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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

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  / 16 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 14 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 18 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pictured) confirmed 43-year-old inspector has been arrested for investigation until April 21, 2025 under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Bukit Aman nabs police inspector for partying with drug-laced drink in Pandan Perdana

Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two military posts in north Benin, the biggest death count claimed by jihadists in the country in over a decade of activity in West Africa, the SITE Intelligence Group said yesterday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack on Benin military posts, killing 70 soldiers

Selangor exco Mohd Najwan Halimi said learning from countries with strong disaster response systems, such as Japan, would provide valuable insights to strengthen the state’s disaster preparedness. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

After Putra Heights blast, Selangor disaster officers to train in countries like Japan for future emergencies

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang receives a party membership form from Datuk Wan Norashikin Wan (3rd right) during the Perikatan Nasional mega rally ahead of the Ayer Kuning state by‑election at Tanjung Keramat Village in Tapah April 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Saarani shrugs off ex-Perak Wanita Umno chief’s switch to PAS, says won’t affect party

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi gives his address during the ‘Wacana Aspirasi’ programme at at the MARA Junior Science College in Lenggong April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Zahid: Ayer Kuning campaign should focus on candidate strengths, not 3R rhetoric

Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who is also PKR deputy information chief I, speaks to the media in Petaling Jaya April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Let PKR’s internal process play out, says Ramanan amid election results scrutiny

Residents of Taman Sri Muda wade through floodwaters following a flash flood in Section 25, Shah Alam. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Selangor MB orders urgent action after flash floods hit Klang, Shah Alam

Manarina Hasya Muhamad Karim was killed yesterday after she was hit by a bus in a collision involving two buses in front of a bus stop along Jalan Persiaran Perdana, UUM in Sintok, Kedah.
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Universiti Utara Malaysia to provide aid, funeral support for student killed in campus bus collision

Armizan said that 1,000 tonnes of the stockpile will be allocated to Sabah and Labuan and the remaining 1,000 tonnes will go to Sarawak. — ETX Studio pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Govt to establish 2,000-tonne sugar stockpile for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan from May 1, says domestic trade minister

Dr Annuar also said the previous shortage of between 2,000 and 3,000 teachers had significantly decreased following a special recruitment initiative by the state and federal governments. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Still one teacher short per school in Sarawak, says state deputy education minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) attends the Gema Aidilfitri celebration organised by the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Anwar supports Gema entrepreneur drive, stresses need for qualified contractors in Bandar Malaysia project

Parishioners fill St Joseph’s Cathedral during the Easter Sunday Mass in Bahasa Malaysia this morning. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Easter celebrations in Kuching: Faith, family and new beginnings at St Joseph’s Cathedral

Beaufort District Disaster Management Committee chairman Mohd Nazri Ajun, who is also the Beaufort district officer, declared the Selagon PPK closed at 1pm today. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Selagon flood shelter closes in Beaufort, 155 evacuees return home

Photo is for illustration purposes only. The carcass is believed to belong to a green sea turtle — a species protected under Malaysian wildlife protection laws. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Second turtle carcass discovered on Labuan beach this month, raising environmental concerns

Screengrab of a video that went viral on social media showing a man brandishing a machete at several healthcare workers before a security guard at the scene discharged a shot using a shotgun.
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Police record statement from security guard who shot machete-wielding man in Banting

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said there are only 21 approved pig farms in the Batang Padang and Muallim districts, and not the 30 claimed. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Perak govt refutes PAS’ pig farm figures in Batang Padang and Muallim, says non-compliant ones already shut down