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Datuk Seri Najib Razak was testifying in his defence in the trial where 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) RM2 billion allegedly entered his personal accounts.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib: Like ‘hara-kiri’ for me to receive money in my personal account if I doubted it was Saudi donation

Johor police have confirmed that the incident shown in a viral video, where a man slapped a Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) staff member, took place in November last year. — Picture via X/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Man to be charged in JB for slapping Puspakom staff after lorry fails inspection

Mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai swiftly defeated Indonesian duo Marwan Faza and Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata — Bernama file pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysian shuttlers storm into Indonesia Masters quarter-finals with strong performances

A file photograph shows Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Pearly-Thinaah stroll into last 16 of Indonesia Masters

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Bodyguard charged with brandishing gun during goldsmith robbery at Cheras mall

The syndicate has been actively involved in vape smuggling since 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KLIA vape smuggling syndicate paid enforcement officers RM6,000 daily, says MACC chief

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said what was required was somebody with extensive experience of ‘turning around’ companies like Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, contrasting this with ex-investment banker Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah whom he said did not have that kind of experience. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib denies ‘cold storage’ bid on then finance minister II Husni Hanadzlah, wanted ‘tougher nut’ Johari Ghani to solve 1MDB’s debts

A file photograph shows US dollar atop Malaysian ringgit currency notes. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Korean gets 15 months’ prison for keeping funny money at Mont Kiara condo

A bus drives on a bridge over the Chao Phraya river amid high air pollution levels in Bangkok on January 21, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Bangkok shuts nearly 200 schools as toxic air chokes city

The incident came to light yesterday when media reported that police officers arrived at the scene to find the body of a 19-year-old man at the foot of the building after being notified at 12:34pm. Further investigation revealed the pistol and ammunition inside a bag in the man’s vehicle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police confirm firearm and bullets found after 19-year-old’s fatal fall in Kajang are unregistered

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced today that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after Trump declared the US would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time. — File pic by AFP

World / 19 h ago

Billionaire Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after US withdrawal

Convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak insisted he was in the dark about any trouble brewing in 1MDB and claimed its chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh did not tell him before the latter resigned in October 2009. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Resigning is ‘running away from the problem’, Najib tells court on 1MDB chairman Bakke quitting

A crowd gathers outside the mansion of Cambodian tycoon Sok Kong, said to be a close ally of Senate president HunSen, to receive red packets filled with money ahead of the Lunar New Year, in Phnom Penh on January 23, 2025. — AFP/Fresh News pic

World / 16 h ago

Cambodian crush: Four die as hundreds rush for lunar new year red packets at Phnom Penh tycoon’s mansion

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the job rotation policy is expected to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services delivered to customers through JPJ service counters. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Five years is the limit: JPJ to enforce counter staff rotation for efficiency, effectiveness; 1,907 personnel affected

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Najib: I didn’t file police reports on forgeries of my signature in 1MDB docs to avoid seen as intimidating witnesses

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Dr Zaliha: DBKL to fully handle Ramadan bazaar licence applications and maintenance

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said DBKL will collaborate with corporate bodies to ensure a more organised operation of Ramadan bazaars. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will fully handle licence applications and maintenance of Ramadan bazaars in the capital starting this year to ensure reasonable rental fees of stalls and better management.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that this...

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak Secretary Alan Ling has urged the relevant authorities to provide clear updates on the status and progress of the proposed Miri Temporary Transit Centre (TTG), which was initially scheduled for completion on January 10 this year. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 7 m ago

Sarawak Pakatan secretary calls for swift action on delayed Miri temporary transit centre for homeless

Kerian Police Chief Supt Juna Yusoff said the case had been classified under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and that the investigation paper had been referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 m ago

Police launch investigation into teacher accused of assaulting pupil in Bagan Serai, causing ear injury

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed confidence that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) could win the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17), emphasising the strength of the eight-party alliance in facing their opponents. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 13 m ago

‘No way we’ll fail’: Hajiji confident of state election win, slams outside leaders for disrespecting Sabah’s political culture

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General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid during a visit to the Malaysia-Thailand border along Sungai Golok. — Bernama pic

18 m ago

Illegal border crossings in Rantau Panjang drop as operators shift to Thailand

A lorry was wrecked in an accident at KM 132.3 of the North-South Expressway, heading north. The 44-year-old lorry driver died while receiving treatment at the hospital. — Bernama pic

23 m ago

Lorry driver dies after crash with trailer on North-South Expressway

A table is laid out for a reunion dinner as part of the Chinese New Year decorations at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall, on Jan 21, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Five years since Covid, restaurants say back to roaring sales for CNY and reunion dinners

The banned “Apple S” candy is shown in this handout image from the Ministry of Health.

13 h ago

MoH bans ‘Apple S’ candy over illegal use of weight-loss drug

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the job rotation policy is expected to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services delivered to customers through JPJ service counters. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

13 h ago

Five years is the limit: JPJ to enforce counter staff rotation for efficiency, effectiveness; 1,907 personnel affected

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks during the 13th Malaysia Plan Industry engagement session with industry players in Kuala Lumpur, January 23, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Rafizi: Govt-industry cooperation crucial for 13MP success, calls for paradigm shift in economic planning

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Bodyguard charged with brandishing gun during goldsmith robbery at Cheras mall

A file photograph shows US dollar atop Malaysian ringgit currency notes. — Picture By Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Korean gets 15 months’ prison for keeping funny money at Mont Kiara condo

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said what was required was somebody with extensive experience of ‘turning around’ companies like Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, contrasting this with ex-investment banker Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah whom he said did not have that kind of experience. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Najib denies ‘cold storage’ bid on then finance minister II Husni Hanadzlah, wanted ‘tougher nut’ Johari Ghani to solve 1MDB’s debts

The syndicate has been actively involved in vape smuggling since 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

16 h ago

KLIA vape smuggling syndicate paid enforcement officers RM6,000 daily, says MACC chief

Its director Muhamad Fadlee Hassan said Pasar Tani Padang Astaka Chukai, also known as the Pasar Pagi Jalan Padang Astaka Chukai, which has been linked to the incident on January 17, is managed by a hawkers’ association, not FAMA. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 h ago

After boycott calls, FAMA clarifies no connection between assault and its Kemaman markets

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 h ago

Najib: I didn’t file police reports on forgeries of my signature in 1MDB docs to avoid seen as intimidating witnesses

Sarawak DOSH in a statement says legal action will be taken against the responsible parties if there are violations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514). — Bomba pic

16 h ago

Sarawak DOSH launches probe into latest Samalaju Industrial Park explosion

The incident came to light yesterday when media reported that police officers arrived at the scene to find the body of a 19-year-old man at the foot of the building after being notified at 12:34pm. Further investigation revealed the pistol and ammunition inside a bag in the man’s vehicle. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Police confirm firearm and bullets found after 19-year-old’s fatal fall in Kajang are unregistered

From January to November 2024, 427,449 Chinese visitors arrived in Sabah, with Liew noting that air connectivity has played a pivotal role in the state’s tourism recovery. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

17 h ago

Sabah tourism surges to 76pc of pre-Covid levels, driven by 566pc rise in China visitors, says state minister

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