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Aeroline loses long-time KLCC hotel pick-up point as Corus closes its doors on January 18, 2026 after 23 years. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 15 h ago

After 23 years and 4.7 million passengers, Aeroline and Corus KLCC part ways

A group of Kampung Jalan Papan residents, some whose homes were recently demolished, show up at the Centro Mall Klang where the Selangor DAP is holding its annual convention on January 18, 2026, to demand the party and the state government fulfil their 2018 election promise to grant them terrace houses. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘We want what they promised us last time’: After demolition, Kampung Jalan Papan residents demand Selangor honour 2018 housing pledge

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his right knee on January 18, 2026 and selected specialists from Malaysia’s National Heart Institute to asist. — Reuters pic
— Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma whose real name is Nadia Kasumawati Abdul Karim, was reported missing after she could not be traced while transiting at King Abdulaziz International Airport during her flight from Kuala Lumpur to London on January 15, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Actress Nadia Kesuma has died in Jeddah, husband confirms on Facebook

One of the most striking themes to emerge from PAU 2025 was reconciliation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Three things we learnt from: Umno’s General Assembly 2025

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks at the party’s Selangor convention in Klang on January 18, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Divide-and-rule does not apply, there is only one team in DAP, says Anthony Loke

Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi beat third seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-10, 21-18 in 38 minutes to clinch the men’s crown at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Taiwan’s Lin wins India Open marred by ‘dirty’ conditions

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his earlier remarks were not meant to suggest factions within DAP, following a clarification by party secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Zahid clarifies ‘Team B’ remarks after Loke rejects claims of factions in DAP

Nadia Kesuma’s husband Professor Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, with whom he has three children aged 11 to 15, departed Kuala Lumpur for Jeddah on January 18, 2026 to reclaim her body for burial. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah

Police are detaining a 38-year-old man said to have been caught on camera beating two children aged eight and 11 with a cane and a chair, allegedly for resisting his mother. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Beaten with cane and chair: PJ police arrest uncle after video of children’s assault goes online

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats, says Anthony Loke

Cantonese roasted meats and Teochew braised dishes live in harmony under one roof here at Shaohun. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Cantonese ‘siu mei’ and Teochew braised dishes: Shaohun brings two tastes of Hong Kong to Damansara Utama

Chow Yun-fat poses with his finisher’s medal after completing the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook Video

Showbiz / 11 h ago

Still running the show: Chow Yun-fat, 70, crosses HK Marathon 10km line to ‘God of Gamblers’ theme song

Thousands of pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’ at a business in Kuchai Lama Business Centre fails tests in Kuala Lumpur enforcement action and were confiscated on January 18, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

What you see isn’t always what you get: KL domestic trade enforcers seize over 3,500 pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’

Miri City Council enforcement officers confiscating durians during an operation against illegal roadside vendors in early January 2026 that was later criticised on social media who called on the authorities to show empathy to traders. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Miri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Play by the rules, or lose your spikes, Miri mayor defends council’s durian roundup after social media backlash

Malaysia

5 h ago

Gobind: Understanding reached on Batu Caves escalator, project to proceed pending technical approvals

Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo (centre) speaks to the media after visiting the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple on Jalan Masjid India January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Selangor State Government and the Batu Caves temple management have reached an understanding to proceed with the proposed escalator project, although its implementation is still subject to resolving technical requirements.DAP Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said both parties have agreed that all relevant regulations must...

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Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Kinabatangan Parliamentary by-election (by-election), Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar, speaks during the Kinabatangan by-election campaign around Kampung Balat and Kampung Sangau January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kinabatangan polls: Sukau GRS mobilises machinery to back BN candidate

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) takes a serious view of the irresponsible actions of certain parties who have boldly spread speculative narratives on social media concerning strategic appointment matters within the Malaysian Armed Forces. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Mindef: Stop sharing confidential MAF information and unverified leadership claims

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has clarified remarks he said were misquoted on political and corporate appointments to government-linked company chairperson posts, which had sparked criticism against him. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ewon clarifies stance on political and corporate appointments to GLCs

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The crash on Jalan Dabata in Tambunan caused the victim to be ejected from his vehicle, killing him. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

6 h ago

Sabah Fire Dept: Driver ejected, killed in two‑vehicle crash in Tambunan

Upko President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the party wants the federal government to withdraw the appeal regardless of the reasons, as a clear demonstration of sincerity in implementing the court’s decision and proceeding with the payment of the outstanding 40 per cent share owed to Sabah since the 1970s. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Upko questions delay, urges Putrajaya to drop appeal on Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim exits the Seri Perdana Complex compound after attending a pre-session briefing session of the Dewan Rakyat with unity government MPs January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems, including air conditioners, to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best practices. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

NIOSH urges employers to tighten safety controls after recent gas‑related incidents

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) with MCPF chairman Datuk Kamarudin Md Ali (right) and Bernama Radio host Nurul Fatini Zubir (left) during an interview on “Hallucination Trap: Between Prison and Rehabilitation” at Felda Bukit Waha in Kota Tinggi on January 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

‘Mini-labs’ exist only in urban areas, rural drug use remains small-scale, says Johor police chief

PPP president Datuk Loga Bala Mohan (centre) looks at Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) as he officiates the 72nd annual general assembly of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) at Dewan Merdeka in the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on January 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

PPP chief says never left coalition, today’s assembly affirms decades-long BN membership

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his right knee on January 18, 2026 and selected specialists from Malaysia’s National Heart Institute to asist. — Reuters pic— Reuters pic

8 h ago

Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his earlier remarks were not meant to suggest factions within DAP, following a clarification by party secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Zahid clarifies ‘Team B’ remarks after Loke rejects claims of factions in DAP

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan (fourth left), MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), and Sabah People’s United Party president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup (fourth right) attended the Umno 2025 annual general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Zahid says ‘storm in teacup’ over after MIC reps show up for Umno assembly

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on January 20, 2026 setting out Malaysia’s vision for schools, universities and future-ready students. — Unsplash pic

8 h ago

PM Anwar to unveil blueprint for Malaysia’s schools and universities Jan 20

MetMalaysia forecasts laundry weather for most places in the Malay peninsula from January 19-25, 2026, with bouts of storms in certain spots. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif (left) and Hari Anggara (right)

10 h ago

Sun, sweat and a splash of storm: Peninsular Malaysia’s weather from Jan 19-25

The Selangor Fire and Rescue suspect the landslide in Taman Bukit Teratai, Ampang on January 18, 2026 was caused by a leaking underground pipe and is monitoring the hillslope for the time being. — Picture from X/bernamadotcom

10 h ago

Ampang hillside slides six metres after suspected pipe leak, residents safe

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the smuggling ring was masterminded by Thai-based Bangladeshi national known as ‘Iqbal’ who would house newly arrived migrants in remote villages. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Safe house raid in Kelantan exposes migrant smuggling operation linked to ‘Iqbal’

Nadia Kesuma’s husband Professor Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, with whom he has three children aged 11 to 15, departed Kuala Lumpur for Jeddah on January 18, 2026 to reclaim her body for burial. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

11 h ago

Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah

Thousands of pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’ at a business in Kuchai Lama Business Centre fails tests in Kuala Lumpur enforcement action and were confiscated on January 18, 2026. — Unsplash pic

10 h ago

What you see isn’t always what you get: KL domestic trade enforcers seize over 3,500 pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’

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