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One person was killed and nine others injured in an explosion at HELP university's cafeteria in Bukit Damansara here earlier today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

HELP University cafeteria blast leaves one dead, nine injured; LPG leak suspected

File photo shows DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke with Yeo Bee Yin at a fundraising dinner held in Petaling Jaya, October 26, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

DAP secretary-general tells Yeo Bee Yin to keep joy private, warning that ‘extra stabs’ at Najib risk souring Madani unity

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the NFA in Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s Yayasan Akalbudi case means it is ‘already settled, once and for all’. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

AG Dusuki: Zahid’s case ‘settled once and for all’ with NFA, can’t be charged again

Life / 10 h ago

Stoned & Co suspends co-founder after viral Ferrari road rage incident in Subang Jaya (VIDEO)

Mohd Hakim Mohd Nor, 39, is charged in his capacity as the chairman of the organisation, with dishonestly misappropriating the fund belonging to the non-governmental organisation (NGO). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Former NGO chairman pleads not guilty to misappropriating RM207,000 in humanitarian donations

National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in action against South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae at the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur January 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik mentally outclassed in Malaysia Open final, says coaching director

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the plan to introduce the two-term limit on the prime minister post during his New Year’s message on January 5, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Explained: Seven key questions about Malaysia’s proposed two-term PM limit

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said traffic snarls will be ‘unavoidable’ in Penang while the Mutiara Line LRT is under construction and called for patience. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Expect congestion: Transport minister urges patience as Penang LRT construction starts

A model of Swettenham Pier is seen at the Ferry Museum in George Town, Penang. The city’s historic waterfront is set for a major makeover to turn it into a pedestrian-friendly promenade. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Transport minister outlines plan to turn Penang’s Swettenham Pier seafront into walkable commercial hub

Handmade rye noodles is the highlight here for FuFuFu Noodle. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

FuFuFu Noodle brings delightful handmade noodles to PJ SS3’s food scene

A car was struck by a tyre that came off a tipper lorry on Jalan Kajang-Puchong, South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Runaway lorry tyre flies off SKVE flyover, smashing into Proton Satria in freak accident

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh attends the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Kitchen is open, but the service must be timely’: Chief Justice signals judges with backlogs can resign

This screengrab taken from handout video footage released by Iran Press on January 9, 2026, shows pro-government demonstrators chanting slogans in Ardabil, northwest Iran. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Video shows bodies piling outside Tehran morgue as rights groups allege mass killings

A squatter settlement along Jalan Klang Lama near Scott Garden was destroyed in a fire today. — Picture courtesy of JBPM

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Flames tear through squatter settlement near Scott Garden, six houses destroyed and one man hospitalised

A total of 252 schools in Perak have been classified as under-enrolled schools this year, each with fewer than 150 students. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Perak records 252 under‑enrolled schools, lowest with just five students

Malaysia

4 h ago

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections spark surge for homestays and laundromats in Sabah

Kota Kinabatangan town, the administrative centre of the 2,142-square-kilometre district located about 75 kilometres from Sandakan, is set to be in the spotlight ahead of the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election on January 24. — Bernama pic

KINABATANGAN, Jan 12 — Beyond the clash of ideas and political strategies, the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections have breathed new life into the surrounding areas, drawing crowds, movement and a palpable sense of anticipation.The influx of party machinery, campaign teams and out-of-town media has given a lift to...

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A 24-year-old worker died and nine other people were injured in the explosion said to have occurred in the air conditioning maintenance area next to HELP University’s cafeteria at its Damansara Heights campus on January 12, 2026. — Google Maps screenshot

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Higher Education Ministry demands full campus inspections following blast at Bukit Damansara varsity

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) would leave the matter to the police for investigation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Jakim moves with authorities to block ‘Glamping with Pride’, says religious affairs minister

In a joint statement, Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin and Selangor Mufti Datuk Anhar Opir said Sultan Sharafuddin does not consent to the organisation of any festivals, parades, activities, celebrations or promotions related to the LGBT lifestyle in any district in Selangor. — Picture from Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Selangor Sultan orders firm action against ‘immoral’ activities, deviant practices

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Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the current Shah Alam court complex is not ‘user-friendly’ enough as it is located on a hill with insufficient parking, requiring users to climb stairs. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

5 h ago

New ‘user-friendly’ Shah Alam court among judiciary’s 10-year reform plans, says chief justice

A Magistrates Court sentenced STAR politician Phillip Among, 53, to 16 months’ jail and RM14,000 fine on January 12, 2026, after finding him guilty of four counts of molesting an Unduk Ngadau pageant contestant in May 2021. — Daily Express pic

6 h ago

STAR politician gets 16 months in jail for molesting Unduk Ngadau contestant, RM14,000 fine

A model of Swettenham Pier is seen at the Ferry Museum in George Town, Penang. The city’s historic waterfront is set for a major makeover to turn it into a pedestrian-friendly promenade. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

6 h ago

Transport minister outlines plan to turn Penang’s Swettenham Pier seafront into walkable commercial hub

Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said that the courts are overstretched as filings have jumped between 50 and 60 per cent. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

6 h ago

Malaysia urgently needs more judges as caseloads soar, CJ says

Deputy Sarawak Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian clarifies his remarks on Sarawakians working abroad, saying the state government is still proud of their global talent. — The Borneo Post file pic

7 h ago

‘Sarawak will always be your home,’ deputy premier says

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

7 h ago

Viral Taman Perling slapping incident in Johor: Man identified as policeman

JPN also clarified that the requirement for witnesses on late identity card registration documents is not limited to elected representatives; witnesses can also be employers, community leaders or government officers in the management and professional group. — Picture by Choo Choy May

7 h ago

JPN denies defying court order in 17-year-old’s MyKad application

A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a Chinese cemetery worker. — The Borneo Post pic

8 h ago

Kuching mechanic faces murder charge over cemetery killing

Bribery of judges in Malaysia is ‘almost impossible’, although there could be ‘isolated’ cases of corruption, Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. —Picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

Chief Justice: Bribing judges would require impossible chain of corruption

One person was killed and nine others injured in an explosion at HELP university's cafeteria in Bukit Damansara here earlier today. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

HELP University cafeteria blast leaves one dead, nine injured; LPG leak suspected

The 30 per cent salary increment for Malaysia’s judges from this month onwards will help ensure their independence when deciding on court cases, Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

8 h ago

Chief Justice says 30pc pay rise will strengthen judiciary’s independence and attract talent

Teresa Kok sues Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal for defamation over halal issue after failed mediation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel/Bernama

9 h ago

Teresa Kok vs Akmal Saleh: Defamation suit heads to trial after failed mediation

Former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has applied for early retirement from the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), effective January 1. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Chief of Defence Force post officially vacant after former Army Chief retires early under cloud of MACC probe

The free school bus initiative, initially implemented as a pilot project at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No. 6 here, will be expanded to more schools following its success. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Abang Jo drives free school bus expansion to benefit Sarawak’s children

Mohd Hakim Mohd Nor, 39, is charged in his capacity as the chairman of the organisation, with dishonestly misappropriating the fund belonging to the non-governmental organisation (NGO). — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Former NGO chairman pleads not guilty to misappropriating RM207,000 in humanitarian donations

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