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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

On October 14 last year, the 14-year-old was charged with murdering a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fifteen-year-old pleads not guilty to murder in Bandar Utama school stabbing

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 / 18 h ago

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

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying a proposal to expand MyKad-based digital ecosystem by integrating it with the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) system to strengthen identity verification in the sale of subsidised cooking oil. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Government mulls MyKad-linked system to curb cooking oil subsidy leakages

The bodies of the local couple were found lying on the floor in a room before police were alerted at 11.43am. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kepong man kills wife in stabbing incident before taking own life, police say

The latest find, involving the head and torso believed to be that of a woman was made at about 11.40am at another dumping area near Bataras Indah Permai Supermarket, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. — Picture courtesy of Info X

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KK body parts case widens as head, torso found at separate site near Indah Permai supermarket; cops still searching for arm, leg

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki answers questions from reporters at a press conference during the opening of the Basic Training Centre at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy, Bandar Enstek, Nilai, January 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home minister says MACC chief faces no action without proof of shareholding allegations

The 2026 Proton S70 MC starts from RM68,800 (OTR without insurance), inclusive of a RM5,000 launch rebate for the first 2,000 customers who register by 31 March 2026. — SoyaCincau pic

Life / 16 h ago

2026 Proton S70 MC is here: Features i-GT engine, Apple CarPlay support, priced from RM68,800

More than 22 million MyKad holders aged 18 and above are eligible to benefit from the RM100 one-off SARA credit, which is valid from Feb 9 to Dec 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Nearly two million Malaysians redeem RM100 SARA aid, involving almost RM200 million

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah until 7pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for several states until 7pm today

Construction works at Bukit Chagar RTS station progressing in Johor Bahru. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Dewan Rakyat clears RTS Link Bill, Johor–Singapore commute cut to five minutes by Sept 30

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

National security and defence, Islamic affairs, education welfare, judicial appointments and international trade were among the matters discussed at the 271st Meeting of the Conference of Rulers (MRR), which was held over two days at Istana Negara. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Conference of Rulers discusses security, Islamic affairs, judicial appointments

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

Malaysian Lingkesvaran Rajendaren, convicted of drug trafficking in 2018, was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, the republic’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirmed. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore executes Malaysian man for 2018 drug‑trafficking conviction after courts reject final appeals in drug case

Malaysia

1 h ago

Yes, Malaysians can expect annual updates to price guide for private hospitals; expanded list possible

Malaysia's insurance and takaful industry will update its inaugural reference price list for common procedures at local private hospitals every year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Did you find the new online list of estimated prices for 26 common medical procedures at Malaysia’s private hospitals useful to plan your budget, and to decide on your medical insurance and healthcare needs?Malaysia’s insurance and takaful industry last month released its first-ever list of...

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One big question when buying medical insurance is what you can afford. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

The ‘ABCs’ of buying medical insurance in Malaysia: What to ask yourself and the agents

MACC said it has taken note of a report published by an international media outlet containing malicious and baseless allegations intended to tarnish the commission’s reputation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MACC rebuts international media report alleging collusion, insists investigations follow legal provisions

A total of 150 cumulative tuberculosis (TB) cases was recorded in Penang up to the fifth epidemiological week ending February 7; however, no clusters of the disease have been detected so far. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang records 150 cumulative TB cases, all receiving treatment, no clusters detected so far

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Construction works at Bukit Chagar RTS station progressing in Johor Bahru. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Dewan Rakyat clears RTS Link Bill, Johor–Singapore commute cut to five minutes by Sept 30

Port Klang AKPS commander Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal (second from right) said the seizure was made at 3 yesterday following a physical inspection of 10 containers at the CT1 Scanner Unit site at Westport. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Border agency blocks RM1.85m food smuggling, seizes 195,720kg of e‑waste

Public Service Department personnel sign in to MyDigital ID on December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Malaysia’s MyDigital ID surges to 10 million users, targets 17 million by end‑2026 to fight online scams

National security and defence, Islamic affairs, education welfare, judicial appointments and international trade were among the matters discussed at the 271st Meeting of the Conference of Rulers (MRR), which was held over two days at Istana Negara. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Conference of Rulers discusses security, Islamic affairs, judicial appointments

More than 22 million MyKad holders aged 18 and above are eligible to benefit from the RM100 one-off SARA credit, which is valid from Feb 9 to Dec 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

14 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Nearly two million Malaysians redeem RM100 SARA aid, involving almost RM200 million

Two of the 12 suspects being escorted by policemen at the Johor Bahru court complex today. All 12 were later charged for allegedly being members of a organised criminal organisation, February 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

14 h ago

Johor courts charge 12, including teen and woman, over ‘Richi’ and ‘Vincent’ gang membership

According to the charges, Mohd Hashim Mohd Nor was caught discarding a cigarette butt on a footpath in front of the Nilai Bus Terminal at 11.30am on January 4, while Herrykurniawan committed the same offence by a drain outside a private clinic along Jalan BBN 1/7 D Putra Indah, Nilai, around 1am on January 1. — Pexels pic

15 h ago

In first, two men including volunteer cop in N. Sembilan ordered to perform community service for littering cigarette butts

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah until 7pm today. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for several states until 7pm today

Police detained the owner of the Facebook account Cikgu Chandra yesterday over posts allegedly capable of disrupting public order. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Police seize phone, detain ‘Cikgu Chandra’ over viral posts touching on 3R issues

Three of the seven students in Johor who contracted tuberculosis (TB) have recovered, while the remaining four are still under quarantine. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Johor TB cases: Three students cleared, four still under quarantine

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that monitoring and case management are carried out immediately to safeguard the wellbeing of students, teachers, and school staff. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Education Ministry steps up monitoring as TB concerns arise in schools

Security personnel stand guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex in this file picture dated August 20, 2025. On November 21, 2025, Pembela filed the judicial review seeking to quash the entire inquest on grounds that it was conducted under the federal Criminal Procedure Code instead of Sabah’s Inquest Ordinance 1959. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

High Court to hear Zara Qairina’s mum’s application to join judicial review seeking to quash inquest on March 18

A former security guard was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to three charges of sending obscene messages to a woman in December 2024. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

Ipoh court fines former security guard RM30,000 over obscene texts

On October 14 last year, the 14-year-old was charged with murdering a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Fifteen-year-old pleads not guilty to murder in Bandar Utama school stabbing

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to establish a consulate in Kota Kinabalu during his official visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

India’s plan to open Sabah consulate sparks mixed reactions, Warisan urges federal explanation

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