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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia (right), poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state welcome ceremony at Istana Negara today.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Far-right US commentator mocks Xi Jinping’s Malaysia visit: ‘The Malays aren’t going to buy your stuff, they don’t have money!’

Dr Vilashini Somiah. — Picture from The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 17 h ago

UM scholar makes history as first South-east Asian to lead prestigious Asia council

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

The chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily have been called to give statements to police today over an error involving the Jalur Gemilang. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Sin Chew Daily chief editor, designer summoned to Bukit Aman over Jalur Gemilang mishap

The vehicle carrying Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from his hotel en route to the Bunga Raya Complex today, marking the end of his three-day state visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘China-Malaysia friendship is eternal’: Chinese students send off Xi Jinping with warm farewell in Putrajaya

Some women have been found to lend their names as the biological mothers of undocumented babies in exchange for cash, according to the National Registration Department (JPN). — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

NRD uncovers cash-for-birth-registration scheme; women paid to falsely register undocumented babies

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Lion City Sailors players celebrate their qualification for the final after the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match with Sydney FC of Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice for the third day of his appeal against convictions related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Armada funds. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Prosecutor: Syed Saddiq showed dishonesty in telling aide to ‘clear’ RM1m fearing MACC seizure

Malaysia’s national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin said the opportunity to perform at the official state dinner in honour of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation in Putrajaya yesterday evening as a great privilege. — Picture via X/Anwar Ibrahim

Showbiz / 13 h ago

National songstress Siti Nurhaliza calls performance at state dinner for China’s President Xi a great privilege (VIDEO)

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today backed the Federal Lands Commissioner’s move to evict KL Tower’s former operator, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, saying the new concessionaire officially took over on April 1. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fahmi defends KL Tower eviction, says former operator defied handover deadline

SIC, in a statement today, said Anita Azrina replaced Tan Sri Azman Yahya, who had been helming SIC since 2016.

Sports / 18 h ago

Anita Azrina takes the wheel as first woman chair of Sepang International Circuit

The Paramount fishermen’s jetty was partly damaged due to erosion at the beach. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost

Police said a 32-month-old boy was found drowned in a homestay swimming pool in Teluk Kumbar yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Penang police: Toddler drowns in homestay pool during family visit in Balik Pulau

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek delivers a speech at the Ministry of Education’s Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Education Ministry to push digital, AI learning under 2027 curriculum reform

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4 m ago

Judge: Kuching High Court has power to hear Taib sons’ suit against Raghad

High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai delivered the ruling after dismissing preliminary objections raised by Raghad and the second defendant, RHB Investment Bank Berhad, who contended that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court. — Borneo Post pic

KUCHING, April 18 — The High Court here yesterday ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear the lawsuit filed by the sons of the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, Sarawak’s seventh Governor, against their stepmother, Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib.High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai delivered the ruling after...

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A view of preparations before the deployment of the Malaysian Field Hospital team for a humanitarian mission to Myanmar, involving 69 personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysian Air Force, at Subang Air Base today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Operation Starlight III: Malaysia dispatches military medical team to aid Myanmar quake victims

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said a report on the matter was received yesterday morning in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 m ago

Police investigate viral insult against King, fake account suspected

The MACC and Economy Ministry have formed a special team to monitor state and district-level projects and curb corruption. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 15 m ago

Special team launched to oversee state, district projects under Economy Ministry, says MACC

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Police raided a house in Jalan Kelicap, Penang, arresting two men and seizing RM3,400 worth of ketum juice and leaves yesterday. — File picture via Bernama

24 m ago

Penang police bust ketum lab earning ‘RM6,000 a month’ in Balik Pulau

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) holding a meeting with industry players during his working visit to Thailand yesterday. — Bernama pic

34 m ago

EVs, digital economy, renewables: Anwar calls on Thai firms to invest in Malaysia’s high-growth sectors

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) is welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Thai Government House during his working visit to Thailand yesterday. — Bernama pic

39 m ago

Anwar, Thai PM renew pledge to act ‘in unison’ against US tariffs

Malaysia Olympic Council secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib speaks at a press conference at Wisma MOM today. — Bernama pic

39 m ago

‘We’ll remain stagnant or worse’: Malaysia needs sports policy overhaul, says outgoing Olympic Council sec-gen

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan bid farewell to the Chinese delegation at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) yesterday. — Bernama pic

31 m ago

China agrees to share rare earth tech with Malaysia, says Foreign Minister

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the case is being investigated under Section 3(1)(c) of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 and Section 4(1)(b) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

39 m ago

Sin Chew editors released on bail after Jalur Gemilang probe

Participants have fun and dance during a Dementia Cafe session at St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. — Picture by Ida Lim

2 h ago

From singing cafes, friendship lunches and plenty of tea: What Malaysia can learn from a UK town on creating a dementia-friendly community (VIDEO)

Police said a 32-month-old boy was found drowned in a homestay swimming pool in Teluk Kumbar yesterday. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Penang police: Toddler drowns in homestay pool during family visit in Balik Pulau

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

12 h ago

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (third right) presents the Jalur Gemilang to Deputy Head of the Haj Delegation (Health) Dr Hairul Izawan Abdul Rahman (2nd right) at the meeting with the a meeting with the Medical Taskforce Delegation to the Holy Land for the 1446H/2025M Haj season at the Ministry of Health April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Over 31,000 Malaysian Haj pilgrims registered in IPS system to streamline care access, says Dzulkefly

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said RM2 million has been allocated for the Pahang Lead programme, up from RM1 million last year. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Pahang Lead aims to groom 66 high-calibre young leaders in 2025 with RM2m allocation, says MB

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has described the report that the state wanted to acquire a stake in AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) to merge with Affin Bank Bhd as mere speculation. — The Borneo Post pic

13 h ago

Abang Johari dismisses speculation of Sarawak’s interest in AmBank stake acquisition and Affin Bank merger talks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), along with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right), witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Construction Agreement (CA) for the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok Bridge Project in Bangkok April 17, 2025. The MoU was signed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (2nd left) and his counterpart Suriya Juangroongruangkit (2nd right). — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Works Minister: Malaysia-Thailand’s jointly-funded Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok cross-border bridge to be completed by 2028

Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper today to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper’s front page. — Picture by Choo Choy May

13 h ago

Police wrap up investigation into Sin Chew’s Jalur Gemilang front page gaffe

The Immigration Department rescued a Bangladeshi man believed to be a victim of forced labour exploitation by his fellow countrymen during an operation at two construction sites in Seremban yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

13 h ago

Immigration Department rescues Bangladeshi man from forced labour by fellow countrymen during Seremban operation

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