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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 14 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 12 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO

Singapore / 9 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 13 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 9 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Malaysia

3 h ago

MyCC: 31 Kelantan childcare firms accused of price fixing

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan over an alleged horizontal price-fixing agreement, its chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said. ― TODAY pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan for their alleged involvement in a horizontal price fixing agreement.MyCC, an agency under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), provisionally found the enterprises to...

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A floating chicken coop built by flood victim Raja Sahrin Tengku Ismail at Kampung Seberang Batu Badak, Segamat, to protect his poultry during continuous heavy rain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Floods hit Pahang again as Rompin evacuees rise, Johor sees surge in Segamat victims

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

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The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic

4 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the incident stemmed from a personal dispute over a business loan. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Johor cops: Mount Austin riot over business loan spat, not triads

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the controversy over his use of the title ‘doctor’ (Dr) has been settled. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Youth and sports minister: MMC has explained ‘doctor’ title issue

KTMB Southern Express train service for the Gemas-JB Sentral-Gemas route will be terminated effective January 1, after nine years of operation. — Picture via Facebook/KTMB

4 h ago

Farewell Southern Express: KTMB ends Gemas–JB Sentral service Jan 1, ETS takes over

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Maxis Bhd has fully restored services for customers affected by the fire incident at its telecommunications tower site in Kampung Kelebor, Kuala Kangsar, two days ago. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Up and running again: Maxis restores services after Kuala Kangsar tower blaze, investigation underway

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Nilai IED blast: Police rule out extremism, probe continues with suspect still in hospital

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic

5 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar says voice samples from families, complainant and officers were taken for comparison — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Police submit crucial audio in Durian Tunggal fatal shooting, CyberSecurity Malaysia to analyse

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Jalan Bukit Bintang left littered with rubbish after a night of festivities. — Picture via Facebook/DBKL

7 h ago

Lee Lam Thye: Punishment alone won’t stop littering, schools must instil civic responsibility

Newly sworn‑in Perlis MB Abu Bakar Hamzah trims RM3,000 from his salary in move to ease state finances. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Abu Bakar clocks in as new Perlis MB with RM3,000 pay cut, tells exco to trim theirs too

Indira Gandhi (right) speaks during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya on December 29, 2025, with LFL co-founder Latheefa Koya on the left. — Picture by Yusof Isa

7 h ago

Lawyers for Liberty urges police to enforce court orders in Indira Gandhi custody case

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