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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (centre) poses for a photo with Ministry staff after the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security's Mandate Ceremony with KPKM Staff for the Year 2026 at Wisma Tani January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Federal govt has no objections to Selangor’s centralised pig farming in Bukit Tagar if environmentally sound, says Mat Sabu

Chia Tong Hong is escorted by policemen before being charged with four counts related to the murder of his wife and son at the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Doctor charged with murder of wife and son, obstructing justice in JB double killing

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion in 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million

Malaysian top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan (left) and M.Thinaah (right) will face off against Japanese duo Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in the India Open semifinals on January 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik keep Malaysia’s hopes burning bright in Delhi

Madeline Teh, 51, reinvented herself as a sommelier after attaining her first wine qualification at the age of 44. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

From nail salons in Kuala Lumpur to Per Se in New York: How Madeline Teh became a world-class sommelier while pursuing a Master of Wine

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup attend the 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

After warning about Umno-DAP ties, MCA reaffirms loyalty to BN

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Masjid Usamah Bin Zaid in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia hits pause on military, police procurement under cloud of corruption

Activist Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi speaks to the media during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya after the verdict on his challenge against the legitimacy of the Peaceful Assembly Act. July 1, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

AGC drops bid to review landmark Peaceful Assembly Act ruling after Cabinet pushback

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his opening speech during the party’s general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Umno not just curry leaf’: Zahid calls for BN rebranding, cautions allies against discarding party

Police vehicles are seen at a Bandar Utama school were a student was fatally stabbed, on Oct 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Teen accused of BU school stabbing found fit to stand trial, court told

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the press during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus conducts a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters on January 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

HELP University blast: Student still in coma, two others stable after AC explosion

AFP journalists saw several coachloads of Mandarin speakers leaving Sihanoukville on the main highway to the capital Phnom Penh. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Cambodia cyberfraud empire shaken as Chen Zhi’s arrest sparks mass flight from Sihanoukville

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Umno could no longer assume ethnic or religious identity alone was enough to secure support, particularly among a new segment of voters focused on bread-and-butter issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Azalina: Malay-Muslim identity no longer guarantees voter loyalty, Umno must move beyond identity politics to stay relevant

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his keynote address during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre January 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Umno grassroots warming to Zahid’s call for shift beyond race and religion

Malaysia

1 h ago

Umno grassroots warming to Zahid’s call for shift beyond race and religion

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his keynote address during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre January 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — After years of uncertainty marked by internal dissent, electoral defeat and discomfort over its place in the unity government, Umno’s annual general assembly this week unfolded to a noticeably different mood — one of cautious confidence and growing acceptance that the party must change with...

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The Ministry of Defence is seeking further information and clarification on the directive to temporarily shelve the procurement decisions involving the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Mindef seeks details after PM’s directive to freeze MAF, PDRM procurements, assesses impact on defence readiness

The Malaysian Armed Forces take part in the rehearsal for the 65th Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur August 28, 2022. MAF Joint Chiefs Committee takes a serious view of governance and abuse of power issues within the force, and is carrying out measures to overhaul, remedy and improve matters. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MAF undertaking governance, administrative overhaul amid concerns over management and abuse of power

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and X will hold a meeting next Wednesday (January 21) to discuss online safety issues. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fahmi: MCMC–X meeting set for Jan 21 to address online safety concerns and Grok misuse

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Police have arrested four Iranian nationals, including a woman, suspected of being members of ‘geng pukau’ (hypnosis gang) involved in robbery and theft cases that resulted in losses exceeding RM30,000, following a raid at a condominium on Jalan Ampang on Monday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

12 h ago

Police arrest four foreigners linked to ‘hypnosis gang’ robberies in KL

The public is advised against open burning during the current hot and dry spell, particularly in fire-prone areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens, and plantations. — Reuters pic

12 h ago

Fire Dept warns public against open burning as hot, dry spell fuels fire risks

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has proposed a six-month moratorium on the import of plastic waste and e-waste to assess the actual impact of these imports on the country. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

12 h ago

MACC wants six‑month freeze on plastic, e‑waste imports to study environmental and enforcement risk

Police are conducting a comprehensive investigation, including examining the possibility of negligence, following the air conditioning gas explosion at the HELP University campus in Bukit Damansara last Monday. — Picture from X/@mohd_escobar

12 h ago

Police probing possible negligence in fatal HELP University gas explosion

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the press during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 h ago

Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves to worshippers after performing Friday prayers at the Usamah Bin Zaid Mosque in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Anwar calls for education that goes beyond grades to nurture ethics, compassion and social responsibility

The High Court here today dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its chief executive officer, Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, for leave to appeal against a decision by the Perlis State Fatwa Committee, which ruled that the company’s teachings contain deviant elements, particularly in its spiritual beliefs. — AFP pic

13 h ago

High Court dismisses GISBH’s application to review Perlis fatwa declaring its teachings deviant

The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) continues to remain among the top agenda for the Madani Government, said Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

13 h ago

MA63 reforms, Sabah–Sarawak rights still key focus for Madani government, says AG

The Prime Minister’s Office today said Malaysia’s economy recorded robust growth in 2025, with fourth quarter GDP growing by 5.7 per cent, bringing overall annual growth to 4.9 per cent, surpassing the official forecast of 4.0 to 4.8 per cent. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

14 h ago

Malaysia beats growth forecast with 4.9pc GDP in 2025, unemployment falls to 11‑year low at 2.9pc, says PMO

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion in 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

14 h ago

PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus conducts a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters on January 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

HELP University blast: Student still in coma, two others stable after AC explosion

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup attend the 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 h ago

After warning about Umno-DAP ties, MCA reaffirms loyalty to BN

Activist Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi speaks to the media during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya after the verdict on his challenge against the legitimacy of the Peaceful Assembly Act. July 1, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

16 h ago

AGC drops bid to review landmark Peaceful Assembly Act ruling after Cabinet pushback

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (centre) poses with education officers from across Johor districts who receive the mock cheques during the Johor 2026 Early School Assistance presentation ceremony at the State Education Department on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Economy minister cites Malaysia’s schooling aid scheme as model for 2026 policy execution

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Masjid Usamah Bin Zaid in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Malaysia hits pause on military, police procurement under cloud of corruption

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