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Petaling Jaya district police chief said that the man was arrested by a team from the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division at 2.10 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Man arrested for drunk driving against traffic on Sprint Highway in Petaling Jaya

Investigations revealed that the mastermind had been previously arrested but continued to carry on conducting human trafficking activities. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Mastermind among 27 held in Immigration Dept's anti-human trafficking operation in Kota Bharu

In March, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about Malaysia’s “non-hostile” status and neutral foreign policy to secure an agreement for seven Malaysian-flagged vessels to have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Anwar backs Iran’s right to self-defence, declines to weigh in on Singapore minister’s Strait of Hormuz remarks

The EPF said that the facility has helped improve short-term financial well-being, but warned of a trade-off between present consumption and future security. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

EPF warns Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals could weaken long-term retirement savings

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs a special meeting to review and coordinate the implementation of an AI City model for Malaysia at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

PM Anwar: Malaysia at turning point to shift from smart cities to AI cities

Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd will raise fares by RM10 for non-MyKad passengers from April 15, citing rising industry costs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Langkawi ferry operator raises fares for non-MyKad holders by RM10 amid rising costs

PeSAWAH, an advocacy group for paddy farmers, has called for stronger government support to address rising costs and sustain Malaysia’s rice industry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Paddy farmers seek stronger government support as costs rise, food security at risk

The Federal Court has set July 16 to hear PKR’s appeal against the reduction of Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin’s party bond payment from RM10 million to RM100,000. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Federal Court to hear PKR appeal over Zuraida’s RM100,000 bond ruling on July 16

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing his Friday prayers at the Masjid Nurussaadah Kampung Cheras Baru in Kuala Lumpur on April 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Sack Rafizi? Anwar says focus on economy problem more important now

Most Malaysians tapping EPF’s Akaun Fleksibel are using the funds for daily needs, healthcare and debt repayments, reflecting rising financial pressures, the pension fund said in a recent report. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

EPF: Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals largely for short-term survival, but gap seen across income groups

Thirty-four men were fined by the Magistrates’ Court on April 20, 2026 after pleading guilty to taking part in a violent Cheras karaoke centre brawl involving firearms, explosives and other weapons on April 5. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Cheras karaoke brawl: Magistrate fines 34 men after guilty pleas in gang-linked attack

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (third from left) and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (fourth from left) at the handover of the Sungai Nibong Pesta site to MRT Corporation in George Town. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

MRT Corp to begin land acquisition for second segment of Penang LRT Mutiara Line

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (in songkok) greets fellow worshippers after Friday prayers at Masjid Nurussaadah, Kampung Cheras Baru in Kuala Lumpur on April 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Anwar: Go easy on fuel as global energy shock drives up subsidy bill

Prison Department officials have joined police on a manhunt for a 24-year-old Pakistani remand detainee who escaped during a transfer process following court proceedings at the Shah Alam Court Complex on April 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Sungai Buloh escape: Prison Dept details breach during custody transfer, confirms joint hunt with police

An oil tanker carrying Malaysia-bound crude from the Persian Gulf broke down en route through the Strait of Hormuz, but another vessel has already docked and there is no immediate impact on petrol supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on April 10, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Anwar: One Malaysia-bound oil tanker breaks down in Hormuz, another has docked; no petrol supply impact

Authorities at the crash site in Gemas Baharu on April 2, 2026, where a trailer slammed into a van, killing three and injuring two. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

Man arrested for drunk driving against traffic on Sprint Highway in Petaling Jaya

Mastermind among 27 held in Immigration Dept's anti-human trafficking operation in Kota Bharu

Anwar backs Iran’s right to self-defence, declines to weigh in on Singapore minister’s Strait of Hormuz remarks

EPF warns Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals could weaken long-term retirement savings

PM Anwar: Malaysia at turning point to shift from smart cities to AI cities

Langkawi ferry operator raises fares for non-MyKad holders by RM10 amid rising costs

Paddy farmers seek stronger government support as costs rise, food security at risk

Federal Court to hear PKR appeal over Zuraida’s RM100,000 bond ruling on July 16

Sack Rafizi? Anwar says focus on economy problem more important now

EPF: Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals largely for short-term survival, but gap seen across income groups

Cheras karaoke brawl: Magistrate fines 34 men after guilty pleas in gang-linked attack

MRT Corp to begin land acquisition for second segment of Penang LRT Mutiara Line

Anwar: Go easy on fuel as global energy shock drives up subsidy bill

Sungai Buloh escape: Prison Dept details breach during custody transfer, confirms joint hunt with police

Anwar: One Malaysia-bound oil tanker breaks down in Hormuz, another has docked; no petrol supply impact

APAD revokes licence of transport firm in Gemas trailer crash that killed three