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Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh said a site has already been chosen for the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 13 h ago

New land for 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple already gazetted, to be relocated just 100 metres from original location

MACC is currently gathering more information related to the allegations against IJM. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IJM faces dual scrutiny from MACC and UK fraud office over RM2.5b allegations

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh speaks during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur on January 19, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Hannah Yeoh establishes five new MP-led monitoring committees to oversee DBKL 2026 budget expenditure

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said that the meeting also marks the first official engagement on the introduction of the Private Member’s Bill under the Federal Capital Act 1960.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

FT minister: Large-scale KL projects must now take into account KL MPs’ opinions before finalising decisions

An Immigration Officer Grade 22 was charged in the Sessions Court today with 53 counts of corruption and money laundering involving a total of RM789,100, while his wife was also charged with using proceeds from illegal activities to purchase gold. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Immigration officer hit with 53 graft charges involving RM789,100, wife accused of laundering proceeds

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib drops defamation suit after ex-AG Tommy Thomas says no known evidence links him to Altantuya murder

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said all Members of Parliament must pay serious attention to the reprimand of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, especially regarding the ban on playing up racial, religious and royal (3R) sentiments, including in the debate in Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Speaker urges MPs to heed King’s reprimand, bans 3R politics in Dewan Rakyat

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang today said the party rejects unity models that he described as ‘man-made’ and silent in the face of injustice. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Hadi rules out unity government, sets conditions for Zahid’s ‘grand collaboration’

Singapore private hire drivers are scrambling for work after the car rental company closed due to its S$300 million debt. — Picture from Facebook/Autobahn Rent A Car

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore car rental firm Autobahn collapses after S$300m debt, drivers now jobless

Senior federal counsel representing the government in its appeal over its being held vicariously liable for the murder, had argued that the quantum of damages awarded by the High Court to Shaariibuu Setev, who is Altantuya’s father representing the next of kin, was excessive. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Altantuya family to learn today if RM5m damages award in suit against government stands

Two individuals were found charred inside a burnt-out car at the northbound Jitra Toll Plaza on the North-South Expressway early today. — Picture via Facebook/Ct Zalinasp

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Honda Civic gutted by flames at Jitra Toll Plaza, two victims discovered inside as rescue teams respond

The Tun Abdul Razak Road Bridge, which is currently undergoing replacement works, will be temporarily opened exclusively for Thaipusam procession vehicles following special conditional approval by the Ipoh City Council (MBI). — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Strictly for Thaipusam only: Ipoh’s Tun Abdul Razak Bridge to open under tight rules, public barred

Rapid On-Demand (ROD) will adopt a fixed fare of RM2 starting February 1, marking the end of its RM1 promotional phase and the transition to a permanent pricing model. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rapid On-Demand users take note — RM2 fare starts Feb 1 as RM1 promo ends

The Shah Alam High Court today sentenced a man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-month-old baby girl four years ago. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Shah Alam High Court jails father 16 years for slamming baby to death

Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, will introduce fixed fares and additional red‑eye flights between Kuala Lumpur and East Malaysia to meet demand during the upcoming Chinese New Year travel peak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Flying home for CNY? Malaysia Airlines and Firefly fix fares, add late‑night flights to East Malaysia

Malaysia

2 m ago

Court of Appeal cuts Altantuya family’s RM5 million damages award to RM1.38 million

A three-member bench of the Court of Appeal, chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Hashim Hamzah, alongside Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah and K. Muniandy set aside the RM5 million previously awarded by the High Court.— Picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — The Court of Appeal today reduced the damages awarded to the family of Altantuya Shaariibuu from RM5 million to RM1.38 million in their lawsuit against former political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and two former policemen over her 2006 death.A three-member bench of the Court of Appeal,...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the payments would cover 3.7 million households and 1.3 million elderly individuals without spouses, with each recipient receiving between RM100 and RM500, depending on their eligibility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Anwar says Phase 1 Rahmah Cash Aid payments begin, with payouts between RM100 and RM500

Penang Public Works Department (JKR) said the road closure will remain in effect until Jan 25 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of road users. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Bayan Lepas sinkhole prompts temporary closure of Jalan Kenyalang 1 side lane

Early voting begins at Kinabatangan police HQ for Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections, involving 196 police personnel and their spouses. The voting centre opened at 8am and will close at 5pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Early voting kicks off today as Kinabatangan and Lamag prepare for Jan 24 polls

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The Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 20 days until March 3, while the Dewan Negara session will convene on Feb 23. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs raise economy, AI law and non-aligned stance

A total of 23 firemen from the Persiaran Putra and Langkawi Fire and Rescue Stations were deployed to the site, and firefighting efforts were carried out with a single hose stream and two water jets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Langkawi shipyard fire leaves three passenger ferries destroyed

Senior federal counsel representing the government in its appeal over its being held vicariously liable for the murder, had argued that the quantum of damages awarded by the High Court to Shaariibuu Setev, who is Altantuya’s father representing the next of kin, was excessive. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Altantuya family to learn today if RM5m damages award in suit against government stands

Since his birth in October 1973, Gopal Muniandy has been living in Malaysia as a stateless person and wants to be recognised as a Malaysian. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Abandoned as a child, Kedah man aged 52 back in court for Malaysian citizenship appeal; five adoptees also await their fates

Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh said a site has already been chosen for the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

13 h ago

New land for 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple already gazetted, to be relocated just 100 metres from original location

The Shah Alam High Court today sentenced a man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-month-old baby girl four years ago. — Pexels pic

14 h ago

Shah Alam High Court jails father 16 years for slamming baby to death

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said that the meeting also marks the first official engagement on the introduction of the Private Member’s Bill under the Federal Capital Act 1960.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

FT minister: Large-scale KL projects must now take into account KL MPs’ opinions before finalising decisions

MACC is currently gathering more information related to the allegations against IJM. — Picture by Choo Choy May

14 h ago

IJM faces dual scrutiny from MACC and UK fraud office over RM2.5b allegations

The Prime Minister said His Majesty’s Royal Address at the Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament today was clear. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

PM: King’s royal address to be conscientiously implemented by Madani govt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also Finance Minister, said the education plan has been introduced as a comprehensive effort to enhance the standard and quality of the national education system. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Economic issues, education reform to dominate PM’s agenda tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that all personnel involved, including security forces, government servants and cleaning staff, had worked tirelessly to uphold Malaysia’s good name on the international stage. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

PM Anwar expresses gratitude to all for making Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship a success

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh speaks during a press conference at DBKL Tower in Kuala Lumpur on January 19, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

Hannah Yeoh establishes five new MP-led monitoring committees to oversee DBKL 2026 budget expenditure

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Shukor (seventh from left) at the Bandar Putra to Saleng alternative road groundbreaking ceremony, today. Jan 19, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

16 h ago

Exco: Johor government to regulate Ramadan bazaar lot rental rates, maximum RM500

Charles Teo (right) with the APM personnel who helped him release his pet dog Bento's head which was stuck in a tyre rim. — Picture courtesy of Charles Teo and family

16 h ago

Civil Defence and Penampang villagers team up to rescue dog trapped for hours in tyre rim (VIDEO)

An Immigration Officer Grade 22 was charged in the Sessions Court today with 53 counts of corruption and money laundering involving a total of RM789,100, while his wife was also charged with using proceeds from illegal activities to purchase gold. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Immigration officer hit with 53 graft charges involving RM789,100, wife accused of laundering proceeds

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