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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  / 6 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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 7 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 3 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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has been invited to speak on the hydrogen economy in Brazil, signalling growing global recognition of the state’s green economy efforts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Sarawak premier invited to speak on hydrogen economy in Brazil, green efforts gain global spotlight

Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng has raised concern over the rising number of rural borrowers turning to licensed and unlicensed loan sharks, citing cases where small loans ballooned into tens of thousands due to high interest. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

‘No different from cancer’: Larry Sng slams licensed, illegal loan sharks preying on vulnerable in Sarawak

New sandbags will be placed along Batu Ferringhi beach as a short-term measure to combat erosion, with RM250,000 allocated by the Federal government through the Drainage and Irrigation Department. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

RM250,000 sandbag project to begin at Batu Ferringhi as short-term response to ongoing erosion

The aftermath of the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, as seen at noon on Wednesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Putra Heights disaster: Final safety check at ground zero set for tomorrow

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim presents duit raya to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire during a visit to the temporary relief centre at Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Heights today. Also present was Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

King gives RM1,000 aid to each household hit by Putra Heights gas blast

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman confirmed that the surge in vehicles has led to a traffic jam of over 20 kilometres, stretching from Karak to Lentang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

LLM: 20km jam on KL-Karak Highway this morning as post-Raya traffic builds

Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim (left) has been speculated as a possible successor to Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat (right), who is due to retire in June. — Picture courtesy of Department of Justice
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

First Sarawakian to head judiciary? Abang Iskandar seen as top pick for next chief justice

Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han hearing some of the concerns highlighted by the victims of the Putra Height gas pipeline fire this morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Selangor exco: Over 150 fire victims in Putra Heights register for temporary vehicles, Panasonic offers RM500 e-vouchers

The commotion reportedly erupted when authorities attempted to seize goods from several unlicensed vendors, including a balloon seller, at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Balloon vendor in DBKL clash has 13 prior criminal cases, mostly drug-related, police say

A man rides on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Kyaukse Township on April 4, 2025, one week after the March 28 earthquake. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Mohamad Hasan arrives in Myanmar for post-quake humanitarian mission

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia (fourth from left, front row), visiting the site of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Sultan Ibrahim visits site of gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said stated that the 46th ASEAN Summit will be held on May 26 and 27, while the ASEAN Summit with Dialogue Partners will take place starting at the end of October. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Tok Mat, US Secretary of State Rubio discuss Asean-US Summit with Malaysia as chairman

Illegal gold miners are reportedly operating in remote forest reserves on Malaysia’s east coast, using agriculture and other cover activities to avoid detection, with syndicates bringing in heavy machinery once gold-rich areas are identified, says Forestry Department chief Zahari Ibrahim. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Syndicates illegally mining gold in Pahang, Kelantan protected forests, says Forestry Dept chief

The Education Ministry said the song performed by the students was not Negaraku but ‘Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan’ the state anthem of Perak. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Education ministry slams viral video claim, clarifies Perak students sang state anthem in Malay

Cheras district police chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said the suspects, males aged between 24 and 30, were inside a Perodua Aruz together with a man believed to have been kidnapped in Johor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Police open fire to stop suspects in Johor kidnapping case, three arrested in Cheras

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Anwar said any response and follow up towards the impact of the tariff imposed by the United States on the country’s economy needs to be carefully drafted and there is still room for discussion and dialogue with the country’s major trading partners. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Apr 2025

Anwar: Miti assessing US tariff impact on Malaysia, says response will be carefully crafted to safeguard national interests