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File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

The Energy Commission has assured that about 85 per cent of domestic households will experience little impact on their electricity bills following the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Incentive, amid the current global energy crisis. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Energy Commission: New incentive leaves 85pc of households’ electricity bills unchanged

The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk yesterday, has been found. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Fisherman’s body found after falling from boat in Hutan Melintang

The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary, and called on the agency to further strengthen enforcement and enhance its service quality to maintain public confidence in the agency. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges stronger enforcement and service quality

Penang has moved to ease the burden on certain landowners by reducing annual quit rent charges after complaints over steep increases under the state’s revised rates. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Penang lowers quit rent for old industrial plots after landowners protest steep hikes

The child witness, believed to be the last to see Zara Qairina Mahathir alive, is said to be struggling with guilt and trauma. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

‘Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her’: Mother describes daughter’s grief and guilt after Zara Qairina’s death

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

Police are actively trying to locate two individuals who have been reported missing after leaving their respective homes on March 25 and 26, and have not returned since. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Higher Education Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) Datuk Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian said the ministry has called on industry players to take advantage of the RM5 million fund provided under the Public Private Research Network initiative to enhance company productivity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing yesterday. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Malaysian vehicle owners are advised to fill before entering Brunei, as its government will require all foreign vehicles to have at least three-quarters of a tank of fuel starting April 1. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Suzanne Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, leaves the courtroom after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Firefighters carrying one of the victims bodies out from the campsite. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

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Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

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

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

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

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’

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Energy Commission: New incentive leaves 85pc of households’ electricity bills unchanged

Fisherman’s body found after falling from boat in Hutan Melintang

Customs: Absolute ban on e‑waste imports into Malaysia takes effect today

Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges stronger enforcement and service quality

Penang lowers quit rent for old industrial plots after landowners protest steep hikes

‘Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her’: Mother describes daughter’s grief and guilt after Zara Qairina’s death

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

Police appeal for leads on two individuals missing since March 25 and 26 in Nibong Tebal

Higher Education Ministry urges industry to tap RM5m Public Private Research Network fund to boost productivity

Police seek public help to find missing 15‑year‑old girl in Mukah

Malaysian vehicles among foreign cars required to have three‑quarters full tank to enter Brunei from April 1

Government withdraws appeal on Pastor Koh report; court awards RM15,000 costs to family

Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite