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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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 14 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  / 19 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  / 14 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

Perak invests in smarter, kinder stray animal management

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  / 13 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

In this photo taken on February 23, 2025 alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy township. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Malaysia pushes Asean to act as cybercrime syndicates rob its people of ‘freedom, dignity and life savings’

Sarawak expects to generate 10 gigawatts of energy production by 2030 and 15 GW by 2035. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Sabah next, Sarawak premier says of state’s Asean power grid expansion plan

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) greets his Laotian counterpart Laos Sonexay Siphandone at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

With four Malaysian banks in Laos, Anwar says political stability boosts investor confidence across Asean

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain presented the financial aid to the families of the police officers aboard a Federal Reserve Unit truck that died following a collision with a gravel-laden lorry on the road from Teluk Intan to Ipoh on May 13, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

As families grieve, IGP presents RM25,000 from Heroes Fund to each next-of-kin in fatal Teluk Intan FRU crash

Participants wave Rakan Muda flag during the launch of Rakan Muda Nafas Baharu at Dewan Canselor Tun Abd Razak (DECTAR), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) June 25, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Youth and Sports Ministry revives Rakan Muda initiative to empower Malaysia’s youth with modern activities, tech focus

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) shakes hands with his counterpart from Laos Sonexay Siphandone (left) after a four-eye meeting with the Laotion prime minister who is in the country for a three-day official visit May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Anwar: Malaysia, Laos reaffirm support for Timor-Leste’s Asean membership bid

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference on 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 25, 2025. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Asean wraps up Atiga upgrade talks, to sign expanded free trade pact in October

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference on 25th Asean Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting ahead of the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre May 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Asean must break away from ‘business as usual’ amid Trump tariffs, says economic council

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed full support for Malaysia’s various initiatives, as this year’s Asean Chair, in facilitating a peaceful resolution to Myanmar’s internal conflict. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Indonesia calls for stronger Asean action on Myanmar crisis, backs Malaysia’s initiatives

Sellers of counterfeit engine oil are using deceptive tactics to mislead consumers, including reusing original oil bottles and refilling them with low-quality recycled oil. — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

‘It will erode customer trust’: Syndicates reuse original bottles to sell fake engine oil, Domestic Trade Ministry warns consumers

Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the authorities act with empathy when addressing rabies-related issues. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

As Kuching fights rabies, mayor reminds advocates ‘I totally get your love for animals, but human lives are equally precious’

Sabah Government Teachers’ Union president Gundohing Murkam Hussien said extending the retirement age could create a workforce imbalance with younger workers lacking the necessary experience. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Don’t block youth jobs, Sabah teachers’ union says as Putrajaya floats retiring at 65

Fairuz (right) and Siti Ayu (second right) watching the female armwrestling event the Kaamatan Festival Traditional Sports Competition on May 24, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

From ‘mipulos’ to buffalo roping: Traditional Sabahan sports set for statewide rollout

Police are hunting three men, including a suspect with a prior criminal record, in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man in Puchong early yesterday morning. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Cops say suspect who attacked ex-wife’s partner in Puchong has prior record, motive believed to be jealousy

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has defended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks that political appointments by a government do not constitute abuse of power. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Now Anwar understands why BN did it, Umno Youth chief says of past political appointments

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also energy transition and water transformation minister, observes the installation of solar panels on the rooftop and parking area of the Kuala Terengganu City Council Tower on May 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 May 2025

Go solar, DPM Fadillah tells local councils for cheaper, cleaner electricity