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🤖 This Week's Recap - 3 April

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Last updated at Apr 3, 2026

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🤖 This Week's Recap - 3 April

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Last updated at Apr 3, 2026

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🔎 WFH Directive Civil Servants

🤖 The Public Service Department issued a three-day work-from-home directive for civil servants living over eight kilometres away. Effective 15 April in major areas like Putrajaya and state capitals, this policy aims to mitigate a global energy crisis. Essential sectors like health, education, and security remain exempt.

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🔎 Diesel Reaches Record RM6.02

🤖 The Finance Ministry announced peninsula diesel prices surged by 50 sen to a record RM6.02 per litre. Effective 2 April, this historic hike is driven by West Asian conflicts pushing Brent crude above US$100 per barrel. Targeted subsidies will remain to help eligible citizens and sectors cope.

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🔎 Zii Jia Misses Training

🤖 Shuttler Lee Zii Jia missed the national squad's Thomas Cup training on 1 April 2026 due to an ankle injury. The Badminton Association of Malaysia confirmed the Olympic bronze medallist delayed his return to focus on recovery. Coaches await updates as the team prepares for the Horsens tournament in Denmark.

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🔎 BYD CKD Reconsidered

🤖 MITI clarified that the conditions for BYD's proposed Tanjung Malim plant apply to all new high-volume automotive projects. These requirements include a 20% domestic sales cap and a RM100,000 minimum price tag. The rules are designed to protect national carmakers like Proton and preserve the local vendor ecosystem.

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🔎 Melaka Factory Halal Revoked

🤖 JAIM immediately revoked the halal certificates of Heng Loong Coffee and Tian Hup Seng Biscuits Factory over contaminated equipment. Inspections confirmed both factories used pig-bristle brushes to clean processing machinery. The companies must recall all products and undergo ritual cleansing before reapplying.

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🔎 Marissa Dania Divorce

🤖 Social media influencer Marissa Dania Hakim confirmed her ongoing divorce from husband Ahmad Aslam. The couple recently visited the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court to validate Aslam's prior out-of-court divorce pronouncements. Marissa urged the public to respect their privacy and avoid speculation during the proceedings.

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🔎 Kelana Jaya LRT Disruption

🤖 Kelana Jaya LRT services suffered severe morning rush hour disruptions on 1 April 2026 when a fallen tree branch blocked tracks near Taman Paramount. Rapid KL deployed track-clearing personnel and alternative shuttle trains to ease passenger congestion. Operations progressively normalised by 9:35 am after significant delays.

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🔎 Klang Drunk Driving Fatality

🤖 A 28-year-old driver was charged with murder on 1 April 2026 over a fatal head-on collision in Klang that killed a motorcyclist. The suspect tested positive for drugs and alcohol and allegedly sped into the opposite lane. If convicted, he faces the mandatory death penalty or up to 40 years in prison.

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🔎 Rafizi Urged To Leave PKR

🤖 PKR leaders are widely demanding former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to leave the party over his recent public criticisms. Leaders argue his statements tarnish the party's image and undermine Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Calling him a major liability, Sarawak PKR urged the Pandan MP to step down honorably.

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🔎 US Strikes Iran Bridges

🤖 Tensions spiked as US President Donald Trump declared military objectives in Iran were nearing completion, threatening further devastating attacks. Recent US and Israeli strikes hit Iranian infrastructure, such as the B1 bridge, causing significant civilian casualties. In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel and US-linked assets in the UAE and Bahrain.

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🔎 Foreign Cards Banned RON95

🤖 On 1 April 2026, the government banned foreign bank cards for self-service purchases of subsidised RON95 petrol. This nationwide measure aims to prevent fuel smuggling by foreign-registered vehicles near border areas. Foreign cardholders must now pay over-the-counter, allowing station operators to strictly enforce the rules.

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