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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 9 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 6 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 7 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Bitcoin is highly volatile, so large investors can potentially earn significant returns if prices rise—but they also face substantial risk of losses if prices fall. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

Malaysia

25 m ago

Luxury cars among 55 vehicles seized by Labuan Customs in RM7.1m crackdown

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Labuan seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million from January to December 29 this year. — Bernama pic

LABUAN, Dec 29 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Labuan seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million, including taxes, following a series of enforcement operations in Sabah and Sarawak from January-December 29 this year.Labuan Customs director Aspaila Ag Tuah said the seizures were made during operations targeting vehicle owners who...

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MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 31 m ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar says voice samples from families, complainant and officers were taken for comparison — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Police submit crucial audio in Durian Tunggal fatal shooting, CyberSecurity Malaysia to analyse

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

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Newly sworn‑in Perlis MB Abu Bakar Hamzah trims RM3,000 from his salary in move to ease state finances. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Abu Bakar clocks in as new Perlis MB with RM3,000 pay cut, tells exco to trim theirs too

Indira Gandhi (right) speaks during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya on December 29, 2025, with LFL co-founder Latheefa Koya on the left. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Lawyers for Liberty urges police to enforce court orders in Indira Gandhi custody case

A motorcyclist was killed, and another was injured after their motorcycles collided with a cow crossing the road on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) Highway at Serkam last night. — Bernama pic/IPD Jasin

2 h ago

One dead, one hurt as motorcycles collide with cow in late night incident at Jasin’s AMJ Highway

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

3 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Labuan seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million from January to December 29 this year. — Bernama pic

25 m ago

Luxury cars among 55 vehicles seized by Labuan Customs in RM7.1m crackdown

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Police have launched an investigation after footage of a trailer truck damaging cars at the Ayer Keroh R&R went viral online. — Screengrab of the video from social media

3 h ago

Police investigate viral video of trailer truck colliding with cars at Ayer Keroh R&R

Discontinuing the special allowance for medical personnel serving in Sabah and Sarawak will heavily impact Malaysia’s already strained healthcare system — AFP pic

4 h ago

Scrapping special allowance risks crippling Sabah and Sarawak healthcare, warns SUPP

Police photo shows one of the vehicles involved in the accident. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Sarikei pile‑up leaves three vehicles wrecked, police probe overtaking attempt on double line

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The enforcement of the Deeming Provision for all major internet messaging and social media service providers has brought relief to parents. — AFP pic

5 h ago

Parents welcome Deeming Provision as MCMC move promises safer digital ecosystem for children

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Floods have hit Johor again, affecting the Segamat district, with six temporary evacuation centres (PPS) opened — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Segamat reels from fresh floods with families moved to community halls as rivers overflow

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