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Perak Deputy Operations Director of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, said the crash involved a Proton X50, Proton Inspira, the Chery Tiggo, and two Proton Wiras. — Picture from Facebook/Uzair Umar Dzubair

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Up in flames: Chery Tiggo SUV 60pc destroyed in five-vehicle crash in Beruas

Motorcyclists get ready to race at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan before authorities stepped up enforcement to clamp down on such activities. — Picture from Facebook/The Patriot Studios

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

No-go for ‘rempits’: KB airport clamps down on rogue racers, cones and patrols now in place (VIDEO)

Asnida Abdul Daim (right), daughter of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, was charged with failing to declare her shareholdings in five companies at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty to failing to declare company shareholdings

Friends and fellow students grieve at the Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar, Kedah where the bodies of IPG trainees Christopher Ling and Joey Ling, who drowned while kayaking at Pantai Merdeka, were sent on April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Perlis kayaking deaths: Families of drowned trainee teachers seek accountability

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five states in Peninsular Malaysia until noon April 7, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Heavy rain and gusty winds for Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perlis, and Kedah till noon

According to police, the victim, who was riding a red Yamaha motorcycle, had been travelling in the opposite direction before colliding with the right side of a brown Perodua Bezza. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Fatal right turn: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Cyberjaya

Asnida Abdul Daim (centre), daughter of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 7, 2026 to face charges over failure to declare her assets. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Daim’s daughter Asnida arrives at court in KL over alleged failure to declare assets

A fishing trip turned tragic when a man drowned after the boat he was in with his cousin capsized in Sungai Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, while the other managed to survive. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Toman fishing trip turns deadly: Man drowns after boat capsizes in Kedah river

Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as ‘Papagomo’, has settled a defamation suit filed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil over allegations of a political speech at a mosque. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Communications minister settles defamation suit against Papagomo over Rawang mosque speech

In the incident at about 4pm last Thursday, three members of the same family were killed in a crash involving three vehicles at Kilometre 210 of Jalan Johor Bahru–Seremban near Simpang Taman Golden Hill, Gemas Baru. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Lorry driver who tested positive for drugs to face murder charge over Segamat crash that killed three

PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said calls to take action against former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli would be referred to the party’s disciplinary board, amid growing pressure from party leaders. — Picture by Raymond Manuel/Bernama

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi’s criticisms

The Health Ministry clarifies that contract pharmacists in public hospitals reaching the five-year limit will not have their contracts extended, with permanent positions opening in 2027 under the new SSPA system. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Five-year cap for contract pharmacists, permanent posts conditional, Health Ministry clarifies

Asnida Daim, daughter of former minister Tun Daim Zainuddun, is seen at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to give her statement on April 6, 2026. — Bernama photo

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Asnida Daim to face charge in KL court today as MACC widens ‘Op Godfather’ crackdown

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a sunset cruise vessel for carrying passengers beyond the permitted limit off Pulau Bumbon Besar, Kedah on April 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Sunset cruise off Kedah hits choppy waters with MMEA over too many passengers on board

Greenpeace’s ship, the Arctic Sunrise, will join the 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, providing technical and operational support for the humanitarian mission. — Screengrab from X/Greenpeace International

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Greenpeace joins Malaysia-led flotilla to challenge Gaza siege, over 100 vessels expected

Aluminium ingots meant for China seized by the police during Op Hazard 3.0 at a factory in Central Industrial Park in Klang, Selangor on April 6, 2026. — Bernama

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

Up in flames: Chery Tiggo SUV 60pc destroyed in five-vehicle crash in Beruas

No-go for ‘rempits’: KB airport clamps down on rogue racers, cones and patrols now in place (VIDEO)

Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty to failing to declare company shareholdings

Perlis kayaking deaths: Families of drowned trainee teachers seek accountability

Heavy rain and gusty winds for Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perlis, and Kedah till noon

Fatal right turn: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Cyberjaya

Daim’s daughter Asnida arrives at court in KL over alleged failure to declare assets

Toman fishing trip turns deadly: Man drowns after boat capsizes in Kedah river

Communications minister settles defamation suit against Papagomo over Rawang mosque speech

Lorry driver who tested positive for drugs to face murder charge over Segamat crash that killed three

Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi’s criticisms

Five-year cap for contract pharmacists, permanent posts conditional, Health Ministry clarifies

Asnida Daim to face charge in KL court today as MACC widens ‘Op Godfather’ crackdown

Sunset cruise off Kedah hits choppy waters with MMEA over too many passengers on board

Greenpeace joins Malaysia-led flotilla to challenge Gaza siege, over 100 vessels expected

Police seize RM55m in scrap metal and e-waste crackdown, arrest over 200 people