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2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri
Opinion  / 10 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic
Money  / 5 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

Peng Peiyun, a former head of China’s family planning commission, died this week, prompting renewed anger online over the one-child policy. — Reuters file pic
World  / 5 h ago

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

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The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa
1d ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
2d ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa
2d ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

In her 41-page written judgment released today, High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching said the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s house arrest order for Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not valid, as it did not follow the procedures in the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Isa
2d ago

High Court: Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

 

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Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex following the decision on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s home arrest on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
22 Dec 2025

Shafee urges Agong, Malay rulers to scrutinise High Court’s decision on Najib’s house arrest, claims it dilutes their powers

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah confirmed that the matter of applying for a parole had been discussed with his client, but instructions has not been given yet. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
22 Dec 2025

Najib hasn’t decided on parole yet, lawyer says after failed house arrest bid

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press after the announcement of Najib’s house arrest decision at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
22 Dec 2025

How much of Najib’s jail time is left? Ex-PM could serve less than six years, lawyer says release possible before 2028

The High Court’s decision today means that Datuk Seri Najib Razak will have to continue serving his jail term at Kajang Prison. — Picture by Yusof Isa
22 Dec 2025

Shafee: Najib to appeal after High Court rejects house arrest bid

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
22 Dec 2025

No house arrest for Najib, High Court decides

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is midway in his reduced six-year jail term, is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
22 Dec 2025

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel
19 Dec 2025

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 18, 2025. — Sayuti Zainudin pic
18 Dec 2025

Shafee: Government must not delay Najib’s house arrest if court allows it

Lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today that the prosecution has completed the chemist report in the drug use case involving Malaysian rapper Namewee, also known as Wee Meng Chee. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee
18 Dec 2025

Chemist report ready for Namewee’s drug use case, says lawyer

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is cleared of a RM7 million money laundering case after the prosecution withdrew its appeal against her December 2024 acquittal in the High Court. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
11 Dec 2025

Rosmah free from RM7m money laundering case as prosecution drops appeal against acquittal

In a statement late last night, the families’ lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan (pic) and Sachpreetraj Singh claimed that the police ‘have openly admitted that the investigation has so far entirely excluded the shooters’, since the police have yet to record any statement from any police personnel involved. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
11 Dec 2025

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers for families of slain men call for police probe on officers involved

The Malaysian government’s Sulu Special Secretariat War Room announced that the Paris Court of Appeal had yesterday fully annulled the arbitrator’s order directing Malaysia to pay the amount. — Picture by Farhan Najib
10 Dec 2025

Malaysia wins again as French court junks Sulu claimants' US$14.9b award, govt says this ends ‘extortion’ bid

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (centre) said the government has begun the second phase of separating the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, which will involve studying required constitutional and legal amendments. — Picture via Facebook/Azalina Othman Said
10 Dec 2025

Azalina: Plans to split AG-public prosecutor enters phase two, constitutional changes under study

Projek Sama member Wo Chang Xi speaks during a press conference on proposed reforms for Malaysia at the BERSIH office in Petaling Jaya on December 9, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
09 Dec 2025

Preventing corruption: Projek SAMA urges new law to define ‘political donations’ and stop bribery among Malaysian politicians

Projek SAMA’s convenor, Ngeow Chow Ying speaks during a press conference on urgent reform calls on prosecutorial discretion in Malaysia at the BERSIH office in Petaling Jaya on December 9, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
09 Dec 2025

Projek SAMA warns delays after DNAA risk acquittals, urges AG to clarify plans for high-profile corruption cases

(From left) Projek Sama’s Wo Chang Xi, Projek Sama’s convenor, Ngeow Chow Ying and Projek Sama researcher, Farah Izzah Haron speaks during a press conference on its latest report titled ‘Do politicians still get away with corruption after 2018?’ at the BERSIH office in Petaling Jaya on December 9, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
09 Dec 2025

‘Dua darjat’ exposed? Projek SAMA report lets Malaysians decide if there’s ‘ikan yu’, ‘ikan bilis’ disparity in post-2018 corruption cases

Lawyer Surendra Ananth speaks during the “Justice for the Disappeared” forum organised by the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) and held at the Bar Council auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. December 06, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
08 Dec 2025

‘Nothing to do with race’: Lawyers explain why court ordered RM3m in Amri’s case, RM36m in Raymond Koh’s case

Amri Che Mat’s wife Norhayati Mohd Ariffin speaks at the session ‘Justice for the Disappeared: Understanding the Human Rights Impact of the Raymond Koh & Amri Che Mat Decisions’ in Kuala Lumpur December 6, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
06 Dec 2025

Are Pastor Koh and Amri Che Mat still alive? Wives say they’re stuck waiting for answers as government stays ‘mute’

Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the judiciary will get judges to attend judgment writing courses to enable them to learn how to write court decisions more efficiently and more precisely. — Picture by Choo Choy May
05 Dec 2025

CJ proposes courses and incentives to tackle High Court judgment backlogs

 

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic
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‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

 
Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
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‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

 
Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli
2 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons