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The suspect was apprehended later the same day at 11.30pm in Kajang and has been remanded for two days to assist in investigations. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Road rage in Cheras lands man in two-day remand over alleged assault on retiree

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the involvement of small grocery retailers in the implementation of SARA will also be increased to 10,000 by the end of this year. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar: Govt expands SARA scheme to include frozen food

SPIA founder and president Mohamad Haziq A. Rahman (right) and his team pose with suckermouth catfish caught at the Klang River on January 15, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Mohamad Haziq A Rahman

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Meet SPIA: The squad hooked on reeling in alien fish clogging Malaysia’s rivers

In a statement issued yesterday, IJM Corporation Bhd non-executive chairman Tan Sri Krishnan Tan said he is not involved in the group’s daily operations or management, adding that he has confidence in the country’s legal and enforcement processes. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Amid MACC probe, IJM chairman Krishnan Tan says he has cooperated fully, company assures business as usual

Under this expanded programme, more than 22 million adult MyKad holders are eligible to receive a one-off RM100 credit. The aid is valid for use until December 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Putrajaya kicks off RM2.2b ‘SARA for All’ today; 22 million Malaysians to receive RM100 credit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that communities should not be forced to live near pig farms, which could give rise to health, hygiene, and environmental issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Pig farms allowed, but must be away from residential areas, says Anwar

Shah Alam police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said the bodies were discovered by a male relative of one of the victims after he went to check on them at a rented house belonging to his younger sibling. — Social media/Selangor Police pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Bodies of man, woman found in Setia Alam house, severely decomposed

Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said local authorities have been given the mandate to take action against unlawful developments, including clearing and managing areas where activities are carried out without proper approval. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar: Govt will not allow illegal places of worship, local councils must act

In a Facebook post, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the talks, held during a courtesy visit by MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Salim Fateh Din to her office, included discussions on the role of 5G technology. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Hannah Yeoh, MCMC push Kuala Lumpur’s smart city and citizen safety plans

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Lo Su Fui said preliminary studies estimated the total cost of implementing the ART system — including infrastructure development, systems, operations and maintenance — at RM211.95 million over a 10-year period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Putrajaya drops proposed ART system over high cost

Ernest Zacharevic’s ‘Children on Bicycle’ mural has been repeatedly used in AirAsia’s advertisements including for food delivery, hotel and flights. — Pictures courtesy of Ernest Zacharevic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Artist Ernest Zacharevic files suit against AirAsia for using his mural artwork without consent

According to Kota Siputeh assemblyman Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has not been removed from his position as Bersatu’s deputy president. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Hamzah Zainudin not sacked yet’ as Bersatu tensions escalate

The application was filed by a group of residents seeking to overturn decisions by the Kuala Lumpur mayor and the Federal Territories Minister to approve the change of Lot 52396 along Jalan Abang Haji Openg from institutional to commercial land — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

TTDI residents to take KL rezoning fight to court on March 3

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul rode the nationalism wave to a landslide election win in Thailand on February 8, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Thailand’s pilot PM Anutin cements mandate with landslide win after border crisis, coalition fallout

Malaysia

18 m ago

Johor Regent welcomes Oxford professors, reiterates education as key pillar of state administration

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

PETALING JAYA, Feb 9 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.The meeting centred on a strategic collaboration between Johor and the university, which has successfully trained civil servants in the state.In line with an approach...

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The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

State Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that further action will also be carried out by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education (MOE). — Pexelx pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Eight vocational college students in Melaka suspended for assault over queue-jumping

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Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the review focuses on learning assessment, examinations and quality monitoring, particularly for international schools, rakyat religious schools, tahfiz schools and Chinese private schools. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Education, Higher Education Ministries to review Bahasa Melayu and history subjects rollout

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said a strong and comprehensive legal framework is essential to regulate AI-generated content, safeguard information integrity and ensure the continued security of the country’s digital ecosystem. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Digital minister confirms AI governance bill to combat deepfakes is in the works

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said under the Budget 2026, the government will only impose travel restrictions only on borrowers who are financially capable of repaying but deliberately defaulting repayment. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Travel ban targets only financially capable PTPTN defaulters, not fresh grads or low earners, says deputy minister

This is the first case of a person outside of the TB outbreak zone in Kota Tinggi who has contracted the disease. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide

3 h ago

Johor TB outbreak: Pontian primary school student tests positive, close contacts screened

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said his ministry is in the final stages of preparing the plan, which is outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) since July last year as a comprehensive approach to strengthen planning, implementation, and monitoring of cost-of-living strategies. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

New national cost-of-living action plan to be launched in Q2, says minister

Mohamed Nuh Qursaini Kayat, 25, was accused of improperly disposing of solid waste, namely a cigarette butt, in a public space instead of in a designated receptacle, near a convenience store along Jalan Bukit Bintang at 1.45 am on January 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Singaporean slapped with RM1,500 fine for tossing cigarette butt on Jalan Bukit Bintang

The clarification comes after Jakim on January 31 stated that the La Pasta Carbonara Flavour Pasta and Sauce product by San Remo does not carry a halal certificate issued by Jakim. — Picture from sanremo.com.au

3 h ago

San Remo reassures Malaysians: Officially sold products halal, carbonara sauce not distributed locally

According to police, the suspect, a Pagoh local, is believed to have driven alone from Kuala Lumpur before reaching the residential area in Taman Pagoh Jaya at about 5pm. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

4 h ago

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesperson said movement was smooth along the North-South Expressway (PLUS), Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, East Coast Expressway (LPT) 1 and LPT 2, as well as all tolled highways in the Klang Valley. — Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

PLUS expects up to 2.2 million vehicles daily during CNY, Rela volunteers to assist in handling traffic

The cloud seeding will be concentrated at the Machap Dan, Upper Layang Dam and several other water catchment areas this Wednesday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Johor government to conduct cloud seeding this week following low water levels in dams

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (left) said a counsellor has also been assigned to provide emotional support to the child. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Women’s minister: Protection measures in place for girl in Saratok abuse case

The Federal Court today remitted the former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition case to the High Court for trial. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Ex-PM Muhyiddin’s sedition case remitted to High Court for trial

The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

Perkeso CEO Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed (centre), at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Perkeso and the Penang City Council (MBPP) at Wisma Perkeso here today

5 h ago

Perkeso, Penang city council to sign MOU to close protection gap among the self-employed

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