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The man in his 70s was picked up at about 7pm on Thursday (February 5) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya following searches at his residence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman over RM2.5b overseas assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Kedah has remanded an independent preacher for the second time, as well as the head of the finance and accounting department of an educational and dakwah institution in the state, on suspicion of conspiring to misappropriate funds amounting to about RM1.3 million. — Picture courtesy of The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC remands preacher, finance head in Kedah again over alleged RM1.3m misappropriation

Jimmy Lai’s case has sparked condemnation internationally from journalism rights groups to global leaders. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced Monday after national security conviction

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry will use diagnostic assessments to determine a child’s readiness for primary school, balancing academic expectations with child development needs. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia’s new school reform

A car rammed into a school fence pillar along Jalan Kampung Pasir, Jalan Klang Lama here early yesterday, believed to have been caused by the driver dozing off while driving. — Picture courtesy of Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Car rams into school fence in Jalan Klang Lama after driver allegedly falls asleep at the wheel

(From left to right) Lawyer Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, activist Heidy Quah, and lawyer New Sin Yew speaking to reporters after the Federal Court’s decision on Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Lawyers: Federal Court’s ‘pivotal’ ruling raises bar for prosecuting Malaysians over offensive online remarks

Out of all the currently serving Federal Court judges, Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is the most senior now, as she has been serving the longest as a Federal Court judge. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Ahead of retirement, ‘towering’ Federal Court judge Nallini lauded by lawyers in court; Chief Justice calls her ‘great jurist’

Malaysian actress, model and television host Vanidah Imran said she would love to star in a local Tamil film in the future. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Malaysian actress Vanidah Imran eyes Tamil cinema debut as she continues to light up local drama scene

The Federal Court today decided that it is constitutional to make it a crime for anyone to make offensive remarks online with the intent to annoy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Federal Court: Offensive online remarks made with intent to annoy remain criminal under Malaysian law

People walk past electoral campaign posters ahead of the general election in Bangkok on February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Thailand election: Shinawatra dynasty strains as reformist voters turn to People’s Party

A 33-year-old army personnel was sentenced to 13 years in prison and five strokes of the cane after being found guilty of raping a 26-year-old woman in a bar toilet while she was intoxicated. — Daily Express

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sessions Court jails army personnel 13 years, orders caning for bar toilet rape in Penampang

Find handmade steamed buns that don’t stick to your teeth to relish with various fillings. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Go crazy for the steamed handmade buns, dumplings and savoury fresh soybean milk at Solaris Mont Kiara’s A Liang’s Steamed Bun Shop

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (2nd left) mingles with guests while attending the Madani Agro Excellence Awards at a hotel in Shah Alam February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Agrobank’s RM203.8m online fraud case under police, BNM probe, says Mat Sabu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chats with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 21st Asean-India Summit in Vientiane October 10, 2024. India and Malaysia will discuss a review of their bilateral free trade agreement, among a host of issues, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia this weekend. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

India, Malaysia set to discuss free trade agreement review this weekend as Modi meets Anwar

Cattle trader Datu Mohd Effendi Datu Mohd Salleh (centre) was arraigned at the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court today on a charge of murdering a primary school teacher last week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Cattle trader charged with Bangi teacher’s murder

Malaysia

6 h ago

Bukit Aman: Three drug rings busted in Klang Valley, RM208m haul; suspects remanded

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said they also managed to arrest the leaders of all three syndicates, together with nine members. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) dismantled three drug distribution syndicates and seized various drugs, worth RM208.25 million, in several raids conducted from January 30 to February 3 in the Klang Valley.Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said they also...

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According to the ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is responsible for ensuring that no incidents occur that could cause unrest and disrupt public order during the visit, which reflects the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two countries. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Indian PM’s Malaysia visit tomorrow prompts Home Ministry crowd advisory

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) listens to a briefing from Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Lukman Abu Bakar (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony of Johor’s State Integrated Scheduled Waste Acquisition, Treatment and Disposal Centre at PTD 15829, Mukim Ulu Sungai Johor, off Jalan Sungai Tiram in Kota Tinggi, February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor breaks ground on RM310m integrated waste hub to boost circular economy, local jobs

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said all authorities, including the Department of Environment (DOE), have been instructed to take stern and serious action in helping the state government curb the issue. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor declares all-out ‘war’ on polluting firms, aims for zero river pollution by 2030

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Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Communications Minister, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stressed during today’s Cabinet meeting that the government would not allow any party to cause disruptions while the country is hosting foreign guests. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Ahead of India PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia tomorrow, govt vows strong security for visiting dignitaries

In a statement today, PLUS said traffic volumes are projected to reach up to 2.2 million vehicles per day during peak travel periods, particularly on February 12, 13 and 14 for outbound journeys from the Klang Valley, as well as on February 20 and 21 for return journeys to the Klang Valley. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

7 h ago

Up to 2.2 million vehicles on the road per day: PLUS forecasts heavy highway traffic for CNY and start of Ramadan

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) will be tasked with setting up and coordinating the team, including scrutinising the aspects of enforcing and improving laws to address the issue. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Finance Ministry to lead task force tackling social visit pass misuse, says Fahmi

Tebrau MP and Johor PKR vice chairman Jimmy Puah Wee Tse said he has proposed upgrading the route to the Johor Public Works Department, including a large U-turn near Taman Dato Chellam in Puteri Wangsa. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Johor MP proposes RM300m upgrade to ease Pandan-Kota Tinggi traffic jams

File picture of traffic moving slowly at the North-South Expressway heading north near the Ipoh toll exit following the end of a long break after Chinese New Year. — Picture by Farhan Najib

7 h ago

Govt to offer toll discounts, enforce festive price control for Chinese New Year, says Fahmi

File picture of the flood retention pond at the Madani Recreational Park’s Sungai Pinji Retention Pond, also known as the Sungai Pinji Span Basin in Tambun. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Madani recreational parks expand across Malaysia with 217 ready, 100 more this year

Out of all the currently serving Federal Court judges, Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is the most senior now, as she has been serving the longest as a Federal Court judge. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

8 h ago

Ahead of retirement, ‘towering’ Federal Court judge Nallini lauded by lawyers in court; Chief Justice calls her ‘great jurist’

File picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, attending a closed-door meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi August 20, 2024. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

India PM Modi lands in Malaysia tomorrow to meet Anwar, boost bilateral ties

The man in his 70s was picked up at about 7pm on Thursday (February 5) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya following searches at his residence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

8 h ago

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman over RM2.5b overseas assets

A former executive chairman of a mining-related company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of cheating a subcontractor over a mining project involving RM2.5 million six years ago. — Pexels pic

9 h ago

Ex‑executive chairman charged in Shah Alam court with cheating subcontractor in RM2.5m mining project

Benjamin John Dawson, the lead lawyer for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). — Picture by Ida Lim

9 h ago

MCMC ‘pleased’ with Federal Court decision, vows to follow guidance on offensive online speech

The Kuching High Court today granted five Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) subsidiaries leave to seek judicial review over RM120 million in penalties imposed under Sarawak’s gas distribution law. — Reuters pic

9 h ago

High Court grants Petronas subsidiaries leave to challenge RM120m gas penalties in Sarawak

Lawyer representing former Tronoh MP Paul Yong Choo Kiong, Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik (centre), attends the hearing of a leave application by Paul Yong Choo Kiong to review the decision of a previous Federal Court panel that upheld his conviction and sentence for the rape of his domestic helper seven years ago February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Federal Court dismisses former Tronoh MP Paul Yong’s bid to review rape conviction, sentence

In Penang, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) exposed a subsidised cooking oil diversion racket after seizing more than six tonnes of oil worth RM49,965 in a raid on a store in Tasek Gelugor late last night. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Domestic Trade Ministry: Cooking oil diversion racket uncovered in Penang, counterfeit phones seized in Perak

Penang Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Director Datuk Rohaizad Ali (2nd right) and his officers show white cigarettes and liquor with an estimated value of goods and taxes worth RM10.7 million that were seized in operations in Sungai Dua, Penang and Port Klang, Selangor on December 24, 2025 and January 6, respectively, during a press conference at the State JKDM Control Complex February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Customs uncover fake tax stamps, undeclared liquor worth RM718,000 in Penang plantation raid

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