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The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen

Traders in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan are seeing brisk sales as shoppers – some from as far away as Penang – descend on the duty-free zone during the 2025 year-end school holidays. — Bernama pic

Life / 19 h ago

Duty-free delight: Rantau Panjang traders cash in as visitors return to ‘cowboy town’

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof's counsel, Noorazmir Zakaria, informed Judge Roslan Mat Nor that both parties had reached a confidential settlement. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Mujahid, PAS settle defamation suit out of court with public apology

Malaysia

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Home Ministry opens special window for 2025 foreign worker quota applications from Jan 19

File picture of workers returning home to the Air Biru foreign workers enclave, Iskandar Malaysia’s pilot housing project for migrant workers in the region. — Picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) will open a special period to receive applications for the employment quota of foreign workers for the year 2025 starting from January 19 to March 31, 2026.KDN in a statement today announced that existing quota applications are still being accepted...

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Asean leaders will assess developments in Myanmar following the first phase of its weekend election. — Screengrab from YouTube

Malaysia / 4 m ago

Anwar: Asean to weigh Myanmar’s post-election developments

In a statement today, MetMalaysia advised that the affected areas are expected to include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 39 m ago

Continuous rain alert for Sarawak as MetMalaysia issues warning from tomorrow until Jan 1

MBPP, in a statement, said the council currently does not have any specific regulations governing the permission to bring pets into shopping mall complexes so they need to look into it. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 45 m ago

Pet-friendly malls in Penang? MBPP weighs island-wide move

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Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 60-year-old victim was initially contacted by the suspect in September and was then ordered via WhatsApp to hand over copies of his two ATM cards, supposedly to clear his name from the charges in the case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

54 m ago

Pensioner loses RM750,000 to scammer posing as police officer in Kota Tinggi

The accused were jointly charged with smuggling five Myanmar nationals in the car park opposite Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Bukit Mertajam at 6.40 pm on Dec 2. — Pexels pic

56 m ago

Teenager among three charged with migrant smuggling in Butterworth

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

1 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof's counsel, Noorazmir Zakaria, informed Judge Roslan Mat Nor that both parties had reached a confidential settlement. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

Mujahid, PAS settle defamation suit out of court with public apology

The report said 22 stations recorded an increase in annual rainfall, with rises ranging from 51.0 mm to 2,230.9 mm. Kapit Station recorded the highest total rainfall of 5,624.0 mm, while the lowest was recorded at Kuala Pilah Station with 1,704.3 mm. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Flood incidents jump sharply in 2024 amid climate impacts, DOSM finds

The accused being escorted to attend proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sarawak murder case: Five men charged over Sg Tapang apartment killing, three absent in court

Bersatu Armada chief Hilman Idham, Gerakan National Youth chief Lee Boon Shian, and MIPP National Youth chief Justin Prabakaran in a joint statement, said it was in line with the provisions of Clause 13 of the Perikatan Nasional Constitution. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Perikatan youth wings say coalition decisions must be made collectively, not unilaterally

On December 15, 2022, Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa filed the suit against PAS over a Facebook post by the party that linked the former Amanah vice-president to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. — Picture by Farhan Najib

2 h ago

Mujahid settles defamation suit against PAS after three years

No pleas were recorded from any of the accused after the charges were read before Judge Najwa Che Mat, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Twenty men charged over alleged membership in Rames Gang in Sungai Petani

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said all the men, aged between 20 and 40, were arrested around Port Dickson with the first arrest within 24 hours while the rest were picked up the following day and yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Police arrest nine over Lukut gang fight, hunt continues for remaining suspect

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

3 h ago

Croc attacks on the rise in Sarawak: Eight cases, 66 missing persons in 2025, says Fire Dept

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

IRB also advised taxpayers to update and ensure that the bank account information reported to the agency is accurate and up-to-date to enable the refund process to be implemented more smoothly. — Picture by Hari Anggara

3 h ago

Processed and credited Dec 9 to 24: RM4b in tax refunds fast-tracked by IRB, backlog cleared

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) chief operating officer Afzar Zakariya said the ES service has received an encouraging response with an average of 800 to 1,000 passengers per day for six daily services comprising three outward and three return journeys. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

KTM’s Southern Express train service to end Jan 1 after nine years, served 2.6 million passengers

In a statement today, MCMC confirmed the content is a fabricated alteration, stating categorically that the Minister of Communications never issued any such pronouncement. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

MCMC investigates fake post using Buletin TV3 logo to claim TikTok closure

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