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State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the circulating information is inaccurate, as no decision on the matter has been finalised, adding that the issue will only be decided after the state government’s Exco meeting scheduled for Wednesday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Kelantan govt denies order for malls, supermarkets to close until 1pm on first day of Aidilfitri

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur, March 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin’s corruption trial starts: Millions wouldn’t go to Bersatu if he wasn’t party president and PM then, prosecution says

The three‑judge bench ruled that the matter had already been resolved by a 2022 Court of Appeal decision, making the respondents’ latest judicial review an abuse of process. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Court of Appeal overturns High Court order on RM1.7b pension arrears claim by retired civil servants

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the early disbursement is expected to help millions of Malaysians prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

STR Phase 2 payments for 5.2 million recipients to begin March 10, says Anwar

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols near Dadan Island as China's Xiamen is visible in the background, on Dadan Island, in Kinmen, Taiwan October 18, 2025. — Reuters

World / 16 h ago

Why has China suddenly stopped flying military aircraft near Taiwan? Five theories experts are considering

Norhayati Mohd Ariffin, wife of missing Activist Amri Che Mat, is seen leaving the court room after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. In a statement today, Norhayati’s team argued that the stay request could further delay the resumption of investigations into Amri’s disappearance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Amri Che Mat’s wife files High Court submission to block govt bid delaying probe into 2016 disappearance of activist

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari have advised all parties concerned to take lessons from the issue of heritage players and ensure that national football development will proceed as planned. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sports minister tells football bosses to stop dwelling on fake heritage player mess and keep grassroots dreams alive

Besut police chief Supt Rozaime Ab Rahim confirmed that the body of the teen and a motorcycle were found by members of the public at about 6.40pm yesterday.
— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Missing teen travelling to Cameron Highlands found dead by roadside after motorcycle crash

The government has allocated RM2.4 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid payment for the first quarter of 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Deputy finance minister confirms RM2.4b STR aid for Q1 2026, over five million Malaysians receiving payouts tomorrow

The victim, Mohamad Ashiq Fazal Ahmad, 56, was reportedly thrown out of the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Man dies after car plunges 80m into ravine in Genting Sempah-Gombak

Earlier reports said the actress and her husband, who were previously detained in connection with a land sale fraud case, are also being investigated over a separate scam involving honorary titles, with losses estimated at about RM23,000. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Actress, husband rearrested over alleged cattle sale investment scam

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said authorities also arrested two male locals aged 38 and 44 during several raids conducted on March 2. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Cops crush Klang Valley syndicate, seize 3.4 tonnes meth stash worth RM170m, haul could flood Malaysia

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh (2nd right) speaks during a press conference on strengthening fire safety awareness in high-density strata buildings in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) at the WPKL Fire and Rescue Headquarters March 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bathrooms not safe during fires, Hannah Yeoh cautions after rise in strata fatalities

A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion flies past Ocean Shield during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on April 9, 2014. — AFP pic/Australian Defence handout

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ocean Infinity ends latest MH370 hunt after 151 days at sea, mapping 140,000 sq km with no new clues

The implementation of the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) is expected to open wider opportunities for mainstream students to learn Malaysian Sign Language said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Students will learn Malaysian Sign Language under the 2027 school curriculum, making classrooms more inclusive

Malaysia

8 h ago

Four-month-old baby dies at childcare centre in Seberang Jaya Hospital, two workers arrested

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said police received a report regarding the incident, and the baby’s body was later sent to HSJ for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 9 — A four-month-old baby boy who was placed at a childcare centre within the premises of Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) here died while under the centre’s care today.Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said police received a report regarding the incident, and the baby’s body was later...

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Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said they received information regarding the baby, who was found unclothed and wrapped in a plastic bag by residents, at about 8.45 am. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Newborn baby girl found abandoned in rubbish bin at Johor apartment

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said those called in so far include the victim’s family members, friends and lecturers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Kelantan police record statements from over 10 in probe into trainee doctor’s death

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the move was aimed at preventing smuggling of drugs and firearms as smugglers could take advantage of the current geographical conditions. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

GOF tightens security along Sungai Golok border as water levels drop

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP4) will serve as a strategic roadmap to bolster Malaysia’s financial market over the next five years. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Anwar launches five-year Capital Market Masterplan in bid to make investments more people-centric

The Prime Minister’s Office, which is actively monitoring the situation, said Anwar is taking a serious view of the operation, which is in its final phase of preparation amid increasingly deteriorating security developments in the region. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

11 h ago

Anwar to personally monitor final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh (2nd right) speaks during a press conference on strengthening fire safety awareness in high-density strata buildings in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) at the WPKL Fire and Rescue Headquarters March 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Bathrooms not safe during fires, Hannah Yeoh cautions after rise in strata fatalities

File photo shows a man referring to an SKAS banner. — The Borneo Post pic

11 h ago

Sarawak govt to start disbursing basic needs aid to over 850,000 residents from March 10

The Court of Appeal today dismissed an activist’s appeal challenging the planning permission granted to Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd to construct a permanent disposal facility in Gebeng, Pahang. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses activist’s challenge to Lynas permanent disposal facility planning approval

Muhammad Affan Jumahat, deputy of Bersatu Sabah’s Leadership Liaison Body said the resignations were prompted by unease over the abrupt dismissal of several elected representatives and division chiefs. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Bersatu Kudat dissolves after 19 committee members resign immediately

According to the charge sheet, he is accused of committing an indecent act by masturbating in front of a woman at 11.15am on 4 March at Masjid Al-Muhajirin in Bukit Siput. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

In Johor, disabled man pleads not guilty to masturbating in Bukit Siput mosque

Police have arrested another man to assist in investigations into allegations of threats made against independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 h ago

Police make second arrest, continue hunt for others over threats against preacher Zamri Vinoth

Timur Laut district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said officers initially found the man unconscious in an open area behind an apartment building. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

11 h ago

Man found dead at Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town, believed beaten to death

The animal disappeared briefly before reappearing behind nearby bushes close to the residents’ plantations. — Screengrab from Facebook/This is Johor

12 h ago

Tiger sighting in Kluang: Residents urged to stay alert after video near Kampung Rahmat (VIDEO)

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that currently, work related to the project is being carried out in full swing according to the set schedule with the state government responsible for resolving matters related to land acquisition and resettlement of affected residents. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Penang focuses on land and resettlement issues for Mutiara Line LRT project, says CM

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur, March 9, 2026. In his trial today, Muhyiddin is alleged to have abused his power to get RM225.3 million in bribes for his party Parti Pribumi Bersatu and also alleged to have laundered money via RM200 million entering Bersatu’s bank accounts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

In trial, Muhyiddin’s lawyer questions TikTok videos as evidence, asks if cybertroopers posted them

The Sewage Treatment Plant (LRK) at Taman Widuri Indah here, where a boy is believed to have fallen and drowned yesterday, has been decommissioned since 2015. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

12 h ago

IWK: Sewage treatment plant where 12‑year‑old drowned had been decommissioned since 2015

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan speaks during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur, March 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 h ago

Police uncover abandoned large-scale drug lab in Subang Jaya warehouse after tip-off

Passengers walk through a jet bridge at Dubai International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai March 8, 2026. The Malaysian government is in the final phase of preparations to carry out the evacuation of Malaysians from several countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East following increasingly deteriorating security developments in the region. — Reuters pic

12 h ago

Malaysia enters final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East, says NSC

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