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(Standing, left) Perlis PAS Youth chief Haziq Asyraf, who is also Beseri assemblyman, revealed on December 28, 2025 that he was invited to sign a statutory declaration against the former state menteri besar but declined. — Picture from Facebook/Haziq Asyraf
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia
Life  / 8 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 6 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Bitcoin is highly volatile, so large investors can potentially earn significant returns if prices rise—but they also face substantial risk of losses if prices fall. — Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 2 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

A 74-year-old pensioner in Taiping, Perak fell for phone scammers impersonating a police officer and a TNB representative who claimed she was being investigated in a money laundering case. — iStock pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Taiping retiree loses over RM300,000 in life savings by phone fraudsters claiming police and TNB links

The Royal Malaysia Police have advised members of the public who received an email allegedly from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain to file a report at their nearest police station. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Scam emails claiming to be from IGP prompts police warning

The victim arrives at SGH. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Worker electrocuted, critically injured after crane strikes overhead power line in Kuching

Handout photo shows police personnel carrying the body out of the forested area. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Man’s body discovered near Pesta Kaul site in Mukah, Sarawak cops rule out foul play for now

Police are investigating an e-hailing driver for sexual harassment after he allegedly asked a 15-year-old female passenger to remove her headscarf during a ride along Jalan Camar here recently. — Malay Mail
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Kuching police investigate e-hailing driver for alleged harassment after asking teen to remove headscarf

Police said a factory operator in Taiping lost RM449,100 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Factory operator in Taiping loses RM449,100 in fake online investment scheme

The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol nationwide remain unchanged, at RM3.18 per litre and RM2.05 per litre, respectively, for the period from May 1 to 7. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

No changes in fuel prices: RON97, RON95 and diesel rates fixed till May 7

A general view of the latest situation following the gas pipeline fire during a media visit to the incident site at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights April 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Putra Heights fire: Selangor govt pledges transparent, safe recovery for victims, says MB

The Continental logo is seen in this undated file photograph. The Kedah state government will assist 950 employees of Continental Tyre Malaysia affected by the cessation of tyre manufacturing operations at the company’s factory here by matching them with alternative job opportunities. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Kedah govt offers job matching aid for 950 workers hit by Continental Tyre closure, says state exco

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli is currently on leave, a cabinet minister confirmed today amid speculation that the PKR deputy president is stepping down from his government post. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Rafizi is on leave, not resigning, says minister as PKR polls stir unrest

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is tracking down a woman named Heah Li Yew, also known as Tiffany, to assist in an investigation into a corruption case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

MACC appeals for information on Heah Li Yew in corruption case

Police said a private sector worker lost RM3.1 million after being duped by a fake online investment scheme. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Fake online investment scheme on WhatsApp costs Seremban man RM3.1m

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, who is also known as Papagomo, has issued an unreserved apology to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain over his defamatory and demeaning remarks made earlier this year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Blogger Papagomo apologises to IGP for defamatory remarks after court order, to pay RM5,000 in costs

Kedah will introduce a control mechanism for vape and electronic cigarette sales before considering a ban, as local authorities had previously issued sales licences, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Kedah to tighten vape sales controls before deciding on full ban, says Menteri Besar

The accused, Muhammad Haziq Jemain (centre), being led out of the courtroom at the Johor Baru Sessions Court today. April 30, 2025 – Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Diploma student charged with sexually grooming teen in Kulai

The drug price labelling regulation also covers prescription and over-the-counter drugs, traditional remedies, health supplements, and custom-made preparations. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Putrajaya confirms drug price display regulation in effect tomorrow — here’s what that entails

Ahmad Saharim Saudi, 50, a Kuala Kangsar Health Office staff member, died after suffering breathing difficulties while hiking at Bukit Larut near Taiping, said Perak Fire and Rescue Department’s Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Apr 2025

Bukit Larut hike turns fatal as health office staff dies after experiencing difficulty breathing