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A Malaysian Instagram account user claimed trial at the Sessions Court in Sepang, Selangor on April 7, 2026 to a charge of creating and initiating offensive communications on the Instagram account ‘boss.s_k’ back in 2024. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online

File picture of a paddy field in Kedah. Quit rent for a 12-hectare plot in Penang was reduced from RM334,544 to RM180 following a review. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he plans to press fellow Asean leaders and China to finalise the South China Sea Code of Conduct at next month’s summit in the Philippines. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Anwar to urge Asean, China to fast-track South China Sea Code of Conduct at May summit

An artist’s impression of Penang Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the site allocated for the administrative centre is limited to about 2.8 hectares (seven acres) and will be subject to strict development controls. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island

Rafidah Abdul Hamid (centre), a former sales executive officer of a property company, was charged with five counts of criminal breach of trust involving more than RM1 million at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court, April 7, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Former Johor property executive pleads not guilty to RM1m CBT charges

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow looks at the plan at the public display of the Penang Silicon Island local plan final draft. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Land for Silicon Island LRT depot set for handover in May, says Penang CM

Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim credited national oil giant Petronas for building robust ties with other oil producing nations that has ensured adequate fuel supply for Malaysia despite the ongoing war in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Sports Bowl manager Dzulkarnain Sapian said the employee was only found around 1am after his wife came to the bowling centre to look for her husband, who had not returned home after finishing work last night. — Picture from Google

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

UPSI bowling centre employee found dead had complained of headache, says manager

The accused, Muhamad Shafiq Salleh, 29, nodded in understanding as the charge was read before Magistrate Amalina Johar. No plea was recorded, however, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Trailer driver charged with murder over Johor crash that killed three family members

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with participants as he answers questions during the Kuala Lumpur Dialogue 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, April 7, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Anwar backs Turkiye’s call for restraint in West Asia, praises Egypt, Oman and Pakistan mediating US-Iran tensions

Singaporeans Lim Hu Shen (second left) and Tan Boon Haw leave the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after being fined and ordered to perform community service for littering earlier this year. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Singaporean professionals fined RM1,000, ordered community service for littering cigarette butts outside Johor mall

Fire destroys Seremban Jaya assemblyman Datuk P. Gunasekaran’s family home, with losses estimated at RM40,000. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Seremban Jaya assemblyman’s childhood home goes up in flames, family safe in dinner outing

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek pays her respects on April 7, 2026 to IPG trainees Christopher Ling and Joey Ling, who drowned while kayaking at Pantai Merdeka in Perlis on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Fadhlina vows thorough probe, accountability after IPG kayaking fatalities in Perlis

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the investigation paper is being prepared for submission. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges

Perak branch of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) deputy director of Operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said a call was received about the incident at 1.57am. A rescue team arrived at the scene 10 minutes later. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

UPSI Sports Bowl staff member found dead in locked storage room in Tanjong Malim

All four officers, who serve at the Tanah Merah district police headquarters, are believed to have accepted the money in exchange for not taking action against a local man found with prohibited items in his vehicle late last year. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 07 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

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

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘No serious injuries, only a swollen foot’: Siti Nurhaliza reassures fans after four‑car crash on MEX Highway (VIDEO)

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Police officer among six charged over RM4.4m gang robberies in Kepong homes, pleads not guilty

‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online

Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

Anwar to urge Asean, China to fast-track South China Sea Code of Conduct at May summit

Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island

Former Johor property executive pleads not guilty to RM1m CBT charges

Land for Silicon Island LRT depot set for handover in May, says Penang CM

Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz

UPSI bowling centre employee found dead had complained of headache, says manager

Trailer driver charged with murder over Johor crash that killed three family members

Anwar backs Turkiye’s call for restraint in West Asia, praises Egypt, Oman and Pakistan mediating US-Iran tensions

Singaporean professionals fined RM1,000, ordered community service for littering cigarette butts outside Johor mall

Seremban Jaya assemblyman’s childhood home goes up in flames, family safe in dinner outing

Fadhlina vows thorough probe, accountability after IPG kayaking fatalities in Perlis

Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges

UPSI Sports Bowl staff member found dead in locked storage room in Tanjong Malim

In Kelantan, four cops remanded five days until April 11 over RM12,000 bribery case