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(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  / 18 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  / 17 h ago

1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 6 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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

Perak invests in smarter, kinder stray animal management

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

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  / 19 h ago

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

A 74-year-old pensioner in Taiping, Perak fell for phone scammers impersonating a police officer and a TNB representative who claimed she was being investigated in a money laundering case. — iStock pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Taiping retiree loses over RM300,000 in life savings by phone fraudsters claiming police and TNB links

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said women today are capable of being good leaders who are courageous in voicing their views and opinions in developing an organisation, society and the nation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

MACC chief highlights equal career opportunities for women officers during 2025 Women’s Day celebration

The Asean Summit 2025 takes place in Kuala Lumpur from May 23 to 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Asean Summit 2025: What motorists need to know about phased closures set for PLUS highways May 23-26 and 28

Staff finalise preparations for the PKR National Congress at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Baru May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

PKR National Congress underway with leadership race heating up

Port Dickson police chief Supt Maslan Udin said in the 2.30 am accident, the 33-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe head injuries. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Man killed after 4WD loses control and crashes into electric pole in Port Dickson

Perak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarozi Nor Ahmad said the bodies were extricated and handed over to the police for further action. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Two senior citizens killed, five injured in Slim River car collision

Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer Anis Nabila Khidir with a mock-up of the new driver's licence during the JPJ Director-General's visit to the Adda Heights Intensive Driving Training Centre in Johor Baru May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

JPJ launches new Malaysian driving licence with 10-year durability, anti-tamper tech

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia to lead regional power grid integration, connecting Vietnam, northern Malaysia, and Singapore in first phase. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Malaysia to lead Asean power grid integration with Vietnam-Singapore link, says Anwar

The PKR deputy president has called for an end to special election privileges for new party members. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Rafizi slams PKR’s ‘shortcut’ for new members to contest elections

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a media briefing with local and international editors-in-chief at Seri Perdana Complex yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar: Malaysia prioritising domestic economic reforms, strengthening Asean and EU ties amid US tariff challenges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has been actively pushing for inclusive dialogue and better access to humanitarian aid in Myanmar. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar hails ‘remarkable progress’ in Myanmar crisis, urges continued Asean engagement

Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar to highlight Gaza crisis at Asean Leaders’ Retreat during summit

Shoppers rush for last minute shopping at the Sogo mall ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Kuala Lumpur on April 9, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Four in five Malaysian SPaylater users rely on BNPL for emergencies, survey shows

The Kuala Lumpur Declaration will be officially launched during the 46th Asean Summit hosted by Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

KL Declaration at 46th Asean Summit to chart future path in governance and digital transformation, says Anwar

The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, an offence that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, along with whipping or a fine. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Bachok police: Woman arrested over acid attack that left Kelantan spa owner severely burned

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said the competition for positions in the party should be a process that is capable of strengthening and embracing all capabilities to bolster the party. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

Anwar dismisses link between PKR election and Cabinet reshuffle, stresses party unity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Prime Minister's Briefing Session with Local and International Media Editors in Putrajaya May 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 May 2025

US will ‘sympathetically’ review Malaysia’s tariff appeal as China ties deepen, PM says