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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the government will use the National Economic Action Council to coordinate responses to global developments. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Gobind: Govt steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout, eyes digital sector impact

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Viral Old Klang Road wrong-way driver gets jail, RM6,000 fine and five-year licence suspension

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor witnesses the exchange of documents between Yayasan Sabah director Datuk Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar (left) and IJN Group chief executive officer Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ezani Md Taib in Kota Kinabalu. — Picture courtesy of Chief Minister’s Department

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

No more trips to KL? Sabah plans IJN-linked heart specialist centre in Likas

Two men appeared in Shah Alam courts over an alleged RM50,000 fake invoice tied to temple repair works. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Retired civil servant, ex-temple chairman charged over RM50,000 forged invoice five years ago

Police had earlier arrested a soldier on March 31 to assist investigations into the assault of seven personnel at a military camp here, in which one victim was seriously injured. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Army corporal pleads not guilty to assaulting seven fellow soldiers in Bentong

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the impact would depend on developments in global conflicts, particularly those involving energy-producing countries such as Iran. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Sabah may review diesel subsidies if global energy crisis drags on, says Hajiji

Previously charged with six counts of receiving RM21,000, the 59-year-old Norhazni Mat Sari (centre) pleaded not guilty to receiving the payment from a director of a scheduled waste management company via an online transfer to the account of a construction company linked to her official duties. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Fresh charge for DOE deputy D-G over RM9,110 home repairs

A portrait of the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik during his wake at Xiao En Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

MCA to accord highest honour to Ling Liong Sik with coffin flag-draping ceremony tomorrow, says Wee Ka Siong

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the directive is effective immediately until further notice. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

MoE orders all Teacher Education Institute campuses to suspend water, adventure activities after two students drown

File picture of Customs drugs seizure in Nilai in December last year. Kedah JKDM director Wan Marini Wan Hamzah said officers from the Langkawi and Tanjung Dawai Marine Enforcement Branches, acting on three months of intelligence and surveillance, tracked a sedan driven by a 40-year-old Indonesian man suspected of transporting illegal substances. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Kedah Customs intercept RM3.9m worth of ecstasy and meth

An ‘ulat foto’ (photo tout) roams the KLCC area in Kuala Lumpur November 22, 2024, offering photography services to passers-by. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Govt rules out permits for KL ‘photo touts’, citing safety risks, says Hannah Yeoh

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the programme, divided into two cohorts, is sponsored by car e-commerce platform Carsome Sdn Bhd, which has allocated RM40,000 for its implementation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Putrajaya youth get global edge with new international language classes

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said the ongoing crisis in West Asia has highlighted key sectors with strong potential for development, including food security, finance and energy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

DPM Fadillah: Knowledge, innovation are Malaysia’s new ‘jihad’ for progress

RSN Rayer (right) displays a police report as Fam Yean Nie (centre) shows photos of bruises on her hands during a press conference in George Town. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Rayer: Why no action in alleged Balik Pulau assault caught on CCTV?

Samenta said Steven Sim’s first 100 days as entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister delivered quick financing to SMEs, but deeper reforms are needed. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

SME group Samenta gives Steven Sim’s first 100 days an ‘A’ — but calls for deeper reforms

Asnida Abdul Daim turned up at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya this morning as investigators probe alleged non-compliance with asset declaration notices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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’

Gobind: Govt steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout, eyes digital sector impact

Viral Old Klang Road wrong-way driver gets jail, RM6,000 fine and five-year licence suspension

No more trips to KL? Sabah plans IJN-linked heart specialist centre in Likas

Retired civil servant, ex-temple chairman charged over RM50,000 forged invoice five years ago

Army corporal pleads not guilty to assaulting seven fellow soldiers in Bentong

Sabah may review diesel subsidies if global energy crisis drags on, says Hajiji

Fresh charge for DOE deputy D-G over RM9,110 home repairs

MCA to accord highest honour to Ling Liong Sik with coffin flag-draping ceremony tomorrow, says Wee Ka Siong

MoE orders all Teacher Education Institute campuses to suspend water, adventure activities after two students drown

Kedah Customs intercept RM3.9m worth of ecstasy and meth

Govt rules out permits for KL ‘photo touts’, citing safety risks, says Hannah Yeoh

Putrajaya youth get global edge with new international language classes

DPM Fadillah: Knowledge, innovation are Malaysia’s new ‘jihad’ for progress

Rayer: Why no action in alleged Balik Pulau assault caught on CCTV?

SME group Samenta gives Steven Sim’s first 100 days an ‘A’ — but calls for deeper reforms

Daim’s daughter appears at MACC over asset probe, siblings yet to be seen