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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

A temporary relief centre was opened in Setiu this morning to shelter 18 people from three families after flash floods hit several areas, including parts of Kuala Nerus, following heavy overnight rain, said the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Terengganu flash floods: Three families evacuated in Setiu, more areas in Kuala Nerus hit

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation is proposing dual-function retention ponds to better harness rainwater, with four pilot projects planned in Kuala Lumpur pending Cabinet approval, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

DPM Fadillah: Government eyeing pilot projects for dual-use rainwater retention ponds in KL

Houses and cars were seen burned due to the intense heat near ground zero following the gas pipeline fire that occurred here in Putra Heights yesterday. — Picture buy Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Environment Dept: No abnormalities in air quality near Putra Heights fire site

Victims of the gas pipeline fire are seen at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at the Putra Heights Mosque April 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Putra Heights fire victims grateful for government aid, appeal for temporary housing solutions

Penang International Airport will soon introduce the ‘MyBorderPass’ system and Auto Gate facilities for both locals and foreigners in the coming months to enhance immigration and clearance processes.  — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Penang Airport to roll out MyBorderPass, Auto Gate systems and added aircraft bays soon

Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims choose used clothes donated by individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government agencies at the temporary evacuation centre at the Putra Heights Mosque today. April 2, 2025. The National Registration Department will set up a counter at the Masjid Putra Heights temporary relief centre to assist with the management of their personal documents. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

NRD sets up counter at relief centre to help Putra Heights fire victims replace lost personal documents

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri attends Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's Aidilfitri Open House at the Sarawak CIDB Hall April 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Social Welfare Dept to open more relief centres for Putra Heights fire victims, psychological support underway, says Nancy Shukri

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said power supply in Peninsular Malaysia remains stable despite the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, with no reported disruptions to gas-powered generation sources. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

DPM Fadillah: Power supply stable after Putra Heights gas fire, but coming week critical

Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Ibn Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah meets residents near ground zero following the gas pipeline fire at Putra Heights April 2, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Putra Heights gas fire: Selangor Crown Prince speaks to residents displaced by gas fire, visits relief centre

Mercy Malaysia is offering mental health support to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire yesterday, working with the Social Welfare Department to provide counselling and child-friendly activities for affected residents. — Picture via Facebook/MERCY Malaysia
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Mercy Malaysia steps in with mental health care for Putra Heights gas fire victims

Burnt cars and houses are seen at Taman Harmoni in Putra Heights after the gas pipeline fire April 1, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Damaged property or vehicle in Putra Heights blaze? PIAM expedites insurance claims — here’s how to file yours

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari urged the public with evidence of wrongdoings in connection with yesterday’s gas pipeline fire incident in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, to come forward and provide the information to the police. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Selangor MB urges public to provide evidence on wrongdoings linked to Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze

The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) has expressed deep concern over the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, urging a review of safety protocols for combustible facilities near homes and offering to assist in the investigation. — Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

‘Proximity to homes a major concern’: Engineer group urges safety review after Putra Heights fire

Shah Alam voluntary firefighter Datuk Ken Foo Kwok Sing and his team rescue pets during the gas pipeline fire at Taman Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya April 1, 2025. The Stray Animal Association of Malaysia has mobilised its volunteers for a rescue mission to assist pets and stray animals affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Stray Animal Association launches rescue mission, provides emergency care and food for pets, strays affected by Putra Heights fire

The police will soon call in the contractor who is believed to have carried out development work near the site of the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, yesterday, after confirming their identity. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

Police to probe contractor over alleged link to Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze

CIMB, Bank Islam, and Etiqa have stepped in to support victims of the Putra Heights fire, with CIMB easing its aid application process and waiving late charges and fees for affected customers. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Apr 2025

CIMB, Bank Islam, Maybank offer aid, waive fees for victims of Putra Heights fire