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Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have made history by reaching the women’s doubles final of the Indonesia Masters, the first Malaysian pair to do so in 14 years. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Pearly-Thinaah make history, first Malaysian pair in Indonesia Masters final after 14 years

Sabah Malay is different from the standard Bahasa Melayu spoken in the peninsula but ties the locals together despite their diverse tribes and ethnicities. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 6 h ago

It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state

Harith Iskander and ex-wife Dr Jezamine Lim have received abuse from some in the public. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Harith Iskander’s comedy show cancelled after death threat and abuse aimed at family, says manager

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joins lion dance performers during the Chinese New Year Celebration with MOTAC at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

As Malaysia hosts China’s first CNY celebration abroad, PM Anwar affirms strong bilateral ties (VIDEO)

The Trump administration’s Interior Department said yesterday it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump administration officially renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Coffee shops in Melaka, particularly in tourist hotspots, were among the business premises found raising prices by up to 60 per cent last year, according to Norena Jaafar, the state director of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Melaka coffee shop prices spike, patrons call out sneaky 60pc increases

Donald Trump yesterday said that a ‘lot of things’ ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs. — Pic by AFP

World / 2 h ago

Trump suggests US releasing 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

World 19th seed kisses the Australian Open tennis trophy after winning her first Grand Slam title in defeating Number One Aryna Sabalenka on January 25, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Keys stuns tennis top seed Sabalenka to claim first Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Iran considers the Baha’i faith a heretical offshoot of Islam. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iran cracks down on Baha’i, arrests 13 for alleged child proselytism

Displaced Palestinians who left the southern Gaza Strip where they had taken refuge, arrive with their belongings northwest of Nuseirat in the central part of the strip, at the nearest point possible to the Israeli-controlled Netzarim corridor, hoping to return to the north whenever possible. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

No going home to north Gaza if Israeli civilian hostage not freed, Netanyahu tells Palestinians

The popularity of Dubai chocolate has inspired fraudsters who seize upon the latest trends and copy certain ecommerce sites as they seek to collect as much money as possible. — AFP pic

Life / 16 h ago

Watch out for Dubai chocolate scams as viral hype sparks online frauds

A total of 1,106 vehicles were inspected during the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Ops Sepadu conducted in the federal capital last night, resulting in 124 vehicles being penalised for various offences. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

JPJ’s festive season crackdown: 124 offenders caught, cars and motorcycles seized in Ops Sepadu

Fahmi Reza stands alongside one of his art. — Picture from Instagram/Fahmi Reza

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sabah Native Court summons against Fahmi Reza faces scrutiny over procedural flaws

Police are still tracking down several other individuals believed to be remnants of a group of foreign nationals who attacked a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) boat in the waters off Tanjung Rhu, Banting, Selangor yesterday, — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Morib beach shooting: Selangor police track down remaining foreign nationals after MMEA boat attack

Gendarmes stand alert on a street in Mereau, near Vierzon, central France on January 23, 2025, as they secure the area following the kidnapping of David Ballard – co-founder of crypto firm Ledger. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Tortured Ledger cryptocurrency co-founder free, seven kidnappers now face life sentences in France

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22 m ago

Be responsible on social media and avoid misinformation, Tiong tells youths

Joshua Ting (front, seventh right) joins PDP Youth members and other guests in a toast during the dinner. – The Borneo Post pic

BINTULU, Jan 26 — The younger generation must be responsible Internet users and critically evaluate social media information on social media to avoid jumping into conclusions without understanding the full picture, said Bintulu MP Dato Sri Tiong King Sing.Speaking at the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Youth dinner at the Dinner...

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The Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, poses after drawing calligraphy during a visit to Canning Market, Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Alcohol sale in Perak stays, Local Govt Minister Nga says after proposal for ban in Ipoh

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim (left) and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during their breakfast this morning. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim

Malaysia / 36 m ago

King, PM Anwar spend rainy Sunday morning with breakfast at Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first official state visit next week marks a pivotal moment for strengthening Indonesia-Malaysia bilateral ties and fostering Asean’s stability and security, said Indonesia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Hermono. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Prabowo’s state visit to Malaysia set to boost bilateral relations and Asean stability, envoy says

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is actively refining the process of issuing licences for Ramadan bazaars in the federal capital this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

DBKL set to improve Ramadan bazaar licencing and maintenance, ensures smooth operations, says minister

Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz has called on all civil servants to contribute their energy and ideas to ensure that Malaysia’s leadership in Asean 2025 yields substantial benefits for the country, particularly in investment and trade. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Public Service D-G calls on civil servants to power Malaysia’s Asean leadership in 2025

Effective tomorrow, members of the public here can utilise a wide variety of cashless payment methods for all services provided by the Miri City Council. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Miri City Council goes cashless: Debit, credit, and QR payments now accepted

A total of 1,106 vehicles were inspected during the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Ops Sepadu conducted in the federal capital last night, resulting in 124 vehicles being penalised for various offences. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

JPJ’s festive season crackdown: 124 offenders caught, cars and motorcycles seized in Ops Sepadu

Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said the party has yet to decide on Sabah state election. — Picture from Facebook/Nik Amar

3 h ago

Sabah PAS wants to contest state election, but veep Nik Amar says party has yet to decide

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) speaking to the media after attending the Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with Op Selamat Chinese New Year 2025 at the Selangor Contingent Level at the PJS 2 Toll Plaza. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Selangor cops say drugs found in the remains of Yap Xin Yuan, but still unsure of cause of death

Harith Iskander's stand-up show at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas has been cancelled following death threats to his family. — Picture from Instagram/Harith Iskander

3 h ago

IGP: Man who made death threats against Harith Iskander, family nabbed for investigation

3 h ago

Asean intensifies green and digital strategies to navigate US-China dynamics, says Tengku Zafrul

The government’s decision to extend subsidies to ensure the success of the airfare initiative during festive seasons has helped reduce people’s grievances about high airline ticket prices, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anthony Loke hails success of airfare subsidy, says ‘everything is under control’ this CNY

Penang police estimate that over 2.4 million vehicles will enter the state during this year’s Chinese New Year holidays. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Penang police gear up for 2.4 million vehicles as Chinese New Year traffic peaks

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has collected RM12.5 million in outstanding summonses following a special compound initiative offering a flat rate of RM150 since early January. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

JPJ’s special RM150 compound deal nets RM12.5m in outstanding summonses

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joins lion dance performers during the Chinese New Year Celebration with MOTAC at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

As Malaysia hosts China’s first CNY celebration abroad, PM Anwar affirms strong bilateral ties (VIDEO)

Sabah Malay is different from the standard Bahasa Melayu spoken in the peninsula but ties the locals together despite their diverse tribes and ethnicities. — Picture by Julia Chan

6 h ago

It’s not broken, it’s Sabahan: How Malay became the lingua franca in this east Malaysian state

Fahmi Reza stands alongside one of his art. — Picture from Instagram/Fahmi Reza

16 h ago

Sabah Native Court summons against Fahmi Reza faces scrutiny over procedural flaws

Malaysia’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination has led to concerns over the emergence of fake clinics and counterfeit doctor certificates, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Home Minister Saifuddin warns of fake clinics as Malaysia’s medical tourism grows

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