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The Asean Summit 2025 takes place in Kuala Lumpur from May 23 to 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Asean Summit 2025: What motorists need to know about phased closures set for PLUS highways May 23-26 and 28

Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer Anis Nabila Khidir with a mock-up of the new driver's licence during the JPJ Director-General's visit to the Adda Heights Intensive Driving Training Centre in Johor Baru May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

JPJ launches new Malaysian driving licence with 10-year durability, anti-tamper tech

An illustrative photo shows United States dollar (USD) and Malaysian ringgit (MYR) notes. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 6 h ago

The RM265b reason Malaysia’s ringgit is about to outperform every Asean currency

PKR election committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (2nd left) during the PKR National Congress 2024/2025 media briefing in Johor Baru May 22, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PKR election committee issues warning to Rafizi over ‘chai’ announcement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Pua Khein Seng visit a booth during the launch of MaiStorage Technology Sdn Bhd in Putrajaya May 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia takes a leap in AI and IC design as PM Anwar backs pendrive pioneer KS Pua’s new venture

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Prime Minister's Briefing Session with Local and International Media Editors in Putrajaya May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

US will ‘sympathetically’ review Malaysia’s tariff appeal as China ties deepen, PM says

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the entrepreneur, who has since returned to Indonesia, will be questioned by investigators. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC to question Ismail Sabri’s ex-son-in-law Jovian Mandagie in corruption probe

NETA X, among other electric vehicles arrive in Malayaia last July 2024. — Pic by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

From EVs to bubble tea: How Chinese brands are reshaping Malaysian lifestyles

Azam said MACC is working with authorities in Brazil, Singapore, the Netherlands, and other countries to obtain vital information. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Azam: MACC freezes RM217m in 100 bank accounts linked to Tan Sri amid offshore corruption probe

How a RM2.60 pricing strategy will make Eco-Shop’s Lee a billionaire through Malaysia’s biggest IPO of 2025

Money / 10 h ago

How a RM2.60 pricing strategy will make Eco-Shop’s Lee a billionaire through Malaysia’s biggest IPO of 2025

Head of the GCC Department of the Oman?s Foreign Ministry Sheikh Ahmed Hashel Al Maskari (second, right) arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport here today to attend ASEAN Summit 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Asean leaders and officials arrive in KL ahead of milestone 46th summit featuring GCC and China dialogues

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Mokhtar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 9, 2022. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Court of Appeal rejects Bung Moktar and wife’s bid to review decision on corruption trial

Tengku Maimun, the first woman to serve as the country’s chief justice, is set to retire on June 30 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar: Govt considering extending Tengku Maimun’s tenure as chief justice

Abang Johari addresses the press conference flanked by Uggah (left) and Awang Tengah. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

State premier: Petronas, subsidiaries don’t need licence to operate in Sarawak, only exemption application required

Teoh Beng Hock’s sister, Teoh Lee Lan, expressed the family’s disappointment with the outcome of the latest police investigation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lawyer presses AGC to explain NFA decision in Teoh Beng Hock case

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MACC to recall individuals linked to Sabah assemblymen corruption video

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters today. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will resummon all individuals alleged to be linked to a corruption scandal involving several Sabah state assemblymen.MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the directive follows the commission's receipt of a forensic report related to video recordings that went viral...

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A 27-year-old man was detained by members of the public after robbing a jewellery shop in Jalan Bunga Raya and handed over to police at 12.30pm, said Melaka Tengah Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Public detain 27-year-old man after alleged gold shop robbery in Melaka

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan acknowledged the speculation surrounding a potential “local vs national” battle but stressed that it is too early to draw conclusions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Jeffrey Kitingan: Too early to call Sabah polls a ‘local vs national’ fight

Penang’s RM100 million advance from the federal government last year was to cover a projected state deficit and was approved and disbursed by the Finance Ministry under Article 109(6) of the Federal Constitution, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Chow says Penang's RM100m advance will be offset via grant cuts from 2027 to 2029

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. — Reuters pic

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Chinese premier to attend Asean-GCC Summit in KL next week

The AGC said it had thoroughly reviewed and examined the investigation papers submitted but found insufficient evidence to support charges against any individuals.— Picture by Devan Manuel

2 h ago

AGC says insufficient evidence to charge anyone in latest probe into Teoh Beng Hock’s death

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said stricter rules aim to ensure a meaningful and well-managed Kaamatan Festival that honours heritage and upholds cultural respect.

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Sabah DCM calls for responsible celebration ahead of Kaamatan Festival

PKR election committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (left) and the party’s secretary-general Fuziah Salleh take questions from reporters in Johor Baru May 22, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

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PKR central leadership election results expected by tomorrow night, says Dr Zaliha

First introduced in 1984 by Public Bank in partnership with the Linguistic Society of Malaysia, the Hadiah Bahasa was last held in 1998 and Prime Ministe Datuk Seri Anwar Ibahim had played an important role in it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Hadiah Bahasa revived after 27 years to promote Malay language and literature

Azam said MACC is working with authorities in Brazil, Singapore, the Netherlands, and other countries to obtain vital information. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Azam: MACC freezes RM217m in 100 bank accounts linked to Tan Sri amid offshore corruption probe

PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (right) with the party’s secretary-general Fuziah Salleh at the PKR National Congress 2024/2025 media briefing session at the Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru today. – Picture by Ban Tan

3 h ago

Fahmi: No risk of PKR splitting after congress, party to unite behind Anwar

Azam said the assets have been traced to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and several other countries. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Fresh intel triggers eight new MACC investigation papers on Daim’s overseas holdings, says Azam

Ling was reported missing on April 9 while she was on her way to the MACC headquarters to provide a statement. A missing person’s report was lodged at 3.02pm that day. — File pic

3 h ago

Azam: Missing Pamela Ling not a suspect in MACC money-laundering probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified that the matter has not been raised or discussed in Cabinet meetings.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Anwar: Retirement age proposal not yet discussed by Cabinet, requires thorough study

Earlier today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry submitted documents related to the MyKiosk project, which has come under scrutiny over alleged high costs, to the MACC. — Picture via Facebook/KPKT Malaysia

3 h ago

MACC confirms receiving Housing Ministry’s MyKiosk documents, says will act if necessary

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said among the outlined strategies include creating demand by empowering the Malaysia Truly Asia and Cuti-Cuti Malaysia brands, joint promotions with airlines and tour operators. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Zahid: Over 100 new flight routes approved to prepare for Visit Malaysia 2026

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the entrepreneur, who has since returned to Indonesia, will be questioned by investigators. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie

3 h ago

MACC to question Ismail Sabri’s ex-son-in-law Jovian Mandagie in corruption probe

Tengku Maimun, the first woman to serve as the country’s chief justice, is set to retire on June 30 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

Anwar: Govt considering extending Tengku Maimun’s tenure as chief justice

Police said an individual known as ‘Amy’ persuaded the woman to invest in a scheme under the name Malaysia JP Morgan Family Office. — Max Pixel pic

4 h ago

Sibu housewife duped of nearly half a million ringgit in fake JP Morgan investment scheme

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