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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  / 11 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 9 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

Bank Negara's forecast officially ruled out any concerns of a recession amid a gloomy outlook of the global economy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Bank Negara: Malaysia’s 2023 GDP to grow between 4 and 5pc, anchored by consumer spending

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said Dewan Rakyat urgently needs to discuss corruption within enforcement agencies in Malaysia as it was a matter of national interest. — File picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Kepong MP wants Dewan Rakyat to debate chronic corruption among enforcement personnel

BNM will continue to work with its stakeholders on relevant policy measures, particularly structural reforms, to strengthen Malaysia’s overall economic resilience for the future. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Bank Negara to ensure price stability to support sustainable domestic economic growth in 2023

Employees Provident Fund members aged 50 to 54 years old with incomes at the B40 threshold stand to benefit by up to an additional RM36,800 more savings if they defer withdrawals of their savings and continue contributing by another five years to age 60, it said.— Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Bank Negara says addressing issues related to retirement savings will take time

BNM said the central bank was responsible for the entire currency-issuing value chain, including planning, issuance, circulation and withdrawal of currency notes and coins. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

BNM: Malaysia’s currency in circulation grew by 8pc to RM162.1b in 2022

Brian Bouffard, the lead counsel for one of the two suspects Mohammed Nazir Lep said a two-week hearing has been set to start on April 24. — Istock pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Report: New trial dates for two Malaysians jailed in Guantanamo over terror attacks in Indonesia

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malay reserve land in the country is not shrinking and had even seen an increase of 0.63 per cent last year compared to 2021. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Nik Nazmi: Malay reserve land growing, not shrinking, no need for White Paper

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said strikes are not the best solution and any problems that arise should be dealt with by the involvement of all in a prudent manner. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

With group again threatening major contract doctors’ walkout next month, Health D-G reiterates strikes not best solution

The organisers said they have asked doctors to take emergency or medical leave on April 3-5 as a sign of protest, adding that they do not encourage demonstrations or flashmobs, while warning of potential mass resignations on April 1. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Report: Contract doctors group threatens major strike, mass resignation

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said Malaysia needed to increase its current engineers from around 187,900 registered nationwide by the end of 2022 which puts the country’s engineer-to-population ratio at one to 170. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Tech minister: Healthy STEM talent pool key to Malaysia becoming high-tech nation by 2030, but challenges remain

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Chow Kon Yeow will pose a question to the minister of human resources seeking the list of all the ongoing negotiations, completed ones and those still in the process, with potential countries to supply labour to the country. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Issues on foreign labour, Malay reserve land expected to be focus in Parliament today

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he hoped the initiative will be able to alleviate the burden of vulnerable groups and allow them to access the internet at a cheap price. — File picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

Fahmi: 31,092 people have purchased RM5 per month SIM card through Unity Package prepaid mobile plan

The Malaysian Medical Association is worried that removing nicotine from this list of controlled substances under the Poisons Act will allow any vape — both containing nicotine and non-nicotine — to be sold openly and legally to anyone including children. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

As Putrajaya moves to tax vape industry, healthcare professionals decries govt move to exclude liquid nicotine from Poisons Act

A general view of the Bazar Ramadan Rahmah at Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman March 28, 2023. Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2023

RM5 meals at KL's Rahmah Ramadan bazaar pull in sales as customers order pricier items on the side

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that all its candidates will use the ‘dacing’ symbol for the elections in six states. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Mar 2023

Umno to use 'dacing' symbol in six state polls, says Ahmad Zahid

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said progress on RTS has reached 32.78 per cent and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Mar 2023

MOT, Johor agree to prioritise JB-Singapore RTS link, Gemas-JB double-tracking