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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  / 13 h ago

Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds

Datuk Muhamed Akmal Saleh said the special convention would gauge grassroots views on continued cooperation with Pakatan Harapan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

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  / 13 h ago

Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme

It was reported that more than 20 cadres have signed a letter calling for a Special Cadre Members’ Conference to be held in February, with Pritam Singh’s position as party chief potentially among the issues to be discussed. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 16 h ago

Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction

(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  / 11 h ago

New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite

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  / 14 h ago

At Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama, vendors eye Malaysian market, factories for expansion

Dickson (right) with his siblings Dennis (left) and Derita@Anita proudly showing their MyKad during a family Christmas gathering in Lawas on December 25. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 — a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

Kuala Perlis state assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar of Perlis. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Bersatu’s Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as new menteri besar of Perlis

DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo said more structural changes are urgently needed to prevent future corruption and abuse. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

Not our style: NGOs call for rethink as Miri foam party rubs up against Sarawak values

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

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  / 14 h ago

An elephant, a durian stash and one unlucky Honda City at Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (VIDEO)

Senior JPJ enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the operations were carried out at Jalan Genting Sempah, the Gombak Toll Plaza and Jalan Ampang near the KLCC Twin Towers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Late-night stunts, illegal racing and loud bikes draw JPJ action across Kuala Lumpur

PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli (right) is seen in discussion with Vice-President Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad during the ‘Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa’ (HIRUK) tour. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 May 2025

How losing party posts led to Cabinet exits before — and what’s different this time with PKR’s Rafizi and Nik Nazmi

The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) arrested Muslim preacher Ustaz Mat Esa Deraman, popularly known as Tok Ku Pasir Gudang, for delivering a religious sermon without state-mandated accreditation at a house in Pasir Gudang last night. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Popular preacher arrested in Johor for unlicensed religious sermon, video sparks online debate

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will never tolerate any party that mocks or insults the Jalur Gemilang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

MCMC launches probe into TikTok livestream insulting Jalur Gemilang

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today announced new incentives for hauliers who operate during off-peak hours at Port Klang. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Port Klang crunch: Transport minister rolls out off-peak incentives to ease haulage jams, curb crashes

Police are probing the identity of a young girl whose body was recently found floating in Sungai Skudai here. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Body of unidentified child found in Sungai Skudai with ‘love’ anklet — police urge public to help

Penang PKR vice chairman Fahmi Zainol said there has been no pressure for him to step down, adding that the situation is under control. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Fahmi Zainol: No pressure to resign from Penang exco despite losing PKR posts

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today said there was no mention of a Cabinet reshuffle during his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Loke says ‘transport minister stays’ as Cabinet reshuffle talk swirls

Abang Johari said the strategic roadmap for Sarawak’s profound transition to a green economy also outlines the state’s commitment to accelerating the renewable energy transition, advancing carbon capture and storage, as well as enhancing forest and land conservation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Sarawak launches Malaysia’s first Sustainability Blueprint 2030 to drive green economy

According to the judge, the plaintiffs themselves, before publication, made various public disclosures including media interviews, social media posts and comments admitting their lack of preparation, criticising their former lawyers and applying for an adjournment which was ultimately rejected by the Federal Court. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Zaid Ibrahim, two lawyers lose defamation suit against Malaysian Bar over Najib SRC appeal

The survey was conducted by the Merdeka Center between March 27 and April 17, 2025, involving 1,210 Malaysians aged 18 and above across all 14 states, including Sabah and Sarawak. Random stratified sampling was employed based on ethnicity, gender, age, and location, with interviews conducted by phone. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Majority of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, Merdeka Center survey finds

Asrul Azwan Yunus, 46, entered the plea before Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Health clinic staff pleads not guilty to stealing generator truck in Kota Baru

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza was allegedly denied entry into Sabah after arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport earlier today. — Pictures via Instagram/kuasasiswa
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

‘No pass for you’: Fahmi Reza says Sabah denied him entry, deported back to KL

Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Johari said the initiative would support the country’s efforts to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 45 per cent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Malaysia targets ports to adopt B20 biodiesel in drive toward net-zero emissions

Legal expert Datuk J. Shamesh cautioned that resistance or selective disclosure by banks could backfire, potentially undermining public and corporate confidence in the sector’s commitment to transparency.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Consistent transparency by banks critical to tackling fraud and money laundering, says lawyer

Gombak police chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said police seized 212 plastic packets, believed to contain syabu (methamphetamine), weighing 222.331 kilogrammes (kg), from a Toyota Vios which had been left at a storage facility, at 9.30 pm on May 14. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Two drug syndicates crippled in Gombak, RM7.1 million worth of drugs seized

Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad today said he remains loyal to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), despite stepping down from his ministerial position. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 May 2025

Nik Nazmi: ‘We resigned, but will not betray the party’