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Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, April 5, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picn

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Tengku Zafrul: Reappointment to lead finance portfolio gives continuity to ministry’s policies

A senior citizen receives his Covid-19 jab at a vaccination centre in Kapar, Klang April 28, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Health Ministry: 94.4pc of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen during an interview with Malay Mail at Parliament August 25, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

As Melaka election looms, Bersih and lawmakers rap EC for still-missing reforms to cope with Covid-19

Fatimah (centre) hands over approval letter to an applicant at the ceremony, as Ismail (on her right), Rosey (left), Harden (back, right) and others look on. u00e2u20acu201d Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Sarawak govt to ensure children yet to receive citizenship are able to attend school

Ramlon (fourth right) showing Mahdzir his new house. u00e2u20acu201d Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Mahdzir: Putrajaya allocates RM83.2m for Hardcore Poor Housing Project in Sabah

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, on behalf of the state government, thanked AirAsia for making the decision to use aerobridges at Sarawak airports in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

AirAsia to finally use aerobridges in Sarawak airports

Aspirasi president Lina Soo opines that the next state polls should be put on hold, at least until the Emergency Order on Sarawak is lifted. u00e2u20acu201d Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

State polls: Sarawak needs time as Covid-19 danger still around, says Aspirasi

Funeral workers wearing protective suits bury the remains of a Covid-19 victim at a cemetery in Klang August 7, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latifnn

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Malaysia’s Covid-19 deaths inch closer towards 29,000 as virus kills 78 more

GPS secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (left) being interviewed by The Borneo Post chief reporter Churchill Edward at the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak office in Kuching. u00e2u20acu201d Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

Nanta: Timely to have DPM that focuses on Sarawak, Sabah affairs

GPS secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the party does not mind having the election this year, before the effect of the Covid-19 vaccine on people waned. u00e2u20acu201d Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

GPS wants to hold Sarawak election before Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness wanes, says party sec-gen

Malaysia / 23 Oct 2021

For Bersatu, Melaka state polls the acid test it has long avoided

Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun speaks to the media in Kota Kinabalu, October 18, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2021

Covid-19: Funeral ceremony triggered Alab Senagang cluster in Tenom

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun speaks to the media after presenting aid and food baskets in Sungai Pelek in Sepang, September 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2021

Rina Harun: Women anti-crime squad successfully assisted 826 victims of violence

Members of Malaysiau00e2u20acu2122s parliament attend a session of the lower house of parliament, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 26, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Malaysia Information Department/Nazri Rapaai handout pic via Reuters

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2021

Pakatan Harapan to support proposed MA63-related constitutional amendments

nTan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, president of the National Recovery Council, speaks during a press conference in Lanai Kijang, Kuala Lumpur October 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyanan

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2021

Stern action needed against anti-vaxxers, says Muhyiddin

Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal addresses members of the media at the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur August 2, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 22 Oct 2021

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After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

1MDB verdict: High Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

Judge: Najib no ‘country bumpkin’, attempts to paint him as ignorant doomed to fail

‘Pure fantasy’ to suggest 1MDB’s officers colluded with Jho Low against Najib, High Court says

Ex-PM Najib gets concurrent 15-year jail terms, RM11.38b fine over 1MDB scandal

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Prosecutors seek maximum 20-year term, RM11.3b fine for Najib in 1MDB case conviction

High Court throws out Najib’s ‘Saudi donation’ claim in 1MDB trial, finds defence untenable

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Police take down Malaysia’s largest international drug syndicate, seize RM1.04b in narcotics

Azam Baki: Najib guilty verdict in RM2.2b 1MDB case shows strength of MACC probe, global cooperation

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

Fatal fire at Sentul PPR claims lives of mother and son, bodies found in toilet

Police hunt ‘highly wanted, dangerous’ suspect linked to Nilai apartment blast

Tengku Zafrul: Reappointment to lead finance portfolio gives continuity to ministry’s policies

Health Ministry: 94.4pc of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19

As Melaka election looms, Bersih and lawmakers rap EC for still-missing reforms to cope with Covid-19

Sarawak govt to ensure children yet to receive citizenship are able to attend school

Mahdzir: Putrajaya allocates RM83.2m for Hardcore Poor Housing Project in Sabah

AirAsia to finally use aerobridges in Sarawak airports

State polls: Sarawak needs time as Covid-19 danger still around, says Aspirasi

Malaysia’s Covid-19 deaths inch closer towards 29,000 as virus kills 78 more

Nanta: Timely to have DPM that focuses on Sarawak, Sabah affairs

GPS wants to hold Sarawak election before Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness wanes, says party sec-gen

For Bersatu, Melaka state polls the acid test it has long avoided

Covid-19: Funeral ceremony triggered Alab Senagang cluster in Tenom

Rina Harun: Women anti-crime squad successfully assisted 826 victims of violence

Pakatan Harapan to support proposed MA63-related constitutional amendments

Stern action needed against anti-vaxxers, says Muhyiddin

Ex-Sabah CM expressed dismay over MA63 Bill delay