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Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, said there must be clear accountability, stressing that the issue must be taken seriously and that local councils must have measurable cleanliness standards. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

‘I am fed up’: Sultan Sharafuddin says Selangor flooded with complaints over dirty streets, tells councils to ‘clean up their act’

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is cleared of a RM7 million money laundering case after the prosecution withdrew its appeal against her December 2024 acquittal in the High Court. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Rosmah free from RM7m money laundering case as prosecution drops appeal against acquittal

The blaze, which destroyed about 1,500 square feet of the residence, was fully extinguished by 2.03am. — Pictures from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Man, 38, killed in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze as firefighters hindered by alleged safety-system failures (VIDEO)

In a Facebook post, national DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) assistant publicity secretary Syaheera Ghaffar questioned why some parties continue to block opportunities for Malaysian children of all races and religions to explore broader educational prospects. — Picture from Facebook/Syaheera Ghafar
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

DAP Youth leader questions ongoing opposition to Unified Examination Certificate amid recognition of other foreign exams

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the Kuala Lumpur Operations Movement Centre (PGO) received an emergency call at 8.46pm through the NG999 system, before deploying teams from the Sri Hartamas fire station together with crews from Menjalara, Sentul and Taman Tun Dr Ismail. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Man who died in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze had been living alone since 2021, say cops

The new six-coach train seats 312 passengers, comprising five standard coaches and one business-class coach.  Facilities include four toilets, plug points at every seat, a dedicated bistro for onboard meals, and a prayer room for Muslim travellers. — Picture from X/Ezad Hfizy
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

KL to JB in 4.5 hours: Malaysia’s long-awaited electric train debuts on preview run

BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said an investigation needs to be conducted soonest possible, as the team will be competing in the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 in Qingdao, China, from Feb 3-8. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 11 h ago

BAM demands probe after Malaysia’s 3-0 SEA Games loss to Indonesia

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah took aim at some MPs who descend into shouting matches and disorderly behaviour. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

‘A disgrace’: Sultan Sharafuddin raps rowdy MPs, says Parliament must rise above chaos

The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Opinion  / 17 h ago

Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

Meanwhile, the ringgit was mostly lower against major currencies at the opening. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit hits strongest level in over four years after Fed rate cut

Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim arrives for the Gemas–Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Tracking launch at Kempas Railway Station, Johor Bahru, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

PM Anwar: State input vital to federal policy, marks major shift in national development strategy

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman arrives at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 11, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Federal Court reviews prosecution bid to reinstate Syed Saddiq’s corruption and money-laundering charges

Preliminary investigations revealed the accident occurred around 8.20pm when the Mercedes-Benz, travelling from Bentong towards Kuala Lumpur, entered the right lane on a bend and collided head-on with a Proton Iswara coming from the opposite direction. — Pictures from Facebook/Maju Bentong 
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Driver of Mercedes-Benz arrested in Bentong road crash that killed married couple

Seven people, including a toll attendant, were injured after a trailer crashed into the Kota Kemuning toll booth and collided with two other vehicles. — Pictures from social media
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Trailer smashes into Kota Kemuning toll booth in Shah Alam, seven injured (VIDEO)

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government views such a proposal will raise the risk of leakages and will not strengthen the government's fiscal position. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Budi95: Govt says tiered RON95 pricing after 300 litre quota ‘still inefficient’

Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he will need to discuss his position in the Sarawak State Cabinet with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg following his defeat in the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) elections today. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Abdul Karim open to stepping down after losing PBB vice president race, says will discuss position with Abang Jo

Amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) aim to address online crimes such as paedophilia, scams and gambling, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Stricter penalties enforced under new amendments to Communications Act to combat online crimes, says Fahmi

Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said police have received 141 reports against the travel agency as of February 7, involving total losses of RM3,015,412. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Police deny inaction in RM3m umrah scam probe, say 141 reports received and investigations ongoing

Johor Baru City Council Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad (centre), accompanied by Fama Deputy Director-General (Food Security and Operations) Shahrizan Sudiman (left) and Johor State Farmers’ Market Committee chairman Abd Rashid Jaafar (right) complete the gimmick for the launch of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Establishment of the Johor State Farmers’ Market at Kekal Farmers’ Market in Permas Jaya February 16, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Fama guarantees sufficient coconut supply for Ramadan in Peninsular Malaysia with 640 tonnes monthly

A fire station chief in Perlis, who was remanded for six days until today to assist in an investigation into a case of submitting false claims related to the attendance of auxiliary personnel, has been released on bail by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

MACC releases Perlis fire station chief on bail in RM30,000 false allowance claims probe

A Chinese New Year public event here earlier rumoured to have been called off proceeded today without a hitch, with minister in charge of Islamic Affairs Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar himself turning up as promised. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

No cancellation: CNY bash in Klang held without a hitch as minister Na’im shows up to attendees’ delight

First year students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Sawa are seen on the first day of the 2025/2026 session February 16, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Back to school: 2025/2026 academic session kicks off for students in Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan

A pawnshop worker in Kuala Terengganu has been detained by police to assist in the investigation into the murder of a female food vendor whose body was found by a riverside near the Tanjung Lumpur Bridge last Thursday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Pawnshop worker held in Kuantan to assist in food vendor’s murder probe after suspect pawned victim’s RM30,000 gold bracelet

Police uncovered an illegal e-waste storage and processing facility in Johor, believed to be handling imported e-waste, and seized materials worth RM71.5 million during an operation on Friday. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Authorities dismantle unlicensed e-waste site in Johor, seize RM71.5m worth of materials, says state police chief

Multinational victims of scam centres, who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, stand on a vessel floating towards the Thai side of border via Moei River in Phop Phra District, Tak province, Thailand February 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Malaysian embassy rushes to help 15 rescued from Myanmar job scam hell

Johor police said a 69-year-old driver who ran a red light and collided with another car in Johor on Thursday died at the hospital yesterday morning. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Elderly driver dies after running red light and crashing into another car in Johor

The Kelantan state education department (JPN) has advised all schools in the state to ensure students take precautionary measures during the upcoming monsoon transition period next month to avoid any health complications. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Hot weather alert: Kelantan schools advised to gear up, shield students from heatwave and health risks

The public can convert their probationary driving licence (PDL) to the competent driving licence (CDL) through the MyJPJ app starting tomorrow, said Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

No more queues: 2.38 million drivers can now upgrade licences online with MyJPJ app, says JPJ D-G

Yan police said a 70-year-old woman, her four grandchildren and their maid survived after a trailer lorry dragged their Perodua Myvi into a grocery shop at a junction in Singkir, Yan today. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Car with grandmother, four children and maid dragged by lorry into shop in Kedah, all survive unharmed

The Sibu Divisional Health Office in a Facebook post yesterday said the appointments are offered via MySejahtera only for certain clinics. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Free influenza vaccines for senior citizens with health conditions in Sibu from Feb 18

Firefighters extinguish the car fire at the scene. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 16 Feb 2025

Two army personnel escape unscathed from car fire in Sibu