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One of the businessmen leaves the courtroom following proceedings today. — The Borneo Post pic

Two businessmen freed on bail in Sarawak government project bribery case

The damaged car after the fire. — The Borneo Post pic/Bomba handout

Two escape unharmed after car catches fire in Sibu 

Firefighters inspect the damage to an affected kitchen at the longhouse. — The Borneo Post pic/Bomba handout

Landslide hits longhouse in Niah, damages kitchens of nine units

A three-judge panel led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim ruled that there were no merits in the application filed by former Sungai Acheh assemblyman Zulkifli Ibrahim and former Seberang Jaya assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

No merits: Federal Court rejects appeal bid by two former Penang assemblymen over vacated seats

Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Awang Hidzel Awang Bujang (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Senior Fire Officer 1 Mohd Sofian Salleh from the Langkawi Fire and Rescue Station for achieving a weight loss of 9.1kg during the 2025 Kedah JBPM Annual Gathering at the Kedah JBPM Headquarters in Alor Setar, February 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Petrol confirmed as cause of house fires in Tongkang Yard, Kupang; Fire Dept says cases solved within 24 hours

The Ministry of Health said influenza vaccine is recommended to be taken once a year by all members of society, especially high-risk groups.. — Freepik pic

Health Ministry: Senior citizens to receive free influenza jabs, applications open from Feb 14 

Bukit Aman Special Branch E1 assistant director SAC G. Seetha Dewi M. G. Nair (2nd left) carries a pot filled with milk during the ‘Community Policing Thaneer Panthal’ programme in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebrations at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, Batu Caves, February 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Round-the-clock duty: Police assure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves

Perak local government committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching speaking at a press conference at the Perak PKR Headquarters at Medan Istana in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture by John Bunyan 

Perak to keep an eye out for agents or traders selling Ramadan bazaar licences, offenders face blacklist

On December 26 last year, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain filed a RM3 million lawsuit against blogger Papagomo, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, over alleged defamation, which also involved Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

IGP secures High Court nod to pursue contempt case against blogger Papagomo

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim accompanies Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, as they inspect a guard of honour from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), February 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Turkish President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM Anwar

The government is considering introducing national-level legislation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to tackle plastic waste pollution, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. — Bernama pic

Government mulls national law to combat plastic waste under 13th Malaysia plan

The Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) will conduct a thorough investigation into the Setia Alam mall shooting before determining whether the case is drug-related said its director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Bukit Aman probing possible drug link in Setia Alam mall shooting incident

A man and his girlfriend were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here, today, with the murder of his mother last month. — Bernama pic

Butterworth man and girlfriend charged with mother’s murder

About 337,000 water consumers in Penang will experience a 24 to 48-hour scheduled water supply interruption (SWSI) in late April due to final connection works for the RM8.7 million Sungai Perai River-Crossing Pipeline (SP-RCP) project. — AFP pic

Major water disruption in Penang end-April, affecting 337,000 consumers

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin with the seized drugs during a press conference at the Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, February 10, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Klang Valley drug rings busted: Over RM12m in seizures, dealers used rented condos as distribution hubs

The silver chariot procession from Kovil Veedu Temple on Lebuh Penang to Nattukottai Chettiar Temple on Jalan Air Terjun in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration, George Town, February 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Penang eyes surge in Indian tourists for Thaipusam 2026, CM cites direct Chennai flights to island as key driver