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A general view of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur on April 23, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Guan Eng lauds LHDN for automatic 2pc compensation on late tax refunds

A screen grab shows former military intelligence director Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Datuk Mohd Razali Alias arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on January 29, 2026.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ex-military spy chief charged with corruption involving US$20,000 flight tickets

Tourists wear protective masks at the arrival hall in KLIA 2 on January 27, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia Airports urges travellers to mask up after India Nipah virus outbreak

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ex-spy chief, senior MAF officer face separate corruption charges this morning

Hamzah’s remarks suggest more internal tensions after a planned Perikatan Nasional extraordinary meeting was called off. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘No invitation, how to attend?’ — Hamzah on Muhyiddin’s PN pre-council gathering

Parliament staff make final preparations inside the Dewan Rakyat ahead of the opening of Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2018. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: RM80 medical insurance, MA63 approach on agenda

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC rubs out corruption: 121 accounts frozen as massage chain bosses remanded

File picture of office workers during lunch hour in Kuala Lumpur on July 30, 2024. The survey, Retirement Reimagined: Asia’s Retirement Divide, found 64 per cent of respondents plan to continue working, with 63 per cent citing income needs. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

64pc of Malaysians plan to work past retirement, regional survey finds

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus powering through the cycling leg of Ironman Malaysia, where he became the first state police chief to complete a full-distance triathlon. — Picture via Facebook/PDRMMsiaOfficial

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Inside the fitness regime of ‘Datuk Blade’, KL’s Ironman-ready police chief (VIDEO)

An undated photograph shows Padang Merbok without the barriers previously used to cordon off the park. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Come out and play: DBKL encourages public to make ‘best use’ of newly reopened parks

Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak is seen outside the PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya on January 18, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Court awards Farhash Wafa Salvador RM550,000 in defamation suit against Chegubard

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests, adding that the probe is being conducted thoroughly and professionally under the provisions of the law. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MACC detains DoE director‑general and deputy amid investigation into alleged e‑waste corruption

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he leaves after attending the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

More than 500 Tamil schools: Why Narendra Modi is praising Malaysia’s Indian cultural preservation

A general view shows the exterior of the house of Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore on April 11, 2016. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and National Heritage Board (NHB) said the acquisition aims to preserve the property’s historic significance and prevent it from being redeveloped for private or commercial use. — AFP pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore to acquire 38 Oxley Road despite Lee Kuan Yew’s demolition wish

Popular nasi kandar restaurants in Penang such as the legendary Hameediyah, Nasi Kandar Pokok Ketapang and Kapitan Maju are often packed but people are willing to stand in long lines for their turn to tuck in. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Is your favourite food on the list? Penang names 10 iconic dishes as official state heritage

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

MACC detains DoE director‑general and deputy amid investigation into alleged e‑waste corruption

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests, adding that the probe is being conducted thoroughly and professionally under the provisions of the law. — Picture by Yusof Isa

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained the director-general and deputy director-general of the Department of Environment to assist investigations into a case linked to electronic waste (e-waste).According to sources, both suspects were taken into custody at about 6.30pm after giving statements at the MACC headquarters...

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A volunteer at the Nagarathar Thanduthabani Temple decorates a 138-year-old silver chariot in George Town February 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Over one million devotees and tourists expected in Penang as police roll out massive security plan for Thaipusam

The Court of Appeal here today instructed the Director-General of Inland Revenue to refund RM15.672 million to Petronas within six months from today for taxes overcharged to the company for the 2010 assessment year. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Petronas wins appeal as court tells Inland Revenue to return RM15.6m

A social media influencer was fined RM40,000 today after he pleaded guilty to posting an offensive video on social media. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Influencer pays RM40,000 fine for viral video of teens mocking homeless man with scraps

The government is in the process of drafting a National Food Security Act, which will serve as a strong legal foundation to safeguard the nation’s food sovereignty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. — Picture via Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

Malaysia / 4 h ago

DPM unveils bold plan for National Food Security Act as Malaysia braces for climate change and rising costs

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks during the town hall session on limiting the Prime Minister’s term at the Legal Affairs Division building in Putrajaya on January 29, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Poll: Majority of respondents favour two-term cap over 10-year limit for prime ministers

An undated photograph shows Padang Merbok without the barriers previously used to cordon off the park. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Come out and play: DBKL encourages public to make ‘best use’ of newly reopened parks

Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak is seen outside the PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya on January 18, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Court awards Farhash Wafa Salvador RM550,000 in defamation suit against Chegubard

The lorry, which was linked to waste from food business activities, was taken to the city council’s seizure depot pending court action. — MBPJ pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MBPJ seizes lorry for illegal waste dumping in Prima Damansara

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) now expects core and headline inflation to range between 1 per cent and 2 per cent next year, up from its previous forecast of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore raises 2026 inflation forecast, keeps monetary policy unchanged

A general view shows the exterior of the house of Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore on April 11, 2016. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and National Heritage Board (NHB) said the acquisition aims to preserve the property’s historic significance and prevent it from being redeveloped for private or commercial use. — AFP pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore to acquire 38 Oxley Road despite Lee Kuan Yew’s demolition wish

Changi Airport Group reportedly said that aircraft traffic rose 2.2 per cent year on year to 374,000, while airfreight throughput climbed 4.5 per cent to 2.08 million tonnes. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore ramps up airport screening after Nipah virus cases in West Bengal

SPF warned that if crowd safety thresholds are exceeded, selected areas may be locked down, and visitors will be diverted. They advised the public to remain patient and follow instructions from officers on site. — Picture via Singapore Police Force website

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore police: Consider congestion when visiting Chinatown, safety measures will be enforced

According to CNA, Tan See Chee spotted the trap from a passing bus on Oct 20, 2025, then returned to the site at Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, where he cut the cable ties securing the enclosure and opened its door. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man fined S$500 for releasing crows from a trap

The offence reportedly occurred in 2021 and was witnessed by two senior nurses who later reported the incident. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore court jails 76-year-old doctor one week for molesting sedated woman after colonoscopy

From Feb 1, Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight additional overseas universities, including Universiti Sains Malaysia. — Picture via Facebook/Universiti Sains Malaysia

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore approves eight more overseas medical schools to meet ageing care needs, Universiti Sains Malaysia included

Singpore will streamline the medical assessment process for elderly vocational licence drivers to reduce confusion over the number of examinations required each year. — Picture via Facebook/Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

Singapore / 26 Jan 2026

Singapore to simplify medical checks for drivers aged 65 and above with vocational licences

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Among the executed were members of the “Ming family criminal group”, whose activities had contributed to the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens and injuries to “many others”. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

China cracks down on Myanmar fraud gangs, executes 11 involved in killings and scams

This undated and unlocated handout image released by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Texas executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend in first US execution of the year

A member of Carlos Salcedo's campaign team reacts after the death of him in a plane crash operated by Satena, Colombia's state-owned airline, in La Playa de Belen municipality, Norte de Santander department, Colombia yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Colombian lawmaker among 15 killed as twin-propeller plane crashes near Venezuelan border

A child holds a candle next to a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti outside of the US Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US places two immigration agents on leave after fatal Minneapolis shooting as Trump attacks mayor

China is pivoting to new markets as its ties to the US sour further under the Trump administration. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

With US relations strained, China positions itself as a steadier trade partner

A protester holds a sign as he joins others to demand that federal immigration agents leave the city during a “Hands Off MN ! Reject Pam Bondi’s Demands” demonstration along an avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Minneapolis activists track federal immigration officers using encrypted apps

A ‘caution’ tape surrounds the football field in Salamanca, Guanajuato state of Mexico, on January 26, 2026, where at least 11 people were killed and 12 more wounded during an attack on the eve. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

When sport fails as a shield: Football match massacre underscores Mexico’s gang scourge

Japan’s Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi raises her fist in response to the audience at the end of her campaign speech for the House of Representatives election in Tokyo on January 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

Despite female PM, Japan’s gender gap in election candidates barely shifts — ruling party fields an even smaller share of women

Money

Samsung said its annual revenue stood at 333.6 trillion won, while its operating profit came in at 43.6 trillion won. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

AI boom drives Samsung’s memory division to all-time high revenue and profit

Australia’s competition watchdog claims Microsoft misled 2.7 million Microsoft 365 users by hiding cheaper ‘Classic’ plans and steering them toward more expensive Copilot-integrated subscriptions. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Microsoft net income jumps 60pc but AI spending spooks investors

According to a Blomberg analysis, the bulk of the advance has instead been underpinned by firm domestic fundamentals, including stronger-than-expected growth and rising investment inflows, which have pushed the ringgit to its highest level since 2018. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit’s surge driven by domestic strength, not just weaker dollar

At 8am, the local currency traded at 3.9130/9230 versus the greenback, up from Wednesday’s close of 3.9175/9235. ― Bernama pic

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit opens at 3.9130 vs US dollar as Fed holds rates

Foreign exchange rates for the yen and US dollar are displayed along the sidewalk in downtown Tokyo on January 28, 2026, amid renewed market jitters over Japan’s fiscal policy ahead of a snap election. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Japan PM’s food tax plan unnerves voters and markets before February vote

Trump made the comments to reporters in Iowa ahead of a speech expected to centre on the economy as he seeks to rally his stalwart rural supporters in a state that hosts key congressional races in November. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Trump says value of the dollar is ‘great’, currency hits 4-year low

At the 8am opening, the ringgit traded at 3.9485/9500 versus the US dollar, a level last seen in May 2018, compared with yesterday’s close of 3.9500/9555. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit firms to 3.9485 while US dollar continues slide

Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, continued to decline by 2.7 per cent in December 2025. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 1d ago

DoSM: Cheaper crude oil and palm oil push Malaysia’s producer prices lower in December 2025

Sports

Benfica's Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Uefa Champions League match against Real Madrid. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Benfica book last-16 spot and condemn Real Madrid to play-offs with dramatic keeper strike

Mohamed Salah scored the third after the break on his club-record equalling 80th Champions League appearance for Liverpool. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Salah ends goal drought as Liverpool thrash Qarabag 6-0 to reach Champions League last 16

Mikel Arteta’s men were already assured of a place in the last 16 and have also guaranteed they will have home advantage in the second leg of the knockout stages as long as they progress. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Arsenal complete perfect Champions League league run with 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty

Poland’s Iga Swiatek walks off court following her defeat against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in their women’s singles quarter-final match on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Not zoo animals: Swiatek backs Gauff on off-court breathing room at Australian Open

Johor Darul Ta’zim head coach Xisco Munoz speaks at a press conference ahead of the Group B Shopee Cup match against Shan United FC at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, January 28. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

MFL clears JDT’s three suspended heritage players to return to M-League

FAM Secretary-General Datuk Noor Azman Rahman when asked about the latest developments in the governing body’s appeal process to CAS confirmed a decision on the players' fates would be known by end of February. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

FAM sec-gen: Fate of FAM, seven heritage players to be decided by sports arbitration court by end Feb

Japan’s Mone Chiba performs in the women’s short program during the ISU figure skating Four Continents Championships 2026 in Beijing on January 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

‘Fanyu’ fever: Japan’s figure skating factory never sleeps

Poland’s Iga Swiatek walks off court following her defeat against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in their women’s singles quarter-final match on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Not zoo animals: Swiatek backs Gauff on off-court breathing room at Australian Open