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Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia / 18 h ago

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018

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 / 13 h ago

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

The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 15 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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 15 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

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 / 13 h ago

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

According to police, the suspect, a Pagoh local, is believed to have driven alone from Kuala Lumpur before reaching the residential area in Taman Pagoh Jaya at about 5pm. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

This is the first case of a person outside of the TB outbreak zone in Kota Tinggi who has contracted the disease. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Johor TB outbreak: Pontian primary school student tests positive, close contacts screened

State Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that further action will also be carried out by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education (MOE). — Pexelx pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Eight vocational college students in Melaka suspended for assault over queue-jumping

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 / 13 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 / 14 h ago

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

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the review focuses on learning assessment, examinations and quality monitoring, particularly for international schools, rakyat religious schools, tahfiz schools and Chinese private schools. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Education, Higher Education Ministries to review Bahasa Melayu and history subjects rollout

Malaysia

4 m ago

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

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

KUANTAN, Feb 10 — Police yesterday detained 21 Orang Asli to assist investigations into alleged trespassing on land owned by the Sultan of Pahang in Kampung Jemeri, Kuala Rompin, Rompin.Rompin Police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the four men and 17 women, aged between 26 and 60, were...

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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 / 10 m ago

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

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahman Arsad said the investigation paper would be referred to the Legal Division (D5) of the Criminal Investigation Department at Bukit Aman before being submitted to the Johor State Prosecution Director’s Office for further action. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 33 m ago

Johor police: E-hailing driver freed on police bail, alleged sexual harassment case sent to Bukit Aman

According to a source, both individuals arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at about 1.30pm to complete the ongoing investigation process involving the dakwah centre. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 45 m ago

MACC records statements in Putrajaya from preacher, finance head over Kedah ‘dakwah’ centre fund probe

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According to a source, all six suspects — comprising two men and four women aged between their 30s and 50s — were detained at about 9.30pm at the Sabah MACC office when they turned up to give their statements. — Picture by Choo Choy May

51 m ago

Four statutory body officers among six arrested in Sabah over RM1.3m false air ticket claims

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

57 m ago

Three women killed in two separate crashes in Batu Gajah and Lenggong

File picture of the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Temple at Jalan Kasipillay in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has expressed its readiness to work with the government, local authorities and all stakeholders to ensure Hindu houses of worship are preserved, respected and managed lawfully in line with the Malaysia Madani spirit that upholds justice, compassion and inclusivity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Malaysia Hindu Sangam says ready to cooperate with govt to regularise Hindu temples

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar (second from right) observes the inspection process of containers detained for examination during a working visit to the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Westport, Pulau Indah, February 9, 2026. Also present was AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

AG: Current laws enough to tackle e-waste smuggling

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said the determination to clean up the system without regard to rank or status must be accompanied by due process, transparency and sustainable prosecutions to command public trust. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Nurul Izzah calls for Parliament oversight to boost MACC accountability

Hulu Terengganu district police chief Supt Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the raid was carried out at about 4.30pm by the Terengganu police contingent headquarters Criminal Investigation Department (CID) D7 division, in cooperation with the Hulu Terengganu district police headquarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Terengganu police rescue three Bangladeshi men in human trafficking case

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

1 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that although the principle of tolerance had its own values and merits, it could not be continued without limits to the extent that it undermined the rule of law and the strength of national institutions. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Anwar: State govts must follow federal decisions on illegal construction of places of worship

Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi (PN-Kuala Langat) will ask the Health Minister to state the latest status of tuberculosis clusters by state and the number of active cases still under monitoring, as well as specific control measures in high-risk institutions such as boarding schools and prisons. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: Indian PM Modi’s visit outcomes, TB clusters under the spotlight

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said these include changes to bail provisions and the possible establishment of a special court to address proceedings long waiting time. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Sosma reforms in the works: New bail rules, special court to cut long trial delays

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

1 h ago

Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

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

3 h ago

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

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

13 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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