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Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim credited national oil giant Petronas for building robust ties with other oil producing nations that has ensured adequate fuel supply for Malaysia despite the ongoing war in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

File picture of a paddy field in Kedah. Quit rent for a 12-hectare plot in Penang was reduced from RM334,544 to RM180 following a review. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

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 / 17 h ago

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

A late night machete attack in Buntong, Perak on April 6, 2026 leaves one dead and one suspect arrested as police hunt two more perpetrators. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ipoh man, 25, dies in Buntong machete brawl; cops nab one suspect, looking for two more

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 / 16 h ago

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

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the investigation paper is being prepared for submission. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges

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 / 17 h ago

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

The accused, Muhamad Shafiq Salleh, 29, nodded in understanding as the charge was read before Magistrate Amalina Johar. No plea was recorded, however, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Trailer driver charged with murder over Johor crash that killed three family members

Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and new Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam considered Bloomberg's reporting on his real estate transaction defamatory. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore home affairs minister, manpower minister in court for start of Bloomberg defamation trial

Iran’s Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi affirms on April 7, 2026 clearance for six Malaysian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Iran says ‘one by one’ for passage of Malaysia’s six remaining ships stuck at Strait of Hormuz

Singaporeans Lim Hu Shen (second left) and Tan Boon Haw leave the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after being fined and ordered to perform community service for littering earlier this year. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Singaporean professionals fined RM1,000, ordered community service for littering cigarette butts outside Johor mall

Both Trump and Iran have said that a proposal touted by international mediators for a 45-day ceasefire is not yet ready, and in a Washington press conference, the US president dialled up his warlike rhetoric once again. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘not good enough’, doubles down on threats to infrastructure

Magistrate Illi Marisqa Khalizan issued arrest warrants on April 7, 2026 against against Muhammed Amir Zainuddin, 31, Muhammed Amin Zainuddin, 28, and businesswoman Josephine Premla for failing to show up at the MACC for questioning after three notices were issued. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Arrest warrants out against Daim Zainuddin’s two sons and their associate for skipping MACC investigation

Witnesses said that one of the men shouted and rushed towards the front of the stage, causing a brief commotion among attendees. — Screengrabs from Instagram/mandiri.my

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Protesters briefly disrupt Azam Baki’s keynote address at WTC in Kuala Lumpur (VIDEO)

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Govt to establish stockpile of medicines, medical devices amid Middle East conflict

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the move is among measures taken to maintain adequate supply in the medium to long term. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The government will establish a national strategic buffer stock to ensure the supply of medicines and medical devices following the global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia.Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said this is among the more robust measures for the...

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A late night machete attack in Buntong, Perak on April 6, 2026 leaves one dead and one suspect arrested as police hunt two more perpetrators. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ipoh man, 25, dies in Buntong machete brawl; cops nab one suspect, looking for two more

Industry placers urge the Malaysia in boosting national biodiesel programme to strengthen energy security and support the palm oil sector. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to match Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa urges the public to be wary of online part-time job offers promising quick cash through “likes” and “shares,” after scammers duped Malaysians of RM251m since January 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Like, share, earn? Bukit Aman warns Malaysians after RM251m lost to online part-time job scam since Jan 2025

Azlina Abdul Aziz, known online as Makcikmanis, has since attracted attention for her journey from homemaker to lawyer, particularly as she lacked formal secondary education. — Picture from Facebook/Abdul Aziz II

Malaysia / 9 h ago

From housewife to lawyer: Woman without SPM finds purpose after son’s murder charge ordeal

An artist’s impression of Penang Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the site allocated for the administrative centre is limited to about 2.8 hectares (seven acres) and will be subject to strict development controls. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island

File picture of a paddy field in Kedah. Quit rent for a 12-hectare plot in Penang was reduced from RM334,544 to RM180 following a review. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he plans to press fellow Asean leaders and China to finalise the South China Sea Code of Conduct at next month’s summit in the Philippines. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar to urge Asean, China to fast-track South China Sea Code of Conduct at May summit

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According to SRC assistant secretary‑general of operations Charis Chan, the initial phase will prioritise about 75 individuals who are over 80 years old and live alone. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Red Cross

Singapore / 12 h ago

As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens

Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and new Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam considered Bloomberg's reporting on his real estate transaction defamatory. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore home affairs minister, manpower minister in court for start of Bloomberg defamation trial

Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the police at 1800-255-0000 or submit details online via www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore police appeal for information on missing 85-year-old man last seen in Aljunied

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal, as Singapore warns of supply chain disruptions and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

‘Inevitable price rises’: Singapore widens crisis response to global supply shock

People look at BYD EV cars on display at a mall roadshow in Singapore. Rising global energy costs driven by the Iran war are beginning to filter into daily life in Singapore, pushing up prices for fuel, transport and basic goods. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

‘Everything is going up’: Singapore hit by war-fuelled price hikes across the board

Singapore police said three suspects were arrested at a flat in Jurong East Street 24 after refusing to open the door during a robbery probe. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Singapore HDB flat standoff ends in arrests after trio lock themselves in during robbery probe

File photo of public housing estates in Singapore. Tan Keng Wee ran a cross-border loan shark syndicate that netted millions and triggered more than 1,500 harassment-related complaints, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

A screenshot from a viral video shows a youth appearing to lick a straw taken from an iJooz vending machine before placing it back. The incident prompted a police report and an arrest for public nuisance in Singapore.

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Teen held after viral iJooz vending machine straw-lick stunt sparks hygiene alarm in Singapore

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US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Can Trump pull US out of Nato? Treaty rules vs domestic law

New strikes rocked Tehran on April 7, with Iran showing no sign of backing down as a US deadline loomed for it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran says infrastructure hit in wave of US‑Israeli strikes amid widening conflict

Anutin Charnvirakul, whose new cabinet was sworn in late Monday, told reporters in Bangkok that his government was weighing shutting down sales at petrol pumps from 10 pm to 5 am, as early as April 20. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Thailand considers late-night petrol station closures as Middle East tensions drive shortages

Investigators tracked down a suspect who allegedly confessed to having traded more than two dozen infants, some as young as three months old. — Illustration/Pexels pic

World / 9 h ago

Indonesia charges 19 over baby trafficking ring, with most babies being sold to Singapore

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga delivers a speech during the 41 Havana International Fair, on November 25, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 5 h ago

From power corridors to Instagram: Cuba’s new generation of Castros steps into spotlight

This file photo taken on May 1, 2025 shows former member of Australia’s elite Special Air Service regiment Ben Roberts-Smith leaving the Federal Court in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Australia’s most decorated soldier charged with alleged war crimes

In a forced-choice scenario between the two powers, 52 per cent of participants chose China, while 48 per cent opted for the United States. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Survey: China returns as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies

Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a conflict that has run for more than five weeks and seen Tehran largely close the Strait, a vital energy artery. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution today

Money

At 6 pm, the local note was almost flat against the greenback, being slightly lower at 4.0275/0320 compared with 4.0245/0320 at yesterday’s close. ― Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit ends almost flat against US dollar amid West Asia tensions

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.97 points to 1,676.86 from Monday’s close of 1,680.83. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia extends losses for fourth day as West Asia tensions keep investors cautious

New Zealand-born Campbell Wilson, who took over in 2022 following the airline’s privatisation, submitted his resignation before the end of his five-year term. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Media reports: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, no reason given

Money / 17 h ago

No deal — Sunway’s IJM takeover bid lapses after hitting 33pc roadblock

In an interview published today with the French conservative Le Figaro newspaper, IEA executive director Fatih Birol argued that the current energy crunch “is more serious than those of 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined”. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

International energy agency chief: Mideast war could kickstart renewables boom

Previous oil shocks mainly drove up prices, but this one is also constraining physical supply, forcing governments, airlines and airports to consider rationing. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Asian airlines trim schedules and carry extra fuel as supplies tighten

At 8am, the local currency stood at 4.0245/0360 against the greenback, almost unchanged from Monday’s close of 4.0245/0320. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Global tensions see ringgit flat against USD but firmer against other major currencies

Employees inspect printed circuit boards at a factory, which is in partnership with Agilian Technology, in Dongguan, Guangdong province. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Inside a Chinese factory’s survival story as Trump tariffs reshape global supply chains

Sports

The fourth-seeded Tang Jie-Ee Wei (pic) needed just 36 minutes to get past Japan’s Haruki Kawabe-Kokona Ishikawa 21-10, 21-19. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Three Malaysian mixed doubles pairs advance in Badminton Asia Championships

Harry Maguire has agreed to new terms that include an option for a further year. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Maguire to stay at Manchester United for at least another season after new contract

Arsenal haven’t won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup and three consecutive runners-up finishes in the Premier League have raised doubts about their ability to finally land silverware. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Injury fears mount for Arsenal as Saka, Rice doubts loom before Sporting quarter-final clash

PSG’s triumph on penalties against Liverpool in the last 16 last season was pivotal on their run to a first ever Champions League title.They had to overturn a 1-0 defeat at home in a first leg they completely dominated before holding their nerve at Anfield, and the two teams have set off on different trajectories since. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

PSG look to pile misery on Liverpool as sides meet again in Champions League

Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Pogacar wins Tour of Flanders for third time, closing in on Monument sweep

Relegated from the Premier League last season, Southampton are also hoping to win promotion via the Championship play-offs. — Unsplash pic

Sports / 1d ago

Chelsea to take on Leeds and Manchester City face Southampton in FA Cup last four

Leeds' players celebrate after winning the shoot-out during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between West Ham United. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Leeds survive thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach FA Cup semi-finals for first time since 1987

Yoong, 23, posing with his trophy after winning the Indian Racing League again in September 2025 in Chennai, India. — Picture courtesy of Alister Yoong

Sports / 2d ago

Alex Yoong’s son Alister turns pro after decade in the fast lane