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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 / 8 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 / 7 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 / 10 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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 6 h ago

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

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his right knee on January 18, 2026 and selected specialists from Malaysia’s National Heart Institute to asist. — Reuters pic
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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

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 / 8 h ago

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

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his earlier remarks were not meant to suggest factions within DAP, following a clarification by party secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Zahid clarifies ‘Team B’ remarks after Loke rejects claims of factions in DAP

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 / 4 h ago

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

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

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats, says Anthony Loke

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 / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 4 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’

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

Malaysia / 6 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

Malaysia

14 m ago

Upko questions delay, urges Putrajaya to drop appeal on Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim, says president

Upko President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the party wants the federal government to withdraw the appeal regardless of the reasons, as a clear demonstration of sincerity in implementing the court’s decision and proceeding with the payment of the outstanding 40 per cent share owed to Sabah since the 1970s. — Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 18 — United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) has reiterated its firm stand that the federal government should drop its appeal related to Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement, saying this is crucial if there is genuine intention to resolve the long-standing issue.Upko President Datuk Ewon Benedick said...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim exits the Seri Perdana Complex compound after attending a pre-session briefing session of the Dewan Rakyat with unity government MPs January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 43 m ago

PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems, including air conditioners, to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best practices. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 59 m ago

NIOSH urges employers to tighten safety controls after recent gas‑related incidents

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) with MCPF chairman Datuk Kamarudin Md Ali (right) and Bernama Radio host Nurul Fatini Zubir (left) during an interview on “Hallucination Trap: Between Prison and Rehabilitation” at Felda Bukit Waha in Kota Tinggi on January 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Mini-labs’ exist only in urban areas, rural drug use remains small-scale, says Johor police chief

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PPP president Datuk Loga Bala Mohan (centre) looks at Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) as he officiates the 72nd annual general assembly of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) at Dewan Merdeka in the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

PPP chief says never left coalition, today’s assembly affirms decades-long BN membership

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his right knee on January 18, 2026 and selected specialists from Malaysia’s National Heart Institute to asist. — Reuters pic— Reuters pic

2 h ago

Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his earlier remarks were not meant to suggest factions within DAP, following a clarification by party secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Zahid clarifies ‘Team B’ remarks after Loke rejects claims of factions in DAP

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

3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on January 20, 2026 setting out Malaysia’s vision for schools, universities and future-ready students. — Unsplash pic

2 h ago

PM Anwar to unveil blueprint for Malaysia’s schools and universities Jan 20

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)

3 h 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

4 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

4 h ago

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

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

4 h ago

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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

6 h ago

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

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