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A combination picture shows Pope Leo XIV addressing political leaders at the Great Mosque of Algiers on April 13, 2026, and US President Donald Trump after disembarking Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

PKR bureau backs Pope Leo’s anti-war stance, denounces Trump’s ‘insolent’ retort

Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged in the shape of a US dollar sign on a table in this picture illustration taken in Ljubljana August 20, 2014. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

No need to turn your house into a pharmacy: MoH says medicine supplies stable, avoid hoarding

Members of the public shop at the Econsave supermarket in Setapak Sentral, Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Putrajaya: Malaysia’s essential goods supply stable, no need for panic buying

The review has been fixed for next week and is being carried out under Section 323 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 2d ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said charges are expected to be pressed soon against a 57-year-old woman who crashed into two schoolgirls, killing one and seriously injuring the other outside the surau of SMK Tanjung Mas on April 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Kelantan police: Teacher to face court soon over crash that killed schoolgirl outside surau

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 2d ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said authorities have approved the PILA masterplan to develop a new cargo terminal. — Picture courtesy of Penang Development Corporation

Malaysia / 2d ago

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 2d ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah said public awareness of the dangers posed by plastic waste remains low despite ongoing intervention efforts. — Picture via X/Bernama

Malaysia / 2d ago

Public awareness on plastic waste still very low, says Perak Sultan

A newborn, still with the umbilical cord attached, was found abandoned in the carpark of a surau in Taman Universiti, Skudai on April 11, 2026 by a passerby who heard her cries, and has since been checked by doctors at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Baby girl found alive in Skudai surau car park, still with umbilical cord

A police raid on a double-storey terrace house in Taman Puncak Bertam, Melaka uncovered a scam call centre targeting US victims via Telegram. Two Chinese nationals on the premises are under investigation. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2d ago

Police bust Melaka scam call centre, arrest two Chinese nationals in fake job ring targeting US victims via Telegram

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said logistical issues such as delays in fuel deliveries to ports and depots, and not a shortage of supply. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

Malaysia / 2d ago

No diesel shortage, says domestic trade minister; delays at ports behind brief disruptions

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 2d ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

A 27‑year‑old police constable was rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment after head, hand and chest injuries from being struck by a car while directing traffic on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra on April 10, 2026. Police have since detained the suspected driver. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2d ago

Traffic cop injured in hit-and-run on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra in KL; suspect held

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak urges unity and responsible leadership amid West Asia tensions, warning against politicising global crisis and calling for stronger focus on renewable energy and national resilience. ― Bernama file pic

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

PKR bureau backs Pope Leo’s anti-war stance, denounces Trump’s ‘insolent’ retort

No need to turn your house into a pharmacy: MoH says medicine supplies stable, avoid hoarding

Putrajaya: Malaysia’s essential goods supply stable, no need for panic buying

High Court orders review of fines for 34 men in Cheras weapons riot case

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

Kelantan police: Teacher to face court soon over crash that killed schoolgirl outside surau

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

Public awareness on plastic waste still very low, says Perak Sultan

Baby girl found alive in Skudai surau car park, still with umbilical cord

Police bust Melaka scam call centre, arrest two Chinese nationals in fake job ring targeting US victims via Telegram

No diesel shortage, says domestic trade minister; delays at ports behind brief disruptions

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

Traffic cop injured in hit-and-run on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra in KL; suspect held

Perak Sultan warns leaders not to exploit West Asia conflict for political purposes, urges unity