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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds

Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

Datuk Muhamed Akmal Saleh said the special convention would gauge grassroots views on continued cooperation with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

Jalan Bukit Bintang will be fully closed on January 1 from 6pm and January 3 from 7.30pm to 10pm, from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Federal Hotel, for the rehearsal and launch of the ‘I Lite U’ Festival 2026 Lighting Programme respectively. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

It was reported that more than 20 cadres have signed a letter calling for a Special Cadre Members’ Conference to be held in February, with Pritam Singh’s position as party chief potentially among the issues to be discussed. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 13 h ago

Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction

(Standing, left) Perlis PAS Youth chief Haziq Asyraf, who is also Beseri assemblyman, revealed on December 28, 2025 that he was invited to sign a statutory declaration against the former state menteri besar but declined. — Picture from Facebook/Haziq Asyraf
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite

Ma Yonggang, 48 from Chongqing poses for a picture at the Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama Shopping Centre on December 28, 2025. —mPicture by Yusof Isa
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

At Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama, vendors eye Malaysian market, factories for expansion

Dickson (right) with his siblings Dennis (left) and Derita@Anita proudly showing their MyKad during a family Christmas gathering in Lawas on December 25. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 — a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

Kuala Perlis state assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar of Perlis. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as new menteri besar of Perlis

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

Supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak hold up a laminated sketch of the former prime minister. SUPP, a former component party in the Barisan Nasional coalition, pushes back against claims it illegally received funds from 1MDB when Najib was in charge of the sovereign investment firm in 2013. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

SUPP insists RM1m donation from Najib not linked to 1MDB, says issue settled years ago

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Jakim was commenting on an internal memo from a local bakery that allegedly disallowed staff from writing ‘merry Christmas’ or ‘X’mas’ on cakes even if requested by a customer. — Tim Douglas/pexels.com pic
17 Dec 2023

Jakim: Halal certification holders not prevented from writing festive greetings on cakes

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
15 Dec 2023

After yet another major data leak, analysts see uphill task to sell Malaysians on MyDigital ID

JFS co-founder S. Thilaga speaks during launch of the group's media guide in Petaling Jaya December 14, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
14 Dec 2023

‘Pink exodus’: According to Justice for Sisters survey, over 30pc queer Malaysians want to migrate, seek asylum in other countries

Conversion therapy, which consists of psychological treatment or spiritual counselling to change a person’s sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual, is widely seen by the medical and scientific community as potentially harmful and a form of pseudoscience. ― Reuters pic
14 Dec 2023

Ahead of media guideline launch, group’s study says family and religion biggest factors behind conversion therapy against LGBT

 

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The changes to the Anwar administration announced today proves the government’s sincerity in facing the world’s new challenges, Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
12 Dec 2023

Nazri Aziz: Anwar’s Cabinet reshuffle shows govt sincerity in facing new world challenges

CIJ executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu noted that Malaysia has ratified only three out of nine international human rights treaties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
10 Dec 2023

CIJ moots full commitment to human rights to safeguard Malaysians’ freedom of speech

CIJ executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu the launch of CIJ’s ‘Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia 2023’. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
10 Dec 2023

CIJ: Under Madani govt, use of Sedition Act, Printing Presses and Publications Act doubled

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says seven domains to the 2027 School Curriculum will be introduced. ― Bernama pic
07 Dec 2023

Report: Education minister says seven domains to be introduced to 2027 School Curriculum

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said the Palestinian refugees with the UNHCR cards will be given necessary assistance, including education and Covid-19 vaccinations. — Bernama pic
07 Dec 2023

Deputy foreign minister says 602 Palestinian refugees in Malaysia have UNHCR cards, qualify for education and Covid-19 jabs

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, responds to police inquiries at Bukit Aman regarding his characterisation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as ‘dajjal’, a false prophet in Islamic ethos December 1, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
01 Dec 2023

Bersatu activist Chegubard challenges Anwar to charge him under Sedition Act, promises PM ‘surprise’ in court

Badrul Hisham Shaharin also known as Chegubard speaks to Malay Mail at the federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman, December 1, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
01 Dec 2023

Bersatu activist questioned for calling PM ‘false messiah’

Justice for Sisters co-founder S. Thilaga said that the establishment of such a centre raised concerns about the potential violation of human rights, including the rights to equality and non-discrimination, privacy, and a life of dignity, free from torture. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
30 Nov 2023

Justice for Sisters: Johor ‘rehab’ centre for LGBT akin to torture

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (centre) witnessed the exchange this afternoon at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
30 Nov 2023

MCMC inks digital innovation MoUs with Felda, doctors, pharmacists’ groups

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced allowance increases for Digital Economic Centres (PEDi) managers and their assistants. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
30 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: PEDi managers and assistants receive RM500 raise in allowance

Minister of Digital Communication Fahmi Fadzil said that the poster distorted the facts of the issue and was taken from a Berita Harian report without further context. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

Fahmi says will take legal action over image of him purportedly praying about Coldplay concert

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (center) arriving at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) for the PKR Annual National Congress, November 26, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
26 Nov 2023

PM Anwar announces 30-day visa-free entry for China, India travellers

Perak PKR representative Wong Chai Yi delivers her speech during the PKR National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

PKR delegates urge govt to act quickly in damage control, form social media monitoring squad

Former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted and given the death sentence for murdering Altantuya Shaariibuu, has not applied for a review of his death sentence, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

Home Minister Saifuddin: Sirul hasn’t applied for death sentence review, only Azilah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers the keynote address at PKR Annual National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Not possible for all problems to be solved in a year

Delegates during the PKR Women’s National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

Loh Ker Chean: PKR's formula for diversity remains relevant, respects east Malaysia

PKR Women chief Fadhlina Sidek speaks during the PKR Women’s National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

At party congress, Wanita PKR chief touts wing’s plans to strengthen Shariah courts as part of reforms for better safeguards for women and children

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli speaks during the opening of the 2023 PKR Woman and Youth National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

Rafizi: PKR doesn’t have to worry about PM Anwar’s approval ratings, ‘the Opposition is in tatters'

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli speaks to reporters at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre November 25, 2023. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
25 Nov 2023

At PKR congress, Rafizi says to expect ‘boring’ speeches as ruling party buckles down on nation building

 

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A 74-year-old pensioner in Taiping, Perak fell for phone scammers impersonating a police officer and a TNB representative who claimed she was being investigated in a money laundering case. — iStock pic
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DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman

 
(Standing, left) Perlis PAS Youth chief Haziq Asyraf, who is also Beseri assemblyman, revealed on December 28, 2025 that he was invited to sign a statutory declaration against the former state menteri besar but declined. — Picture from Facebook/Haziq Asyraf
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New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite