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Can Magyar fix Hungary? 'Herculean' challenge awaits the man who ended Orban's 16-year rule

BUDAPEST, April 15 -- After the euphoria of his stunning defeat of Viktor Orban in Sunday's parliamentary elections, Peter Magyar faces the Herculean task of loosening the longtime nationalist leader'... Read More


Kota Kinabalu court orders psychiatric evaluation for man accused of killing and dismembering ex-fiancee

KOTA KINABALU, April 15 -- A 71-year-old man charged with murdering his ex-fiancee and dismembering her body last February has been ordered by the court to undergo a 30-day mental observation at Hospi... Read More


Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said two Malaysian vessels are currently on their way back to the country, while five others remain in the Strait of Hormuz. He said ... Read More


Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky fuel stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has stepped up enforcement against diesel smuggling, including the deployment of police personnel at more than 150... Read More


Diesel smuggling crackdown: Police deployed at 150 risky petrol stations, diesel subsidy equivalent to BUDI95 being considered

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has stepped up enforcement against diesel smuggling, including the deployment of police personnel at more than 150... Read More


Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil  said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. He said the directi... Read More


Singapore study finds 1 in 5 workers overqualified, but most choose such roles

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. ... Read More


Oriental Daily News Pickleball Malaysia Open 2026 draws strong response with RM70,000 prize pool

Kuala Lampur, April 15 --   KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 - The Oriental Daily News Malaysia Open 2026 is already drawing strong early interest, with organisers urging players to sign up ahead of the J... Read More


Abang Taxi returns to Malaysia: Highlights from Lee Je-hoon 2026 fan meeting at Zepp KL (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Award-winning South Korean actor Lee Je-hoon marked two decades in the industry last Saturday by hosting a heartwarming 20th anniversary fan meeting for hundreds of devoted f... Read More


Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

JOHOR BAHRU, April 15 -- A 28-year-old civil servant has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the city earlier this year. Johor Bahru South police chie... Read More