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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched an investigation into three individuals suspected of spreading false information about a new electricity tariff increase on digital platforms. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

MCMC probes three for circulating fake electricity‑tariff claims with edited news graphics on social media

The Johor Bahru High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a foreign shipping company against the government and police over the alleged wrongful detention of its crew and seizure of cargo five years ago. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

JB High Court dismisses foreign shipping firm’s suit over crew detention and cargo seizure

Get ready to fork out a maximum RM2,200 today instead of a maximum RM1,205 for an entire tour bus, due to soaring global oil prices from the Iran war that is also affecting Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, during the annual Haj pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, July 6, 2022. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on Haj and umrah management, says minister

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Police conduct security controls in front of the court complex in Kota Kinabalu. The inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will continue with testimony from two more expert witnesses, comprising medical specialists, in sessions scheduled to take place in April. — Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Two more medical experts to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

This file picture shows police standing guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. A young girl, previously not listed as a witness, gave testimony today at the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir at the Coroner’s Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

New child witness provides new chronology in inquest into Zara Qairina’s death

DBKL has installed smart closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to strengthen monitoring. — Picture via Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

KLCC gets tighter security as DBKL, police deploy smart cameras and panic buttons

Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian president Masoud Pezeskian during a phone call. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Anwar’s phone‑call diplomacy wins safe transit for Malaysian vessels through Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)

Police have detained three individuals, including a 17-year-old teenager, to assist in an investigation into the dissemination of content on the TikTok application containing elements of incitement, defamation, and insults against Islam, the Johor royal institution, and the Johor police chief. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Three detained in Johor over TikTok content alleged to insult Islam and Johor royal institution

Police are looking for a motorcyclist, believed to be a local, who hit a car driver and damaged a Honda City in an incident by the roadside along Kampung Bukit Senggeh, Selandar on March 26. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Police seek motorcyclist who assaulted driver and smashed car door in Jasin

Cooperation between Malaysia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will strengthen the country’s preparedness and early warning systems against infectious disease threats. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Malaysia, WHO ramp up cooperation to improve early detection of infectious diseases, says health minister

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has issued its first invitation for the submission of draft plans under the National Digital Network Phase 2, reflecting the government’s continued commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing connectivity nationwide. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

MCMC calls for submissions under Jendela 2 as Malaysia moves to expand nationwide connectivity infrastructure

Commuters wait at the Kerinchi LRT Station in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur on April 20, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 01 Apr 2026

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

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

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

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

MCMC probes three for circulating fake electricity‑tariff claims with edited news graphics on social media

JB High Court dismisses foreign shipping firm’s suit over crew detention and cargo seizure

New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay…

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on Haj and umrah management, says minister

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

Two more medical experts to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

New child witness provides new chronology in inquest into Zara Qairina’s death

KLCC gets tighter security as DBKL, police deploy smart cameras and panic buttons

TNB announces April automatic fuel adjustment rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

Anwar’s phone‑call diplomacy wins safe transit for Malaysian vessels through Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)

Three detained in Johor over TikTok content alleged to insult Islam and Johor royal institution

Police seek motorcyclist who assaulted driver and smashed car door in Jasin

Malaysia, WHO ramp up cooperation to improve early detection of infectious diseases, says health minister

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

MCMC calls for submissions under Jendela 2 as Malaysia moves to expand nationwide connectivity infrastructure

Why your morning commute was hit: Overgrown tree disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT line