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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 and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia, extended Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists in a Facebook post today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

‘Harmony through understanding’: King, Queen urge unity in Wesak Day message to Malaysians

Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said a 47-year-old teacher lost RM511,000 after falling victim to an online stock investment scam that began with a Facebook advertisement. ― iStock pic
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Duped by ‘Destiny’: Penang teacher loses RM511,000 to Facebook stock scam

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fifth from left) observing a drone that will be used in a pilot project for medicine delivery, during the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) at Tawau Municipal Council Square yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Drone deliveries for rural healthcare: MCMC pilot project in remote Sabah areas to begin year-end

Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said the chapter continues to have authority over candidate selection and strategic planning for the elections. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Bung Moktar insists Sabah Umno still holds autonomy on state polls despite BN central leadership taking charge of election alliances

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang wished Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day, saying its values of love and compassion reflect the spirit of unity through mutual respect and acceptance of diversity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Unity minister: Wesak Day a reminder respect, acceptance must shape Malaysia’s national identity

Hulu Rajang division head Abun Sui Anyit is among the 12 candidates vying for the four vice-president posts in PKR. — Picture from Facebook/Abun Sui Anyit
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Sarawak senator Abun vies for PKR vice-presidency, says time for Borneo and Dayak voice in national leadership

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said cooperation between 'Pakatan Harapan', 'Barisan Nasional', and 'Gabungan Rakyat Sabah' in the upcoming state election is crucial for national and Sabah political stability. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

Anwar says Pakatan-Barisan-GRS alliance in Sabah polls vital for political stability, but still under discussion

Devotees celebrate Wesak Day at the Buddhist Maha Vihara Temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on May 4, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 12 May 2025

How Wesak Day became a public holiday in Malaysia and why it’s sacred to Buddhists: Questions you might have, answered here

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the PKR contest between his daughter Nurul Izzah and incumbent PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli is one ‘between loyal friends’, and that cohesion can be built up after the party elections. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Fight ‘between loyal friends’, Anwar says as Nurul Izzah challenges Rafizi for PKR deputy chief post

The epicentre of the earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia as seen on a map showing South-east Asia, and its proximity to Malaysia on May 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/ Malaysian Meteorological Department
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Quake in Sumatra on Mother’s Day, tremors felt in Penang but MetMalaysia says no tsunami threat

Police arrested three robbery suspects in Maran, Terengganu within 15 hours of the crime taking place.—Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Robbers flee with car, cash and jewellery in RM16,000 Felda home heist in Maran; police arrest within 24 hours

Some 200 women trainees registered for the National Service Training Programme Series 2/2025 at the 505 Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang on May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Anxiety? Shake it off of me: Young Malaysians sign up for PLKN 3.0 challenges as national service resumes

The government’s decision to gazette the speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour (30 km/h) in school zones is a timely measure to protect lives, in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and global efforts to enhance road safety. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Reducing speed limit to 30km/h in school zones can save lives, says road safety expert

The proposal of 14 Barisan Nasional (BN) 14 Pakatan Harapan (PH) strategy in the upcoming Melaka state election (PRN) will not threaten the Unity Government, said Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) communications director Khalid Abdul Samad. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Amanah dismisses Melaka state election strategy as threat to unity government, assures ongoing negotiations

Seremban district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Hatta Che Din also reminded the public not to circulate images or videos of the incident on social media, as doing so could interfere with the investigation and prosecution process. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Ten remanded for four days over alleged assault on Form Five student in Seremban

The Madani Government has successfully implemented 144 development projects in Sabah to date, involving a total allocation of RM14 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 May 2025

Anwar: RM14b spent on 144 Sabah projects, more to come under Madani government