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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

The author argues that Malaysia’s public universities risk hollowing themselves out through KPI pressure, ranking obsession and a culture of silence — and that meaningful reform depends on rebuilding psychological safety and treating universities as learning organisations, not metric-driven factories. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 13 h ago

The Ivory Tower’s silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn — Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

Opinion / 15 h ago

My favourite films of 2025

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 15 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 5 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

Malaysia

4 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 27 — Penang Hill Corporation (PBBPP) said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object.It said in a statement that the incident began at 2.15 pm,...

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Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Bomba and search teams continue efforts to locate a boy reportedly attacked by a crocodile at Kelai River jetty near Rumah Panjang Jingga, Pulau Bruit, Daro. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 4 h ago

SAR teams scour Pulau Bruit River for missing boy after suspected crocodile attack

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The two suspects (wearing dark blue jeans) alongside two other suspects of another case are escorted to the courtroom upon their arrival at the Kuching Courthouse. — Chimon Upon/The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Police secure remand extension for two suspects in Jalan Sungai Tapang murder probe

Phase 1 of the Bagan Datuk Flood Mitigation Project (RTB), valued at RM87.6 million, has been planned to address flooding issues in Bagan Datuk, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

DPM Zahid: Phase 1 of Bagan Datuk flood mitigation project set to begin in 2026

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

A hardware shop assistant suffered losses amounting to RM56,600 after being deceived by a cash prize scam syndicate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Hardware shop assistant in Terengganu loses RM56,600 to prize scam syndicate

The Fire Department said two men suffered burns after a boat they were servicing suddenly caught fire at a land parking area along Jalan Pasir Belanda in Teluk Kumbar today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

Two workers injured after boat catches fire during maintenance in Teluk Kumbar in Penang

Former Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a by-election must be held if the Speaker certifies that the Perlis state government no longer commands a majority, in accordance with state law. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Former EC chairman: Perlis Constitution permits by‑elections if majority lost before term ends

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

6 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail spoke at the presentation ceremony of the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM Pahang) to the Religious Cluster (Mosque & Surau Keberanan Jumaat) of the West Pahang Zone in 2025 at Sg Koyan, Lipis December 27, 2025. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Pahang MB says ready to evaluate Cameron Highlands rail line proposal amid congestion concerns

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which took effect at 12pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

8 h ago

Anwar welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire, urges commitment to peace measures

Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen, particularly reports of unilateral military movements and territorial advances by the Southern Transitional Council in the eastern governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

8 h ago

Foreign Ministry: Malaysia voices concern over Yemen escalation, backs de‑escalation efforts

Lawyer Ag Amli Noraufe Ag Nohin shows the service letter to be submitted to the court. — The Borneo Post pic

8 h ago

Sabah polls: Election petition filed to annul Sindumin seat result over alleged ballot misconduct

Sentul district police chief ACP Sukarno Mohd Zahari said initial investigations, including post-mortem examinations, found that both victims died as a result of the blaze. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

9 h ago

No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son, police say

Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid issued the remand order against the suspects, aged between their 20s and 50s, to facilitate investigations under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.— iStock pic

9 h ago

Ten remanded four days to aid probe into Melor public market riot in Kota Bharu

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