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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  / 10 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

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 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

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

Asean finance ministers will gather in Malaysia next week for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM), amid rising global economic tensions sparked by US-imposed tariffs and growing fears of inflation and recession. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Can Malaysia steer Asean through trade war, recession fears at next week’s finance summit?

Singer Bea Sobar Bea, also known as Eda Ezrin, will remain in Narathiwat Provincial Central Prison for at least another month starting Sunday, after the court granted a request to extend the appeal deadline for her release. — Screengrab from Google Street View
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Eda Ezrin to remain in Thai prison another month as prosecutor seeks more time in drug trafficking case

Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek has announced her bid to contest the Nibong Tebal division chief post, citing gratitude and a sense of duty to party members and constituents who supported her journey to Parliament. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

‘Committing our hearts and energy’: Fadhlina announces bid for Nibong Tebal PKR leadership

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Negara today. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

King grants audience to PM Anwar at Istana Negara

A Kampung Kangkar Tebrau resident moves his car following floods during Bernama’s survey in Johor Baru March 20. — File picture via Bernama
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Johor flash flood worsens in Sri Gading, over 250 residents evacuated

The official PLUS Traffic X account also reported that several Smartlane routes have been activated to ease the return journey to Kuala Lumpur after the long Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Highways to KL mostly clear this morning, with bottlenecks reported in Bentong and Gua Musang

The view of the crater left behind by the gas pipeline explosion at Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on Wednesday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Six days on, waterlogged crater hampers safety probe at Putra Heights gas explosion site

The body of a 59-year-old man was found next to a motorcycle at KM65 of Jalan Kota Baru-Gua Musang in Kuala Krai yesterday, with police believing he skidded and fell into a drain while riding alone. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Decomposing body found near Kuala Krai oil palm estate, cops probing link to missing man

Police have received three reports against a political influencer accused of falsely claiming that the national anthem, Negaraku, was sung in a language other than Malay at a Teluk Intan school. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Police probe influencer over false ‘Negaraku’ claims, three reports lodged

Chief of Defence Force General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar (right, front) during his visit to Lebanon from April 2 to 4 to assess the readiness of the Malbatt 850-12 peacekeeping force and meet with personnel. — Picture via Facebook/Angkatan Tentera Malaysia
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

MAF chief visits Lebanon to boost morale, assess readiness of Malbatt 850-12 UN peacekeeping

Malaysia has been elected to the United Nations' Commission on Population and Development (CPD) for the 2026–2030 term, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Malaysia elected to UN Commission on Population and Development, term to begin in 2026

The Negeri Sembilan government will step up enforcement against illegal dumping, particularly near gas pipelines, following an open burning incident at a high-risk site in Bukit Sendayan, said state executive councillor J Arul Kumar yesterday. — File picture via Bernama
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

‘Very dangerous’: Negeri Sembilan targets illegal dumping near gas pipelines after Bukit Sendayan fire

Chingay parades used to attract crowds in the 1990s. — Picture courtesy of Persatuan Chingay Malaysia Utara
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

As interest in Penang’s Chingay Parade wanes among the young, Unesco bid sparks hope for its future

People gather to watch the Chingay performance at Chew Jetty in Penang February 23, 2018. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Apr 2025

Chingay: A look at its origins and evolution from religious ritual to multicultural celebration

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said this would allow victims who had just returned from their villages after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and those who did not reside in PPS from being left behind in receiving the assistance that had been announced previously. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Putra Heights fire: Victim registration closes at noon tomorrow, says MB

Bumper-to-bumper traffic is seen along the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) near Kuala Terengganu April 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Massive 20km traffic jam hits Gua Musang as post-Raya return picks up pace