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The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

Traders in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan are seeing brisk sales as shoppers – some from as far away as Penang – descend on the duty-free zone during the 2025 year-end school holidays. — Bernama pic

Life / 17 h ago

Duty-free delight: Rantau Panjang traders cash in as visitors return to ‘cowboy town’

Perak Fire and Rescue Department Acting Assistant Director of Operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said that in the first incident, an emergency call was received at 1.49 pm and upon arrival, firefighters found three apartment units ablaze before the fire spread to another three units, resulting in an estimated 90 per cent damage. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Six apartment units, four houses damaged in two separate fires in Perak

Scientists at the Russian Quantum Center have built a system equal in power to a 72-qubit quantum processor and allows it to perform important calculations with very high accuracy. — Unsplash pic

Tech-gadgets / 19 h ago

Russia builds powerful new quantum computer using just 26 ions, capable of solving tricky problems fast

Malaysia

5 m ago

Flood incidents jump sharply in 2024 amid climate impacts, DOSM finds

The report said 22 stations recorded an increase in annual rainfall, with rises ranging from 51.0 mm to 2,230.9 mm. Kapit Station recorded the highest total rainfall of 5,624.0 mm, while the lowest was recorded at Kuala Pilah Station with 1,704.3 mm. — AFP pic

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released the Compendium of Environment Statistics, Malaysia 2025, today.The average maximum temperatures recorded at 42 meteorological stations showed a decline at 33 stations, ranging from 0.1 to 1.3 degrees Celsius, while two stations registered a slight increase throughout 2024. Chief Statistician Datuk...

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The accused being escorted to attend proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Sarawak murder case: Five men charged over Sg Tapang apartment killing, three absent in court

On December 15, 2022, Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa filed the suit against PAS over a Facebook post by the party that linked the former Amanah vice-president to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 32 m ago

Mujahid settles defamation suit against PAS after three years

Bersatu Armada chief Hilman Idham, Gerakan National Youth chief Lee Boon Shian, and MIPP National Youth chief Justin Prabakaran in a joint statement, said it was in line with the provisions of Clause 13 of the Perikatan Nasional Constitution. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 39 m ago

PN youth wings say coalition decisions must be made collectively, not unilaterally

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No pleas were recorded from any of the accused after the charges were read before Judge Najwa Che Mat, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Reuters pic

58 m ago

Twenty men charged over alleged membership in Rames Gang in Sungai Petani

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said all the men, aged between 20 and 40, were arrested around Port Dickson with the first arrest within 24 hours while the rest were picked up the following day and yesterday. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Police arrest nine over Lukut gang fight, hunt continues for remaining suspect

This file picture shows a crocodile in the Pin River Conservation Centre in Kinabatangan, Sarawak, on December 10, 2024. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Croc attacks on the rise in Sarawak: Eight cases, 66 missing persons in 2025, says Fire Dept

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

IRB also advised taxpayers to update and ensure that the bank account information reported to the agency is accurate and up-to-date to enable the refund process to be implemented more smoothly. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Processed and credited Dec 9 to 24: RM4b in tax refunds fast-tracked by IRB, backlog cleared

In a statement today, MCMC confirmed the content is a fabricated alteration, stating categorically that the Minister of Communications never issued any such pronouncement. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

MCMC investigates fake post using Buletin TV3 logo to claim TikTok closure

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

2 h ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen

In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

Houses affected by floods following heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, in Kampung Seberang Batu Badak, Segamat, Johor, December 29, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Flood situation remains unchanged in Melaka, Pahang and Johor, number of victims up slightly

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia being briefed on the progress of the construction of the Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil Mosque, located on Jalan Kolam Air near Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru, Johor. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

3 h ago

King receives update on construction of Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil Mosque in Johor

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

Iskandar Puteri District Police deputy chief Supt Mohd Azlan Abdul Kadir said the SAR operation involved the Marine Operations Force (PGM), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) as well as personnel from the Iskandar Puteri District Police Headquarters. — Pictures from X/Bernama

4 h ago

In Johor, search continues for man believed to have fallen from Linkedua Bridge, 51 personnel involved

The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

4 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

4 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

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