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An eight‑second Facebook video has gone viral, showing the woman sitting on the driver’s lap as the vehicle moved. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 1d ago

Bus driver in viral lap video to be questioned by police today

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received a report on the hit-and-run at 12.39 am, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was crossing from left to right of the road near the pedestrian crossing when they were hit. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 1d ago

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

The Prisons Department said inmate escort operations to court yesterday adhered to established procedures, with all actions guided by security needs, operational priorities and on-ground conditions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1d ago

Prisons Dept denies SOP breach in escort convoy, cites technical glitch

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcers speak with individuals touting unlicensed photography services. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Delivering the court’s unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Azmi Ariffin said the Industrial Court and High Court erred in relying on AirAsia Group Berhad’s (AAGB) consolidated losses to justify retrenching an employee of AAB, which is a separate legal entity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1d ago

Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting, April 14, 2026. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar: NEAC acts to secure power supply and basic goods, cushion rakyat from energy squeeze

According to its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday, the IMF also estimated Malaysia’s real GDP growth at 4.3 per cent in 2027. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1d ago

IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.7pc, 4.3pc in 2027

Online scams have transformed from individual acts into structured operations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1d ago

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

A 14-year-old boy poses at his home near Gosford as he looks at social media on his mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Malaysia’s social media age limit: Why experts say parental monitoring must go beyond filters

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that to avoid excessive dependence on imported fossil fuels and external markets, economic restructuring through a transition to renewable energy must be accelerated. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the development would be carried out using local expertise, foreign technology and cooperation with friendly nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

Tun Dr Mahathir described what led to his hospitalisation at Institut Jantung Negara. — Instagram screenshot

Malaysia / 2d ago

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that over the two-day “open house” celebration, only traditional drinks will be served to visitors. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

A screen capture shows L’Ecuyère et les clowns, during its listing on the Sotheby’s auction site.

Malaysia / 2d ago

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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

Bus driver in viral lap video to be questioned by police today

Ampang cops hunt driver in Taman Muda hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

Prisons Dept denies SOP breach in escort convoy, cites technical glitch

DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

Court of Appeal rules ex-AirAsia co-pilot was unlawfully dismissed, awards RM147,400

Anwar urges Bank Rakyat to reinvent, stay competitive

Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

Anwar: NEAC acts to secure power supply and basic goods, cushion rakyat from energy squeeze

IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.7pc, 4.3pc in 2027

Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

Malaysia’s social media age limit: Why experts say parental monitoring must go beyond filters

Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15

Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister

Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe