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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  / 8 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  / 11 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 9 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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

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

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

Fire and Rescue Department personnel evacuate flood victims from Kampung Muhibbah to a Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) following floods that hit Pangkalan Bukit Garam in Kinabatangan, Sabah, April 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Johor flood victims climb to 326, Sabah unchanged with 138 still in shelters

Students prepare to head to school using transportation services provided by Rapid KL at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at Putra Heights Mosque, Subang Jaya, April 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

‘Even without a uniform, I can still go’: Putra Heights kids return to school after pipeline fire

Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said that water removal operations are actively ongoing after rainfall last night caused a slight increase in the water level in the crater. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Putra Heights pipeline fire: Water drainage continues at blast site crater amid ongoing rain

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the formation of Syria’s new government. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

PM Anwar congratulates Syrian president on new govt, says Malaysia ready to invest in rebuilding

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a Hari Raya Aidilfitri courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night, during which they exchanged views on regional developments, particularly concerns over the tariffs recently imposed by the United States. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Anwar, Prabowo discuss Asean unity as US tariffs rattle region

Traffic heading into KL city centre was reported to be slow but smooth during a survey along the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, as the public began returning home after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, April 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Congestion on PLUS, Karak highways as city folk return from Raya holidays

A teenage boy from a nearby village in Ulu Dong, Raub slipped and fell into the water while posing for a photo at the Lata Jarum waterfall during a picnic with friends, according to the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department.
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Teen drowns after slipping while posing for photo at Lata Jarum waterfall in Pahang

Prime MInister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the ministerial staff and all Malaysians to remain calm and not fall prey to racially charged narratives surrounding recent controversies involving places of worship. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Anwar urges calm and unity, warns against racially charged narratives on social media

During the call, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh that Malaysia, as Asean Chair for 2025, will host the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting on Thursday (April 10), aiming to assess the current situation and explore measures to strengthen intra-bloc connectivity and cooperation in the wake of the United States’ (US) newly announced tariff policy. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Malaysia, Vietnam reaffirm ties amid US tariff tensions, Myanmar crisis response

The sewer measured approximately five metres in length, four metres in width, and 2.4 metres in depth, according to Bomba. Gerik district police chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood said the man was one of eight men, aged 25 to 55, who suffered breathing difficulties while in the sewage tank at 10.05am. — Pictures from Facebook
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Indonesian rescued from Perak sewage tank in critical condition at Taiping Hospital

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan during a walkabout session in preparation for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), April 6, 2025. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Malaysia kicks off preparatory talks for Asean finance ministers and central bank governors’ summit in KL

Students board transportation provided by Rapid KL to get to school from the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at Putra Heights Mosque in Subang Jaya, April 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Putra Heights gas pipeline fire: Five Rapid KL vans mobilised to ferry 76 students to school

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan speaks during a press conference on the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Police: Petronas gas pipeline needs full exposure to determine if contractor disrupted route

A woman and a teenage boy were injured after being attacked by a neighbour with a knife following an altercation at Felda Jengka Dua here on Sunday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

Police: Suspect dies after attacking woman and teenage boy in Felda Jengka Dua stabbing

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) currently has 285 entries of words and slang used by Malaysian English speakers. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia / 07 Apr 2025

‘Even slang is part of English’: Why and how Malaysian words like ‘alamak’ and ‘terror’ made it into Oxford Dictionary

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, followed by a private event before departing later tonight. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo arrives in KL for Aidilfitri meeting with Anwar, hails Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship