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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

PKR election committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (left) and the party’s secretary-general Fuziah Salleh take questions from reporters in Johor Baru May 22, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

PKR central leadership election results expected by tomorrow night, says Dr Zaliha

First introduced in 1984 by Public Bank in partnership with the Linguistic Society of Malaysia, the Hadiah Bahasa was last held in 1998 and Prime Ministe Datuk Seri Anwar Ibahim had played an important role in it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Hadiah Bahasa revived after 27 years to promote Malay language and literature

Azam said MACC is working with authorities in Brazil, Singapore, the Netherlands, and other countries to obtain vital information. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Azam: MACC freezes RM217m in 100 bank accounts linked to Tan Sri amid offshore corruption probe

PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (right) with the party’s secretary-general Fuziah Salleh at the PKR National Congress 2024/2025 media briefing session at the Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru today. – Picture by Ban Tan
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Fahmi: No risk of PKR splitting after congress, party to unite behind Anwar

Azam said the assets have been traced to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and several other countries. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Fresh intel triggers eight new MACC investigation papers on Daim’s overseas holdings, says Azam

Ling was reported missing on April 9 while she was on her way to the MACC headquarters to provide a statement. A missing person’s report was lodged at 3.02pm that day. — File pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Azam: Missing Pamela Ling not a suspect in MACC money-laundering probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified that the matter has not been raised or discussed in Cabinet meetings.— Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar: Retirement age proposal not yet discussed by Cabinet, requires thorough study

Earlier today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry submitted documents related to the MyKiosk project, which has come under scrutiny over alleged high costs, to the MACC. — Picture via Facebook/KPKT Malaysia
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

MACC confirms receiving Housing Ministry’s MyKiosk documents, says will act if necessary

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said among the outlined strategies include creating demand by empowering the Malaysia Truly Asia and Cuti-Cuti Malaysia brands, joint promotions with airlines and tour operators. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Zahid: Over 100 new flight routes approved to prepare for Visit Malaysia 2026

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the entrepreneur, who has since returned to Indonesia, will be questioned by investigators. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

MACC to question Ismail Sabri’s ex-son-in-law Jovian Mandagie in corruption probe

Tengku Maimun, the first woman to serve as the country’s chief justice, is set to retire on June 30 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar: Govt considering extending Tengku Maimun’s tenure as chief justice

Police said an individual known as ‘Amy’ persuaded the woman to invest in a scheme under the name Malaysia JP Morgan Family Office. — Max Pixel pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Sibu housewife duped of nearly half a million ringgit in fake JP Morgan investment scheme

The remand order was granted by Magistrate Mohd Fauzan Mohd Suhairi following a police application. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Woman remanded five days over acid attack on spa owner in Bachok

Ng said all local councils in Selangor can now issue notices to vape traders within their jurisdictions, instructing them to take down any related advertisements. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Selangor orders vape ads taken down, warns of firm action

A car damaged by wild elephants is seen on the Jeli-Gerik highway. — Facebook pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Perak govt to address rising elephant crossings after fatal highway accident

Investigations suggest the suspect had been actively involved in robbery cases since 2024, with links to at least six incidents — five in Kluang and one in Kota Tinggi. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Johor police shoot dead robbery suspect after machete attack in Kluang