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Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Home minister: All houses of worship must be protected, law must guide action after Rawang temple destruction

The media reported that an 11-year-old boy died while his two younger brothers, aged nine and five, were being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Kajang, after they were allegedly fed with methadone at a house in Sungai Ramal Baru. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kajang horror: Boy, 11, dies; two siblings aged nine and five critical after alleged methadone poisoning by mum

Dear Clinic director Dr Siti Khadijah Awang Amat says many individuals are turning to cheaper GLP-1 alternatives sold outside legitimate sources and aggressively promoted on social media, putting themselves at risk. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Don’t risk your health to get thin, doctors warn as festive season fuels demand for GLP-1 injections

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police detain four, seize backhoe over unauthorised temple demolition in Rawang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a keynote address during the ACCCIM Chinese New Year celebration at Sunway, February 11, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Why insult people who do their work?’: Anwar tells critics to read MACC chief Azam Baki’s explanations on shareholding controversy

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the engineer, in his 50s, received a message from an unknown woman on December 25 last year claiming she had mistakenly sent a cake to his address. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

KL engineer duped in gold investment scam after cake delivery message, loses RM1.195m

MACC said chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had fully complied with the asset declaration requirements, including by declaring to the Public Service Department (JPA) through the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MACC chief Azam Baki’s alleged shareholding: What are the govt’s rules for civil servants’ ownership of such assets?

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

MACC is cooperating with the UK’s Serious Fraud Office in probing IJM Corporation Bhd over RM2.5 billion transactions, said MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MACC working with UK fraud agency on IJM’s RM2.5b foreign investment probe

BBQ Pork & Egg Lard Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

From ‘char siu’ lard rice to Hainan ‘kopi’ butter toast: Comfort classics at Ah Gong Kopitiam in Cheras

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

Police officers detain the gunman after he entered Patongprathankiriwat School and held an unknown number of students and teachers hostage, in southern Thailand’s Songkhla, Thailand, February 11, 2026. — Royal Thai Police handout pic via Reuters

World / 5 h ago

Thailand school director dies after campus shooting; 18‑year‑old suspect hospitalised

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady domestic sentiment

Ahmad Hilmi Zulkeflee is accused of secretly recording a woman bathing with his camera on September 13, 2025 at 6.30am, and storing obscene images and videos on his phone the following day at the Medical Officer Trainee Hostel. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kuala Krai trainee doctor pleads not guilty to outraging woman’s modesty, possessing obscene material

In a statement today, the university said the probe intends to establish the full facts and will be conducted fairly, transparently, and in line with the law and university regulations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

UM investigates senior lecturer over alleged Freemason links

Malaysia

12 m ago

Finance Ministry: RM5.4b in tax refunds disbursed, 2024 refunds to be completed by year-end

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said refunds for excess tax payments for the 2024 year of assessment are targeted to be completed before the end of this year. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — A total of RM5.4 billion in tax refunds for the 2023 year of assessment, involving 38,629 cases, had been paid as of February 10, 2026, and the government is confident of completing the payments by this month, ahead of its first quarter of 2026 original...

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The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying a proposal to expand MyKad-based digital ecosystem by integrating it with the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) system to strengthen identity verification in the sale of subsidised cooking oil. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Government mulls MyKad-linked system to curb cooking oil subsidy leakages

The latest find, involving the head and torso believed to be that of a woman was made at about 11.40am at another dumping area near Bataras Indah Permai Supermarket, near here. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 20 m ago

KK body parts case widens as head, torso found at separate site near Indah Permai supermarket; cops still searching for arm, leg

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki answers questions from reporters at a press conference during the opening of the Basic Training Centre at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy, Bandar Enstek, Nilai, January 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 38 m ago

Home minister says MACC chief faces no action without proof of shareholding allegations

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a director-general and a director of a government agency on suspicion of conspiring to misappropriate funds amounting to about RM900,000. — Picture by Choo Choy May

50 m ago

MACC remands two senior officials over alleged RM900,000 fund misappropriation and false umrah claims

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers are pictured at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on February 11, 2022. — Bernama pic

56 m ago

MACC board denounces ‘confusing narratives’ regarding Azam Baki’s shareholdings

Visitors and tourists are seen crowding around Bukit Bintang city center to take advantage of the New Year holidays. As usual, Bukit Bintang is a popular location for people in the capital to visit, especially during public holidays and the festive season January 1, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Chief statistician: Malaysia’s population hits 34.3 million in Q4 2025 as growth slows and ageing trend persists

An e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty today at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to two charges of possessing a knife without lawful permission and frightening a young woman. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to charges of chasing woman with knife in Melaka car park

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter was decided by the State Executive Council (MMKN), with the issuance and approval of import licences to be referred to the federal government. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

State government halts pig farming, industry to import pork for Selangor market, says MB

— Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) has announced a 50 per cent toll discount for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1 h ago

Chinese New Year travellers to enjoy half-price tolls on second Penang bridge

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended the second day of the 271st Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara, chaired by the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

King attends 271st Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara

A fire destroyed more than 30 floating homes belonging to the Orang Asli Seletar in Kampung Teluk Jawa near Pasir Gudang in Johor, February 12, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

2 h ago

Over 30 Orang Asli homes destroyed in Pasir Gudang floating settlement fire (VIDEO)

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail at the Jelutong market to launch Ops Selamat 25. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

2 h ago

Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum’s killing, papers sent to prosecution

The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

2 h ago

Gobind: MyGOV app surges to 1.57 million downloads, 44 services live

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the three individuals detained, two men and a woman, were the owners of a tuition centre and their employee. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

2 h ago

Bayan Lepas suspected arson: Penang police arrest three over fire that destroyed nine vehicles

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said they are expecting congestion at most highways, federal roads and state roads during this period as many will be taking the opportunity to travel ‘balik kampung’ during the holidays. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

3 h ago

Penang braces for two million vehicles from Feb 15 to 20 during Chinese New Year

Malaysia is on the right track, with strong economic growth, low inflation and rising investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia on right track with strong growth, low inflation and rising investments

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