Malaysia News: Latest National News | Malay Mail

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joins lion dance performers during the Chinese New Year Celebration with MOTAC at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

As Malaysia hosts China’s first CNY celebration abroad, PM Anwar affirms strong bilateral ties (VIDEO)

Sabah Malay is different from the standard Bahasa Melayu spoken in the peninsula but ties the locals together despite their diverse tribes and ethnicities. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 12 h ago

It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state

Trump said he's rather ‘just clean out’ Gaza, wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians and ‘build housing at a different location where they can maybe live in peace for a change.’ — Pic by AFP

World / 5 h ago

Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ Gaza, wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians

The Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, poses after drawing calligraphy during a visit to Canning Market, Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Alcohol sale in Perak stays, Local Govt Minister Nga says after proposal for ban in Ipoh

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim (left) and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during their breakfast this morning. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

King, PM Anwar spend rainy Sunday morning with breakfast at Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

A total of 1,106 vehicles were inspected during the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Ops Sepadu conducted in the federal capital last night, resulting in 124 vehicles being penalised for various offences. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

JPJ’s festive season crackdown: 124 offenders caught, cars and motorcycles seized in Ops Sepadu

Donald Trump yesterday said that a ‘lot of things’ ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs. — Pic by AFP

World / 8 h ago

Trump suggests US releasing 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

A total of 273,590 i-Sejahtera programme recipients in Penang will receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for Phase 1/2025, starting on March 12, with a total allocation of RM49.37 million. — Unsplash pic/Wind Tan

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Penang to distribute RM49.37m in i-Sejahtera payments to over 270,000 recipients starting March 12

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) speaking to the media after attending the Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with Op Selamat Chinese New Year 2025 at the Selangor Contingent Level at the PJS 2 Toll Plaza. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor cops say drugs found in the remains of Yap Xin Yuan, but still unsure of cause of death

Harith Iskander's stand-up show at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas has been cancelled following death threats to his family. — Picture from Instagram/Harith Iskander

Malaysia / 10 h ago

IGP: Man who made death threats against Harith Iskander, family nabbed for investigation

The corgi was rewarded with a red flower, treats, and toys for its performance. — Picture via Facebook

Life / 5 h ago

China’s first corgi police dog docked bonus for workplace antics

Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun stepped into the final of the Indonesia Masters 2025 in style after surprising Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik. — Pic by Bernama

Sports / 7 h ago

Malaysian doubles pair Wei Chong-Kai Wun cruise into Indonesia Masters 2025 final after overcoming seniors Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik

The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. — Picture courtesy of CGTN

Life / 12 h ago

‘Crossing the New Year’ with the spirit of renewal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders. — Pic by AFP

World / 9 h ago

Rubio threatens bounties on Taliban leaders over detained Americans

In one of his earliest executive orders, President Donald Trump ordered federal workers back to the office. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Trump’s return-to-office mandate triggers anxiety at US Federal Trade Commission, sparks fears of staff exodus

Advertisement

Malaysia

11 m ago

Social media influencer arrested over threatening post tied to assault on disabled man in Kemaman

The suspect has been remanded for further investigation under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

CHUKAI, Jan 26 — A social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly uploading a threatening post related to the assault of a disabled man at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market on Jan 17.Acting Kemaman police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the 36-year-old man was arrested at...

Full Story

Ahmad Mudzakkir Ahmad Mukri, 37 (left), shows a photo of his son who experienced severe bleeding after undergoing circumcision during a mass circumcision programme yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Father claims son required surgery after mass circumcision programme in Kedah

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that several major power generation projects are being planned to tackle electricity supply issues in Sabah and increase the state’s reserve margin to 30 per cent by 2030. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

DPM Fadillah unveils key power projects to resolve Sabah’s electricity supply issues, ensure stability by 2030

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today launched the Umno Patriotic School, aimed at developing future leaders who not only understand political strategies and intricacies but also embody the true spirit of Umno’s struggle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Zahid unveils Umno Patriotic School set to forge next-gen leaders

More News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo and Education Malaysia Egypt (EME), is closely monitoring the situation involving eight Malaysian students from Universiti Al-Azhar who were involved in a road accident while travelling to Port Said, Egypt. — Picture via Facebook/Education Malaysia Egypt

2 h ago

Wisma Putra monitoring situation of Malaysian students involved in Egypt road accident

Six Chinese tourists sustained minor injuries while the bus driver suffered serious injuries after their coach skidded in front of a supermarket on Jalan Lintas Sibuga, here earlier today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Sandakan coach crash: Six Chinese tourists hurt, driver seriously injured

Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, clarified that the decision to shelve the Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) pilot project was not a ‘flip-flop’ decision. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Health minister defends U-turn on staggered working hours, insists it’s not a ‘flip-flop’ but deeper study needed

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said RM15 million has been allocated to upgrade the Ipoh Central Market. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Ipoh Central Market’s RM15m upgrade set to transform it into a heritage hotspot, tourist attraction

Eight students were in a car crash in Egypt. — Picture from Facebook/Education Malaysia Egypt

4 h ago

Eight Malaysian students in Egypt involved in car crash while on a trip to Port Said, three of them hospitalised

Kelantan Customs Department director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said officers were forced to fire three shots at a one-tonne lorry to thwart a cigarette smuggling operation in Pasir Mas last week. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Kelantan Customs shootout leads to seizure of RM1m cigarette smuggling operation

A Malayan tiger is seen at Zoo Negara. — Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

Perhilitan advises Tanjung Rambutan villagers to reduce night activity after tiger attack on livestock

A total of 273,590 i-Sejahtera programme recipients in Penang will receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for Phase 1/2025, starting on March 12, with a total allocation of RM49.37 million. — Unsplash pic/Wind Tan

4 h ago

Penang to distribute RM49.37m in i-Sejahtera payments to over 270,000 recipients starting March 12

A big concern lurking in the background of Asean’s economic prosperity, besides climate change, is declining birth and fertility rates that could disturb its growth prospects. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Experts warn declining birth rates pose threat to Asean’s economic growth

The phenomenon of cockles washed ashore on Terengganu beaches, which recently went viral, is not an indication of a disaster and is safe for consumption. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

UMT researcher: Cockles washed ashore on Terengganu beaches not sign of disaster, safe to eat

The Sabah government has provided various assistance for residents of Rumah Pangsa Tanjung Aru (RPTA) to move out, but there are still a few who refuse to do so, said State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam. — Picture via Facebook/Dr Joachim Gunsalam

5 h ago

Sabah’s efforts to relocate Rumah Pangsa Tanjung Aru residents hit snag as some refuse to move out despite assistance provided

Joshua Ting (front, seventh right) joins PDP Youth members and other guests in a toast during the dinner. – The Borneo Post pic

6 h ago

Be responsible on social media and avoid misinformation, Tiong tells youths

The Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, poses after drawing calligraphy during a visit to Canning Market, Ipoh. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Alcohol sale in Perak stays, Local Govt Minister Nga says after proposal for ban in Ipoh

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim (left) and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during their breakfast this morning. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim

6 h ago

King, PM Anwar spend rainy Sunday morning with breakfast at Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first official state visit next week marks a pivotal moment for strengthening Indonesia-Malaysia bilateral ties and fostering Asean’s stability and security, said Indonesia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Hermono. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Prabowo’s state visit to Malaysia set to boost bilateral relations and Asean stability, envoy says

MORE

Opinion

Praba Ganesan

23 Jan 2025

Happier life a bet away or that crazy jackpot weekend

Erna Mahyuni

22 Jan 2025

Cancer Diaries: Goodbye hair, hello my new normal

Aidil Rusli

18 Jan 2025

Start your year with the light-hearted Thai horror-comedy ‘404 Run Run’

Advertisement

Trending in Malaysia