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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 / 6 h ago

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

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

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 / 8 h ago

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

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

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

Malaysia / 5 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 / 5 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 / 5 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 5 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 2 h ago

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

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

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

Malaysia / 4 h ago

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

A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 18 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

Malaysia

11 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Bargain staples flew off the shelves at the Rahmah Madani Sales Programme (PJRM) in Kuala Terengganu today, with 11.5 tonnes of fresh chicken priced at RM4 per kg selling out in just one hour.The current market price for fresh chicken is approximately RM8 per kg.National...

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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

Malaysia / 24 m ago

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

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

Malaysia / 29 m ago

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

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

Malaysia / 32 m ago

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

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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

55 m 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

1 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

1 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

1 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

1 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

1 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.

1 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

2 h ago

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

A motorcyclist died when he fell into a river following a road accident at Jalan Muara Mongkos, Serian, earlier this morning. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Motorcyclist dies after plunging into river following early-morning crash in Serian

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

2 h ago

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

The government has decided to extend the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) into next year, offering short-term work opportunities and experience in the public sector. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Government extends MySTEP into 2026, offering short-term public sector jobs to graduates and job seekers

Senior JPJ enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the operations were carried out at Jalan Genting Sempah, the Gombak Toll Plaza and Jalan Ampang near the KLCC Twin Towers. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Late-night stunts, illegal racing and loud bikes draw JPJ action across Kuala Lumpur

3 h ago

Holiday traffic surge sees 300‑metre queues at Rantau Panjang border complex

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

3 h ago

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

Policy stability, bold reforms and public trust have driven the Madani Government’s success today, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

Madani govt achievements rooted in investment, job creation and inclusive growth, says Anwar

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