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QuickCheck: Did a man go on a rampage at a Kuala Langat eatery?

DINERS at a seafood restaurant watched, stunned, as a shirtless man burst out from inside the premises, brandishing what appeared to be a sharp weapon and charging at a policeman.

Sabah & Sarawak

Body found at Tawau jetty entangled in fishing vessel's anchor line

KOTA KINABALU: A man was found dead, entangled in the anchor line of a fishing vessel, at the fish market jetty in Tawau early on Thursday (April 9).

Entertainment

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years for selling Matthew Perry drugs that killed him

Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor, who was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his luxury Los Angeles home in 2023.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic limits Mythos model release in bid to stave off hacks

Anthropic PBC is limiting the release of its latest artificial intelligence model to a handful of major technology firms, warning that the system may be capable of powering cyberattacks if software makers don't have a chance to test it against their own defences first.

Malaysia

Perlis would be a nice place to retire, according to this Malaysian

Perlis may be a small state but there are so many things for visitors to do and see. 

AseanPlus News

Asean+3 nations discuss economic responses amid West Asia conflict

SEOUL: South Korea, China, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shared their assessments of the economic impact and government responses amid uncertainties stemming from the West Asia conflict, Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday (April 9).

Nation

Anwar: Brace for cost surge as Middle East conflict hits Malaysia’s supply chain

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians must brace for economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict, as soaring freight charges and looming fertiliser shortages threaten the nation's supply chain, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

South Korea

Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea

SEOUL: A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday (April 9), authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued.

Nation

Anwar: Strong foreign ties protect Malaysia’s shipping in volatile Hormuz Strait

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's policy of maintaining friendly ties with all nations is helping protect its key trade routes amid the escalating Middle East conflict, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Thailand

Thailand to remain hot with limited rain until April 14 .

BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) said in its advance forecast for April 9-14, 2026, that Thailand will remain generally hot to very hot, with daytime haze and little rain, as a heat-induced low-pressure area continues to cover upper Thailand while weak westerly winds prevail

Nation

PM: Civil servants must explain policies, give constructive feedback

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on civil servants to play a more active role in explaining government policies to the public, while also providing constructive feedback during departmental meetings.

World

US court dismisses appeal from former Honduran president Hernandez

April 8 (Reuters) - A ⁠U.S. court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal ⁠by former Honduran President Juan Orlando ‌Hernandez and ordered a prior judgment to be vacated, a court document showed, following his pardon by U.S. President ​Donald Trump in December.

World

US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - ⁠U.S. lawmakers will try again next week to pass a resolution to halt the ⁠Iran war and force President Donald Trump to obtain Congress' approval for ‌any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday, hours after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

Nation

69 foreign nationals nabbed in ‘Ops Gegar’ raid at Jalan Imbi Club

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department detained 69 foreign nationals, most of them working as guest relations officers (GRO), in an 'Ops Gegar' raid at an entertainment outlet along Jalan Imbi early Thursday morning (April 9).

Social media

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

Children

A home and school in Nairobi offer street children a better future

A home and school in Nairobi is giving street children a chance to rewrite their odds.

Wellness

Tips to keep your skin hydrated

Using moisturisers with ingredients that block the evaporation of water can reduce the chances of developing dry skin.

Forex

Ringgit holds firm at 3.97 vs US$, stronger against major currencies

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday's opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment.

Markets

Bursa backs down as Middle East ceasefire deal in peril

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia drifted lower on Thursday despite the overnight surge in US stocks as negotiations in the Middle East may have hit a wall less than a day after a ceasefire deal was struck.

Nation

NGOs back 30km/h school zone limit, call for strict enforcement

KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of non-governmental organisations has voiced its support for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to gazette 30km/h speed limits in school zones.