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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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 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  / 8 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 6 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  / 18 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

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  / 6 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 2 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

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  / 19 h ago

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

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presents the instrument of appointment to Datuk Lee Swee Seng as a Federal Court judge at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur, May 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Sultan Ibrahim appoints three judges to top courts at Istana Negara

Penang executive councillor Fahmi Zainol said sales of the rice has been encouraging. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Cap Feri rice brand helps 48,000 B40 households in Penang, says exco

Penang executive councillor Lim Siew Khim said such a policy would make it mandatory for places of worship (RIBI) to apply for planning permission and building plan approvals through the state’s One-Stop Centre. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Penang exco calls for clear policy on construction of non-Islamic places of worship

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Development Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari officiates the renaming of part of Jalan Air Itam to Jalan S.A. Abdullah Bukhari, in George Town, June 6, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Silicon Island reclamation to take 10-15 years, says Penang exco

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said Malaysia will host the Asean meeting at the end of this month, which will focus primarily on economic matters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Anwar pushes Malaysia’s leadership in Asean and Global South to reshape global power dynamics

An undated photograph shows a diver in the waters of Sipadan. ― Picture by Clement Lee
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Wife watches as Chinese tourist drowns during unsupervised dive in Sipadan waters

A file picture of tourists waiting for passport clearance at the Immigration counter in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia update name guidelines to make travel easier for locals

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan inspect preparations for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Langkawi hosts roaring return of LIMA 2025 with global defence assets on display

The 28-year-old driver of a five-tonne lorry carrying motorcycles suffered a leg injury, while the 37-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger of the Toyota Unser MPV escaped unhurt. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Trailer driver killed, three injured in four-vehicle crash on North-South Expressway near Slim River

Timur Laut police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said police received a report from the public about the bomb’s discovery at 9.42 pm yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Police confirm discovery of Second World War bomb in Tanjung Tokong

Ampang Jaya Police Chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said police received information about the incident at 6.07 pm via the District Control Centre of the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Search continues for 11-year-old Rohingya girl swept away in Kampung Cheras Baru drain

PKR Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar (right) interacts with delegates at the 'Grassroots Engagement with Nurul Izzah Anwar' event at a hotel in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Nurul Izzah urges PKR to focus on unity, grassroots engagement before GE16

Speaking at the Lima’25 opening ceremony at the Langkawi International Convention Centre (LICC) last night, Anwar described this edition as far more successful than the previous Lima. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Lima ’25 showcases Malaysia’s focus on innovation, defence readiness, says Anwar

Penang Fire and Rescue Department  Assistant Director of Operations John Sagun Francis said they received an emergency call at 7.24 pm about the incident and immediately dispatched a team of eight personnel from the Kuala Muda Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) to the scene. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Boy, 11, drowns after falling into river in Kepala Batas

Perak Tengah district police chief Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah said the old bomb weighing 35 kilogrammes was found by a 55-year-old local man while carrying out routine work in the area at 8 pm.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Old 155mm artillery shell found, safely destroyed in Seri Iskandar

A general view of shipping containers at Westports Pulau Indah in Klang, September 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 May 2025

Fitch Solutions unit trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast as global risks rise