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Standard One to Six and preschool students starting their first day of school at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Seri Kota Puteri 4, Johor Baru. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Starting school at six: How Malaysia stacks up against its neighbours

Anita Lukman (right) and Sultan Md (back, right) arrive at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court January 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

In Johor, two foreigners become first in Malaysia charged under new anti-littering law

Najib’s lead defence lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Shafee: Najib’s testimony misinterpreted, ex-PM still believes RM42m was Saudi donation

High‑rise resident takes legal action against Selangor government and MBPJ over dog ownership ban. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Olympian sues Selangor government and MBPJ over dog ban in high‑rise housing

Former chief of Defence Forces Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Hari Raya sarong-and-towel contracts cited in RM4m abuse-of-power charges against former Defence Forces chief Mohd Nizam

The ringgit was reportedly last seen trading at 3.9990, a level not recorded since January 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 3 h ago

Ringgit breaks 4.000 mark against US dollar, hits strongest level since 2021

Police inspect a Toyota Vios that crashed into a bollard and barrier gate at an Istana Negara entrance during the early hours of January 23, 2026. — Police pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Man to face drink driving charge after 3.30am crash at Istana Negara gate

Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan arrives at the Shah Alam Sessions Court January 23, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain hit with two more money laundering charges in Shah Alam court

Your favourite Cencaru Cili Padi Petai will be back from January 27 onwards so make a reservation now. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Good news! Mum’s Place is back in Damansara Perdana, open from January 27 onwards

Thick smoke rises from a blaze that destroyed several squatter homes near the Nirvana burial grounds on Jalan Bellamy this morning. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Three homes, two vehicles destroyed in morning blaze near KL’s Nirvana Cemetery

National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen welcomed Lee Zii Jia’s return to competition, saying the former All England champion is a ‘star’ who brings something extra to badminton. — Bernama pic

Sports / 4 h ago

National coach hails Lee Zii Jia’s return, says Malaysian star brings ‘something extra’ to badminton

Former chief of Defence Forces Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘We will rise from the ashes’: Ex-Defence Forces chief Mohd Nizam says case won’t shake Armed Forces

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graces the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur January 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

King’s stern warning highlights first week of parliamentary session

The High Court upheld the 10-year jail term and three strokes of the cane imposed on celebrity preacher Da’i Syed for raping a woman in 2019. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Shah Alam High Court upholds 10-year jail term and caning for celebrity preacher Da’i Syed in rape case

Police inspect a Toyota Vios that crashed into a bollard and barrier gate at an Istana Negara entrance during the early hours of January 23, 2026. — Police pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

University student pleads not guilty to drink-driving charge after crashing into Istana Negara barrier

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Fahmi: Documentation shows X has acted on Grok AI misuse, safety measures verified

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed receiving documentation from social media platform X regarding their complaints about the misuse of Grok AI to edit and generate explicit content. — Picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed receiving documentation from social media platform X regarding their complaints about the misuse of Grok AI to edit and generate explicit content.He said the documentation were submitted to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). “The MCMC has informed us...

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The fatal express bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in June last year has been confirmed to have resulted from a combination of brake failure and the driver’s actions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Report blames brake fade, reckless driving and oversight failures for fatal UPSI bus crash

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has taken note of the reports. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 47 m ago

Fahmi: Govt to clarify Indonesian reports of three villages now under Malaysian territory

The government is prepared to increase the number of teachers nationwide as it anticipates a surge of Year One students following the implementation of the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Govt to boost teacher numbers as Year One surge looms under new education plan

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EC personnel and police officers board a helicopter at the Penampang Municipal Council field en route to remote polling stations in Sabah November 28, 2025. Similar deployments were carried out today in Kinabatangan, where helicopters delivered ballot boxes to three hard-to-reach centres ahead of Saturday’s vote. — Bernama pic

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Ballots by air and sea: EC deploys helicopters, boats ahead of Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections

Police inspect a Toyota Vios that crashed into a bollard and barrier gate at an Istana Negara entrance during the early hours of January 23, 2026. — Police pic

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University student pleads not guilty to drink-driving charge after crashing into Istana Negara barrier

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim performs Friday prayers at Surau Al Amin in Section 8, Bandar Baru Bangi, on January 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Anwar: Malaysia cannot back Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ plan without firm guarantees for Palestinians

Hannah Yeoh said daily inspections will be carried out to ensure food quality, safety and fair pricing during Ramadan. — Bernama pic

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DBKL cuts Ramadan bazaar rental to RM400 to ease hawkers’ burden, says Hannah Yeoh

Bukit Aman NCID director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan shows items seized in a recent drug bust. — Picture by John Bunyan

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Police dismantle syndicate hiding ecstasy in cement; RM37.3m haul seized in Ipoh raid

Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court he never obstructed investigations into 1MDB or SRC while he was prime minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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In court, Najib says he never obstructed 1MDB or SRC investigations during his tenure as PM

Police handout photo shows one of the suspects with the telecommunication cables on the vehicle.

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Two men arrested after fleeing police roadblock with rolls of telco cables in Ranau

A firefighter using a portable 4-gas detector (GFG) records a dangerously high LEL reading at the Kaul Festival site in Oya, Mukah, indicating the presence of flammable methane gas. — The Borneo Post pic

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Methane detected at Mukah festival site with 90–100pc explosive-limit readings, says Sarawak Fire Dept

Hajiji (2nd right) presents a memento to Ahmad Jailani. — The Borneo Post pic

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Qualified Sabahans must fill more high-ranking federal civil service posts, says Hajiji

Siti Aisyah cried as appeal judges ruled her 30-year sentence unsafe due to prosecution gaps. — Reuters pic

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Mother of five cries with relief after Appeals Court quashes 30-year sentence for drug-trafficking in Seremban

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has given full authority to agencies to crack down on illegal e-waste imports. — Bernama pic

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Anwar: Authorities given full latitude to curb illegal e-waste imports, stop Malaysia becoming a dumping ground

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Urban Renewal Bill will be redrafted following fresh input from MPs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Fahmi: Putrajaya pulls Urban Renewal Bill to make room for fresh input after MP feedback

Deputy minister Lim Hui Ying said the 11-year-old has been hospitalised and is in a stable condition as JKM and police continue their investigation. — Bernama pic

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Deputy minister: Welfare Dept shelters 11-year-old in viral abuse case after alleged assault by uncle in PJ

Johor JPJ said over 1,100 vehicles were inspected from January 1 to 23, with 720 notices issued for various offences. — Picture via Facebook/JPJ Johor

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Johor JPJ seizes 235 vehicles, issues 720 notices in three-week crackdown on unlicensed foreign drivers

Jakim director-general Datuk Sirajuddin Suhaimee delivers his remarks at a special media briefing in Putrajaya January 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Jakim identifies 10 active deviant teachings in Malaysia, warns groups now operate covertly

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