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Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 64-year-old woman received a call on November 23 last year from individuals posing as police officers and prosecutors. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Terengganu retired teacher duped of RM165,900 in police phone scam

In a statement yesterday, KPWKM said the investigation was carried out by the Inspectorate Team of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur on December 4 last year following an initial complaint, in accordance with the Public Funds Loss and Write-Off Management Procedures WP10.3. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Grants frozen as ministry probes fund mismanagement, safety lapses at Taman Wahyu PPDK

Melaka State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad said water supply in Melaka remains under control, although prolonged hot weather and reduced rainfall in recent weeks have slightly affected raw water levels. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

No water cuts in Melaka, state says amid viral claims

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has warned of strict action, including motorcycle seizures, after ‘mat rempit’ (illegal street racers) were seen performing stunts outside the departure hall of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

‘Sad and embarrassing’: Loke orders JPJ enforcement blitz after ‘mat rempit’ antics at Kelantan airport

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said so far none of the ministry’s projects needed to be deferred as they were all implemented for the well-being of the people and didn’t fall under large-scale mega projects. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

No pause button: KPKT projects to continue despite energy crisis, says minister

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the strait handled an estimated 23.2 million barrels of oil per day in 1H25, accounting for 29 per cent of total global maritime oil flows. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Strait of Melaka handles nearly a third of global oil flows, remains top chokepoint

A Malaysia-linked tanker carrying about one million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude has transited the Strait of Hormuz after clearance from Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Petronas-chartered tanker carrying Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz

Joey Ling’s family members comfort one another at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar after arriving from Sarawak to identify the body of a teacher trainee who drowned in a kayaking incident off Pantai Merdeka. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

‘Where is my child?’ A mother’s grief at the mortuary after Kedah kayaking tragedy kills two teacher trainees

M. Indira Gandhi, seen here at her 4km “March for Justice” in November 2025, continues to hope that she can meet her youngest daughter who was stolen away. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Indira Gandhi hopes to see daughter for ‘even a few minutes’ in Ipoh court today, ahead of Prasana’s 18th birthday on Wednesday

Karan Dinish and Tevi Darsiny, aged 19 and 20 then in 2017, with their mother M. Indira Gandhi and the only photo they have of Prasana Diksa as a baby. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 06 Apr 2026

Indira Gandhi’s two children to their sister Prasana: You are the ‘missing piece’ in our lives, we love you

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said diplomacy is key to balancing trade and global tensions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

Malaysia can stand firm on West Asia conflict while staying friendly with major powers, Anwar says

Malaysian animated series such as ‘Ejen Ali’ (pictured above), ‘Upin & Ipin’, ‘BoBoiBoy’ and ‘Mechamato’ are recognised in hundreds of countries and part of the creative force driving forward the country’s Orange economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

From film to animation: DPM Zahid leads new council to juice up Malaysia’s Orange economy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extends Easter greetings to Christian Malaysians on April 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

Anwar wishes Christian Malaysians a hopeful and meaningful Easter

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (seated) signs the visitor’s book during the launch of Pengerang Vocational College at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Pengelih in Johor on April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

Rapid tech growth requires quicker course approvals, Anwar tells educators

A 26-year-old man died from severe head injuries on April 4, 2026 when his motorcycle skidded in front of a car driven by a 25-year-old woman on Jalan Ahmad Nor, Penang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

Penang motorcyclist, 26, dies after skidding in front of car on Jalan Ahmad Nor accident

The Melaka Water Regulatory Authority denied any disruption to the current water supply, but urged consumers to be prudent with usage. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 05 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’

Terengganu retired teacher duped of RM165,900 in police phone scam

Grants frozen as ministry probes fund mismanagement, safety lapses at Taman Wahyu PPDK

No water cuts in Melaka, state says amid viral claims

‘Sad and embarrassing’: Loke orders JPJ enforcement blitz after ‘mat rempit’ antics at Kelantan airport

No pause button: KPKT projects to continue despite energy crisis, says minister

Strait of Melaka handles nearly a third of global oil flows, remains top chokepoint

Petronas-chartered tanker carrying Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz

‘Where is my child?’ A mother’s grief at the mortuary after Kedah kayaking tragedy kills two teacher trainees

Indira Gandhi hopes to see daughter for ‘even a few minutes’ in Ipoh court today, ahead of Prasana’s 18th birthday on Wednesday

Indira Gandhi’s two children to their sister Prasana: You are the ‘missing piece’ in our lives, we love you

Malaysia can stand firm on West Asia conflict while staying friendly with major powers, Anwar says

From film to animation: DPM Zahid leads new council to juice up Malaysia’s Orange economy

Anwar wishes Christian Malaysians a hopeful and meaningful Easter

Rapid tech growth requires quicker course approvals, Anwar tells educators

Penang motorcyclist, 26, dies after skidding in front of car on Jalan Ahmad Nor accident

No water rationing in Melaka, state regulatory body says after viral claim