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More than half of eligible EPF members have not tapped their Akaun Fleksibel, even as withdrawals reach RM16.6 billion, according to the retirement fund’s latest data released on April 9, 2026.— Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

EPF: Nearly two-thirds of members haven’t used Akaun Fleksibel despite RM16.6b withdrawals

A new study on April 10, 2026 by by Architects of Diversity finds that race-based exclusions persist in more than 40 per cent of room rental listings nationwide, with patterns varying by state and rental price. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Four in 10 Malaysian room rentals across peninsula exclude at least one race, Architects of Diversity survey shows

A 17-year-old resident of a children’s welfare home pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Magistrate’s Court to four charges, including sexual assault and unnatural intercourse against a 10-year-old boy. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Seventeen-year-old pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting boy, 10, at Batu Caves children’s welfare home

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (right) observes paddy harvesting methods during a visit to the Tanjung Purun paddy cultivation project in Lundu, April 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Lease idle farmland to boost food security, says agriculture minister

Efforts to separate the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor are being strengthened through engagement sessions, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Azalina: Second meeting on AG-prosecutor split examines key views

Vietnamese national Hoang Van Thai (left), accused of possessing endangered wildlife animal parts, is escorted by a Perhilitan enforcement officer at the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru on April 10, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

RM36m wildlife bust: Vietnamese man admits to possession of 1,000 python bile, 191 tongues after Johor Jaya raid

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party is one of the oldest in Southeast Asia, with a legacy of resilience and national development. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Zahid: Umno among Asean’s oldest parties as it turns 80

Babysitter A. Saranya, 28, and her mother R. Saroja, 64, plead not guilty at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 10, 2026, to a charge of abusing a four-year-old girl causing physical injuries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Babysitter, mother claim trial to abusing four-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur

Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid inspecting broken lifts at the Johor Syariah Judicial Department building in Johor Bahru, April 10, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Johor religious authorities expected to issue fatwa on TikTok user’s teachings after investigation, says exco

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad delivers a speech at the launch of World Hearing Day 2026 and the Malaysian Pediatric Aural Habilitation Module (MyPAHM) in Putrajaya, April 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Dzulkefly: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expresses condolences over the death of former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi, describing him as an exceptional diplomat and dear friend. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Anwar mourns death of ‘exceptional diplomat’ former Iranian foreign minister Kharazi

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (centre) speaks during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on April 10, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Eleven-state e-waste crackdown nets RM582m haul, 515 arrests in major bust

Mohammad Fadhil Tan, better known as Abby Tan, had reportedly been involved in a road accident on March 6. — Picture via Instagram/fahmifadzil.1

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

RTM sign language interpreter Abby Tan dies a month after road accident, minister extends condolences

The Malaysian Bar has launched a fresh legal challenge against the attorney-general’s decision to discontinue the corruption case involving Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, calling it contrary to public interest. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Malaysian Bar moves to challenge AG’s NFA decision in Zahid corruption case

Perak KPDN seized 5,070 litres of subsidised diesel in a raid at a premises in Kampung Raja Hitam near Ayer Tawar early today, believed to be used as a transit point for illegal redistribution. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 Apr 2026

Over 5,000 litres of subsidised diesel seized in Perak raid over alleged profiteering scheme

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (centre) speaks at a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on April 10, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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’

EPF: Nearly two-thirds of members haven’t used Akaun Fleksibel despite RM16.6b withdrawals

Four in 10 Malaysian room rentals across peninsula exclude at least one race, Architects of Diversity survey shows

Seventeen-year-old pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting boy, 10, at Batu Caves children’s welfare home

Lease idle farmland to boost food security, says agriculture minister

Azalina: Second meeting on AG-prosecutor split examines key views

RM36m wildlife bust: Vietnamese man admits to possession of 1,000 python bile, 191 tongues after Johor Jaya raid

Zahid: Umno among Asean’s oldest parties as it turns 80

Babysitter, mother claim trial to abusing four-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur

Johor religious authorities expected to issue fatwa on TikTok user’s teachings after investigation, says exco

Dzulkefly: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs

Anwar mourns death of ‘exceptional diplomat’ former Iranian foreign minister Kharazi

Eleven-state e-waste crackdown nets RM582m haul, 515 arrests in major bust

RTM sign language interpreter Abby Tan dies a month after road accident, minister extends condolences

Malaysian Bar moves to challenge AG’s NFA decision in Zahid corruption case

Over 5,000 litres of subsidised diesel seized in Perak raid over alleged profiteering scheme

No proof MACC involved in ‘corporate mafia’ case, says IGP as probe continues