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Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

Datuk Muhamed Akmal Saleh said the special convention would gauge grassroots views on continued cooperation with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 10 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

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

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

Dickson (right) with his siblings Dennis (left) and Derita@Anita proudly showing their MyKad during a family Christmas gathering in Lawas on December 25. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 — a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic

Life / 8 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

Kuala Perlis state assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar of Perlis. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as new menteri besar of Perlis

A screengrab from the seven-second video of the incident circulated online.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor Bahru road-rage incident sees e-hailing driver struck with steering lock

The PAS president said former Perlis menteri besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was ‘wronged’ after refusing to bow to pressure over projects. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Abdul Hadi alleges Perlis crisis driven by power struggle and improper pressure over projects

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin urged restraint and evidence-based discussion, cautioning against unsubstantiated claims involving religion and state power. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perlis mufti says religion should not be drawn into unproven political allegations

Malaysia

11 m ago

Not our style: NGOs call for rethink as Miri foam party rubs up against Sarawak values

Mohamad Abdullah (front row, centre) shows the statement issued by the NGOs at a press conference in Kuching on December 28, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

MIRI, Dec 28 — Twelve non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here are objecting the holding of a ‘foam party’ for the New Year’s Eve celebration here, saying that the event is against Sarawak’s cultural values.The group spokesperson Mohamad Abdullah Jamin said the NGOs had received feedback from the local community expressing unease...

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 37 m ago

Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds

Jalan Bukit Bintang will be fully closed on January 1 from 6pm and January 3 from 7.30pm to 10pm, from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Federal Hotel, for the rehearsal and launch of the ‘I Lite U’ Festival 2026 Lighting Programme respectively. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 56 m ago

Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme

Telecommunication companies (telcos) have been urged to act immediately to restore mobile services that have been disrupted for over 10 days in Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, Rompin. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Telcos urged to act as mobile services in Pulau Tioman village disrupted for over 10 days

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A wild elephant in the car park at the Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (left) and the shattered driver-side window of a Honda City damaged during the incident (right).

1 h ago

An elephant, a durian stash and one unlucky Honda City at Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (VIDEO)

Datuk Muhamed Akmal Saleh said the special convention would gauge grassroots views on continued cooperation with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

Kuala Perlis state assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar of Perlis. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as new menteri besar of Perlis

Subsidised chicken priced at RM4 per kg was snapped up within an hour at the Rahmah Madani sale in Kuala Terengganu. — File picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Winner winner, chicken dinner: 11.5 tonnes gone in an hour at Rahmah Madani sale in Kuala Terengganu

A male cyclist was killed after being hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle along Jalan Miri-Pujut, near a shopping mall here on Saturday evening. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Cyclist killed after collision with 4WD near shopping mall in Miri

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

The family of Mahamud Yunos, 61, who was killed after being struck by a 4WD truck at Jalan Kolam on Friday, is seeking legal assistance to pursue justice. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

‘We just want justice’: Family of motorcyclist killed in Kota Kinabalu crash involving Toyota Hilux seeks legal advice

Dickson (right) with his siblings Dennis (left) and Derita@Anita proudly showing their MyKad during a family Christmas gathering in Lawas on December 25. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 — a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long (centre) holds samples of the seized cigarettes during a press conference in Pasir May December 28, 2025, after officers foiled a RM1 million smuggling attempt in Tanah Merah on December 7. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Over 1.1 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Tanah Merah raid

The arrest followed complaints and CCTV footage linked to alleged mistreatment of babies at a Cheras day care centre. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Babysitter arrested after alleged abuse of infants at Cheras childcare centre

Volunteers collected 166kg of waste, mostly plastic bottles, during a two-hour beach clean-up at Pantai Kekabu. — Picture via Facebook/Geng Plastik Ija

3 h ago

Two hours, 166kg later: Volunteers clear trash from Terengganu’s Pantai Kekabu

Early preparations by breeders are expected to help ensure steady beef supply during the upcoming festive period. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Raya planning starts now: Beef preparations for Ramadan, Aidilfitri already underway, says agriculture minister

Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin urged restraint and evidence-based discussion, cautioning against unsubstantiated claims involving religion and state power. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

4 h ago

Perlis mufti says religion should not be drawn into unproven political allegations

A screengrab from a viral video that captured a heated roadside argument in Bukit Mertajam, including the alleged brandishing of a hockey stick.

4 h ago

Hockey stick road rage caught on video in Bukit Mertajam, two men remanded

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the 62-year-old suspect has been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Nilai IED blast: 62-year-old suspect remanded for seven days, say police

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