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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (eight from left), patron of the Sumud Flotilla 2.0 mission, speaks at a press conference on Malaysia’s 30-container humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza at KLIA Terminal 1 on April 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Malaysia kicks off 100-country Grand Sumud Nusantara mission to send aid to Gaza

A civil servant browses through Malaysian batik clothes sold at a shopping centre in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Public service dress code update: Batik becomes daily option amid energy-saving drive

MACC seeks Interpol Red Notice for Daim’s two sons and one other person for failing to show up to give their statements as scheduled on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

No-show at MACC: Daim’s sons, associate face Red Notice, travel curbs

A Malaysian-owned commercial vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz after being granted safe passage following diplomatic engagements with Iran in March 2026. — Picture from X/Iran Embassy in Malaysia

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

First stranded Malaysian ship clears Strait of Hormuz after PM’s call with Iran

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist Shafiq Hamidon of Fit In Child Development Centre stressed that early exposure to digital devices should be carefully controlled according to age to ensure healthy development. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Experts urge digital maturity for children as govt plans minimum age of 16 for social media use

Cooling typically accounts for the largest share of household electricity use in Malaysia. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 07 Apr 2026

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the achievement shows that dropping out of school due to drug addiction does not mark the end of a client’s academic journey. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

From rehab to the classroom: Success stories of SPM achievers at AADK centres

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had enabled Malaysia to secure clearance for seven Malaysian vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to resume their journey. — Picture via X

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Iran says it does not forget friends as first Malaysian ship passes Strait of Hormuz

Prime Mininster Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, said Dr Ling also shared close ties with his family, particularly through longstanding political connections in Penang. — Picture via Prime Minister's Office

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Anwar pays last respects to Ling Liong Sik, hails his lasting contributions to Malaysia

Segamat police chief Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said the 28-year-old suspect will be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Trailer driver in Segamat crash that killed family of three to be charged with murder tomorrow

National Digital Department Principal Senior Assistant Director (Application Development Division) Elisah Satim said current usage data demonstrates the system’s readiness and reliability. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

SPOT-Me system ready to support civil servants’ nationwide WFH rollout from April 15

Mohd Suhaimi Hassan, 58, said the rising cost of living prompted him to share his blessings with the local community. — File pic by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Chicken trader sells out 2,500 birds at 90 sen each in just 30 minutes

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announces immediate measures, including a budget review and task force, as supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz intensify. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Selangor rolls out WFH for civil servants, reviews Budget 2026 as energy shock triggers crisis task force

Lawyer Adnan Seman @ Abdullah, representing Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the court also ordered Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin to issue a public apology within 14 days and to withdraw three videos and related statements posted on social media that defamed MARA and his client. — Shafwan Zaidon/Bernama pics

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

High Court in Melaka orders Mas Ermieyati to pay RM50,000 in damages and apologise to MARA, Asyraf Wajdi over defamatory statements

The scheme aims to provide social protection for more than 400,000 Malaysians who commute daily to work in Singapore. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Perkeso consults stakeholders on commuter scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore

Deputy Human Resources Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the findings of the study would serve as the primary basis for deciding whether to revise or retain the current minimum wage rate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 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’

Malaysia kicks off 100-country Grand Sumud Nusantara mission to send aid to Gaza

Public service dress code update: Batik becomes daily option amid energy-saving drive

No-show at MACC: Daim’s sons, associate face Red Notice, travel curbs

First stranded Malaysian ship clears Strait of Hormuz after PM’s call with Iran

Experts urge digital maturity for children as govt plans minimum age of 16 for social media use

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

From rehab to the classroom: Success stories of SPM achievers at AADK centres

Iran says it does not forget friends as first Malaysian ship passes Strait of Hormuz

Anwar pays last respects to Ling Liong Sik, hails his lasting contributions to Malaysia

Trailer driver in Segamat crash that killed family of three to be charged with murder tomorrow

SPOT-Me system ready to support civil servants’ nationwide WFH rollout from April 15

Chicken trader sells out 2,500 birds at 90 sen each in just 30 minutes

Selangor rolls out WFH for civil servants, reviews Budget 2026 as energy shock triggers crisis task force

High Court in Melaka orders Mas Ermieyati to pay RM50,000 in damages and apologise to MARA, Asyraf Wajdi over defamatory statements

Perkeso consults stakeholders on commuter scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore

Minimum Wage Order 2024 review slated for completion by September, says deputy minister