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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  / 6 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 6 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  / 4 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 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  / 3 h ago

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

Traders in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan are seeing brisk sales as shoppers – some from as far away as Penang – descend on the duty-free zone during the 2025 year-end school holidays. — Bernama pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Duty-free delight: Rantau Panjang traders cash in as visitors return to ‘cowboy town’

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

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

Elephant attacks have become a new danger when human settlements are close to elephant stomping grounds. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Elderly man found dead due to suspected elephant attack

Previously, police arrested two men to assist in the investigation of the fatal shooting of the victim who was undergoing training in the area. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Fatal shooting in Sarawak: Home Ministry confirms a police officer detained to assist in investigation of killing of army personnel

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim questioned the international community’s double standards, contrasting the significant support for Ukraine with the lack of decisive action to stop the violence in Gaza. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

PM Anwar: It’s Malaysia’s right to engage with global partners, Russia included

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidi said deviant religious practices will recur unless eliminated from the root. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Perlis mufti says state will root out GISBH ‘fanaticism’ 

The victim fell from the metal safety barrier of the glass deck at the Eagle’s Nest Skywalk Langkawi tourist attraction. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Occupational safety dept to probe technician’s fall from 40m glass deck in Langkawi

Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 57-year-old victim said he first saw an advertisement for the investment scheme called ‘Freezer’ on WhatsApp in January 2022, where he was initially offered to purchase three freezer units, priced at RM11,000 each. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Man loses RM224,000 in investment scam

Pahang Mufti Datuk Dr Asmadi Mohamed Naim said the followers continue to uphold the beliefs and practices of Aurad Muhammadiah propagated by the al-Arqam group, which was declared heretical and deviant in 1994, as well as believing that the al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad who passed away in 2010, did not die but ghaib (vanish into the unseen). — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Pahang declares GISBH followers as deviant for upholding two beliefs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that although various agencies have been established in the country to assist and implement poverty eradication programmes, there are still leaks that prevent aid from reaching the target groups. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Poverty eradication: PM Anwar says Madani govt is ensuring aid reaches target groups

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is resolute and will not tolerate individuals who siphon off billions of ringgit from the country’s revenue, whether it occurred in the past or recently.
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

PM Anwar: Madani is resolute, we will not tolerate corruption, power abuse

UMP’s Dr Hajar Fauzan said there challenges in determining lineage, including the high cost of DNA testing, the risk of cross-contamination, potential technical errors during sample collection and analysis, on top of ethical and privacy issues. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

DNA testing could solve uncertainties about the parentage of kids rescued from GISBH-linked homes, but should we? Scientists weigh in

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (foreground with hand raised) said the two new cancer centres show the government’s commitment to improving public health care facilities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Putrajaya to set up two new cancer centres, one each in Kedah and Sarawak

The number of cancer cases detected at stages three and four is up 65.1 per cent between 2017 and 2021, compared to 63.7 per cent from 2012 to 2016. AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

With late-stage cancer detections growing, Health Ministry promises 400 more oncologists by 2040

Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the first foreign government leader to visit Bangladesh on October 4, 2024 since the formation of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus (in white vest). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Bangladeshis to get priority consideration for work in Malaysia, Anwar tells Dhaka in first visit after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing poses in a nyonya kebaya while sitting on a traditional Peranakan Chinese bed. — Picture from Instagram/bingbing_fan
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Melaka gets lots more tourists, almost 10 million, after naming Fan Bingbing as ambassador, but locals wonder if it can last

Sabari Baharom's widow Subhiah Ruslina Shahibi with family members visiting the scene of her husband's murder at Jambatan Kampung Empa. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

No forgiveness, only prayers for justice, say children of murdered Felcra retiree Sabari

Budget 2025 will focus on ways to grow income levels.
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2024

Budget 2025 tabling on Oct 18 to focus on raising income levels as inflation also rising, says Anwar