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Peminat Bola Sepak Marah Tiket Tren Naik Melambung Sebab FIFA World Cup 2026 17 April 2026, 5:25am
Penyokong bola sepak membantah kenaikan mendadak tambang pengangkutan awam untuk Piala Dunia 2026. Ahli politik tempatan menggesa badan penganjur untuk menanggung kos pengangkutan yang tinggi itu. Kenaikan harga tersebut disifatkan sebagai tindakan yang meminggirkan peminat setia demi mengutamakan golongan kaya.
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Fenomena Ais Di Gunung Kinabalu Tarik Perhatian Ramai – “Beku Di Bumi Tropika?” 17 April 2026, 5:16am
Pembekuan ais dilaporkan berlaku di Gunung Kinabalu akibat penurunan suhu mendadak. Fenomena ini disebabkan oleh cuaca kering dan kelembapan udara yang rendah di kawasan altitud tinggi. Para pendaki dinasihatkan untuk memakai pakaian sesuai, kekal terhidrat, dan mematuhi arahan keselamatan.
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Mangosteens Now Cost More Than Durians Amid Supply Shortage 17 April 2026, 4:20am
Mangosteens have become more expensive than durians in Malaysia due to a tight supply. Mangosteen production has dropped because farmers are removing the trees from durian plantations. A seasonal surplus has created an oversupply of durians, causing their prices to fall significantly.
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Malaysian Raised By Deaf Parents Now Helps Bridge The Gap Between Silence And Sound 17 April 2026, 4:18am
Nabil Nazrul, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), learned a homegrown sign language from his parents before he could speak. He assists his parents with their cendol stall by communicating with hearing customers on their behalf. Nabil is a certified sign language interpreter who also uses his TikTok platform to teach sign language and promote understanding.
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[VIDEO] Car Smashes Into Five-Foot Walkway Outside Eatery In Accident, Injuring Two 17 April 2026, 4:08am
Sebuah kenderaan hilang kawalan dan merempuh pelanggan di laluan kaki lima sebuah kedai makan. Kemalangan itu dipercayai berpunca daripada seorang pemandu tertekan pedal minyak secara tidak sengaja. Insiden tersebut mencetuskan perdebatan mengenai keselamatan meletakkan meja di laluan awam dan kecuaian pemandu.
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Ibu Bapa Kongsi Gelagat Anak-Anak Sebab Tak Bagi ‘Screen Time’ 17 April 2026, 3:56am
Anak-anak yang kurang masa skrin akan cuba menghiburkan diri dengan meneroka persekitaran rumah. Penerokaan ini sering mengakibatkan keadaan rumah menjadi huru-hara melalui pelbagai gelagat tidak terduga. Aktiviti eksplorasi tersebut penting untuk membentuk keyakinan dan sifat ingin tahu kanak-kanak.
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Siti Nurhazila Terbabit Kemalangan Di MEX Highway Semalam – “Ramai Turun Bantu” 17 April 2026, 3:49am
Biduanita Negara itu terlibat dalam kemalangan jalan raya di Lebuhraya MEX. Beliau mengalami kecederaan bengkak dan lebam pada bahagian kaki. Penyanyi tersebut kini berada dalam keadaan stabil dan akan berehat sementara.
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Kerajaan Digesa Naikkan Elaun Jururawat Sehingga RM500 Lepas 17 Tahun Kadar Elaun Masih RM100 17 April 2026, 3:45am
Menggesa kerajaan menaikkan elaun pasca asas kejururawatan daripada RM100 kepada sekurang-kurangnya RM500 sebulan. Pelarasan ini wajar kerana kadar elaun tidak berubah selama 17 tahun dan negara menghadapi kekurangan jururawat yang kritikal. Kelewatan tindakan akan menyebabkan lebih ramai jururawat berpengalaman meninggalkan sektor awam, mengakibatkan kehilangan kepakaran.
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Single Mum Lifts Cement For 16 Years To Fund Children’s Education 17 April 2026, 3:35am
A single mother has hauled heavy cement bags for 16 years to provide for her two children. The physically demanding labour involved carrying up to 150kg per trip, which transformed her body. She now documents her life online for 450,000 followers and has joined a moving team.
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Singapore To Take In 70,000 New Citizens & PRs A Year As Fewer Locals Marry And Have Kids 17 April 2026, 3:31am
Singapore faces an existential challenge due to a record-low birth rate and a rapidly ageing population. To counter this, the government will increase its intake of new citizens and permanent residents over the next five years to stabilise the population. This immigration increase is part of a two-track strategy that also includes ongoing efforts to encourage marriage and parenthood among Singaporeans.
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Malaysia’s Top 50 Billionaires’ Collective Wealth Rises 30% To RM459 Billion 17 April 2026, 2:59am
The collective wealth of Malaysia's top 50 tycoons rose by nearly 30% to USD116 billion. Robert Kuok remains Malaysia's richest person with a net worth of USD13.6 billion. The Koon family moved into the second spot after an 80% increase in wealth driven by Press Metal Aluminium Holdings.
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Police Arrest 21 Suspected Secret Society Members In Special Operation 17 April 2026, 2:40am
Twenty-one alleged secret society members have been arrested in an operation across Sarawak. The operation was launched to crack down on violent criminal syndicates involved in extortion and rioting. All suspects had previous criminal records and are being investigated for offences including robbery and extortion.
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South Korea’s 4 Biggest K-Pop Labels Are Teaming Up For A Festival Bigger Than Coachella 17 April 2026, 2:36am
South Korea's four biggest K-pop agencies are collaborating to launch a massive global music festival. The event, tentatively named 'Fanomenon', plans to feature artistes from all four companies on one stage. It is scheduled to launch in South Korea by December 2027, with potential plans for future global expansion.
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Siti Nurhaliza Rushed To Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On MEX Highway 17 April 2026, 2:26am
Singer Siti Nurhaliza was involved in a multi-vehicle collision while travelling from a performance. She was taken to hospital with bruises and swelling on her leg, which was X-rayed and bandaged. Her condition is stable and she has assured fans she is recovering well at home.
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[VIDEO] Express Bus Driver Caught Driving Dangerously With One Hand 17 April 2026, 2:18am
An express bus driver is under police investigation after being filmed driving recklessly on the North-South Expressway. The bus operator, Billion Stars Express, has suspended the driver and apologised for the incident. The case is being investigated under the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
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[VIDEO] CCTV Shows How Gunmen Brazenly Stole RM9.7 Million Of Gold In Brickfields 17 April 2026, 1:42am
Four masked gunmen robbed a jewellery store in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The robbers stole RM9.7 million worth of gold, weighing 15kg. The suspects, armed with pistols, escaped in a white Nissan Almera.
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DBKL Kini Dibantu Car Medic Dalam Usaha Melupuskan Kenderaan Buruk & Tersadai Di Kuala Lumpur 16 April 2026, 10:33am
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) melantik sebuah syarikat untuk mengendalikan proses pelupusan kenderaan terbiar secara lebih sistematik. Program ini menumpukan kawasan perumahan awam dan telah melupuskan lebih 700 kenderaan dengan sasaran 1,200 unit tahun ini. Pemilik yang gagal bekerjasama akan dikenakan kompaun, kos tunda dan caj simpanan harian sebelum kenderaan boleh dituntut.
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Bank Rakyat Umum Dividen Sebanyak 18%, Nilai Tertinggi Dalam 10 Tahun Yang Pernah Diraih 16 April 2026, 10:16am
Mengumumkan pembayaran dividen sebanyak 18% dengan nilai keseluruhan RM534.7 juta kepada anggota yang layak. Merekodkan keuntungan sebelum cukai dan zakat sebanyak RM1.9 bilion, satu peningkatan sebanyak 4.2%. Menyumbang sejumlah RM57 juta kepada dana amanah pendidikan dan pembangunan koperasi.
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Universiti Malaya Mohon Maaf Adegan Tular Aksi Tidak Bermoral Lakonan Teater 16 April 2026, 9:37am
Aksi tidak senonoh pelajar dalam sebuah persembahan teater menjadi tular dan mencetuskan kemarahan awam. Pihak universiti telah mengeluarkan permohonan maaf rasmi atas kejadian yang berlaku. Adegan yang dipertontonkan itu didapati tidak selaras dengan skrip asal dan melanggar syarat pertandingan.
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KPDN Proposes Mandatory Audits For All Petrol Stations Within 50KM Of National Borders 16 April 2026, 9:10am
Mandatory audits are being considered for all fuel retailers within a 50km radius of the national border. Authorities are using the Anti-Money Laundering Act to dismantle smuggling syndicates and freeze their assets. Police officers are being deployed to petrol stations near border areas, with a zero-tolerance policy for colluding operators.
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Selepas Azar Azmi, Aliff Syukri Bantu Norish Karman Pula – “Rezeki Dapat RM15,000” 16 April 2026, 8:49am
Seorang usahawan menyumbangkan lebih RM15,000 kepada keluarga seorang pelakon sebagai 'gaji' kerana membantu jualan produk semasa siaran langsung. Anak sulung pelakon itu menjelaskan kehadiran mereka bukan untuk meminta wang tetapi untuk memohon peluang pekerjaan. Usahawan tersebut tersentuh melihat kesusahan keluarga itu yang hidup serba kekurangan namun tetap saling menyayangi.
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Sos Tiram Betul-Betul Ada Tiram Ke Dalamnya Atau Sekadar Perasa Je? 16 April 2026, 8:12am
Sos tiram tradisional dibuat daripada tiram sebenar yang direneh sehingga jusnya menjadi sos pekat. Kebanyakan produk komersial moden menggunakan ekstrak tiram yang dicampur dengan bahan seperti gula, garam, dan kanji. Terdapat juga alternatif vegetarian yang menggunakan cendawan untuk meniru rasa umami tanpa hasil laut.
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More Than 1 In 3 Malaysians Feel Burnt Out At Work, And Many Say They’re Dreading It 16 April 2026, 7:14am
A significant portion of the Malaysian workforce, 41%, feels burnt out or exhausted. Unhappy workers are more than twice as likely to report feeling burnt out compared to happy workers. A better work-life balance is a major factor that employees believe would increase their happiness.
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AI Robot Chefs In China Can Cook 100 Different Dishes For Customers 16 April 2026, 6:12am
AI robots in some Chinese restaurants manage ordering, serving, and stir-frying, recommending dishes after a customer health analysis. The robots standardise food quality by mimicking human movements, which allows chefs to focus on inventing new dishes. The efficiency of the robots has reduced meal prices for consumers, with no discernible difference in the food's taste.
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Here’s Why Experts Think Age 16 Is The Right Age For Social Media Readiness 16 April 2026, 5:42am
An adolescent's brain develops unevenly, making younger teens more impulsive and sensitive to social rewards as the emotional centre matures faster than the part responsible for impulse control. Social media platforms are designed to be addictive by using algorithms and features like likes and notifications to stimulate dopamine release, reinforcing compulsive behaviour. Younger users are more vulnerable to online risks like cyberbullying and misinformation, with heavy use linked to psychological issues, reduced attention spans, and poorer academic performance.
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Harga Diesel Turun Sebanyak 75 Sen, RON97 & RON95 Turun 25 Sen Seliter – MOF 16 April 2026, 5:41am
Harga runcit diesel, RON97 dan RON95 tanpa subsidi diturunkan berkuat kuasa 16 April. Harga petrol bersubsidi seperti BUDI95 dan SKPS kekal tidak berubah. Bantuan tunai tambahan di bawah BUDI Diesel dinaikkan kepada RM400 sebulan bagi April.
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Google App For Windows Desktop Is Now Available In Malaysia 16 April 2026, 4:56am
The app integrates an AI Mode to provide answers and web links without leaving your current window. A keyboard shortcut enables instant searching of the web, computer files, apps, and Google Drive. Google Lens is included to select and search anything on screen, which can be used for tasks like translating text.
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70% Of Malaysians Say They’re Happy At Work, But Stress And Burnout Are Still A Big Problem 16 April 2026, 4:40am
Seven in ten Malaysian workers report being happy, but a significant portion feels neutral or dissatisfied. Stress is the weakest-rated aspect of work, with 41% of employees feeling burnt out or exhausted. Workers are satisfied with their colleagues and day-to-day responsibilities but not with pay, management, or career progression.
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65-Year-Old Man Dies While Playing Slot Machine In Penang 16 April 2026, 3:57am
A 65-year-old man died after collapsing whilst playing a slot machine at a recreational club. Police investigations found no evidence of foul play or suspicious injuries. A post-mortem determined the cause of death was a ruptured dissecting aortic aneurysm.
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Man Repeatedly Punches Mentally Unstable Individual In Viral Video 16 April 2026, 3:40am
A man was filmed repeatedly assaulting a defenceless individual, believed to be mentally unstable. The victim did not retaliate during the unprovoked attack and was seen walking away. The video has prompted public outrage, with calls for the authorities to investigate the incident.
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Pelajar Tingkatan Dua Diselamatkan Bomba Selepas Diserang Histeria, Hampir Terjatuh Dari Tingkat Satu Sekolah 16 April 2026, 3:34am
Seorang pelajar perempuan berusia 14 tahun mengalami histeria dan hampir terjatuh dari tingkat satu bangunan sekolah. Guru-guru bertindak pantas menenangkan pelajar itu sambil pihak bomba yang berada berdekatan dipanggil untuk bantuan. Remaja tersebut berjaya diselamatkan tanpa kecederaan selepas dipujuk oleh pasukan penyelamat dan guru selama 10 minit.
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Rakyat Malaysia Hilang Kerja Meningkat Sebanyak 47%, Lebih 24,000 Pekerja Diberhentikan 16 April 2026, 3:32am
Malaysia mengalami lonjakan pemberhentian kerja sebanyak 47% pada suku pertama 2026 berbanding tahun sebelumnya. Sektor pembuatan adalah yang paling terjejas, dengan kehilangan pekerjaan tertumpu di Lembah Klang, Pulau Pinang dan Johor. Pasaran buruh keseluruhan kekal stabil dengan kadar pengangguran tidak berubah dan peningkatan kekosongan jawatan di sektor lain.
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Rapid KL Is Giving Away Free Coffee On 17 April At These Stations 16 April 2026, 3:17am
RapidKL is giving out free coffee to commuters at three LRT stations on 17 April from 8am to 12pm. To receive a coffee, commuters must follow RapidKL's Instagram and TikTok accounts and show proof to staff. Limited-edition postcards are also being given away to the first 250 people at the Ampang Park station.
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Expert Warns Inflation Could Hit 6.6% Despite Fuel Subsidy 16 April 2026, 3:15am
The price cap on RON95 petrol is insufficient to control the rising cost of living due to wider inflationary pressures and a severe supply shock. Surging diesel prices increase transport and logistics costs which are passed on to consumers, disproportionately affecting lower-income households. The country faces a structural subsidy dilemma, as additional revenue from higher oil prices only covers a small fraction of the total subsidy cost.
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Diesel Price Drops By 75 Sen Per Litre, RON97 & Unsubsidised RON95 Down 25 Sen 16 April 2026, 3:00am
The prices of diesel, RON97, and unsubsidised RON95 petrol have been reduced. The price of subsidised RON95 petrol remains unchanged at RM1.99 per litre. Additional cash assistance under BUDI Diesel has been increased to RM400 per month.
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Can You Complain If Your Neighbour Cooks Smelly Food In Malaysia? Here’s What The Law Says 16 April 2026, 2:50am
Persistent cooking odours that unreasonably interfere with a neighbour's comfort may be considered a private nuisance. In strata properties, causing a nuisance can lead to fines of up to RM200 per offence under the Strata Management Act 2013. For landed homes, local councils can issue nuisance notices for offensive smells, with non-compliance resulting in fines or imprisonment.
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US Rapper J.I.D. Is Performing In KL This May For The First Time Ever 16 April 2026, 1:55am
Acclaimed rapper J.I.D. is set to perform for the first time in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May. The performance will also feature fellow artistes Mick Jenkins and Jordan Ward. Signed to Dreamville, he is known for his versatile rapping on albums like The Forever Story and collaborations with major artists.
Peminat Bola Sepak Marah Tiket Tren Naik Melambung Sebab FIFA World Cup 2026