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Rear seat belt use has been mandatory in Malaysia since January 1, 2009 with enforcement beefed up for private vehicle passengers and commercial transport, like express and tour buses in 2025 due to increased road fatalities. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rear seat belt summons in Nilai sparks online debate over enforcement

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Home minister: All houses of worship must be protected, law must guide action after Rawang temple destruction

The media reported that an 11-year-old boy died while his two younger brothers, aged nine and five, were being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Kajang, after they were allegedly fed with methadone at a house in Sungai Ramal Baru. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kajang horror: Boy, 11, dies; two siblings aged nine and five critical after alleged methadone poisoning by mum

Dear Clinic director Dr Siti Khadijah Awang Amat says many individuals are turning to cheaper GLP-1 alternatives sold outside legitimate sources and aggressively promoted on social media, putting themselves at risk. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Don’t risk your health to get thin, doctors warn as festive season fuels demand for GLP-1 injections

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police detain four, seize backhoe over unauthorised temple demolition in Rawang

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the engineer, in his 50s, received a message from an unknown woman on December 25 last year claiming she had mistakenly sent a cake to his address. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

KL engineer duped in gold investment scam after cake delivery message, loses RM1.195m

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a keynote address during the ACCCIM Chinese New Year celebration at Sunway, February 11, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Why insult people who do their work?’: Anwar tells critics to read MACC chief Azam Baki’s explanations on shareholding controversy

MACC is cooperating with the UK’s Serious Fraud Office in probing IJM Corporation Bhd over RM2.5 billion transactions, said MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC working with UK fraud agency on IJM’s RM2.5b foreign investment probe

MACC said chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had fully complied with the asset declaration requirements, including by declaring to the Public Service Department (JPA) through the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MACC chief Azam Baki’s alleged shareholding: What are the govt’s rules for civil servants’ ownership of such assets?

BBQ Pork & Egg Lard Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

From ‘char siu’ lard rice to Hainan ‘kopi’ butter toast: Comfort classics at Ah Gong Kopitiam in Cheras

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

Sarawak Dong Zong said the state’s UEC track record proves diversity and unity can coexist. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Recognising UEC won’t spark discord, Sarawak Dong Zong tells national unity minister

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady domestic sentiment

Ahmad Hilmi Zulkeflee is accused of secretly recording a woman bathing with his camera on September 13, 2025 at 6.30am, and storing obscene images and videos on his phone the following day at the Medical Officer Trainee Hostel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kuala Krai trainee doctor pleads not guilty to outraging woman’s modesty, possessing obscene material

Malaysia

5 m ago

E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to charges of chasing woman with knife in Melaka car park

An e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty today at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to two charges of possessing a knife without lawful permission and frightening a young woman. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

MELAKA, Feb 12 — An e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty today at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to two charges of possessing a knife without lawful permission and frightening a young woman last Saturday.The accused, Lim Toh Seng, 50, entered his plea after the charges were read out by the...

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Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter was decided by the State Executive Council (MMKN), with the issuance and approval of import licences to be referred to the federal government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

State government halts pig farming, industry to import pork for Selangor market, says MB

— Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) has announced a 50 per cent toll discount for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Chinese New Year travellers to enjoy half-price tolls on second Penang bridge

The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 43 m ago

KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

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A fire destroyed more than 30 floating homes belonging to the Orang Asli Seletar in Kampung Teluk Jawa near Pasir Gudang in Johor, February 12, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

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Over 30 Orang Asli homes destroyed in Pasir Gudang floating settlement fire (VIDEO)

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail at the Jelutong market to launch Ops Selamat 25. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1 h ago

Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum’s killing, papers sent to prosecution

The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises. — Picture by Choo Choy May

43 m ago

KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

1 h ago

Gobind: MyGOV app surges to 1.57 million downloads, 44 services live

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the three individuals detained, two men and a woman, were the owners of a tuition centre and their employee. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1 h ago

Bayan Lepas suspected arson: Penang police arrest three over fire that destroyed nine vehicles

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said they are expecting congestion at most highways, federal roads and state roads during this period as many will be taking the opportunity to travel ‘balik kampung’ during the holidays. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1 h ago

Penang braces for two million vehicles from Feb 15 to 20 during Chinese New Year

Malaysia is on the right track, with strong economic growth, low inflation and rising investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia on right track with strong growth, low inflation and rising investments

The Federal Government will hold negotiations with the Sarawak state government this year to review the amount of the special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Special grant talks gather pace as Putrajaya and Borneo states push for formula balancing needs with national coffers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee secretariat said in a statement that all victims are residents from seven villages who are currently sheltering at one temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at the SK Padang Berampah hall, which has been operating since noon. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

In Sabah, flood evacuees in Sipitang rise to 91 as heavy rain swells Sungai Mengalong

File picture of cloud seeding operations that were held over Penang island in May 2024. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has begun cloud seeding operations in Johor, Kedah and Perak to increase water levels at seven dams currently at warning levels due to prolonged hot and dry weather. — Picture courtesy of PBAPP

3 h ago

RMAF begins cloud seeding in Johor, Kedah and Perak as prolonged hot, dry weather leaves seven dams at warning levels

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the engineer, in his 50s, received a message from an unknown woman on December 25 last year claiming she had mistakenly sent a cake to his address. — Pexels.com pic

3 h ago

KL engineer duped in gold investment scam after cake delivery message, loses RM1.195m

The suspect, who holds the title Datuk Wira, is believed to have solicited and received the bribes between February and November 2021. The couple is also suspected of using the illicit proceeds to purchase a condominium unit in the Klang Valley, the source added. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

MACC nabs ex-Melaka pol-sec, wife over alleged RM3m graft linked to sea reclamation project

The body was reportedly found by a garbage truck worker collecting trash in the area and the incident quickly circulated on social media before being reported to the police. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Gruesome discovery in Kota Kinabalu: Woman’s dismembered body found in rubbish dump

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