Subsidence Along Sungai Pulai Bridge Route: Repairs To Start This July – Works Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 2026– Permanent repair works at several subsidence-affected locations along the Sungai Pulai Bridge route in Pontian, Johor, are expected to begin in July 2026, pending finalisation of the contractor appointment. The Works Ministry, in a statement, said that the Letter of Acceptance (SST) for the contractor’s appointment is expected to be […]

King Presents Instruments Of Appointment To 14 Judges

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graciously consents to a group photograph after an audience and presented the instruments of appointment to 14 judges at Istana Negara today. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presents the instruments of appointment as Federal Court Judge to Datuk Ravinthran Paramaguru at Istana Negara today. His Majesty […]

Selangor To Diversify Efforts To Mitigate Global Energy Crisis – Amirudin

21/04/2026 01:06 PM SHAH ALAM, April 21 2026– The Selangor government will diversify its efforts to ensure the impact of the global energy crisis can be managed effectively for the well-being of the people, in line with current developments. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that, to this end, the state government will focus […]

Perak To Step Up Patrols Over Government Land Encroachment

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. IPOH, April 21 2026– The Perak State Government will take appropriate action, including increasing patrol by enforcement personnel, to tackle encroachment on government land, the state legislative assembly was told today. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said existing laws are sufficient to penalise those found guilty of encroaching on government […]

M7.7 Quake Jolts Northeastern Japan, Tsunami Of 80 CM Seen On Pacific Coast

21/04/2026 10:09 AM TOKYO, April 21 2026 — A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, causing a tsunami of up to 80 centimetres on the Pacific coast in the region, with the weather agency advising caution amid increased risk of another strong quake in the next week. […]

Dozens Of US Military Veterans Protesting Iran War Arrested On Capitol Hill

21/04/2026 10:02 AM WASHINGTON, April 21 2026– A group of US military veterans, including some who were visibly disabled, were arrested Monday while protesting the US-Israeli war against Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Many among the group of about 60 veterans and family members were clad in military fatigues as they assembled in the rotunda of […]

Iran Rejects Negotiations With US ‘under The Shadow Of Threats’

21/04/2026 08:55 AM Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Credit: MNA WASHINGTON, April 21 2026– Iran rejects negotiations with the US “under the shadow of threats”, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Monday, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Ghalibaf, who has played a key role in the talks, roundly criticised US President Donald Trump for […]

ECB Chief Lagarde Warns Europe Faces Prolonged Fallout From Hormuz Shock

21/04/2026 08:51 AM A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL, April 21 2026– European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warned that Europe faces a highly uncertain economic outlook as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz continues […]