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Aeroline loses long-time KLCC hotel pick-up point as Corus closes its doors on January 18, 2026 after 23 years. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After 23 years and 4.7 million passengers, Aeroline and Corus KLCC part ways

A group of Kampung Jalan Papan residents, some whose homes were recently demolished, show up at the Centro Mall Klang where the Selangor DAP is holding its annual convention on January 18, 2026, to demand the party and the state government fulfil their 2018 election promise to grant them terrace houses. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘We want what they promised us last time’: After demolition, Kampung Jalan Papan residents demand Selangor honour 2018 housing pledge

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma whose real name is Nadia Kasumawati Abdul Karim, was reported missing after she could not be traced while transiting at King Abdulaziz International Airport during her flight from Kuala Lumpur to London on January 15, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Actress Nadia Kesuma has died in Jeddah, husband confirms on Facebook

One of the most striking themes to emerge from PAU 2025 was reconciliation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Three things we learnt from: Umno’s General Assembly 2025

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today praised several DAP ministers for supporting policies that protect Malay and Bumiputera interests. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Zahid praises DAP ministers for backing Malay interests, rejects ‘UmDap’ jibes

MyDigital ID is targeting 15 million new registrations this year. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MyDigital ID hits 8.7 million users, sets sights on 15 million sign-ups with e-hailing boost

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks at the party’s Selangor convention in Klang on January 18, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Divide-and-rule does not apply, there is only one team in DAP, says Anthony Loke

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pushed forward an ambitious plan to unite all Malay- and Muslim-based parties in Malaysia under a ‘grand collaboration’ on the final day of the 2025 Umno General Assembly today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Zahid unveils Malay-Muslim unity plan, assures it’s about cooperation not party mergers or backdoor politics

Police are detaining a 38-year-old man said to have been caught on camera beating two children aged eight and 11 with a cane and a chair, allegedly for resisting his mother. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Beaten with cane and chair: PJ police arrest uncle after video of children’s assault goes online

Cantonese roasted meats and Teochew braised dishes live in harmony under one roof here at Shaohun. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Cantonese ‘siu mei’ and Teochew braised dishes: Shaohun brings two tastes of Hong Kong to Damansara Utama

Miri City Council enforcement officers confiscating durians during an operation against illegal roadside vendors in early January 2026 that was later criticised on social media who called on the authorities to show empathy to traders. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Miri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Play by the rules, or lose your spikes, Miri mayor defends council’s durian roundup after social media backlash

Nadia Kesuma’s husband Professor Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, with whom he has three children aged 11 to 15, departed Kuala Lumpur for Jeddah on January 18, 2026 to reclaim her body for burial. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats, says Anthony Loke

Federal agents confront anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis on January 15, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

‘Where’s your papers?’: ICE raids stir anger across America as polls reveal voters souring on Trump’s crackdown

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today confirmed his formal role overseeing Felda and Felda Global Ventures (FGV). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Zahid confirms formal appointment to oversee Felda and FGV, eyes deputy minister to assist

Malaysia

5 m ago

Zahid says ‘storm in teacup’ over after MIC reps show up for Umno assembly

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan (fourth left), MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), and Sabah People’s United Party president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup (fourth right) attended the Umno 2025 annual general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The internal issue involving the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) appears to have eased, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, as he welcomed the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) back into the coalition.According to Zahid, MIC demonstrated its loyalty to BN by...

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MetMalaysia forecasts laundry weather for most places in the Malay peninsula from January 19-25, 2026, with bouts of storms in certain spots. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif (left) and Hari Anggara (right)

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Sun, sweat and a splash of storm: Peninsular Malaysia’s weather from Jan 19-25

The Selangor Fire and Rescue suspect the landslide in Taman Bukit Teratai, Ampang on January 18, 2026 was caused by a leaking underground pipe and is monitoring the hillslope for the time being. — Picture from X/bernamadotcom

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Ampang hillside slides six metres after suspected pipe leak, residents safe

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the smuggling ring was masterminded by Thai-based Bangladeshi national known as ‘Iqbal’ who would house newly arrived migrants in remote villages. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Safe house raid in Kelantan exposes migrant smuggling operation linked to ‘Iqbal’

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Nadia Kesuma’s husband Professor Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, with whom he has three children aged 11 to 15, departed Kuala Lumpur for Jeddah on January 18, 2026 to reclaim her body for burial. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

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Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah

Thousands of pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’ at a business in Kuchai Lama Business Centre fails tests in Kuala Lumpur enforcement action and were confiscated on January 18, 2026. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

What you see isn’t always what you get: KL domestic trade enforcers seize over 3,500 pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’

An aerial view showing the damage to the couple’s house in Kampung Tok Kapor adjacent to the Binjai Food Court, following a predawn fire on January 18, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Mohd Hafiz Adam

1 h ago

Couple escape with burns as blaze destroys half of Binjai home in Terengganu

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.said the official recognition ceremony will take place at the coalition’s supreme council meeting in Kota Kinabalu on January 21. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

BN formally admits PPP as a component party, announces Ahmad Zahid

Lim Guan Eng questioned the heavyhanded approach taken against former journalist Rex Tan. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Action taken against journalist heavy-handed, excessive

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats, says Anthony Loke

In a statement, the hospital said the results of the examination confirmed that the Prime Minister’s health is at an excellent level, enabling continuation of all official duties as scheduled. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

All clear: PM Anwar passes routine physical check-up with flying colours

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks at the party’s Selangor convention in Klang on January 18, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Divide-and-rule does not apply, there is only one team in DAP, says Anthony Loke

Khalid Samad speaks at the Federal Territories Amanah programme at the Saloma restaurant in Kuala Lumpur on January 18, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Amanah sets eyes on taking over Putrajaya and Labuan at GE16, Titiwangsa a possible third

A group of Kampung Jalan Papan residents, some whose homes were recently demolished, show up at the Centro Mall Klang where the Selangor DAP is holding its annual convention on January 18, 2026, to demand the party and the state government fulfil their 2018 election promise to grant them terrace houses. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

4 h ago

‘We want what they promised us last time’: After demolition, Kampung Jalan Papan residents demand Selangor honour 2018 housing pledge

Police are detaining a 38-year-old man said to have been caught on camera beating two children aged eight and 11 with a cane and a chair, allegedly for resisting his mother. — The Borneo Post pic

4 h ago

Beaten with cane and chair: PJ police arrest uncle after video of children’s assault goes online

Negeri Sembilan Fisheries director Kasim Tawe said Port Dickson is safe for water activities as no jellyfish bloom has been seen. File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Port Dickson safe for swimming: Teen’s jellyfish sting an isolated case, state fisheries chief says

More Malaysians have been falling for fake investment schemes that advertise on Facebook. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Kuching woman loses over RM300,000 to non-existent ‘Navis Wealth’ scheme

BN Lamag candidate Mohd Ismail ‘Miha’ Ayob came up with seven pledges in his manifesto ahead of the January 24, 2026 by-election. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

From RM1,000 for youth to new town plans: What BN is promising Lamag voters

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said internal action will be taken against those who breach discipline, including facing military court. — Picture by Hari Anggara

5 h ago

Defence Ministry vows action into hedonistic ‘Yeye’ culture across army, navy, air force amid widening disciplinary concerns

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