Nation

AG must provide update on Durian Tunggal shooting probe

PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General must provide an immediate and transparent update on investigations into the Durian Tunggal shooting, says DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo.

Nation

Jalan Bercham will be partially closed from May 1 for drainage upgrade

IPOH: A section of Jalan Bercham will be temporarily closed from May 1 to facilitate drainage upgrade works to address frequent flash floods in the area.

Technology

Public Bank customers must update to Android 12, iOS 16 to keep using MyPB app (Updated: Support for iOS 15 to end Sept 1)

Public Bank has announced that it will soon be increasing the minimum operating system requirements for its MyPB banking app via an upcoming update.

Nation

Cloud seeding planned in Kota Tinggi to ease Lok Heng water shortage

KOTA TINGGI: Cloud seeding is expected over the next two days in Kota Tinggi to raise water levels for the Lok Heng water treatment plant, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Selangor mulling seawater desalination plant to boost water supply

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is studying the feasibility of a seawater desalination plant to ensure clean water supply sustainability, says Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim.

Cambodia

Malaysia-Cambodia trade increases nearly 50 per cent in Q1

PHNOM PENH: Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Cambodia rose 49.4 per cent in the first quarter of this year, driven by Malaysian exports totalling RM1.5 billion (US$373 million)

Nation

Save big at Popular’s Big Bang! sale

KUALA LUMPUR: Popular's Big Bang! sale has returned once again.

Nation

Earth Day 2026: Together with OPPO for a sustainable future

SHENZHEN: Every year on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting our planet to ensure a brighter future for all its inhabitants.

Nation

Two remanded over RM230mil zakat fund misappropriation

SHAH ALAM: Two individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been remanded for four days, from Wednesday (April 22), to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of about RM230mil in zakat funds.

Nation

Muar-Tangkak-Segamat bypass to be completed by February 2027

JOHOR BAHRU: The bypass project connecting three districts - Muar, Tangkak and Segamat - with an estimated cost of about RM183mil is expected to be completed in February 2027.

Sabah & Sarawak

Mother of hit-and-run victim appeals for driver to come forward

KUCHING: A mother is appealing for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in late March that left her only son with his left leg amputated to come forward.

Nation

JKM denies role in child placement claim

PETALING JAYA: The Social Welfare Department has denied claims circulating on social media that it sought help from an individual to place a child in its care, calling the allegation inaccurate and misleading.

Nation

Fast-track Senior Citizens Bill, urges Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should fast-track the tabling of the proposed Senior Citizens Bill, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Sabah & Sarawak

Aid reaches Bahagia fire victims

SANDAKAN: Aid from across Sabah is reaching residents displaced by the fire at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan, according to people involved in the relief effort.

Sabah & Sarawak

Act fast to cushion impact of rising costs, Sabah consumer group urges govt

KOTA KINABALU: The government should act swiftly to cushion Malaysians from the rising cost of living driven by the global energy crisis, said National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah Chapter chairman David Chan.

Nation

Jupem DG pleads not guilty in RM136,000 corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR: The director-general of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia Datuk Hazri Hassan has been charged at the Sessions Court with two counts of graft involving more than RM130,000 in funds from the Land Surveyors Board.

Nation

Faire Development supports expansion of SJK(C) Seelong PPKI classroom to enhance learning environment

JOHOR BARU: In its continued commitment to corporate social responsibility, local property developer Faire Development has recently completed the expansion project of the Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI) classroom at SJK(C) Seelong.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan fire: 1,912 victims housed at eight evacuation centres

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 1,912 victims from 385 families affected by the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan on Sunday (April 19) are currently housed at eight temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8am on Wednesday (April 22)

Nation

Civil servant detained in RM500,000 false claims probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Another suspect has been detained in connection with an investigation into the submission of documents containing false particulars involving claims of about RM500,000.

Nation

Love triangle ends with murder

A 28-YEAR-OLD tailor was found dead in his bed last week in a case initially described by his wife as a "sudden death", Makkal Osai reported.