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Passengers queue for immigration checks on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia is moving towards faster, app-based immigration clearance under its digital border initiative. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

What is MyDigital ID and MyNIISe — and why Malaysians now need both to travel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Stoned & Co co-founder surrenders to police over viral Ferrari road rage incident, probe ongoing for rash driving

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shaari said the move is aimed at addressing environmental concerns caused by traditional pig farming, including foul odours, water pollution, and other forms of contamination. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Selangor to move pig farms to Bukit Tagar immediately after Sultan’s decree

Earlier, the media reported that one person was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at HKL, while nine others were injured in an air conditioning gas explosion at a private university at approximately 11.40am yesterday. — Picture from X/@mohd_escobar

Malaysia / 11 h ago

HELP University blast: Victim was intern set to complete training this Thursday

Former political secretary to ex-home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad (right), at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026, to continue his trial on three corruption charges involving a total of RM350,000. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Witness: Ex-home minister’s former pol-sec Sayed Amir Muzzakkir demanded RM19m ‘lump sum’ from Nexuscorpgroup over police tender

Istana Alam Shah issued a statement yesterday stating that His Royal Highness also ordered that a detailed study and a comprehensive census based on verified data be carried out to identify accurate statistics and the actual quantity of pork requirements and demand specifically for the non-Muslim population in Selangor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor Sultan orders phase-out of pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, sets three policy directives

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki declined to reveal the identity of the former minister, citing ongoing investigations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Probe into ex-minister over RM5m bribes, luxury Lamborghini: MACC to reveal details on Thursday

Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad was originally scheduled to enter her defence yesterday on three charges of conspiracy before Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad, but the proceedings have been adjourned. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Zizie Izette, widow of Bung Moktar, seeks to have RM2.8m corruption charges dropped

Pork noodles at Restoran MaMa Love. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

From pork noodles to ‘nasi lemak’: The Balakong food crawl you didn’t know you needed

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh at the Palace of Justice, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Hannah Yeoh wins defamation case against ex-IGP Musa Hassan, awarded RM250,000 damages

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh with her legal team after the Court of Appeal delivered its decision on her appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of her defamation suit against Tan Sri Musa Hassan over statements made at a forum at UiTM, at Court of Appeal 6, Putrajaya, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘It’s not about money, but the truth’, says Hannah Yeoh on defamation win against ex-IGP Musa Hassan

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that he will meet the party’s Youth chief, Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Zahid to meet Akmal today amid Umno tensions, as speculation grows over resignations and withdrawal calls

On Sunday, MCMC temporarily restricted access to X’s Grok artificial intelligence tool after regulators said the platform had failed to implement adequate safeguards to prevent the generation of obscene and harmful content, including non-consensual sexual images involving women and minors. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MCMC mulls legal action against X over Grok deepfake risks, says Fahmi

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s attempt to reinstate his RM1.9 million lawsuit against ex-attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas was rejected by the Court of Appeal today. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif/Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Najib’s bid to revive RM1.9m suit against ex-AG Tommy Thomas dismissed by Court of Appeal

Li Chenggang, China’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), gestures during an interview with Reuters aside of a ministerial meeting to discuss a draft agreement on curbing subsidies for the fisheries industry in Geneva, Switzerland, July 15, 2021. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

‘Unhinged’ or master strategist? Li Chenggang steers US$660b US-China trade with iron and art

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Sabah crocodile sighting sparks online frenzy, police say Penampang farm legal, fully safe

Penampang police said the crocodile farm is licensed by the Sabah Wildlife Department to breed the reptiles for their meat. — The Borneo Post pic

PENAMPANG, Jan 13 — Police have confirmed the crocodile breeding farm here is operating legally with a valid licence.Penampang police chief Supt Sammy Newton said this in response to a one-minute video clip that went viral on social media regarding the farm.“The farm in question also has a valid breeding...

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An explosion at a waste recycling site at the Bukit Rambai Industrial Park in Melaka on January 13, 2026 resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man, and injuries to his 32-year-old colleague who suffered 5 per cent burns. — Pictures from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Melaka industrial blast kills 44-year-old man, leaves colleague injured

A 63-year-old man who was caught on camera refuelling his silver Volkswagen Jetta in Kulai, Johor earlier this month is expected to be charged with altering his car registration plate, an offence under Section 108(3)(e) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Singapore PR car owner to face court after viral video showing covered number plate in Kulai petrol station

The Melaka Islamic Religious Department has been ordered to investigate a hotel in the state after its attention was brought to the ‘gay-friendly’ label under its facilities. — Picture from Facebook/Firdaus Wong Wai Hung

Malaysia / 37 m ago

The rise of ‘-friendly’ labels: Melaka hotel draws official scrutiny amid tourism buzz

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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the second Patriotic School Convocation at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

51 m ago

DPM Zahid says has Cabinet nod for new non-political body, reveal set for Saturday

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was named the sole defendant in the civil suit filed against him by SRC International Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary, Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd, which accused him of misappropriating RM42 million of company funds. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Najib returns to High Court to testify in SRC’s RM42m civil suit, denies being its ‘shadow director’

The Penang Water Supply Corporation said its advanced planning ensures no disruption to water supply in the coming dry months of 2026, especially during Chinese New Year and Ramadan. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

No dry taps through CNY and Ramadan, says Penang water company as storage above 90pc

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (right) with part of the seized narcotics valued at RM1.45 million at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Bahru, January 13, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

2 h ago

Johor police bust drug ring, seize RM1.45m narcotics; five suspects remanded seven days

Three people, including a student who remains in a coma, are still receiving treatment after an air-conditioner compressor explosion at HELP University’s Bukit Damansara cafeteria yesterday. — Google Maps screenshot

3 h ago

KL police: Three still hospitalised, including student in coma, after HELP University cafeteria blast

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh with her legal team after the Court of Appeal delivered its decision on her appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of her defamation suit against Tan Sri Musa Hassan over statements made at a forum at UiTM, at Court of Appeal 6, Putrajaya, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

‘It’s not about money, but the truth’, says Hannah Yeoh on defamation win against ex-IGP Musa Hassan

Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir perform the opening ceremony gimmick at the launch of the Madani Student Transport Carnival & FLYsiswa 2026 at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Serdang, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Madani FLYsiswa expands: Aswara and state-linked varsity students now eligible

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the Hati Nurani Dialogue session at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Zahid asserts support for unity govt ahead of Umno assembly tomorrow

British politician George Galloway (left) with his son Zein at a solidarity rally with Palestine in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. The older Galloway gave a public lecture at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies the same day. — Picture from Facebook/George Galloway

3 h ago

British politician George Galloway praises Malaysia’s strong support for Palestinians among Muslim nations

A Google Earth view of Camp Syed Sirajuddin in Negeri Sembilan taken on August 13, 2015. — Picture from Facebook/Ernst Christian Heuter

3 h ago

Negeri Sembilan gets first RM72.49m payment for 3,800ha Defence Ministry land after decade-long delay in compensation

Previously on August 19, 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that offensive remarks online with the intent to annoy should not be made a crime, as it goes against the right to freedom of speech and expression. The government is challenging that ruling and will know the outcome by the country’s highest court on February 6, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Will ‘offensive’, ‘annoying’ online comments stay legal? Federal Court to decide Feb 6

The 33-second video shows a male motorcyclist, who was carrying a woman pillion rider, being slapped by a man alleged to be a policeman at a petrol station in Taman Perling. — Screengrab from social media

4 h ago

Johor police chief vows transparent probe into officer filmed slapping motorcyclist

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that he will meet the party’s Youth chief, Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Zahid to meet Akmal today amid Umno tensions, as speculation grows over resignations and withdrawal calls

Nur Farah Kartini, 25, from Miri in Sarawak was reported missing on July 10, 2024 and found dead five days later at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sri Kledang, Hulu Selangor. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Trial dates set after AGC rejects cop’s request to review murder charge in UPSI graduate Nur Farah Kartini’s death

Humanoid robots play ball in a demonstration of AI capabilities at the AI World Experience Centre in i-City in Shah Alam, Selangor on January 13, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

5 h ago

From robot games to future homes: Malaysia’s AI experience centre opens now open in i-City Shah Alam

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