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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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 19 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  / 16 h ago

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

DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

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  / 19 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  / 17 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  / 15 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

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  / 1 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 3 h ago

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

French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot smokes a cigarette at the courthouse in Paris on January 29, 1962 after testifying for her ex-husband film director Roger Vadim in the trial against film director Francois Truffaut over the film
Showbiz  / 17 h ago

French film legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91, leaves legacy on screen and in animal welfare

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attending the Johor Special State Development Meeting in Kota Iskandar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

In Johor, Anwar leads special state meeting ahead of PKR congress and Madani tour launch

Fort Margherita in Kuching is one of the 14 colonial-era forts remaining in Sarawak. — Picture from Facebook/The Brooke Gallery
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Only 14 forts remain: Sarawak pushes Unesco bid to preserve Brooke-era landmarks, cultural legacy

Screengrabs of TikTok videos showing children riding on their illegally modified 'basikal lajak'
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Damansara Damai ‘basikal lajak’ race under police scrutiny after TikTok invitation goes viral

File photo of a logging road in Sarawak. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Sarawak to convert over 5,000km disused logging roads into village routes to boost rural access and development

The Attorney General's Chambers insisted that justice must falls within the framework of the rule of law, not through public statements or side litigation. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

AGC defends ex-AG Terrirudin, says Najib’s contempt bid ‘premature and unfair’ as appeal on royal addendum pending

Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli pictured at an event in Kuching May 17, 2025. His former aide has dismissed claims that he vacated his office or resigned from his posts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Ex-aide denies Rafizi resigned, explains ministry office was only tidied for Raya event

US President Donald Trump holds a chart next to US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

More Malaysians see China as a force for good than the US, Ipsos poll shows

Hussein said 2,180 cases involved online scams, with losses amounting to RM58 million. The remaining 1,531 cases were non-cyber crimes, resulting in losses of RM264 million. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Online scams and fraud push Selangor’s commercial crime losses over RM300m in just four months, says police chief

A man has been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation into an acid attack that left a spa owner seriously injured in Beris Kubur Besar here last Saturday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Second suspect nabbed in Bachok acid attack on spa owner, motive still a mystery, say police

A view of the Masjidil Haram in Mecca, where Muslim pilgrims will converge for Haj, from the Mecca Clock Tower. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Cops, Tourism Ministry and Tabung Haji launch task force after stranded Haj pilgrims spark concern

PKR Secretary-General Fuziah Salleh delivers her speech at the joint opening ceremony of the Angkatan Muda Keadilan and Wanita Keadilan congresses in conjunction with the PKR National Congress at a hotel in Johor Baru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Fuziah: If Anwar can lead at global level, PKR must match his energy and unity at home

Segamat Fire and Rescue Station attend to the scene of the accident along Jalan Muar-Jementah Batu 16 in Segamat. — Picture via Facebook/Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Johor
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Husband killed, wife injured in Segamat Nissan X-Trail and Scania trailer crash

Azam brushed off the apparent criticism yesterday, saying he is used to public disapproval. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

‘I’m someone people don’t like’: Azam Baki responds to criticism over MACC contract renewal

A female Muslim convert went viral on social media after expressing her intention to leave Islam, claiming she had received no assistance and had been abused by her husband. — Screengrab from TikTok/bossariffpeter
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

FT Islamic council told to locate convert who went viral for intending to leave Islam after alleging abuse, neglect and lack of support

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the moat will be completed by July 7. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

RM23.4m Fort Cornwallis moat restoration to be completed by July, says Penang chief minister

Barisan Nasional chairman greeting attendees at Better Nation BN Forum titled 'What We Can Learn From the General Elections in Canada, Singapore, Australia' in Menara Dato' Onn. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Respond in three hours or risk defeat, Zahid tells BN on countering social media attacks