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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

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the notice was issued to the family’s lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh, on Tuesday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

IGP: Teoh Beng Hock’s family already informed of NFA decision via lawyer Ramkarpal on Tuesday

Delegates listened to a speech delivered by PKR Secretary-General Fuziah Salleh during the joint opening of the party's wing's congress at a hotel in Johor Baru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

PKR National Congress kicks off in JB today with leadership vote featuring Rafizi-Nurul Izzah clash

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed a contempt proceeding against former attorney general Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Najib files for contempt of court, accuses former AG Terrirudin of concealing royal order granting house arrest

Leissner (right) admitted to pocketing US$73.4 million directly from 1MDB and receiving another US$80 million from Malaysian fugitive financier Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the scheme. He faces up to 25 years in prison.
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Goldman Sachs slams ex-banker Leissner as ‘serial liar’ ahead of 1MDB sentencing

Convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak insisted he was in the dark about any trouble brewing in 1MDB and claimed its chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh did not tell him before the latter resigned in October 2009. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Luxembourg court hits Edmond de Rothschild bank with record €25m fine over 1MDB scandal

Datin Seri Pamela Ling's lawyer claimed that the treatment by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was not consistent with how a witness would be handled. -- Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Pamela Ling’s lawyer accuses MACC of ‘misleading’ public, says she wasn’t treated as mere witness

PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil addresses party members at the ‘Grand Finale’ event in Johor Baru May 22, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Fahmi: Glad to see no chairs thrown or ballot boxes broken at PKR polls this year

PKR deputy presidential candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar insisted last night that the party’s election results will not affect her long-standing friendship with her rival Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Nurul Izzah: Rafizi’s my friend, now and forever — no matter the election outcome

Police step up security measures across Kuala Lumpur in preparation for the Asean Summit, ensuring the safety of delegates and smooth traffic management. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 23 May 2025

Asean Summit in KL: Roads and places to avoid from May 23 to 28

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

MACC to recall individuals linked to Sabah assemblymen corruption video

A 27-year-old man was detained by members of the public after robbing a jewellery shop in Jalan Bunga Raya and handed over to police at 12.30pm, said Melaka Tengah Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Public detain 27-year-old man after alleged gold shop robbery in Melaka

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan acknowledged the speculation surrounding a potential “local vs national” battle but stressed that it is too early to draw conclusions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Jeffrey Kitingan: Too early to call Sabah polls a ‘local vs national’ fight

Penang’s RM100 million advance from the federal government last year was to cover a projected state deficit and was approved and disbursed by the Finance Ministry under Article 109(6) of the Federal Constitution, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Chow says Penang's RM100m advance will be offset via grant cuts from 2027 to 2029

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Chinese premier to attend Asean-GCC Summit in KL next week

The AGC said it had thoroughly reviewed and examined the investigation papers submitted but found insufficient evidence to support charges against any individuals.— Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

AGC says insufficient evidence to charge anyone in latest probe into Teoh Beng Hock’s death

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said stricter rules aim to ensure a meaningful and well-managed Kaamatan Festival that honours heritage and upholds cultural respect.
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Sabah DCM calls for responsible celebration ahead of Kaamatan Festival