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Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

(From left) Kamaladevi’s two children T (in grey), M (in black), lawyer New Sin Yew, lawyer Shugan Raman, Kamaladevi Kanniappan as seen at the Taiping, Perak court complex May 20, 2024. — Picture courtesy of lawyers

Malaysia / 18 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

Kamaladevi Kanniappan, who was stateless, but has been declared a Malaysian citizen along with her Perak family. Dec 31 , 2025 . Photo courtesy of Kamaladevi Kanniappan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

The July LKAN report revealed that three of the seven UKM tenders, totalling RM58.45 million, failed to comply with prescribed procurement procedures. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MACC probes RM58.45m UKM tenders flagged by Auditor-General over governance lapses

Suspected space debris, measuring 4.26×3.64 metres, was found along the Nenasi coast in Pekan, Pahang on December 30, 2025 and is temporarily stored at Nenasi Police Station for safety and further investigation. — Bernama

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Something out of this world lands on Pekan shore, Atomic Energy Dept says not radioactive

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

The wrecked Lexus LC500 sports convertible at the scene of the accident along Jalan Stutong in Kuching, Sarawak on January 1, 2026. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

Actor George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 14 h ago

Trump tells France it can ‘keep’ George Clooney as row brews over actor’s new passport

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is targeting 45 million international arrivals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

2026 ahead: Here's some of the events and policies to look out for Malaysians

A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Consultant in Penang loses RM690,500 in online scam promising 100pc returns

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the enforcement will cover Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. — John Cameron/Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Clean up or clock in: Community service for littering starts today in Johor, Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, KL and Putrajaya

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

Plaza Merdeka staff cleaning up the debris from the fallen ceiling. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

A multidisciplinary team at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) has made Malaysian medical history after successfully performing a liver transplant on a four-month-old baby boy weighing just 6.2kg, the youngest and lightest recipient recorded in the country. — Picture courtesy of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s youngest liver transplant: Baby collapses before surgery, survives through mother’s donation and PPUM teamwork

Malaysia

5 h ago

Sarawak Civil Defence monitors slope landslide in Selangau, road remains open

A Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel inspects the site of the landslide. — Picture courtesy of Civil Defence Force

SELANGAU, Jan 1 — A landslide has been detected along Jalan Ulu Sungai Arip here, prompting monitoring by the Civil Defence Force, although the road remains passable to all vehicles.Selangau District Civil Defence Officer Lt (PA) Luke Douglas Dongum said the incident was reported by a member of the public,...

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SWCorp workers work hard to clean up the litter scattered in the Bukit Bintang area after the New Year's Eve 2026 celebration January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

SWCorp issues 42 littering notices during New Year’s Eve enforcement drive

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said a RM900-million investment by Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co Ltd, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Johor, is expected to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in engineering and advanced technology. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Onn Hafiz: RM900m superalloy investment to boost Johor’s high‑tech industry, generate 200 jobs

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Online Safety Act 2025 would require digital platform providers to assume greater responsibility in protecting the public from increasingly serious cyber threats, which had a direct impact on society’s well-being. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

IGP: Online Safety Act enhances accountability of digital platforms, ensures safer cyberspace for Malaysians

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Tourists from abroad took the opportunity to pose for photos with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) mascots Wira and Manja at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Malaysia launches VM2026 campaign with nationwide welcoming events at key entry points

A multidisciplinary team at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) has made Malaysian medical history after successfully performing a liver transplant on a four-month-old baby boy weighing just 6.2kg, the youngest and lightest recipient recorded in the country. — Picture courtesy of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

6 h ago

Malaysia’s youngest liver transplant: Baby collapses before surgery, survives through mother’s donation and PPUM teamwork

A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

7 h ago

Consultant in Penang loses RM690,500 in online scam promising 100pc returns

Deputy Minister of Defence Adly Zahari (right) visited Senior Petty Officer Technician Marine Srimala Mohammad Zullfika Mohiddi, who is receiving treatment at the Melaka Hospital January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

RMN officer in ICU after Klebang helicopter emergency landing; three others treated, two discharged

The number of flood victims in Sarawak rose sharply this afternoon, while the flood situation in Melaka has fully recovered and a slight improvement in Johor. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Sarawak flood victims rise to nearly 800; Johor sees slight improvement, Melaka recovers

Suspected space debris, measuring 4.26×3.64 metres, was found along the Nenasi coast in Pekan, Pahang on December 30, 2025 and is temporarily stored at Nenasi Police Station for safety and further investigation. — Bernama

8 h ago

Something out of this world lands on Pekan shore, Atomic Energy Dept says not radioactive

8 h ago

MASwings now under AirBorneo as state-owned carrier assumes full control

Plaza Merdeka staff cleaning up the debris from the fallen ceiling. — The Borneo Post pic

8 h ago

Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

The wrecked Lexus LC500 sports convertible at the scene of the accident along Jalan Stutong in Kuching, Sarawak on January 1, 2026. — The Borneo Post

8 h ago

Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

The Health Ministry denied that patients who walk into its clinics will not be treated after allegations spread on social media. — Picture from Facebook/KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA

9 h ago

Appointments preferred, but walk-ins not turned away, says Health Ministry

A 32-year-old lawyer is under a six-day remand order till January 4, 2026 after Marang Prison authorities recovered RM16,000 worth of narcotics from an inmate who is his client. Police said the drugs were enough to supply some 800 addicts. — Unsplash pic

9 h ago

Lawyer lands in trouble for RM16,000 Marang Prison drug haul, wrongful confinement and extortion

The tragedy occurred when Nor Baizura Shafie reportedly drowned while swimming, and her younger brother Mohd Fazir Shafie’s attempt to save her failed, leaving both siblings swept away and submerged. — Picture from social media

9 h ago

Tragic beach outing: Two siblings drown at Pantai Sura Tengah in Terengganu

The July LKAN report revealed that three of the seven UKM tenders, totalling RM58.45 million, failed to comply with prescribed procurement procedures. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

MACC probes RM58.45m UKM tenders flagged by Auditor-General over governance lapses

Firefighters extinguish the flames on the car after it crashed on North–South Expressway near the Ipoh toll plaza. — Pictures from social media

10 h ago

Crash sparks car fire on North–South Expressway near Ipoh toll plaza; couple narrowly escape

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid (centre) expects the state zakat collection to exceed RM200 million when the final figures are in on January 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Zakat Mainpp

10 h ago

Penang zakat collection rises over 10pc to approach RM200m

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