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The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning for Telupid, Beluran, and Sandakan in Sabah, which is expected to persist until tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Why speak to 1MDB chairman via Jho Low’s phone? Najib says for ‘convenience’, I was ‘using’ Jho Low for Middle East ties

In the second round of the Super 750 tourney held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex today, the fifth seeds took 34-minutes to oust unseeded pair from China, Xie Hao Nan-Zeng Wei Han, 21-10, 21-18.

Sports / 11 h ago

India Open: Malaysian doubles teams shine with four quarter-final spots; Jun Hao bows out

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain squats down to inspect an injured motorcyclist following an accident on the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway. — Picture courtesy of the Royal Malaysia Police

Malaysia / 17 h ago

IGP renders aid after motorcyclist hurt in crash ahead of his convoy

A vitamin D deficiency whilst pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life says a new study. - AFP Relaxnews pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Man in Subang Jaya arrested for rape after teen girlfriend found pregnant

In the suit filed in 2022, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh claimed that Kamarul Zaman Yusoff uploaded two Facebook posts between May 10 and May 17, 2017, in which he alleged that she had a motive to proselytise Christianity through her politics. — Picture via Facebook.com/hannahyeoh

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Becoming Hannah’ vetted by national library, not a religious book, UUM lecturer admits in court

Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on 29 February 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

US blockade on AI chips won’t hurt data centres in Malaysia, says Liew Chin Tong

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Feast at Fifty Tales this CNY: Savour truffle Hokkien ‘char’, steamed silver pomfret, corn-fed chicken two ways, and more

Former 1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 3, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Arul Kanda says didn’t ask about two audit firms’ sacking as 1MDB CEO

QS highlighted an urgent need for Malaysia to raise the digital skills of its future workforce as the world economy shifts in the direction of artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia ranks 7th in Asia, 33rd globally in QS World Future Skills Index 2025

Najib insisted he did confront Low – better known as Jho Low – about the latter’s lifestyle, which included splashing millions to buy properties around the world.
— Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘No, no, no’: In 1MDB trial, Najib denies he as PM chose not to check Jho Low’s reason for flashy lifestyle

Khan was taken to a nearby hospital at around 3:30am today with six injuries, two deeper than the rest and one close to his spine. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed after late-night scuffle with intruder at Mumbai home

The ex-CEO is escorted at the Kuching Court Complex January 16, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ex-broadcasting CEO, supplier MD remanded in Kuching over money laundering probe (VIDEO)

Lower palm oil imports by the world’s biggest buyer of vegetable oils could weigh on benchmark Malaysian palm oil prices, but support US soy oil futures. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 15 h ago

India’s palm oil imports dive as refining margins bite, Malaysian prices may suffer

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Najib: I don’t recall 1MDB chairman Bakke’s SMS on misconduct, resignation blame unfair, Bakke should have come to see me

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Are more young Malaysians at risk of heart attacks? Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore heart health

In 2022, ischemic heart disease claimed 20,322 lives in Malaysia, accounting for 16.1 per cent of all medically confirmed deaths — making it the country’s leading cause of death. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Heart attacks, once predominantly associated with the elderly, are increasingly striking younger Malaysians, raising alarm over the state of the nation’s cardiovascular health.Recent statistics reveal that 35.2 per cent of heart attack-related deaths in Malaysia occur in individuals under 60.In 2022, ischemic heart disease claimed...

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The Global Risks Report 2025 highlights economic downturn as Malaysia’s top risk, alongside concerns over labour shortages, inflation, food supply issues, and unemployment. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

What is Malaysia’s biggest risks as we go into 2025? WEF study says economic downturn top of list

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that this initiative involves four diploma programmes, namely: the Diploma in Police Management, Diploma in Police Investigations, Diploma in National Security and Diploma in Security Intelligence. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Back to school: 1,350 probationary constables to undergo Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s basic police training this year, says IGP

In the suit filed in 2022, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh claimed that Kamarul Zaman Yusoff uploaded two Facebook posts between May 10 and May 17, 2017, in which he alleged that she had a motive to proselytise Christianity through her politics. — Picture via Facebook.com/hannahyeoh

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Becoming Hannah’ vetted by national library, not a religious book, UUM lecturer admits in court

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a roundtable discussion at the InvestMalaysia programme in London, January 16, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

12 h ago

At InvestMalaysia programme in London, PM Anwar highlights Johor-Singapore SEZ as key to strengthening Asean integration

Najib insisted he did confront Low – better known as Jho Low – about the latter’s lifestyle, which included splashing millions to buy properties around the world.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

‘No, no, no’: In 1MDB trial, Najib denies he as PM chose not to check Jho Low’s reason for flashy lifestyle

File picture of a man arrested by the MACC at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in March 14, 2023. According to sources, the bribe was allegedly sought as a means to secure a subcontractor position for a food and beverage supply service tender, valued at approximately RM900 million, meant for workers. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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In Putrajaya, MACC nabs company director over alleged RM1m bribe plot to secure RM900m food service tender, five-day remand until Jan 20

QS highlighted an urgent need for Malaysia to raise the digital skills of its future workforce as the world economy shifts in the direction of artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Malaysia ranks 7th in Asia, 33rd globally in QS World Future Skills Index 2025

File picture of university students at the UiTM campus in Shah Alam, Selangor on May 16, 2024. With a total score of 69.8 out of 100 across four indicators — academic readiness, future of work, skills fit and economic transformation — Malaysia performed best in academic readiness and worst in economic transformation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

14 h ago

Malaysia’s talent pipeline outpaces economic transformation, QS World Future Skills Index reveals

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gestures upon arrival to meet with his British counterpart at 10 Downing Street in central London on January 15, 2025. Anwar met industry players and institutional investors on the third day of his working visit to the United Kingdom (UK). — AFP pic

14 h ago

PM Anwar engages industry leaders, institutional investors in London

Eight individuals, including a married couple who own a travel agency, are on remand for three days for investigation of an Umrah fraud case involving a loss of RM2.1 million. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Eight suspects, including travel agency owners, remanded over RM2.1m umrah fraud involving 379 stranded victims

The agreement was inked by CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Capt Norazman Mahmud and AEROTHAI executive vice-president and chief operation officer Sunun Nimfuk today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

14 h ago

CAAM, AEROTHAI sign agreement to optimise air traffic management

14 h ago

Misuse of halal logo: As ham sandwich probe sparks calls for higher penalties, Armizan says fines of up to RM5m, prison terms already severe

A view of the skyline of Kota Kinabalu September 30, 2020. The Kota Kinabalu City Hall has reinstated the original rate of licence fees under the Kota Kinabalu City (Hotel & Lodging Houses) By-laws 1966, effective January 1 this year, with the approval of the state government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

As Kota Kinabalu City Hall reinstates hotel licence fees effective Jan 1, industry players warn of potential cost impacts

15 h ago

Police warn public of scams using fake documents with IGP’s name, national crest and official logos

A bank clerk pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Alor Setar today to committing a criminal breach of trust involving RM115,900 in a bank account belonging to a mosque. — Picture via X/Bernama

15 h ago

Man charged with criminal breach of trust in Alor Setar for allegedly misusing RM115,900 from mosque account

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Law firm in Kota Kinabalu hit with Molotov cocktail (VIDEO)

File picture of traffic on the North-South Expressway (NSE). Construction works on the additional lane on the Sedenak-Kulai section of the NSE in Johor will be temporarily halted for 12 days from January 23 to February 3. — Picture by Farhan Najib

15 h ago

Minister: Construction works on NSE’s Sedenak-Kulai lane in Johor paused for 12 days to ease CNY traffic, resuming after Feb 3

Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman with 22 prior criminal records, in connection with a jewellery fraud case that recently gained attention on social media. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Two suspects arrested for jewellery fraud in Kuantan, including woman with 22 prior criminal records

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