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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  / 16 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

Newly-elected PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R Ramanan said he is committed to championing the people’s voices and carrying the spirit of ‘Madani Malaysia’ to the national stage. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Newly elected PKR VP Ramanan calls for party unity, says time to rally behind Anwar

Water supply disruptions in Johor Baru and Iskandar Puteri, caused by unexpected damage to the main pumps supplying the Sungai Johor Water Treatment Plant (LRA) since last Tuesday, have now been fully restored. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Johor water supply returns after major pump damage disrupts service

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today said Malaysia’s landmark resolution on lung health was officially adopted by the World Health Organisation during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Malaysia makes history as WHO adopts lung health resolution, says health minister

A financial analyst lost RM147,350 to a fake investment scheme after joining a WhatsApp group linked to an Instagram ad, said Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Financial analyst loses nearly RM150,000 to fake investment scheme

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he would use his time outside politics to reconnect with ordinary Malaysians and continue advocating for change. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Rafizi bows out with ‘relief’, but insists Malaysia still deserves better

Two houses in Jalan Kampung Genting were destroyed in a fire last night, said Penang Fire and Rescue Department’s John Sagun Francis. — Picture via pexels.com/Francesco Ungaro
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Balik Pulau blaze guts two houses and lorry, no casualties reported

Police arrested 11 men, including an Indonesian national, in Op Dadu for alleged gambling during a cockfighting raid yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Police arrest 11 men for cockfighting in Terengganu

Two Chinese nationals were killed, while another Chinese national and a local family of five were injured in an accident involving two vehicles at Kilometre 234.7 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT) heading towards Kuantan yesterday afternoon. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Crash on East Coast Expressway kills two Chinese nationals, injures seven

The body of Chan Chong Cheng, 50, who went missing after his 4WD vehicle was swept away while crossing Sungai Sumar in Kuala Betis, was found yesterday trapped among fallen trees. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Rescuers recover body of man days after Sungai Sumar sweeps away 4WD

A social media influencer has been remanded for four days starting yesterday to assist in an investigation regarding allegations of sending obscene pictures to a teenage girl recently. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Police detain social media influencer for sending obscene pictures to teenager

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech at the 4th BN Forum programme titled ‘What We Can Learn from the General Elections in Canada, Singapore and Australia’ at Menara Dato’ Onn yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

DPM Zahid urges new act to streamline TVET under 12 ministries

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzi yesterday said he will carry out his duty to the best of his ability for the sake of the people's struggle and the future of the nation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Fahmi says ‘heavy task’ ahead for PKR leadership, vows reform push before GE16

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, delivers a speech at the PKR National Congress 2025 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

‘Give him space’: Azam Baki’s contract extension based on courage to fight graft, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the ‘Madani Rakyat’ Johor 2025 programme at Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

PM Anwar vows to refocus on PKR, sets weekly day for party affairs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, speaking at the PKR National Congress 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

Anwar retains PKR presidency uncontested for 2025-2028 term

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar (centre) celebrates with delegates after winning the deputy president post during the PKR National Congress 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 May 2025

After PKR deputy win, Nurul Izzah says focus now on party strategy and GE16