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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

Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang (centre) is seen at the launch of the National Science Week 2024 Carnival June 13, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

SPM 2023 sees drop in science stream students, says minister

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said in a statement that 200 ministry staff members have been selected as online ambassadors to assist the Madani government. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Housing and Local Govt Ministry recruits staff as online ambassadors to convey accurate info, govt policies

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in a statement today said the proposal to establish the Gedong District Council was agreed upon in a Cabinet meeting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Federal govt approves proposal to establish Gedong District Council in Sarawak, says housing minister

Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Tan Sri Ismail Bakar said said anyone within the public service who engages in misconduct and violates the principles of integrity should be removed from the system, including department heads if they protect such misconduct. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Some higher-ups complicit in subordinates’ misconduct, says EAIC chief 

Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican also said that the government has spaced out the subsidy rationalisation across the board through a sequenced approach with the implementation of electricity tariff adjustments in 2022 and consequently the prices of chicken, water and diesel. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Diesel subsidy rationalisation: Govt to beef up enforcement to curb price hikes, says Treasury sec-gen

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad, when contacted, said the three foreign nationals are suspected of being victims of trafficking. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Penang police rescue three foreigners from forced labour, says state’s top cop 

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who chaired the MTPWP meeting, said the Federal Territories RISI Committee will convene in the near future. — Bernama pic    
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Federal Territories to reactivate Non-Muslim Places of Worship Committee, says minister

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan is briefed on the progress of the Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG), June 13, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Deputy minister: Johor’s Pasir Gudang Hospital to be operational by April 2025

Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, both 29 years old, pleaded not guilty to a charge of neglecting the child in a manner that could have potentially caused him physical injury in December last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Zayn Rayyan’s murder and the 192 days that led to parents’ negligence charge

On April 2, the 13 teenage boys aged between 16 and 19 were jointly charged in the Lahad Datu Magistrate Court with the murder of 17-year-old Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan in March, but no plea was recorded. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Lahad Datu vocational college murder case: Teen boys denied bail

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Shuhaily Mohd Zain said police used all manpower, expertise, and assets throughout the investigation over the past six months including forming a special taskforce to go through thousands of pages of transcripts, CCTV clips, and dashcam footage, as well as reports from pathologists and digital forensics. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Bukit Aman CID chief: Full details will be revealed during trial of Zayn Rayyan’s parents

According to the ‘What do Malaysians think about our current inflation and economic situation?’ report, only two out of every ten Malaysians claimed to be living comfortably, while the majority express feeling financial strain due to the escalating cost of living. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Malaysians feeling financial pinch more than neighbours, survey says only one in five living comfortably

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the discussion is expected to finalise several matters related to the project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Kon Yeow says to discuss Perak-Penang water project with PM Anwar tomorrow

Lawyer, Fahmi Abd Moin (centre) representing the father of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiiin speaks to the media at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex, June 12, 2024. He said today that the investigation into the murder of autistic boy, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, will continue until the perpetrator is found. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Investigation to continue until Zayn Rayyan’s murderer is found, says father’s lawyer

The perception among Malaysians came despite Bank Negara Malaysia announcing last month that the Malaysian economy expanded at a higher rate of 4.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 from 2.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by stronger private expenditure and positive turnaround in exports.— Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Despite positive economic growth, survey shows nearly seven in 10 Malaysians feel the country is in recession

File picture of a diesel fuel nozzle at a petrol station in Puchong Indah on June 9, 2024. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) pioneered the expansion of Budi Madani: SKDS 2.0 on March 7, which was initially open to nine types of commercial transport vehicles. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 13 Jun 2024

Subsidised diesel control system: 59,940 firms involving 198,046 vehicles receive subsidy as of Wednesday, says minister