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Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, said there must be clear accountability, stressing that the issue must be taken seriously and that local councils must have measurable cleanliness standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘I am fed up’: Sultan Sharafuddin says Selangor flooded with complaints over dirty streets, tells councils to ‘clean up their act’

The blaze, which destroyed about 1,500 square feet of the residence, was fully extinguished by 2.03am. — Pictures from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Man, 38, killed in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze as firefighters hindered by alleged safety-system failures (VIDEO)

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

Malaysia / 4 h ago

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

LRT3 serves the western corridor of the Klang Valley, bringing public transport access to high-density, rapidly expanding areas like Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang. — Picture via Facebook/Lrt Shah Alam Line

Malaysia / 13 h ago

LRT3 Shah Alam Line delays: What commuters in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang should know

In a Facebook post, national DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) assistant publicity secretary Syaheera Ghaffar questioned why some parties continue to block opportunities for Malaysian children of all races and religions to explore broader educational prospects. — Picture from Facebook/Syaheera Ghafar

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DAP Youth leader questions ongoing opposition to Unified Examination Certificate amid recognition of other foreign exams

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the Kuala Lumpur Operations Movement Centre (PGO) received an emergency call at 8.46pm through the NG999 system, before deploying teams from the Sri Hartamas fire station together with crews from Menjalara, Sentul and Taman Tun Dr Ismail. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Man who died in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze had been living alone since 2021, say cops

The new six-coach train seats 312 passengers, comprising five standard coaches and one business-class coach. Facilities include four toilets, plug points at every seat, a dedicated bistro for onboard meals, and a prayer room for Muslim travellers. — Picture from X/Ezad Hfizy

Malaysia / 9 h ago

KL to JB in 4.5 hours: Malaysia’s long-awaited electric train debuts on preview run

Meanwhile, the ringgit was mostly lower against major currencies at the opening. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit hits strongest level in over four years after Fed rate cut

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman arrives at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 11, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Federal Court reviews prosecution bid to reinstate Syed Saddiq’s corruption and money-laundering charges

BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said an investigation needs to be conducted soonest possible, as the team will be competing in the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 in Qingdao, China, from Feb 3-8. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 4 h ago

BAM demands probe after Malaysia’s 3-0 SEA Games loss to Indonesia

The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Opinion / 10 h ago

Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah took aim at some MPs who descend into shouting matches and disorderly behaviour. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘A disgrace’: Sultan Sharafuddin raps rowdy MPs, says Parliament must rise above chaos

Preliminary investigations revealed the accident occurred around 8.20pm when the Mercedes-Benz, travelling from Bentong towards Kuala Lumpur, entered the right lane on a bend and collided head-on with a Proton Iswara coming from the opposite direction. — Pictures from Facebook/Maju Bentong

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Driver of Mercedes-Benz arrested in Bentong road crash that killed married couple

Seven people, including a toll attendant, were injured after a trailer crashed into the Kota Kemuning toll booth and collided with two other vehicles. — Pictures from social media

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Trailer smashes into Kota Kemuning toll booth in Shah Alam, seven injured (VIDEO)

Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim arrives for the Gemas–Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Tracking launch at Kempas Railway Station, Johor Bahru, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar: State input vital to federal policy, marks major shift in national development strategy

Malaysia

20 m ago

Nancy Shukri calls for dignity, compassion in enforcement after woman denied Melaka police HQ entry

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has called for more compassionate and people-centred enforcement following an incident in which a woman was reportedly denied entry into the compound of a district police headquarters in Melaka on Monday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has called for more compassionate and people-centred enforcement following an incident in which a woman was reportedly denied entry into the compound of a district police headquarters (IPD) in Melaka on Monday.In a post on...

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House of Thailand, during his three-day working visit to Bangkok December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 28 m ago

DPM Zahid urges focus on security, diplomacy in Thai‑Cambodia border tensions during Thailand visit

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to ‘Regular Follow-Up’ status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 49 m ago

Financial Action Task Force upgrades Malaysia’s illicit finance rating, reflecting whole‑of‑nation effort, says BNM governor

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar says he has no interest in contesting the Lamag state by-election to fill the vacancy left by the demise of his father, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Bung Moktar’s son Mohd Naim rules himself out of Lamag by‑election candidacy

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The Penang Fire and Rescue Department is finalising its investigation to determine the cause of a fire that killed a woman and her adopted daughter here yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Probe into Butterworth blaze that killed mother, daughter being finalised, says Penang Fire Dept

Civil servants who opted for the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) will receive the Phase 2 salary adjustment in the January payroll, with the increase calculated based on their final salary on December 31. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Public Service Dept: Civil servants to receive Phase 2 SSPA salary adjustment in January

Global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering said Malaysia has recorded significant asset recovery through clear emphasis at policy and operational levels, resulting in a 15-fold increase since the 2015 mutual evaluation report, totalling RM37.63 billion in assets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

Report: Malaysia recovers RM37.63b in assets, 15‑fold increase since 2015

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia welcomes clean energy investment and is ready to support industry players seeking to participate in the country’s energy transition efforts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Malaysia welcomes clean energy investment, pledges support for industry players, says DPM Fadillah

The Perlis state assembly heard today that the state has Malaysia’s highest obesity rate and the third-highest diabetes prevalence, prompting officials to outline measures to safeguard public health alongside tourism plans. — Istock.com pic

2 h ago

Perlis tops national obesity rate at 32.8pc, ranks third in diabetes, says state rep

Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Annuar Rapaee (seventh left) is seen with representatives of Nangka constituency schools during a photocall. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sarawak rolls out digital textbooks with animation, interactive tools to tackle poor test scores

This picture provided by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department shows a fire at the Petra Jaya shopping mall in Kuching. — Picture via The Borneo Post

3 h ago

Fire guts sports outlet in Kuching’s Petra Jaya mall, staff flee as blaze spreads in minutes

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the commuter service will significantly increase train frequency along the Kulai-Johor Bahru route, with the journey taking only about 20 minutes. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Kulai to JB in 20 minutes: Dedicated commuter train service to start early next year, says transport minister

Brickfields District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Hoo Chang Hook, said initial investigations found no signs of foul play and the case has been handed over to the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) for further action. — Picture from X/@GengKNegara

3 h ago

No criminal elements found in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze that killed man, say police

Accused Janida Daimun (left) and Nuraina Asmawil being escorted to the Magistrates’ Court in Johor Bahru, December 11, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

3 h ago

In JB, two Filipino women plead guilty to possessing fake MyKads

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor is sworn in a Sulaman assemblyman for a ninth term. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

CM Hajiji first to take oath as 79 sworn in as Sabah elected representatives

Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed, 74, director of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd, faces five charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and 13 counts of money laundering, all linked to the Maju Expressway Extension construction project. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Maju Holdings’ Abu Sahid applies to court for temporary passport release for UK trip with daughter

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming observes the ‘Sentuhan Kejayaan KPKT 2025’ operation to shut down an illegal dumpsite at Jalan Awam Cina, Taman Yarl, Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Illegal dumping syndicates face crackdown as housing minister backs armed unit, task force and surveillance tech

Displaced residents walk at a temporary camp set up at a pagoda during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on December 11, 2025. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Malaysian embassy urges citizens in Cambodia to update details as border tensions rise with Thailand

Negeri Sembilan police have confirmed that three men suspected of involvement in a shooting at Jalan Rasah, near the Port Dickson Toll Plaza, yesterday morning have been detained, following an incident that claimed one life. — Picture from Facebook/Adam Wong Jr

3 h ago

Three men remanded five days until Dec 15 over fatal Seremban shooting near PD toll plaza

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