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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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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 / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

Malaysia / 05 Apr 2026

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

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

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

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 illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

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

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

Malaysia suffer blow as Pearly Tan withdraws from Uber Cup Finals with back injury

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

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

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

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

Aaron urges Malaysians to uphold unity and compassion in Easter message

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

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

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

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

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

Perlis marks royal milestone with star-studded Silver Jubilee concert

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

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

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

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

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

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