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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

Novice monks are seen inside a shelter in a makeshift tent camp following a strong earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 3, 2025. Malaysia and Vietnam unanimously agreed to continue humanitarian assistance to all Myanmar citizens without restrictions to ensure the well-being of the people in the country. — Reuters/Stringer pic
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

Malaysia and Vietnam vow continued humanitarian aid for Myanmar citizens, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Vietnamese couterpart Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart on April 28, discussing bilateral cooperation as well as several regional and international developments. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

Vietnamese and Malaysian PMs hold phone talks on bilateral and Asean developments

Police arrested the owner of a premises involved in the sale of fuel for industrial use last Friday to assist in investigations into a water pollution case at the Sungai Linggi Water Treatment Plant. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

Police arrest industrial fuel seller in water pollution probe following oil spill near Sungai Linggi treatment plant

Water supply has been fully restored across all areas affected by the Scheduled Water Supply Interruption in Penang, with the final area receiving supply at 6.45pm yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

Taps back on: Water supply fully restored across Penang after RM25m water treatment plant upgrade

The Finance Ministry has reportedly delayed the expanded ‘Sales and Service Tax’ (SST) rollout, according to a report in The Star. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

Finance Ministry reportedly delays expanded SST rollout to June 1, pending final tweaks

Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau chief executive officer G. Ashwin said the state is now a much sought-after destination for business and corporate events that bring in huge economic value to the local businesses. — File picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 29 Apr 2025

RM1.29b and counting: Penang’s convention boom draws global interest ahead of new waterfront centre launch

Lowoyon Elod Jiviol was accused of committing the offences on the two boys and two girls at a school between 7.30am and 8am between December 30, 2024 and January 3. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Primary school teacher claims trial to sexual assault on four pupils in Kudat

Shah Alam District Police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the stolen items included two 916 gold rings and three 916 gold bracelets, with a total weight of about 244.08g, resulting in a loss of RM111,743.55. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Police hunt couple over RM111,000 jewellery theft at Shah Alam gold shop

Former researcher Muhammed Yusoff Rawther arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex April 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

High Court sets June 12 decision date in Yusoff Rawther cannabis and imitation firearm case

The six Food Panda riders receive certificates of appreciation from the Melaka police chief, Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, during the monthly assembly at the Melaka police contingent headquarters today. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Melaka Food Panda riders help nab robbery suspect to protect their profession

A woman poses with a Vietnamese flag in front of the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City April 28, 2025, ahead of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Deputy foreign minister to represent Malaysia at Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, interacts with guests during the afternoon tea with national artistes and cultural figures at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Queen graces tea reception with artistes, national figures

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the Presentation Ceremony of the Sejahtera People’s Housing Programme (PPRS) and the 2025 Aidilfitri Celebration of the Southern Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar) in Gua Musang April 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Govt approves RM1.5m for construction of new mosque in Gua Musang, says DPM Zahid

A man was killed while another was injured in an accident involving five vehicles at Kilometre 1.6 of the North-South Expressway heading to the city centre here this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Motorcyclist dies in five-vehicle collision on North-South Expressway

MOH urges the public to follow preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing with soap or hand sanitiser, practising good cough etiquette, wearing face masks — especially for high-risk individuals — and getting annual flu vaccinations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

MOH confirms 28 cases of Influenza-Like Illness at Kuala Muda school

Jacquita Gonzales’ death was confirmed through a heartfelt post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a deeply valued and steadfast member of their community.
Malaysia / 28 Apr 2025

Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 crew member, dies at 62