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Police have nabbed a father and son as suspects in the shocking murder and dismemberment of a woman. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police storm flats, detain father and son in grisly dismembered body parts case at Kota Kinabalu rubbish dumps

The rich, thick ‘curry mee’ at Char Yuan Cafe comes topped with juicy cockles. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

In Sea Park, find early morning comfort in the form of curry mee and ‘yong tau foo’ at Char Yuan Cafe

Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said he was informed he may face a MACC raid over alleged misappropriation tied to an RM1.11 billion investment. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Rafizi claims possible MACC raid over RM1.11b probe, tells Anwar and Azam Baki he’s ‘ready’

MACC confirmed receiving an NGO report alleging RM1.11 billion misappropriation linked to a former senior minister, citing concerns over approval and negotiation processes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC: Probe underway into RM1.11b investment linked to ex-minister following NGO report

The accused is escorted by his defence lawyer, Mark Jeyakumar, into the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court February 13, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Teacher moonlighting as e‑hailing driver pleads not guilty to outraging modesty of Vietnamese passenger in JB

The Cabinet today agreed to form a special committee to investigate allegations involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fahmi: Cabinet orders probe into MACC chief Azam Baki, special committee led by Chief Secretary to Government

One big question when buying medical insurance is what you can afford. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

The ‘ABCs’ of buying medical insurance in Malaysia: What to ask yourself and the agents

Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to announce his resignation as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman while in London was made without prior consultation with coalition leaders. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Azmin: Perikatan leadership disappointed after Muhyiddin announced resignation in London without consultation

Police arrested the 71-year-old suspect at the Emergency Unit of Hospital Queen Elizabeth II. — Picture courtesy of Kota Kinabalu Police

Malaysia / 8 h ago

KK body parts case deepens as police link killing to engagement money dispute, seize Nissan X-Trail and clothing

Four litterbugs — representing Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan and Malaysia — performing community service at Dataran Merdeka. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

From butts to brooms: Litterbugs from Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan and Malaysia sweep Dataran Merdeka in punishment

Malaysia's insurance and takaful industry will update its inaugural reference price list for common procedures at local private hospitals every year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Yes, Malaysians can expect annual updates to price guide for private hospitals; expanded list possible

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at Bersatu’s annual general meeting at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam on September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bersatu expels Hamzah Zainudin with immediate effect, cites constitutional breach

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he plans to urge Members of Parliament from both sides of the aisle to engage with constituents on the controversy surrounding MACC, adding that he would write to MPs from DAP and Amanah to press Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to suspend Tan Sri Azam Baki. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rafizi urges Bersih to lead anti-MACC rally over Bloomberg allegations

The order permits Datuk Seri Najib Razak to attend an appeal involving Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad on February 24, as well as his own appeal on March 13 over a High Court decision declining to cite Federal Court judge Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh for contempt. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Appellate court allows Najib to attend Dzulkefly defamation appeal, contempt hearing

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Rohingya man for allegedly bludgeoning his pregnant wife with a stone mortar. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police arrest man after pregnant wife bludgeoned to death with stone mortar in Kota Tinggi

Shafiqah Othman Hamzah

Shafiqah Othman Hamzah

Shafiqah is a human rights activist and Muslim feminist. She tweets her thoughts at @sfqomhz and occasionally writes extremely long articles on shafiqahothman.com.

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