Parlimen Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Johor must act now on pay and policies or face talent drain to Singapore when RTS starts, state economic adviser warns

According to the Finance Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, the government is weighing Malaysia’s fiscal impact to provide diesel aid to more groups as farmers and fishermen, among others, say their industries due to the global energy crisis. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Diesel aid review underway to widen eligibility under BUDI95 as subsidy cost hits RM6b, says Finance Ministry official

A 22-year-old university student is suspected of stabbing a 34-year-old woman in Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang on April 10, 2026, resulting in severe injuries that have put her in the ICU. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU

Panglima Medan Barat Tentera Darat Lt Gen Datuk Khairul Azmizal Ahmad Natal (second, right) and senior army officers salute the late Muhammad Amirul Raziq after he was laid to rest at the Felda Sungai Kelamah Cemetery, Gemas, last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Sultan of Pahang presents donation to family of late soldier Muhammad Amirul Raziq

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the victim was allegedly attacked by suspects travelling in a Toyota Vellfire at 5.02 pm in front of a house in the area. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is expected to boost cross-border connectivity, investment and job opportunities as both sides strengthen cooperation in digitalisation, talent development and infrastructure, including the upcoming RTS Link. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

Johor–Singapore economic zone takes shape: What it could mean for jobs, wages and growth

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh announced on April 12, 2026 that 10,000 traders renting from DBKL will receive a 50 per cent reduction from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Apr 2026

As costs bite, DBKL halves rent for 10,000 traders till Dec 31, 2027

Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association chairman Harry Tan (centre) and representatives of the Kuching Trawler Boat Operators Association and Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association (Sibu) meet with political secretary to the Sarawak Premier, Kho Teck Wan (fourth right) in Kuching on April 11, 2026, seeking government fuel aid. — The Borneo Post 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

Ex-Kelantan footballer, friend claim trial to abducting, confining 45-year-old man in Tumpat

Remand extended for former CEO, chairman in MACC probe into RM300m share transaction

A Dungun farmer counts RM20,000 in losses as hot weather wipes out his crops

Police believe escaped Pakistani detainee still in Malaysia, 62 hours after Sungai Buloh breakout

Smuggling crackdown nets RM4.6m in goods, 617 arrests; Sabah, Labuan record highest cases

Brace for stormy week as monsoon transition begins, warns disaster management chief

Car crashes into tree in Sibu, driver killed on the spot

Police seek Axia driver after hit-and-run injures KL traffic constable

Johor must act now on pay and policies or face talent drain to Singapore when RTS starts, state economic adviser warns

Diesel aid review underway to widen eligibility under BUDI95 as subsidy cost hits RM6b, says Finance Ministry official

Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU

Sultan of Pahang presents donation to family of late soldier Muhammad Amirul Raziq

Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani

Johor–Singapore economic zone takes shape: What it could mean for jobs, wages and growth

As costs bite, DBKL halves rent for 10,000 traders till Dec 31, 2027

Rising fuel costs threatening seafood supply, Sarawak trawler operators appeal for urgent aid