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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry was working closely with all relevant parties to expedite the licensing process, adding that Lalaport was almost fully ready. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lalaport expected to be licensed as KL–Singapore express bus hub by February, says Anthony Loke

Perak-born Haritharan Mugunthan, who was born to a Malaysian father and Thai mother, is seen here with his lawyer R. Renuga Ramayah for his citizenship case at the Court of Appeal today. — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 5 h ago

In court, Ipoh-born man questions why footballers granted citizenship, while he still waits despite having Malaysian father

A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer is escorting two of the four accused at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Three immigration officers, restaurant owner plead not guilty to bribery over ferry terminal ‘counter-setting’ scandal

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of the National Defence Industry Policy at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 21, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar: No more ‘sakau’ and ‘songlap’ in defence procurement under new policy aimed at stopping leakages, restoring public trust

IJM Corporation Berhad today issued a statement to clarify media reports concerning its chairman and alleged investigations linked to the group. — Picture courtesy of IJM Corporation

Malaysia / 13 h ago

IJM: No UK Serious Fraud Office probe, no money‑laundering link, chairman cooperating with MACC

Data from the World Bank indicates that a staggering 42 per cent of 10-year-olds in Malaysia are “learning poor,” meaning they cannot read or comprehend a basic age appropriate text. — File picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 13 h ago

Back to the exam hall: A wake-up call for Malaysian education — Muhammad Ammirrul Atiqi Mohd Zainuri

MACC confirmed that Sofia Rini Buyong was released today after her remand order expired. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MACC seizes RM15.8m across 55 accounts in corporate graft investigation

Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the proposal does not include the main road that stretches from the south at the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) up to the north where it meets Jalan Gangsa. — Picture courtesy of Zairil Khir Johari's office

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow: Penang not renaming Jalan Pantai Bersih, only small lane near temple under review

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said investigations involving two other senior Armed Forces officers were nearing completion, with investigation papers expected to be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor soon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MACC to charge ex-Army chief, former Armed Forces chief this week over corruption and money laundering

People line up in front of the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh on January 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after accused boss taken down

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former Danish prime minister who led Nato from 2009 to 2014, urged the alliance’s current head, Mark Rutte, and other European leaders to start taking a tougher line with the US president after he threatened tariffs. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

‘Enough is enough’: The time for flattering Trump is over, says former Nato chief

Police are hunting two local men suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at a gold shop inside a shopping mall in Bandar Baru Nilai last night. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police launch manhunt after RM60,000 armed gold‑shop heist at Nilai shopping mall

Police have arrested two men to assist in investigations into the fatal shooting of a man believed to be the owner of a car wash in front of the premises along Jalan Besar Permatang Keling here last Saturday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police arrest two men after deadly shooting at Nibong Tebal car wash

TCL will hold a 51 per cent stake in the venture, with Sony, a wholly owned subsidiary and the electronics unit of Sony Group Corp., holding the remaining 49 per cent, according to Kyodo news. — Picture via Sony website

Money / 11 h ago

End of an era: Sony to spin off TV business into joint venture with Chinese maker TCL

Velmurugan, who was born in an estate in Perak, will be turning 39 next month and is still waiting to have Malaysian citizenship. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Stateless his whole life, 38-year-old Perak man wants to be Malaysian; says late mother born pre-Merdeka should have been citizen too

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2 h ago

Sabah education minister warns contractor may be fired after poor internet hits 736 schools

Sabah Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib said that his ministry has received numerous complaints from schools and parents regarding issues involving the contractor responsible for implementing the project. — Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 21 — Delays in the implementation of the internet service provision project, particularly the deployment of fibre Point-of-Presence (PoP) technology in schools in Sabah, have disrupted teaching and learning (PdP) activities and hampered digitalisation efforts in 736 schools, statewide.Sabah Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib...

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the confirmation was conveyed to him by representatives of X for the Asia-Pacific region during a meeting that lasted about an hour at Menara Komunikasi here today.— AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Fahmi: X confirms Grok can no longer generate or edit pornographic content

A three-member panel led by Justice Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan, in allowing the government’s appeal, together with the appeals filed by the Selangor maritime director and an MMEA investigating officer, set aside the High Court’s decision. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Court of Appeal overturns govt negligence ruling in MMEA custody suicide case

Article 16 enables those born in Malaysia before Merdeka Day to be registered as Malaysians if they apply to the Malaysian government and meet three conditions. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Jauh di mata, dekat di hati’: Woman born pre-Merdeka died before she could be recognised as Malaysian just like siblings, lawyer tells court

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According to Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar, the daily’s editor-in-chief and a sub-editor attended the recording session at around 1 pm today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Federal police summon China Press editor, sub-editor over alleged mistranslation of King’s statement

IJM also said it is cooperating fully with the authorities and remains committed to strong corporate governance, transparency, and integrity. — File pic

4 h ago

IJM says limited bank accounts frozen in MACC probe, operations unaffected

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said investigations involving two other senior Armed Forces officers were nearing completion, with investigation papers expected to be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor soon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

MACC to charge ex-Army chief, former Armed Forces chief this week over corruption and money laundering

Perak-born Haritharan Mugunthan, who was born to a Malaysian father and Thai mother, is seen here with his lawyer R. Renuga Ramayah for his citizenship case at the Court of Appeal today. — Picture by Ida Lim

5 h ago

In court, Ipoh-born man questions why footballers granted citizenship, while he still waits despite having Malaysian father

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the proposed amendment to Article 38 of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution 1959, which seeks to limit the Menteri Besar’s term to two terms, had previously been tabled but failed to secure approva. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Aminuddin says Negeri Sembilan ready to revisit two-term limit for MB post

Police have arrested a man suspected of robbing a Vietnamese woman at a temple in Taman Sri Bahtera, Cheras, on Monday. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Police arrest man suspected of robbing Vietnamese woman at Cheras temple

The Penang branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has busted a cigarette and liquor smuggling syndicate, involving goods and taxes valued at RM21.88 million, following inspections of three containers, at separate locations across the state, on December 19 last year. — Picture by Farhan Najib

5 h ago

Customs busts smuggling syndicate in Penang, seizes RM21.88m worth of cigarettes and liquor

Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat (3rd left) shows the Honda Civic seized from the syndicate at the Johor Bahru South district police headquarters in Johor Bahru January 21, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

5 h ago

Johor police bust drug syndicate operating from budget hotel, seize RM1.08m in assets and narcotics

A vice-chancellor of a private university college pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of deceiving the former vice-chancellor of the same college to appoint a lecturer for a fee of RM20,000 to develop an academic programme. — iStock pic

5 h ago

University college vice‑chancellor charged with cheating former colleague in RM20,000 lecturer appointment scheme

Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Datuk Mohamad Alamin (2nd left) presents a replica of the Malaysian Cooperative Commission's Revolving Capital Fund financing to Kopel Bhd Chairman Abd Sanih Nasri (2nd right) at the Madani Sales Opening Ceremony for Cooperatives and Entrepreneurs in Batu Puteh, Kinabatangan January 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Entrepreneur Development Ministry streamlines processes, pledges five‑day approval for loan applications, says deputy minister

Six individuals, including three women, have been remanded for between three and seven days, starting today, to assist in investigations into a case involving the submission of false medical reports for applications to obtain invalidity pensions from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in 2024. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

6 h ago

Six remanded as MACC probes fake medical reports in Socso invalidity pension scam

Fong (centre) with (from left) Ahmad Hanir, Adzrul, Khoo and Ngu after the court proceedings. — The Borneo Post pic

6 h ago

Petronas subsidiaries seek judicial review over RM120m Sarawak penalties

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry will draft and amend several key laws this year to bolster consumer protection. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Armizan: Lemon Law, e‑commerce amendments among key consumer protection reforms in 2026

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is developing a database to collect records and information on over 60,000 bus and lorry company operators in an effort to strengthen the country’s transportation services. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

APAD developing database to screen bus and lorry drivers, prevent high‑risk hires

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the smart lane initiative on national highways has reduced accident rates at key locations, proving its effectiveness in improving road safety and easing congestion. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Smart lanes cut accidents by 22–74pc at key highway stretches, says Nanta

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