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The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 8 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen

Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof's counsel, Noorazmir Zakaria, informed Judge Roslan Mat Nor that both parties had reached a confidential settlement. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Mujahid, PAS settle defamation suit out of court with public apology

Perak Fire and Rescue Department Acting Assistant Director of Operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said that in the first incident, an emergency call was received at 1.49 pm and upon arrival, firefighters found three apartment units ablaze before the fire spread to another three units, resulting in an estimated 90 per cent damage. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Six apartment units, four houses damaged in two separate fires in Perak

The Fire and Rescue Department will schedule a targeted leave freeze for its personnel as part of preparations for the North-east Monsoon season. — File picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Fire and Rescue Dept freezes leave in key areas ahead of North-east Monsoon

A special project officer who is also a board member of a cooperative is on remand for five days from today for alleged power abuse involving investment funds amounting to RM3.2 million. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

MACC: Cooperative board member remanded over alleged power abuse in RM3.2m cooperative investment fund case

Police have arrested a foreign national suspected of murdering his friend at Batu 25, Jalan Johor early this morning. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Foreign man arrested in Kota Tinggi after fatal debt dispute murder, police search for weapon

File photo of medical personnel at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur March 20, 2020. Lim Guan Eng raised the issue of the apparent substandard fabric supplied for nurses’ and medical assistants’ uniforms in Parliament today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Uniform fabric quality so poor, nurses resort to donating it for shrouds, Guan Eng tells Parliament

A security guard pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his 15-year-old daughter. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Security guard pleads not guilty to raping 15-year-old daughter, causing hurt to three other children in Cheras

The Court of Appeal has set December 5 for the hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal concerning the dismissal of his leave application to commence judicial review regarding an alleged addendum on his house arrest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Najib’s house arrest addendum appeal to be heard on Dec 5, Court of Appeal confirms

A widely circulated one-minute-and-20-second video showed individuals expressing their dissatisfaction with a man, alleged to be the menteri besar’s special officer, who was accused of mistreating a trader representative at Jalan Pegawai Night Market in Alor Setar on Sunday night. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

‘He’s like a brother to me’: Kedah MB’s aide says he hugged it out with trader after viral altercation claims

Deputy Minister of Finance Lim Hui Ying speaks during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur October 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

National Fraud Portal boosts efficiency in fraud cases by slashing fund-tracing time to 30 minutes, enhances fraud prevention efforts, says deputy minister

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision regarding the appeals of former Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman and his son against their convictions and prison sentences for bribery. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Court of Appeal reserves ruling on bribery case involving former ministry sec-gen and son, new date to be set

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that among the initiatives announced in the budget are the RM1 billion sovereign fund for the electrical and electronics sector and high-value activities as well as training funds allocated for several universities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Tengku Zafrul: Budget 2025 boosts semiconductor sector with RM1b sovereign fund and tax incentives

File photo of a much-coveted Chanel 2.55 handbag. Police warn online bargain hunters that if an offer seems too good to be true, it is likely a scam. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Fake luxe, real loss: RM3m gone in online handbag scams since 2023, says Bukit Aman

A 74-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of cheating a friend of RM500,000 over the repayment of an investment for a health food business 16 years ago October 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Investment repayment case: 74-year-old man pleads not guilty to cheating businessman friend of RM500,000

File photo of meteor streaks across the sky. Social media users have speculated that yesterday’s incident in Ipoh was caused by comet debris from the Orionids meteor shower. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

Tremors and loud boom in Ipoh not linked to Orionids meteor shower, says Malaysian Space Agency

The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) are working closely with Madani Monitoring Unit under the Ministry of Finance to study and propose a new PTPTN financing model that is more efficient and sustainable for the long term. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

PTPTN, Higher Education Ministry and Madani unit to propose sustainable loan model amid RM6b arrears

A police photo shows emergency personnel at the scene. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

In Kuching, teen dies, another hospitalised after condo pool accident

MCMC has initiated a Public Consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for internet messaging service providers and social media service providers, which runs from today until Nov 5. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2024

MCMC seeks public input on draft code of conduct for social media and internet messaging platforms