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Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

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 / 19 h ago

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

Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Sources: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on H200 chip order as Chinese tech firms order millions

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity at Mogadishu Stadium in Mogadishu on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Will Somaliland become Israel’s new strategic ally?

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani Government will uphold harmony in diversity while strengthening the economy, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia in a New Year Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar vows to strengthen economy, uphold unity as Malaysia enters 2026

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

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 / 18 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 5 h ago

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

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Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 2 — National Defence Education Centre (Puspahanas) president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali said he would take legal action against any individual or party who publishes or re-posts defamatory statements against him.In a statement delivered by his legal advisor, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin at a press conference today, Sabri...

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Muhammad Aiman Suhaimi was charged in the Ipoh Sessions Court today with two counts of injuring his parents using a samurai sword, causing severe injuries last December. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Ipoh man faces two counts of attacking, injuring parents with samurai sword

A suspension bridge used by wedding guests in Lata Rek collapsed yesterday, reportedly causing more than 50 people to fall into the Chatel Damai River. — Pictures via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 24 m ago

Over 50 people fall into river as suspension bridge collapses during wedding in Kelantan

Bomba photo shows the location where the victim was last seen before his fall. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Bomba, police mount SAR for worker who fell into plantation drain in Sebuyau

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A total of 64 villages located in 13 river mouths in Terengganu are feared to be affected by the high tide phenomenon expected to occur from January 1 to 5. — Bernama pic

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High tide alert: 64 villages in Terengganu at risk of floods from Jan 1–5

A Saudi Arabian crew member of a cargo vessel was evacuated in the early hours today after sustaining injuries in an electrical fire incident off the waters of Labuan. — Picture courtesy of Labuan MMEA

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MMEA rescues Saudi crew hurt in electrical fire aboard cargo vessel in Labuan waters

In a statement on its official website, the council urged medical practitioners to be patient as approvals are being handled amid the surge in applications. — Pexels pic

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Malaysian Medical Council sees spike in 2026 doctor licence applications, urges patience from practitioners

Passengers prepare to board AirBorneo’s inaugural flight to Tanjung Manis. — Chimon Upon/The Borneo Post pic

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Sarawak’s state airline AirBorneo launches inaugural services to Mukah, Tanjung Manis (VIDEO)

PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (centre) arrives to deliver a duha lecture at the Rusila Mosque in Marang January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

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PAS confirms it will lead Perikatan after Muhyiddin’s resignation, meeting on new chairman next week

Police escort 38-year-old suspect R. Kamala Sarna to the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where he was jointly charged with a 46-year-old woman over an attempted murder case today. — Picture by Ben Tan

1 h ago

Johor housewife, boyfriend charged with attempted murder over alleged bid to smother husband in his sleep

The National Anti-Drugs Agency detained three men from Johor who were travelling in a motorcycle convoy after they tested positive for ganja upon their return from Thailand yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

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AADK detains three Johor men returning from Thailand in motorcycle convoy after testing positive for ganja

Rescuers are seen at the scene of the fatal crash on Jalan Lubok Antu in Betong. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

2 h ago

Two dead, nine injured in two‑vehicle collision in Betong

A temporary evacuation centre (PPS) was opened in the Raub district early this morning to accommodate victims affected by flooding following Sungai Ulu Atok overflowing its banks. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Pahang hit by floods again, 68 evacuees housed at Raub relief centre

Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

Rescue personnel conduct a search and rescue operation at Pantai Sura Tengah, Dungun, where siblings Nor Baizura Shafie, 39, and Mohd Fazir Shafie, 37, were swept away by strong currents yesterday. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Body of second victim recovered in Pantai Sura Tengah drowning tragedy, search ends

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

Police arrest the man suspected of fatally beating the cat. — PDRM pic

4 h ago

Man arrested after video of stray cat beaten to death goes viral in Kuching

Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

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A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

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