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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Sports  / 14 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Hooters’ Clarke Quay outlet, opened in 1996 as the brand’s first international franchise outside North America, will close on January 31, 2026, ending its 30-year run in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Hooters Singapore Clarke Quay
Singapore  / 19 h ago

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 13 h ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Sabah Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that one of Sabah’s unique selling points was its diverse population consisting of over 40 ethnic groups. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Sabah looks beyond nature attractions to multicultural society as tourist draw

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub speaks during an interview at Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur March 13, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Minister: Insurance company ready to join ‘Rahmah’ initiative

Johor Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said that the state government is committed to ensuring that the entrepreneurs affected by the flood receive appropriate assistance. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Johor's agricultural sector losses RM35.5m involving 4,862 farmers, says state rep

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Transport Ministry has also not received any official application to build an aerodrome for the Kedah Aerotropolis project. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

National Airport Strategic Plan study on Kulim airport not finalised yet, says Anthony Loke

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor urged local authorities to be courteous when carrying out their enforcement duties involving petty traders. — Picture courtesy of Johor state government
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Local authorities must be courteous when dealing with petty traders, says Johor state rep

Students attend the first day of school at Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru Raya in Ipoh March 20, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Enthusiastic start to 2023/2024 new academic session for Group B students today

Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 12 were travelling in a tour van which was involved in the accident with an express bus ferrying 28 passengers, and two sports utility vehicles. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Twelve Singaporeans injured in Pagoh crash

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said if Asean failed to address the situation in Myanmar together, there was a risk of interference by outside powers in the conflict. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Foreign minister Zambry says Asean needs to be wise in resolving Myanmar conflict to avoid interference by outside powers

Sri Medan assemblyman Datuk Zulkurnain Kamisan described the state’s flood disaster as the worst that happened in the past 37 years. — Picture via Facebook/ Zulkurnain Kamisan
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Johor state rep appeals to govt to speed up post-flood aid for Sri Medan residents

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed top-line figures for Jendela Phase 1 which ended in Q4 2022. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Jendela: Malaysia’s 4G now covers 97pc of populated areas, 5G at 54.7pc

The police will be calling Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh for her statement as part of the investigation into the ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ programme organised by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) under her ministry. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Report: Police to call Hannah Yeoh over ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ programme

Sungai Buloh Hospital said today that a committee was formed to investigate claims that housemen were bullied at the hospital and determine its causes and immediate improvement measures. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Sungai Buloh Hospital: Allegations of housemen bullying investigated, improvements made

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the Finance Ministry will be the one to decide who is going to fill the chief executive officer (CEO) position that is currently vacant in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Communications Ministry: New DNB CEO will be appointed by Finance Ministry

In the lawsuit, M. Indira Gandhi (pic) and the 13 others are seeking for the High Court to declare the state enactments which allow the unilateral conversion of children into Islam as being void or invalid due to its breaching of the Federal Constitution, especially Article 12(4) and in light of the Federal Court’s 2018 decision. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Conversion to Islam without both parents’ consent: Indira Gandhi, two ‘victims’ file court challenge against such laws

Singapore President Halimah Yacob (left) with her husband Mohamed Abdullah Alhabsee walk past the guard of honour upon arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang March 20, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Singapore President Halimah Yacob arrives in Malaysia for three-day state visit

Lim said he had been helping investment scam victims without fear over the years and had also tried in 2016 to help a group of individuals who asked him for help but ended up with a lawsuit where he was ordered to pay RM2.25 million. ― File picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Kepong MP hits RM2.25m donation target, asks supporters not to donate further