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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  / 9 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 3 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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Victims of the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni Putra Heights are seen after receiving wound cleansing treatment at the Putrajaya Hospital April 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Putra Heights gas fire: Over 40 victims still in treatment at public, private hospitals, mental health support ongoing, says MoH

Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Investigator: I briefed Dr Mahathir five days after he became PM on 1MDB probe, including money in Najib’s account

Law Tuan Hai (centre), 62, was alleged to have cheated Chong Kah Khen, 54, into believing that he was the registered owner of the land in a purchase deal by Leong Chong Kuam, 38, Leong Chong Seng, 46, and Wong Kim Lan, 78, prompting them to make a payment totalling RM2 million into a bank account registered in his (Law) name. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

In Melaka, site supervisor charged with cheating in land purchase deal worth RM2m

Malaysian Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said he views acts of bullying or abuse as a betrayal of the military. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Army chief: 41 officers, soldiers dismissed for bullying, abuse of lower-ranked personnel since 2019 

Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that as one of the largest trading partners of the US in Asean, as well as a major destination for foreign investments from the US, Malaysia is likely to feel the impact of these tariffs in the medium to long term. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Malaysia’s GDP at risk as US tariffs bite, Tengku Zafrul warns of cascading impact

A generic shot of an AirAsia plane. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

AirAsia confirms safe landing at KLIA2 after mid-flight incident, oxygen masks deployed

A Public Works Department (JKR) preliminary investigation into the collapse of a century-old wall of a Padungan corner shoplot yesterday has deemed the unit and two intermediate units before it to be unsafe. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

JKR: Padungan corner shoplot and two units deemed unsafe after wall collapse

The minister said the government denies claims that Malaysia has imposed a 47 per cent tariff on US imports, clarifying that the actual average tariff stands at about 5.6 per cent, based on the simple average most favoured nation (MFN) applied rate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Where did US get 24pc tariff from? Tengku Zafrul says actual import duties average only 5.6pc

An elderly woman perished in a fire at a squatter settlement in Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, Sungai Plan here today that destroyed a total of 16 houses. — The Borneo Post pic/Bomba handout
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Fire in Bintulu squatter settlement kills elderly woman, displaces 92 residents

The SUV where Marutin was riding in. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Chinese national charged with dangerous driving in fatal Sibu crash involving Sabah court director

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain visits the gas pipeline fire site at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, April 7, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Police expand Putra Heights fire investigation to include possible crime, negligence

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a media conference at Menara MITI in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia must brace economy for years of damage from Trump’s tariffs

The Magistrate’s Court today set April 7 for the remention of the drug case involving comedian Along Cham, whose real name is Muhammad Nizamuddin Ahmad. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Along Cham gets new lawyer for ongoing drug-related case

Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the 40-year-old suspect, who was driving a Perodua Kelisa, was detained at around 4am today by the side of Jalan Jati, Sungai Petani, Kedah. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Cops arrest man in Kedah on suspicion of abducting girl with disabilities in Melaka

The Madani government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States (US) tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia’s response to US tariffs includes activation of National Geoeconomic Command Centre

This morning, five Rapid KL On-Demand vans were deployed to transport 76 students from two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) to 19 schools across Subang Jaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Restoration and relief efforts continue for Putra Heights explosion victims, Prime Minister's aid to be delivered