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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had enabled Malaysia to secure clearance for seven Malaysian vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to resume their journey. — Picture via X

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Iran says it does not forget friends as first Malaysian ship passes Strait of Hormuz

Mohd Suhaimi Hassan, 58, said the rising cost of living prompted him to share his blessings with the local community. — File pic by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Chicken trader sells out 2,500 birds at 90 sen each in just 30 minutes

Prime Mininster Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, said Dr Ling also shared close ties with his family, particularly through longstanding political connections in Penang. — Picture via Prime Minister's Office

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar pays last respects to Ling Liong Sik, hails his lasting contributions to Malaysia

Segamat police chief Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said the 28-year-old suspect will be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Trailer driver in Segamat crash that killed family of three to be charged with murder tomorrow

Cooling typically accounts for the largest share of household electricity use in Malaysia. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

National Digital Department Principal Senior Assistant Director (Application Development Division) Elisah Satim said current usage data demonstrates the system’s readiness and reliability. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

SPOT-Me system ready to support civil servants’ nationwide WFH rollout from April 15

US President Donald Trump, in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media post, threatened to target Iran’s power plants and bridges tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz is ⁠not reopened. — US Air Force via AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

Lawyer Adnan Seman @ Abdullah, representing Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the court also ordered Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin to issue a public apology within 14 days and to withdraw three videos and related statements posted on social media that defamed MARA and his client. — Shafwan Zaidon/Bernama pics

Malaysia / 19 h ago

High Court in Melaka orders Mas Ermieyati to pay RM50,000 in damages and apologise to MARA, Asyraf Wajdi over defamatory statements

At 6pm, the local note strengthened to 4.0245/0320 against the greenback from 4.0295/0350 at Friday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit up vs USD on West Asia ceasefire hopes

The EU's warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pool pic

World / 17 h ago

After Trump threats, EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure ‘illegal’

MACC seeks Interpol Red Notice for Daim’s two sons and one other person for failing to show up to give their statements as scheduled on April 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No-show at MACC: Daim’s sons, associate face Red Notice, travel curbs

Asnida Abdul Daim (right), daughter of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, was charged with failing to declare her shareholdings in five companies at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Daim’s daughter pleads not guilty to failing to declare company shareholdings

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announces immediate measures, including a budget review and task force, as supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz intensify. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor rolls out WFH for civil servants, reviews Budget 2026 as energy shock triggers crisis task force

PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said calls to take action against former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli would be referred to the party’s disciplinary board, amid growing pressure from party leaders. — Picture by Raymond Manuel/Bernama

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi’s criticisms

A shrine maiden leads a ceremony as others pray before the start of a procession during the Kanamara festival at the Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki on April 5, 2026. Showcasing phallus-shaped portable shrines and pink penis candies, Japan's annual fertility festival teemed April 5 with tourists, couples and families elated by its open display of sex. — AFP pic

Life / 16 h ago

Kanamara Matsuri: How one Japanese city’s phallic parade confronts taboos