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Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail addresses the media during a New Year event at the Home Ministry, Putrajaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister

A vehicle believed to be transporting the former army chief is seen at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC detains ex‑Army chief, two wives and associates over defence tenders

Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Singapore calling: Over 61,000 Malaysians trade passports for paycheques in past five years

A total of 51 cars were destroyed in a fire at a vehicle service and painting workshop owned by a local car manufacturer in Sungai Buloh. — Bernama pic/Selangor Fire and Rescue Department handout

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Fire guts vehicle service centre, 51 cars reduced to ashes in Sungai Buloh

Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice in Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Shah Alam, specialises in Ipoh-style poached chicken. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

In Shah Alam, Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice serves up Ipoh-style poached chicken and ‘mui choy kau yuk’

A foreign woman is being investigated for making a false police report after claiming she was robbed of RM10,000 in front of a hotel in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lost RM10,000 at casino, foreign woman makes up robbery story to police to avoid scolding

Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Emergency landing in Paris: Malaysia Airlines MH21 diverted back to CDG after engine alert

Water level telemetry stations, part of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Early Flood Warning System, allow the city to detect an impending flood before it strikes and give residents a head start. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

When sirens call: How KL’s early flood warning system works — and why it matters

US Border Patrol agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot dead a woman yesterday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as US President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense. — AFP

World / 6 h ago

US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Home minister: Citizenship amendment for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers set to take effect mid-2026

Malaysia / 4 h ago

After helping workers, Steven Sim now focused on helping business owners and SMEs thrive

Keegan was signed for Liverpool by Bill Shankly in 1971, winning the English league title three times and the 1977 European Cup during his time at the club. — Picture via X

Sports / 7 h ago

Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, diagnosed with cancer at 74

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar and Erdogan set sights on US$10b trade target as Malaysia–Turkiye ties surge

Health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr vowed the new guidelines would “revolutionize” US eating habits and “make America healthy again”—the catchphrase of the MAHA movement that’s perhaps best known for vaccine resistance. — Reuters file pic

World / 7 h ago

US nutrition guidelines push red meat, full-fat dairy despite expert warnings

National mixed doubles players Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced fellow Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin at the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship at Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Malaysia Open: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei reach quarter-finals, urge fan patience

Malaysia

12 m ago

Saarani on MB term caps: Renewal is fine, but vision takes time

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said any move to limit the tenure of a Menteri Besar, similar to the proposal to cap the Prime Minister’s term at two terms, must be carefully studied. — Picture by

IPOH, January 8 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said any move to limit the tenure of a Menteri Besar, similar to the proposal to cap the Prime Minister’s term at two terms, must be carefully studied.Saarani said the proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two...

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International Justice Mission (IJM) Malaysia clarified it is not linked to the entity referred to as ‘International Justice Malaysia’ in recent reports of an alleged scam. — Picture via Facebook/IJM.Malaysia

Malaysia / 27 m ago

IJM Malaysia warns of fake Facebook page, stresses no money recovery services

The accused, Awang Azizan Awang Jana, 44, is alleged to have deceived a 53-year-old woman into believing that he could settle four Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) summonses, amounting to RM850, belonging to her younger brother, for a fee of RM620. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 42 m ago

Penang cop pleads not guilty to cheating woman over alleged RM620 summons ‘settlement’

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin will face a single trial for five corruption charges linked to a mineral exploration licence in Sabah. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Shamsul Iskandar’s five graft charges over Sabah mining licence to be tried together

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The remand order against the 22-year-old man and his 30-year-old wife was issued by Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talha at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court here today. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

Police remand parents after 10-year-old boy found shivering and alone outside Nilai store

Nalinee Kothandabani, 41 pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Petaling Jaya today to a charge of punching a fast-food restaurant worker with disabilities last month. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Social media influencer pleads not guilty to assaulting disabled restaurant staff in Seri Kembangan

It is now a mandatory requirement for all travel agencies offering umrah packages to have a bank guarantee, said the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Yet another 36 pilgrims stranded: Motac makes bank guarantee compulsory for umrah agencies

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his address at the 2026 New Year Message ceremony to National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) personnel at the Smart Headquarters, Jalan Pulau Meranti, Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

DPM Zahid tells youth leaders to accept criticism, avoid ‘shortcuts’ over disagreements

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his address at the 2026 New Year Message ceremony to National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) personnel at the Smart Headquarters, Jalan Pulau Meranti, Putrajaya. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

DPM Zahid calls for powerful new disaster council to fix outdated crisis response

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, grants an audience to Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar at Istana Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur January 8, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

1 h ago

King urges civil servants to uphold integrity, reject corruption

The boy is seen with his parents and a policeman after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex on October 30, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Teen in Kuching, referencing Petaling Jaya fatal school stabbing in threats to classmate, gets two-year good behaviour order

Albert Tei in court on November 29, 2025, wearing an orange lock‑up uniform. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Orange outrage: Albert Tei sues MACC over lock‑up uniform, says humiliation came before conviction

A former Chief of Army has been remanded for seven days, while his two wives were remanded for six and three days, respectively. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MACC gets seven-day remand for former army chief, under a week for his wives for multimillion defence procurement probe

Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

2 h ago

Singapore calling: Over 61,000 Malaysians trade passports for paycheques in past five years

Istana Arau, where four Bersatu assemblymen were sworn in as members of the Perlis State Executive Council (Exco) in Perlis today. — Picture via Facebook/Pejabat SUK Perlis

3 h ago

Four Bersatu assemblymen sworn in as Perlis exco members

This file picture shows a crocodile in the Pin River Conservation Centre in Kinabatangan, Sarawak, on December 10, 2024. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Crocodile attack in flood-hit Beaufort forces villagers to evacuate

4 h ago

After helping workers, Steven Sim now focused on helping business owners and SMEs thrive

AirAsia officials pose during the launch of the airline’s fixed fares campaign at AirAsia RedQ, Selangor today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Festive fares: AirAsia caps KL-Sarawak ticket price at RM328 and KL-Sabah at RM398 for CNY, Aidilfitri

Police said inspections found 156 boxes containing 7,900 Bromeliad seedlings believed to have been smuggled in for the state’s local market. — Freepik pic

4 h ago

Cops nab two men suspected of smuggling flower seedlings, seize RM1.3m worth of goods

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