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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 15 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Sports  / 15 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Hooters’ Clarke Quay outlet, opened in 1996 as the brand’s first international franchise outside North America, will close on January 31, 2026, ending its 30-year run in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Hooters Singapore Clarke Quay
Singapore  / 19 h ago

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 13 h ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ is making waves at the Malaysian box office and is set for international release from January 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Local animation ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ rakes in RM43m at box office in under three weeks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) holding a meeting with industry players during his working visit to Thailand yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

EVs, digital economy, renewables: Anwar calls on Thai firms to invest in Malaysia’s high-growth sectors

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) is welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Thai Government House during his working visit to Thailand yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

Anwar, Thai PM renew pledge to act ‘in unison’ against US tariffs

Malaysia Olympic Council secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib speaks at a press conference at Wisma MOM today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

‘We’ll remain stagnant or worse’: Malaysia needs sports policy overhaul, says outgoing Olympic Council sec-gen

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan bid farewell to the Chinese delegation at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

China agrees to share rare earth tech with Malaysia, says foreign minister

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the case is being investigated under Section 3(1)(c) of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 and Section 4(1)(b) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

Sin Chew editors released on bail after Jalur Gemilang probe

Participants have fun and dance during a Dementia Cafe session at St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. — Picture by Ida Lim
Malaysia / 18 Apr 2025

From singing cafes, friendship lunches and plenty of tea: What Malaysia can learn from a UK town on creating a dementia-friendly community (VIDEO)

Police said a 32-month-old boy was found drowned in a homestay swimming pool in Teluk Kumbar yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Penang police: Toddler drowns in homestay pool during family visit in Balik Pulau

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (third right) presents the Jalur Gemilang to Deputy Head of the Haj Delegation (Health) Dr Hairul Izawan Abdul Rahman (2nd right) at the meeting with the a meeting with the Medical Taskforce Delegation to the Holy Land for the 1446H/2025M Haj season at the Ministry of Health April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Over 31,000 Malaysian Haj pilgrims registered in IPS system to streamline care access, says Dzulkefly

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said RM2 million has been allocated for the Pahang Lead programme, up from RM1 million last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Pahang Lead aims to groom 66 high-calibre young leaders in 2025 with RM2m allocation, says MB

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has described the report that the state wanted to acquire a stake in AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) to merge with Affin Bank Bhd as mere speculation. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Abang Johari dismisses speculation of Sarawak’s interest in AmBank stake acquisition and Affin Bank merger talks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), along with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right), witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Construction Agreement (CA) for the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok Bridge Project in Bangkok April 17, 2025. The MoU was signed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (2nd left) and his counterpart Suriya Juangroongruangkit (2nd right). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Works Minister: Malaysia-Thailand’s jointly-funded Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok cross-border bridge to be completed by 2028

Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper today to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper’s front page. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Police wrap up investigation into Sin Chew’s Jalur Gemilang front page gaffe

The Immigration Department rescued a Bangladeshi man believed to be a victim of forced labour exploitation by his fellow countrymen during an operation at two construction sites in Seremban yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Immigration Department rescues Bangladeshi man from forced labour by fellow countrymen during Seremban operation

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin has concluded a successful working visit to Azerbaijan from April 15 to 16, paving the way for stronger Malaysia-Azerbaijan ties and laying the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in the years to come. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Apr 2025

Deputy foreign minister’s visit to Azerbaijan paves way for enhanced bilateral cooperation