Archive - 8 April 2026

Diesel hits RM6.72 per litre, ministry says price based on pre-ceasefire average

Diesel hits RM6.72 per litre, ministry says price based on pre-ceasefire average

Finance Ministry says prices reflect high supply costs for past five weeks.
Over half of Budi95 quota used, K'tan man asks how others bought his allocated fuel

Over half of Budi95 quota used, K'tan man asks how others bought his allocated fuel

Fadhli claims he was in Kuantan when two transactions in Kelantan were made.
Penang temple's Hari Raya do risks confusion, replaced with 'unity banquet'

Penang temple's Hari Raya do risks confusion, replaced with 'unity banquet'

State mufti says there are sensitivities that must be guarded.
Kelantan's 'crying contest': Tears, gold rings, and viral meltdowns

Kelantan's 'crying contest': Tears, gold rings, and viral meltdowns

Event sparks backlash, but state mufti says it's not prohibited.
Court reserves judgment on Guan Eng, wife's appeal to strike out graft charges

Court reserves judgment on Guan Eng, wife's appeal to strike out graft charges

Businessperson Phang also part of the appeal, case involves RM11.6m hostel project.
Cops confirm action against journos at 'KTV riot' scene, cites 'misunderstanding'

Cops confirm action against journos at 'KTV riot' scene, cites 'misunderstanding'

UPDATED 6PM | KL police chief says he wants such matters to be resolved amicably.
Bangi MP censures former S'pore lawmaker over 'callous remarks' on Iran

Bangi MP censures former S'pore lawmaker over 'callous remarks' on Iran

The Singaporean implied that Malaysia had negotiated with 'terrorists'.
COMMENT | Illegal temples real issue, provocation making it worse

COMMENT | Illegal temples real issue, provocation making it worse

Putting others down has become far too easy in public.
DAP Youth: Expedite answers on Azam's shares, not arrest protesters

DAP Youth: Expedite answers on Azam's shares, not arrest protesters

UPDATED 6.48PM | Era of autocratic govts in Malaysia has passed, it says.
Ling given last rites at Xiao En Memorial Park

Ling given last rites at Xiao En Memorial Park

The hour-long ceremony was attended by MCA chief Wee Ka Siong.
Press groups urge cops to explain actions against journos at Cheras 'KTV riot' scene

Press groups urge cops to explain actions against journos at Cheras 'KTV riot' scene

Reporters were allegedly told to delete photos and recordings of the aftermath.
Sexual assault: Anwar denies meeting Yusoff, says daughter can vouch for him

Sexual assault: Anwar denies meeting Yusoff, says daughter can vouch for him

'Nurul Nuha was at my residence at the time and date of alleged incident.'
Group condemns 'unreasonable' arrests, detention of three youth activists

Group condemns 'unreasonable' arrests, detention of three youth activists

It's an intimidation tactic by Madani govt, Tangkap Azam Baki Secretariat spokesperson says.
Penang Islamic dept shuts door on temple association's Hari Raya open house

Penang Islamic dept shuts door on temple association's Hari Raya open house

Dept says temple association not allowed to organise Muslim religious event.
U Mobile launches ULTRA5G with priority access and smart security

U Mobile launches ULTRA5G with priority access and smart security

Recently recognised as Malaysia’s Fastest 5G Network and Best 5G Availability, U Mobile’s future-ready 5G SA network has successfully achieved 80% CoPA in March 2026
Swedish NGO files lawsuit against Telenor over rights infringements in Myanmar

Swedish NGO files lawsuit against Telenor over rights infringements in Myanmar

UPDATED 2.21PM | Telco giant accused of sharing data with junta, leading to arrest, torture of civilians.
'Let this be towards lasting peace,' Anwar hails US-Iran 10-point plan

'Let this be towards lasting peace,' Anwar hails US-Iran 10-point plan

PM says proposal augurs well for restoration of peace and stability.
COMMENT | Hidden blessings from oil crisis

COMMENT | Hidden blessings from oil crisis

Putrajaya must lead the way to ensure nationwide transformation.
Mandiri's X account suspended after trio held for disrupting Azam's speech

Mandiri's X account suspended after trio held for disrupting Azam's speech

UPDATED 12.14PM | We hope there are no elements of sabotage, says group's coordinator.
YOURSAY | We are too dependent on subsidies

YOURSAY | We are too dependent on subsidies

'What do you think our government will do with the money saved?'
Albert presses police on return of CCTV decoder

Albert presses police on return of CCTV decoder

'How long do I have to wait to get a decision from the deputy public prosecutor?'
SNAPSHOT | Journos resolve dispute with cops; Malacca CM confirms rejecting Akmal's resignation

SNAPSHOT | Journos resolve dispute with cops; Malacca CM confirms rejecting Akmal's resignation

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Madani Mart a franchise, subject to law despite Fuziah's denial, lawyers say

Madani Mart a franchise, subject to law despite Fuziah's denial, lawyers say

They say the store fulfils all the characteristics of a franchise.
COMMENT | Can you trust political sweet nothings whispered before the hustings?

COMMENT | Can you trust political sweet nothings whispered before the hustings?

History shows politicians conveniently forget their manifestos once in power.
Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

US president says it is contingent on Tehran opening Strait of Hormuz 'completely, immediately and safely'.
'Public interest guardian' role applies to Zahid, racism cases too, AG told

'Public interest guardian' role applies to Zahid, racism cases too, AG told

They say Dusuki's justification for pursuing murder charge in DUI case exposes double standard.
Did Rafizi take bribes?

Did Rafizi take bribes?

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