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Kota Setar in Kedah is under a Level 2 heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, as hot weather grips parts of northern Malaysia. — ETX Studio pic

Kedah’s Kota Setar swelters under Level 2 heatwave as temperatures hit 40°C

Members of the public gather at the scene of a six-vehicle crash along Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, where a 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a car lost control and struck him before hitting several parked vehicles. — Picture via Facebook

Motorcyclist dies in Kota Bharu pile-up after speeding car veers off road, hits four parked vehicles

Director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department aims to expand the number of volunteer fire brigades nationwide to strengthen emergency response. — Bernama pic

Bomba expands grassroots fire response with 500 volunteer brigade target by 2030

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said diversity remains Malaysia’s strength. — Bernama pic

Aaron urges Malaysians to uphold unity and compassion in Easter message

Perhilitan seized 602 python gall bladders and 191 python parts in a RM36.8 million wildlife trafficking bust in Johor. — Reuters file pic

Perhilitan’s biggest wildlife bust: Hundreds of bear and python parts seized in RM36.8m Johor raid

Motorists attend to victims at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving three lorries and a pickup truck along the DUKE highway towards Ampang, where two men were killed. — Picture via Facebook/LembagaLebuhrayaMalaysia

Two killed, three injured in DUKE chain crash after broken-down lorry triggers pile-up

The former minister remains on Umno’s supreme council despite stepping down from his divisional post. — Bernama pic

Abdul Rahman Dahlan steps down in Tuaran Umno chief, says time to pass the baton

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party has identified a candidate to replace Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PAS denies backing Hamzah as Opposition Leader, says successor to be named soon

Pablo Picassio’s ‘L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)’ is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie’s auction website. — Christie’s screenshot

Azam: Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons

The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail and the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid with members of the royal family and dignitaries at the Perlis Royal Concert 2026 held at Universiti Malaysia Perlis, marking the Ruler’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. — Picture via Facebook

Perlis marks royal milestone with star-studded Silver Jubilee concert

Supinah (centre right), mother of Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia urges UN action after deadly attacks on Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Malaysian Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain and strong winds affecting several states until 1pm today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Storms to lash KL, Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Sarawak until afternoon, says MetMalaysia

Pahang authorities have recovered two bodies in separate incidents in Jerantut, with search efforts ongoing for another victim. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Drowning incidents claim two in Pahang, rescuers resume search for missing boy

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said the initiative promotes environmental responsibility among pilgrims. — Bernama pic

Zero-waste Haj: Tabung Haji launches recycling drive for pilgrims’ ‘ihram’ garments

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state is studying a work-from-home policy to manage energy use. — Daily Express pic

Gas keeps Sabah steady, but diesel dependence a concern, says Hajiji

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said rising diesel costs may impact electricity generation in Sabah. — Bernama pic

Diesel dependency leaves Sabah exposed to energy shocks, says DPM Fadillah