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The new Malaysia-Indonesia border deal ends tourism status of Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ (pictured), Kalabakan MP Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy confirmed, adding that the demarcation was based on mutual consent. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ in Indonesia

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said in the ‘Kolar Hitam’ podcast titled ‘Azam 2026: Making MACC Bold & Radical’ on MACC’s YouTube channel on January 30, 2026. — Screenshot from YouTube/SPRM Malaysia

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Senior Navy officer ‘forced’ contractors to rent rooms at his hotel to house workers, MACC uncovers in graft probe

Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow, especially crisp new banknotes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures — and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

The Taman Rekreasi Madani Kolam Takungan Sungai Pinji. — Bernama pic

Life / 12 h ago

Ipoh’s first floodable park shows nature at work, but tall grass and wildlife spark debate over beauty versus function

Lieutenant-General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman will lead Malaysia’s Armed Forces as its chief from February 1, 2026 with the rank of General. — Picture from Facebook/Khaled Nordin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Army Western Field Commander Malek Razak is new Malaysian Armed Forces chief

Baling police said the RM10,000 stolen from the parked car was the complainant’s business earnings that she had intended to deposit in a bank. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Gone in two hours: RM10,000 cash in backpack stolen from car parked metres away as woman shops in Kupang

A factory worker only known as Bao, who accidentally stitched the viral ‘cry-cry horse’, is now set to receive 12 years of ang pow for his perfectly imperfect mistake. — Reuters pic

Life / 3 h ago

Worker behind viral ‘cry-cry horse’ mistake rewarded with 8,888-yuan CNY bonus for 12 years

Kongsi House, the community space operated by Kongsi Co-op, operates out of a kampung home along Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 12 h ago

‘Kongsi’: How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia’s food system

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4.57 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ipoh woman in ICU after gas cylinder explosion at Taman Kledang Emas home

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur is a popular recreation spot for city dwellers, offering them much needed green space within the capital city. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No more disappearing parks: Hannah Yeoh says KL must safeguard its green spaces

The US currency has fallen about 12 per cent since Trump took office in January 2025, based on the dollar index, which measures the greenback against the euro, the yen, and four other currencies. —Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Explainer: Why the US dollar is weakening under Trump and what it means

The new Club Med Borneo resort in Kuala Penyu, a 90-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is scheduled to begin operations in September 2026. — Picture from clubmed.com.my

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sabah welcomes new Club Med resort in Kuala Penyu, boosting tourism and creating 300 jobs for locals

In a statement issued at 3.20pm today, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected to hit Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak and Petaling in Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in six states until 7pm

Perdana Putra, the building that houses the prime minister’s office and symbolises the seat of government, as seen in Putrajaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow

Industry players say micropreneurs like this durian seller in Sarawak, face cash-flow pressures under the CP500 tax instalment scheme, prompting calls for a fairer system for small businesses and side-income earners. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Calls grow to review CP500 tax instalments as businesses say scheme strains Sarawak SMEs, side-income earners

Malaysia

8 m ago

Anwar hopes Thaipusam brings peace, gratitude and unity to Malaysians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival.In a Facebook post, Anwar said Thaipusam is rich in meaning, symbolising sacrifice, reflection, spiritual strength and the value of patience.As such, he said the discipline and perseverance demonstrated throughout...

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the status of the investigation into the assault case involving the son of Pandan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, will be determined based on the progress of the police investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 20 m ago

Rafizi’s son assault probe: Home Minister says outcome depends on investigation progress

Passengers prepare to board AirBorneo’s inaugural flight to Tanjung Manis on January 2, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 34 m ago

Sarawak airline AirBorneo rolls out 20pc fare cut for Chinese New Year homecoming

Malaysia / 53 m ago

Sarawak schools go global: Premier Abang Jo unveils state‑run international system with Cambridge standards

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), through an integrated operation, detected and shut down the transmission activities of a fake base transceiver station (BTS) in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

MCMC busts fake transceiver station used for SMS scams in Genting Highlands

The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has called for the Islamic cemetery land management system throughout the state to be strengthened immediately through a uniform and efficient standard. — Bernama pic

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Perlis cemetery reform: Raja Muda calls for order, sustainability, respect

Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz (pictured) said an internal disciplinary complaint filed by two former party MPs against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is unfounded as they had misinterpreted the president’s constitutional powers within the party. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

2 h ago

Bersatu info chief defends Muhyiddin after Perikatan letter leak

Batu Pahat police are waiting for a critically injured 44-year-old man currently to stabilise before questioning him about the murder of a 41-year-old woman found beside him in a rented house in Taman Damai II on January 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Critically injured boyfriend now awake, but cops say still too weak for questioning in suspected Batu Pahat murder-suicide

In a statement issued at 3.20pm today, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected to hit Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak and Petaling in Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Hari Anggara

3 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in six states until 7pm

Abang Johari responds to a question posed by one of the reporters. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post

3 h ago

Decision on Sarawak election date still ‘a long way off’, says Abang Johari

Now minister of the Federal Territories, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said talks are ongoing with developers to implement housing solutions for Taman Rimba Kiara longhouse residents within the current four-acre footprint of the area. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Hannah Yeoh gives herself 100 days to move housing forward for Rimba Kiara longhouse residents

A motorcyclist travels through a flash flood along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in Kuala Lumpur. Hannah Yeoh noted that flash floods have become a daily anxiety for KL residents. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

KL’s flash floods show why making the city liveable matters, says Hannah Yeoh

Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that while there is currently no compulsion for parents to enrol six-year-olds in Year One, preparations need to begin as early as possible to avoid potential issues. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Early year one entry: Melaka govt, education dept to hold stakeholder engagement

Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid said the operation to transfer the man, who was in a weak condition in the bathroom, took about 20 minutes due to the confined space. — JBPM Melaka pic

4 h ago

Firefighters help transport teacher weighing 350kg to hospital

People participate in an aerobic exercise programme. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) is planning free weekly exercises for children, starting with Putrajaya, to reduce child obesity rates. — Bernama file pic

4 h ago

After Putrajaya tops child obesity rates, FT minister plans free exercise programmes

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur is a popular recreation spot for city dwellers, offering them much needed green space within the capital city. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

No more disappearing parks: Hannah Yeoh says KL must safeguard its green spaces

Chinese independent schools in Sabah will continue to prioritise the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination as the main foundation of education before their students sit for the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), said state Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

5 h ago

Minister: Sabah Chinese independent schools will continue to prioritise SPM as main foundation before taking UEC

The Australian Police Force has supplied Bukit Aman with advanced digital forensic tools. — Facebook pic

6 h ago

Johor man under probe for potential link to infant deaths and child disappearances

Perdana Putra, the building that houses the prime minister’s office and symbolises the seat of government, as seen in Putrajaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow

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