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๐ Strait Of Hormuz Reopened
๐ค Following the brokerage of a ten day ceasefire, Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open to commercial maritime traffic. While vessels must follow specific coordinated routes, the reopening has already led to a sharp decline in global oil prices.
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๐ Israel Lebanon Ceasefire Announced
๐ค US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire from 16 April 2026. PM Netanyahu confirmed a 10km buffer zone will be maintained in southern Lebanon. All parties are urged to respect the agreement to prevent further loss of life during the truce.
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๐ Pearly Tan Misses Uber Cup
๐ค National shuttler Pearly Tan withdrew from the Uber Cup 2026 on 16 April 2026 due to a recurring back injury. She will skip the finals in Horsens, Denmark, to focus on recovery and prevent medical complications. BAM confirmed the decision after a final assessment.
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๐ Bus Driver Arrested Remanded
๐ค A 36-year-old express bus driver and his 21-year-old girlfriend were remanded for four days on 16 April 2026. This followed a viral video of her on his lap while driving. Operator Sri Maju Group sacked the driver immediately for unacceptable conduct.
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๐ Man Arrested Puppy Abuse
๐ค Police arrested a local man in his 20s in Shah Alam on 15 April 2026 for allegedly submerging a puppy in a water tank. Three dogs were seized with help from the Veterinary Services Department. The suspect faces charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.
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๐ Coachella Week One Highlights
๐ค Coachella 2026 weekend one featured Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, and a stripped-back set by Justin Bieber. Southeast Asian act BINI performed alongside South Korean group BigBang. The showcase highlighted various international and regional musical talents.
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๐ Fuel Prices Updates
๐ค Peninsular diesel fell 75 sen to RM5.97/L on 16 April 2026, while market RON95 and RON97 dropped to RM4.02/L and RM5.10/L. BUDI Diesel cash aid increased to RM400 for April. Subsidised rates for eligible users remain fixed at RM1.99 and RM2.15.
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๐ Trump AI Jesus Post
๐ค Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on 12 April 2026. This followed his public criticism of Pope Leo XIV, whom he called 'weak' on foreign policy. The clash stems from the Pope's remarks regarding the conflict in Iran.
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๐ UM Apologises Theatre Scene
๐ค Universiti Malaya apologised on 16 April 2026 for a suggestive 'bed scene' in the KARVITER theatre contest. The performance was disqualified for deviating from the vetted script. UM pledged to strengthen monitoring for all future campus student activities.
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๐ Hannah Yeoh Defends Initiative
๐ค Hannah Yeoh defended the Bangun KL campaign on 16 April 2026, clarifying the ZUS Coffee project uses no public funds. It offers coffee discounts between 7 am and 8 am to encourage early commuting. The initiative aims to shift traffic patterns to ease city gridlock.
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๐ WFH Traffic Stays Heavy
๐ค Traffic remained heavy on 15 April 2026 despite 200,000 civil servants starting a work-from-home directive. Authorities noted minimal changes in rush-hour volume as the private sector remains fully operational. The policy seeks to mitigate the global energy crisis.
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