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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

Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, three local men aged between 30 and 34, and a 27-year-old woman, were detained by the Johor Baru Selatan district police’s D7 Criminal Investigation Division on April 17. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Johor cops bust loan shark gang targeting Malaysians in Singapore, used meth-fuelled runners to splash paint, lock homes over unpaid loans

At the State Legislative Assembly sitting last Wednesday, all assemblymen including those from the opposition unanimously agreed that stray dog control measures should be implemented in areas with a predominantly Malay population to address safety and nuisance concerns. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

N. Sembilan defends stray dog culling plan amid backlash, says SOPs and animal laws will be followed

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul stressed the importance of this initiative amid global developments where strong, stable regional partnerships are vital for shared prosperity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Dewan Rakyat Speaker calls for greater Asean awareness in Malaysian institutions

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said in 2024, Malaysia-Bahrain trade was valued at RM1.19 billion, with exports totalling RM251.2 million and imports RM943.3 million.  — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia, Bahrain eye collaborations in trade and green tech

Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police apprehended the suspect at 11 am, following a report lodged by a woman yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Ipoh police nab man caught on CCTV stealing women’s undergarments

The 13 branch chiefs who pledged their support came from Tanah Merah, Kota Bharu, Gua Musang, Bachok, Ketereh, Pasir Puteh, Machang, Kubang Kerian, Rantau Panjang, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Jeli, and Kuala Krai. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Kelantan PKR branch leaders rally behind Nurul Izzah for deputy president

Pahang police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim said six school bullying cases were reported last year, down from nine cases in 2023, mostly triggered by misunderstandings and dissatisfaction among students, which led to fights. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Perlis sees rise in sexual crimes, schoolgirl pregnancies spark concern

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said the fine was imposed on Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim after receiving approval for compound action from the Attorney General’s Chambers. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

RM10,000 fine for TikTok post on racial, religious sensitivities, says MCMC

Muallim District Police chief Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir said the authorities received a call at 5.13 pm regarding the discovery from a public member heading to a nearby orchard. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Human skeletal remains found in Slim River plantation, police appeal for help

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope for the immediate implementation of the discussed reforms for the future of students, educators and Malaysia’s educational ecosystem. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

PM Anwar calls for bold education reforms ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan

This is an artist's impression of the RM20 million new Astaka to be built. — Pictures courtesy of Penang Hill Corporation
Malaysia / 08 May 2025

Penang Hill’s RM20m food court project set to begin construction in July

Penang MACC director Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Penang council staff remanded over alleged RM54,000 bribe for stall licences

MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus said the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Datuk held over alleged fake documents in RM162m Perak PPAM project probe

Razarudin said PDRM, in its 218th year since its establishment, remains steadfast in fulfilling its role as the country’s primary law enforcement agency. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

As PDRM marks 218 years of duty, IGP says sacrifices need no recognition

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching attends the 17th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible For Information (AMRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan May 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Deputy communications minister leads talks on tackling fake news, cyberbullying at Asean meet in Brunei

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony held in conjunction with the Chinese President’s State Visit to Malaysia, at Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya April 16, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

China’s Xi hails Malaysia visit as ‘great success’, says Mohamad Hasan