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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds

Datuk Muhamed Akmal Saleh said the special convention would gauge grassroots views on continued cooperation with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

Jalan Bukit Bintang will be fully closed on January 1 from 6pm and January 3 from 7.30pm to 10pm, from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Federal Hotel, for the rehearsal and launch of the ‘I Lite U’ Festival 2026 Lighting Programme respectively. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme

It was reported that more than 20 cadres have signed a letter calling for a Special Cadre Members’ Conference to be held in February, with Pritam Singh’s position as party chief potentially among the issues to be discussed. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction

Ma Yonggang, 48 from Chongqing poses for a picture at the Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama Shopping Centre on December 28, 2025. —mPicture by Yusof Isa
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

At Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama, vendors eye Malaysian market, factories for expansion

(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  / 13 h ago

New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite

Dickson (right) with his siblings Dennis (left) and Derita@Anita proudly showing their MyKad during a family Christmas gathering in Lawas on December 25. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 — a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman

Kuala Perlis state assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar of Perlis. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as new menteri besar of Perlis

Supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak hold up a laminated sketch of the former prime minister. SUPP, a former component party in the Barisan Nasional coalition, pushes back against claims it illegally received funds from 1MDB when Najib was in charge of the sovereign investment firm in 2013. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

SUPP insists RM1m donation from Najib not linked to 1MDB, says issue settled years ago

Mohamad Abdullah (front row, centre) shows the statement issued by the NGOs at a press conference in Kuching on December 28, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Not our style: NGOs call for rethink as Miri foam party rubs up against Sarawak values

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

A wild elephant in the car park at the Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (left) and the shattered driver-side window of a Honda City damaged during the incident (right).
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

An elephant, a durian stash and one unlucky Honda City at Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (VIDEO)

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

Stray dogs roam in Ipoh, Perak, where the state government has increased funding to RM300,000 in 2026 for humane animal welfare programmes. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Perak invests in smarter, kinder stray animal management

A woman suspected of being involved in an acid attack on a spa owner in Beris Kubur Besar last Saturday is brought for her remand hearing at the Bachok Magistrates’ Court May 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Kelantan cops seek chemical clues at rubber factory in spa acid attack case

The case went viral on social media after a video showed the suspects blocking the victim’s vehicle and forcing him into a grey Suzuki Swift. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Grey Suzuki Swift in crosshairs as Kelantan cops hunt four suspects in gold shop owner’s abduction

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan attends a press conference at the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre May 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Malaysia awaits US nod for Asean Special Summit, says Mohamad

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a press conference during the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre May 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Malaysia urges junta to honour Myanmar peace deal as ceasefire nears expiry

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh greets schoolchildren as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looks on, in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Anwar hails Asean Power Grid success, praises Vietnam’s role in energy transition

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses key issues in an exclusive interview on the 46th Asean Summit at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Asean must put poverty fight at core of regional agenda, says PM Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof shares his insights during the Luncheon Powertalk — Shared Prosperity: The New Imperative for Asean’s Economic Growth at the Asean Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) in Kuala Lumpur May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

DPM Fadillah calls for Asean member states to strengthen energy cooperation 

Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said that by introducing a lower youth age at 16, teenagers will have the opportunity to join youth associations, which in turn ensures that these associations have strong successors. — Picture via Facebook/JBS Negara
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Youth at 16? Johor govt plots early start to build next-gen leaders, says committee chair

Terengganu Prisons director Mohd Nasir Yusof said currently, 32 inmates are employed by three different employers on Redang Island, while five inmates are working for a single employer on Perhentian Island. — File pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

A second shot at life — Terengganu’s island jobs offer hope for parolees

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Malaysia and Vietnam seal new ties in energy, education and Asean unity

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said a 67-year-old businessman has lost RM5.3 million after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme advertised through the Google app. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Selangor top cop: Businessman loses RM5.3m after joining fake investment scheme on social media

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud said the upcoming state election would test the party’s organisational strength, political maturity, and unity as a team. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Sabah PKR turns focus on state election, says unity key after fraught party polls

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit 11 states until 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Rain, wind, thunder: 11 states face severe weather till 6pm

The Terengganu government is keen to adopt more natural approaches to prevent future elephant-human conflicts. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Elephant grass to keep elephants out: Terengganu banks on nature to curb wild raids

The Malaysian Youth Council has voiced its opposition to the proposal to raise the retirement age to 65, arguing that the policy is not suitable for Malaysia’s labour market as it could adversely affect youth employment and development. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Youth council says raising retirement age to 65 unsuitable for Malaysia, warns of shrinking job opportunities for graduates

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has warned local councils that poor performance under the new ‘traffic light’ grading system will carry consequences, including funding cuts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

New ‘traffic light’ performance system: Local councils rated red will face cuts, those rated green get more funds, says housing minister