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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

Nancy said that sex education must be recognised as a crucial element in shaping values and protecting children and adolescents, particularly in today’s increasingly digital world. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Sex education in Malaysia must be a priority, not a taboo, says women’s minister amid concerns over child safety in digital age

Abang Johari speaks to reporters at the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre today. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Sarawak premier: Master plan for deep-sea port, airport at Tanjung Embang in final stages

USM vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamed, said the centre focuses on treating breast, skin, cervical, liver and tongue cancers. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

USM opens clinical specialist and cancer research centre in Penang to treat five major cancers

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

Single offer rule for MRSM and SBP applicants starting with January intake, says DPM Zahid

The bridge collapse has cut off access to Sungai Klah Hot Spring Park, Kampung Tisong, and the Buyong Mas Sanctuary Camp Site in Sungai Klah, Sungkai. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Bridge collapse in Perak leaves 136 stranded, access to key tourist sites cut off

Barisan Nasional candidate Mohamad Yusri Bakir interacts with Orang Asli voters at the People’s Engagement Programme with the Orang Asli community as he campaigns ahead of the Ayer Kuning state by-election at Sungai Merbau Orang Asli Village in Tapah April 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

‘Absolutely no boycott’: Umno Youth chief says Tapah division ‘tirelessly supporting’ BN’s Ayer Kuning candidate

The remand order for the two policemen, in their 20s and 30s, was issued by Magistrate Siti Nurul Suhaila Baharin at the George Town Magistrates’ Court following an application by MACC. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Two Penang motorcycle patrol officers remanded over alleged RM1,500 bribe from drug-trafficking suspects

Tourism Malaysia director-general, Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, expressed confidence that the target is achievable, citing the fact that Malaysia welcomed over 38 million visitors last year. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Malaysia aims for 45 million visitors by 2026, tourism chief confident of success

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Mohamad Yusri Bakir holds a copy of his manifesto for the Ayer Kuning state by-election (PRK) campaign at the BN Command Centre in Kampung Haji Tahir, Temoh, April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Ayer Kuning BN candidate Mohamad Yusri Bakir targets local economy, youth and education in manifesto

The agency, in a statement, said that the consignment was seized after it failed to meet the conditions of the GPL (Grading, Packaging and Labelling) import permit. — Picture via Facebook/AKPS
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Red-hot seizure: 14,000kg of chillies worth RM42,000 stopped at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS

The Sultan of Kedah, Al‑Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, delivers the Royal Address at the Opening Ceremony of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly session at Wisma Darul Aman in Alor Setar April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Kedah Sultan advocates for increased focus on rice production, water resources protection

Kedah Sultan, Al‑Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, inspects the guard of honour at the Opening Ceremony of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly session at Wisma Darul Aman in Alor Setar April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

At state assembly opening, Kedah Sultan calls for enhanced enforcement to prevent revenue losses

Mohd Na’im said the initiative targets online content and advertisements promoting fake Haj packages that mislead Muslims intending to perform the pilgrimage. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Tabung Haji, MCMC and police join forces to tackle fake Haj packages, says religious affairs minister

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (centre), interacts with Haj pilgrims during the closing ceremony of the Selangor Haj Premier Course 1446H at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Selangor Sultan urges end to fake Haj packages and pilgrim exploitation

Sim also expressed concern over the increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Socso contributors, with a daily average of 80 individuals identified as suffering from various health problems last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Not China or US — it’s our own resilience stalling Malaysia’s growth, says HR minister

Norizan Ismail (centre) pleaded not guilty before Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani after the charge was read out by an interpreter at the High Court in Kuala Terengganu April 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Apr 2025

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Dungun UiTM crash that killed three