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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  / 10 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  / 17 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

LRT3 serves the western corridor of the Klang Valley, bringing public transport access to high-density, rapidly expanding areas like Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang. — Picture via Facebook/Lrt Shah Alam Line
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

LRT3 Shah Alam Line delays: What commuters in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang should know

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  / 15 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

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

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Datuk Rahmad Mariman (right) presents Zakat Fitrah and Fidyah aid to 8,781 households in Melaka on February 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Melaka official says Islamic council investigating claims woman forced to shelter in surau after denied aid

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said that controls with transparency and integrity were necessary, as money politics could lead to the risk of abuse of power and irregularities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Azam Baki: Compliance and integrity from politicians key to end money politics and cleaner govt

Three workers were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a factory in Free Trade Zone Phase 3, Lebuh Kampung Jawa, Bayan Lepas in Penang on February 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Traffic Info Crew
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Gas explosion at Bayan Lepas factory injures three workers

A view of Sipadan island from land. ― File picture courtesy of Clement Lee
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Sabah seeks Japan’s review of travel ban for islands off Semporna, says Sipadan kidnapping over 20 years ago

Environment Department head of dangerous materials Azlan Ahmad said recycling ammunition without a special permit is illegal and that ammunition is listed as an explosive material. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

New meaning to bang for your buck: Cops find bullets, casings, even live ammo at Kuala Langat e-waste recycling plant

Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar confirmed he will be attending the Chinese New Year programme, to be held at the Klang Hokkien Association Hall on February 16, 2025, contrary to rumours that it was being cancelled. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

No stopping this party: Islamic affairs minister confirms CNY bash in Klang to go on tomorrow, amid cancellation fears

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim challenged critics to spend, not just blame. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Anwar: Rich wannabe ‘hero’ former leaders should talk less, give more money to the poor

LLM director-general Datuk Sazali Harun emphasised that all motorists, especially motorcyclists, must exercise caution when using emergency lanes to prevent fatal accidents. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Malaysian Highway Authority: Stop treating emergency lanes as special routes

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that drug abuse in the country is concerning and has been growing yearly, with statistics showing that 137,176 individuals involved in drug abuse in 2022, 145,526 individuals in 2023, and rising to 192,857 individuals in 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Home Minister: Drug abuse cases highest in Kelantan

Suhaimi also stressed that for now, Sabah Umno has not decided to form a coalition with any political party in Sabah. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Sabah Umno: No pact with Warisan, no discussions held

People queue to collect water from a tanker in Pekan Langkap, Teluk Intan February 13, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Water supply in Hilir Perak 70pc restored but rationing stays for now, says exco

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad holds a basket of harvested crops at the launch of the Urban Farm Project and the Bookstore & Stationery Project under the SejaTi Madani Community Well-being Programme in Setiawangsa February 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Environment Ministry plans to develop urban community gardens on federal land, says Nik Nazmi

In a joint statement, the employees said that a review of their records with EPF, LHDN, and Perkeso revealed that while statutory deductions had been made from their salaries, Petra News had failed to remit both employee and employer contributions to the relevant authorities. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Petra News staff demand unpaid wages, statutory contributions for 2024

Bukit Aman Narcotics CID director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said three suspects, aged between 41 and 58, were arrested in a raid on a terrace house in Bandar Sri Damansara today. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Luxury cars, Rolex and RM23m in drugs: Bukit Aman unravels cross-border narcotics syndicate, hunts leader

The department said in a statement today that the warning involved several districts in Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah, as well as Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in nine states until 6pm 

Childline Foundation director Datin Wong Poi Hong said 15,902 reports have been forwarded to law enforcement agencies for action, with the victims being children aged seven to 13 years old. — Vecteezy pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2025

Over 16,000 reports on child sexual abuse material last year, says NGO director