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Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping (pictured) told the High Court that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho had instructed her to ensure cheques from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s private AmBank accounts were honoured. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Jho Low took steps to stop Najib’s cheques from bouncing, court hears

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Johor Regent welcomes Oxford professors, reiterates education as key pillar of state administration

Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, a former Umno vice-president, was convicted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2021 on nine corruption charges and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment along with a RM15.45 million fine. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Federal Court sends former Felda chairman Isa Samad to prison after restoring corruption convictions

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged in popularity for weight loss, prompting concerns as some consumers turn to illegally marketed versions for quick or cosmetic results. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss ‘miracle’ — and why doctors are worried

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move follows amendments to the Federal Constitution on citizenship, with the government now working to finalise changes to citizenship regulations, including enabling an online pre-registration system. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s ringgit strengthens as better‑than‑expected factory growth boosts confidence in economy

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory at last weekend’s general elections, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in the running to become the ‌first premier voted back to office in 20 years. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai triumph explained — how Anutin outmanoeuvred rivals and what comes next

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah stressed that Selangor’s limited land, coupled with high property values, makes both large- and small-scale pig farming unsuitable. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Sultan Sharafuddin says no to pig farming in Selangor, urges pork imports to meet demand

This combination of file photos shows Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s then Prince Andrew attending the launch of the Global Humanitarian Memorial in London on October 1, 2025 — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ as Epstein disclosures reignite scandal around Prince Andrew

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (left) and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during a media briefing on the DBKL One-Stop Centre 3.0 Plus Online System at Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur, February 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Step by step’: Hannah Yeoh says mayor working to reform DBKL governance

Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said in the 9pm incident, the victims comprised five family members aged between 23 and 73, including a woman with physical disabilities affecting her legs and hands. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Assaulted and robbed by armed men with machetes: Family of five in Alor Gajah loses RM130,000 in jewellery

The prosecution is seeking to reinstate the High Court’s decision on February 3, 2021, which found former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad guilty of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million and sentenced him to six years in jail and fined RM15.45 million, with an additional 18 years’ imprisonment in default of payment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Federal Court to rule today on former Felda chairman Isa Samad’s corruption appeal

A view of the still-under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, February 5, 2025. — Reuters file pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump threatens to stop opening of Canada-US bridge

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said two women aged 34 and 65 were involved in the accident on Jalan Tanjung Tualang near Batu Gajah. He said the department later received a report at 3.56am of a second accident involving a Perodua Bezza which skidded off Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar near Lenggong. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Four killed in two separate crashes in Batu Gajah and Lenggong, including three-year-old girl

Malaysia

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Straits Green football field, seafront remain accessible to public despite school upgrade, says Penang exco

The state exco for infrastructure and transport said the state government had agreed to let the school fence up and upgrade the football field for its use but that the field will be open to public after school hours and on weekends. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 10 — A private school in Straits Quay will be managing a public football field in Straits Green but the field will still be open to public during certain hours, said state exco Zairil Khir Johari.The state exco for infrastructure and transport said the state government had...

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Johor Bahru Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad (centre) with the community’s children at the Jalan Melati Children’s Playground in Kampung Dato’ Sulaiman Menteri in Johor Bahru, February 9, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Johor Bahru to expand CCTV network to 2,500 units to boost city security

State exco for infrastructure and transport Zairil Khir Johari said project owner, MRT Corp and the contractor SRS Consortium, have given the assurance that they will minimise road closures during festive seasons. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Minimal road closures for Penang LRT construction project during festive season, says exco

Arsyan Ismail, who first grabbed attention for the high-value deal, originally acquired the domain back in 1993 as a 10-year-old using his mother’s credit card. — Pictures from social media/Facebook

Malaysia / 27 m ago

Malaysian tech entrepreneur sells AI.com domain for over RM300m

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the TB cluster distribution in 2025 was highest in Selangor, followed by Kelantan, Kedah and Sarawak. — Bernama pic

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Thirty-five 35 TB clusters remain active in Malaysia, health minister warns of latent cases

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks at the oral question and answer session at the First Meeting, Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament of the Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building February 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

54 m ago

Foreign minister: Malaysia, India committed to stronger ties across trade, tech and regional security

An assistant administrative officer and a senior administrative assistant from a state department were remanded for five days starting today to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in a probe into alleged false diesel supply claims totalling RM114,000 between 2023 and 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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MACC remands two Perlis govt officers over RM114,000 false diesel claims

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the Selangor state government has not set any specific changes to operating hours for civil servants during Ramadan. — Bernama pic

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Selangor yet to decide on Ramadan working‑hour changes for civil servants, says MB

An unemployed man was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his girlfriend late last month. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Man charged with murdering girlfriend after her body found in Batu Pahat house

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah stressed that Selangor’s limited land, coupled with high property values, makes both large- and small-scale pig farming unsuitable. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sultan Sharafuddin says no to pig farming in Selangor, urges pork imports to meet demand

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the government is studying the feasibility of making the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor accountable to Parliament, in line with efforts to separate the two roles. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

Azalina: Govt assessing feasibility of making AG, Public Prosecutor answerable to Parliament

Mohd Ismail Ayob, who won the Lamag State Legislative Assembly by-election, is sworn in as a Sabah State Assemblyman February 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

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New Lamag assemblyman Mohd Ismail officially sworn in at Sabah assembly

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo officiates the launch of the Public Sector Data Digitisation Policy and the expansion of the Public Sector Data Sharing Platform (MyGDX) in Kuala Lumpur, February 10, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Digital Ministry launches national data-sharing policy to support Malaysia’s AI push

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof delivers a speech during the award presentation ceremony for the DBP Creative Writing Competition at Wisma DBP, Kuala Lumpur, February 10, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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DPM Fadillah: Literature key to critical thinking, unity and shared national values

Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, a former Umno vice-president, was convicted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2021 on nine corruption charges and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment along with a RM15.45 million fine. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Federal Court sends former Felda chairman Isa Samad to prison after restoring corruption convictions

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said to ensure smooth negotiations, among others, Malaysia’s participation in the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) forum must be managed well. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

South China Sea Code of Conduct talks at final stage, says foreign minister

A pre-dawn fire damaged an entire double-storey terrace house and killed a couple in Taman Damai Jaya in Skudai near Johor Bahru, February 10, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

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Couple killed as pre-dawn blaze guts Johor Bahru terrace house

Malaysia Airlines will operate up to 1,557 flights, while Firefly will provide 1,176 services connecting major destinations across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

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Malaysia Airlines, Firefly gear up for Ramadan and Hari Raya with over 2,700 flights and fixed fares

Rompin Police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the four men and 17 women, aged between 26 and 60, were detained after they received a report from a party claiming to have been appointed to develop the land. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Cops detain 21 Orang Asli for trespassing plantation land owned by Pahang Sultan in Rompin

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