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CAAM said the Boeing 737 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MXH, which was scheduled to depart for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), aborted its take-off after experiencing a tyre burst. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

CAAM confirms Malaysia Airlines plane aborted take-off after burst tyre at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kedah

The group, estimated at 15 men, allegedly attacked the three victims while they were dining inside the premises. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Life  / 17 h ago

When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Traffic Management Centre, congestion was detected on several major highways around the capital, with slow traffic also recorded on inter-state routes. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei
Sports  / 17 h ago

From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had stepped down as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Opposition leader’s office: Hamzah Zainudin has not resigned, viral letter false

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

In a statement, EPF said these initiatives include measures under Budget 2026 announced on October 10, and reflect EPF’s continued commitment to meeting members’ evolving needs while supporting long-term financial resilience and wellbeing. — Photo by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

Migrants, LGBTQIA individuals, and refugees or asylum seekers face high risks of arbitrary arrest and torture in Malaysia, the latest edition of an international human rights tracker released recently said. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Jun 2024

Survey: Migrants, LGBTQIA+, refugees most vulnerable to rights abuses in Malaysia

According to the information gathered from human rights practitioners, Malaysia scored seven out of 10 on the rights to freedom from forced disappearance in 2023. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Jun 2024

Malaysia scores 5.8 out of 10 in human rights index for 2024

Police have arrested three men and one woman suspected of acting as mule account holders for several online fraud syndicates, resulting in losses totalling RM168,605 in the Barat Daya district. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Penang cops nab mule account holders involved in scams that caused RM168,605 in losses 

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has instructed the Sabah Water Department (JANS) to invoke the laws under its purview and bring water thieves to court. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Take water thieves to court, Sabah CM tells state utility

The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah visited the Section 7 night market here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Raja Muda of Selangor visits Section 7 night market in Shah Alam

Police have detained the van driver to assist in the investigation, which is being conducted under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Five-year-old girl dies after being hit by school van

The government to date has approved 100,000 applications for cash subsidies on diesel under the Budi Madani initiative, benefiting individual diesel vehicle owners (Budi Individu) and small-scale farmers and smallholders (Budi Agri-Komoditi) says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Budi Madani: 100,000 applications approved, says second finance minister

Chinese Premier Li Qiang today reiterated China’s steadfast regard for Malaysia as a close neighbour and vital partner, emphasising its commitment to deepening cooperation and advancing mutual development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

China-Malaysia ties akin to ‘continuous railway track with promising future’, says China Premier Li Qiang

Kelantan Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah had sent an official notice regarding the unexpected vacancy of the state seat N43 Nenggiri, Kelantan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Nenggiri by-election: EC to meet on June 28

Two married couples pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of possessing stolen jewellery belonging to influencer Siti Nur Khalieda Yusra Mohd Jais or Kieda Crepe, last April. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Two couples face trial for possessing stolen Kieda Crepe jewellery

The Penang Refuse Lorries Association is appealing to the government to include Rigid Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) lorries in the MySubsidi Diesel system to enable them to register for diesel subsidies. — Picture courtesy of Unsplash/Rizkyta Putri
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Refuse lorry owners urge govt to include RORO in diesel subsidy scheme

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Premier Li Qiang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

PM Anwar emphasises Malaysia views China’s relations through comprehensive strategic lens

Malaysia and China have signed an agreement to jointly nominate the lion dance for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as well as Malaysia’s membership in the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Malaysia, China to jointly nominate lion dance for Unesco Cultural Heritage List

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has opened an investigation paper on a petrol station operator who was suspected of selling subsidised RON95 petrol to a vehicle with a foreign registration plate from a neighbouring country. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

KPDN opens probe paper on petrol station operator who sold RON95 to foreign vehicle

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) to expedite the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

PM Anwar wants ECRL project expedited 

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sandakan branch chief enforcement officer Azdy Zukkry John has urged the public to purchase eggs from supermarkets as they adhere to government-regulated prices, unlike those sold by street vendors, which tend to be more expensive. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jun 2024

Sandakan KPDN tells public to buy eggs from supermarkets as they follow govt regulated prices