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The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

The overturned trailer near the Seafield Toll Plaza interchange heading towards Shah Alam. — Picture from X/LLM Info Trafik
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Overturned trailer causes heavy traffic at Seafield Interchange on Elite Highway, lane to Shah Alam temporarily closed

At 6pm, the local currency surged to 4.0615/0665 versus the greenback, from 4.0770/0800 at yesterday’s close. The ringgit reached 4.0747 on March 5, 2021. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rallies to strongest level since March 2021 amid soft US dollar

Nizar Najib expressed disappointment in the decision not to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release. — TikTok screenshot
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘Justice will prevail’: Najib’s son says father had packed his belongings, vows to keep fighting for his freedom (VIDEO)

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Penang top cop: Victim’s son believed to have acted alone in Butterworth fire that killed mum, adopted daughter

Thailand’s foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow holds a press conference following a special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

‘We guarantee it’s safe’: Thailand rejects Cambodia’s call for neutral venue as border talks stall

Colourful Christmas lights and festive decorations at a home in Taman Teluk Molek, Teluk Air Tawar have drawn crowds, becoming a symbol of joy, harmony and multicultural unity after homeowners D. Charles, 53, and S. Christe, 48, opened their home to the public. — Bernama pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

MyCC chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun, in a statement, said these enterprises are provisionally found to have infringed section 4(2)(d) of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Six firms face MyCC scrutiny over alleged bid-rigging of 16 quotations and one tender issued by Kluang Prison Dept

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 48 m ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 2 h ago

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

The Pokok Sena area in Kedah recorded a level two heatwave at 4:50pm. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Hot weather: Pokok Sena Kedah experiences heatwave, entire Perlis on alert, says MetMalaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visiting the exhibition booths at the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

PM Anwar hopes KEB 2024 will trigger a stronger Bumiputera economic agenda

Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaking during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 discussion session in Putrajaya, February 29, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Stability, unity critical for Malaysia's economic development, says Johari

The government is expected to collect tax revenue of RM700 million a year from the implementation of the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT). — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Govt expected to collect RM700m a year from high value goods tax

The Ministry of Finance says the country's level of the fiscal deficit is projected to continue to decrease to 4.3 per cent in 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Govt succeeds in achieving fiscal deficit target of 5pc in 2023, says MOF

Lau said he hoped current minister Fadhlina Sidek would be more approachable and responsive to matters concerning Chinese private schools unlike her predecessors. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Sarawak Chinese school board association advisor laments hard-to-meet education ministers

Perak Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, said that the decision of the Federal Court regarding the controversy over the Kelantan Shariah Criminal Code Enactment (I) 2019 does not affect the Shariah Criminal Offences Enactment in other states at all. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Perak MB: Shariah criminal offences enactment in perak still valid

Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the woman, 66, allegedly received a call from an individual who claimed she had a suspicious parcel before being passed to a policeman. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Seremban senior citizen loses RM173,500 to phone scam

The High Court has fixed June 13 to hear the government’s application to strike out an originating summons by the Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf). — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Govt’s application to strike out Hindraf’s suit for hearing on June 13

The Johor Bahru High Court on February 29, 2024 released and acquitted a car wash center operator Mohamad Faez Moktar, 33, of three charges of distributing and possessing more than 2.78 kilograms (kg) of various types of drugs, four years ago. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Car wash operator freed of drug possession, trafficking charges

Mohd Alif faced imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine, if convicted. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Former assistant to illegal money lender charged with mischief

A commotion erupted in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly after the PAS assemblymen were asked to comment on the Selangor Sultan's rebuke against the Islamist party's president. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Selangor assembly erupts in 'DAP communist' shouts after PAS called out over Selangor Sultan's rebuke letter

File picture shows Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor arriving at the High Court in Shah Alam, February 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Sanusi seeks to submit representation to AGC to dismiss sedition charges

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks to reporters after the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Summit 2024 in Kuala Lumpur February 29, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

MACC chief says investigation into Daim’s fortune ongoing

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks to reporters after the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Summit 2024 in Kuala Lumpur February 29, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

MACC still trying to repatriate Muyhiddin’s son-in-law

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the government is in the process of finalising the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 module which is expected to start as early as next year. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Feb 2024

Defence minister: Govt finalising new National Service curriculum