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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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Ministry of Education will release the list of schools soon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Schools on Asean Summit routes to switch to remote learning, says Fahmi

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the health minister to examine concerns raised in the memorandum, including the use of Act 723, which falls under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

PM Anwar orders MoH to justify drug price display rule after doctors protest

In a statement, the MACC also rejected allegations of harassment or misconduct as unfounded as previously raised by Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh’s counsel, following a judicial review filed by Ling against the agency for having allegedly arrested and remanded her without proper legal basis and in breach of due process. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

MACC says acted with legal and due process in its probe against Pamela Ling amid claims of ‘sustained pressure’

A supporter waving a giant PKR flag as Nurul Izzah speaks at the Mega Ceramah at Esplanade, Penang, back in 2018. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

PKR’s Nurul Izzah pledges to make ‘best decision’ amid calls to contest deputy president’s post

Clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan today sent airlines worldwide scrambling to cancel, divert or reroute flights. — Picture by Zaf Seraj
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air suspend Amritsar and Lahore flights as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

Nurul Izzah Anwar and Rafizi Ramli speaking at Townhall Pengundi Muda at Metal Bees, Sunway Damansara in Petaling Jaya back in 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Rafizi welcomes contest for PKR deputy presidency, says either outcome a ‘win-win’

Rafizi, on his leave of absence, said it was to address issues raised during the party’s 2025 internal elections. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Rafizi says he offered to step down from PKR and Cabinet posts to focus on GE16 preparation

The charges against Nik Khairil Shahruzie Nik Rozlan, 32, and Muhamad Reduan Meor Hussin, 38, were read before Judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli. However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Two men charged in Terengganu over record 600kg East Coast drug haul, face death penalty

V. Karthiy, 32, was charged with murdering P. Sasi Kumar, 52, by punching and beating the elderly man in Taman Rahang here at about 2.30pm last April 27. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Factory operator charged with murdering father-in-law in Seremban beating

Police said the 48-year-old local man was discovered unconscious at the peak of Gunung Keriang. A rescue team comprising police and firefighters was sent to the scene and managed to bring him down to the base of the mountain by 6.40pm. — Picture from X/Bernama 
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Man found dead atop Gunung Keriang after solo climb, say Kedah police

Smoke billows after an artillery shell landed in the main town of Poonch district in India’s Jammu region on May 7, 2025. At least eight Indians were killed and 29 others wounded Wednesday in the town of Poonch in Kashmir, close to the de facto border with Pakistan, a local Indian government official said. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Kashmir conflict may hit rice imports, Malaysia warns amid India-Pakistan tensions

P. Mohan, 45, was charged with dangerously driving a van and causing the death of Muhammad Annas Iskandar Mohd Khairi, 21, at the traffic lights at Persiaran Senawang 1, Matahari Heights, here at 11.59pm last May 3. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Trader charged with dangerous driving, causing death of motorcyclist in Seremban crash

Cheras district police chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan today said the 50-year-old Malaysian man of Chinese ethnicity was arrested at 6pm yesterday, and the case is now being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Man arrested after wife found dead at Awan Besar R&R; police confirm drug use, quarrel

Magistrate Nadia Othman acquitted and discharged Selangor DAP Wanita secretary Nalina Nair Rama Krishnan (left) after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against her at the close of its proceedings. — Picture courtesy of Nalina Nair
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Disorderly conduct case ends as prosecution drops appeal against Selangor DAP Wanita sec-gen’s acquittal

Fadhlina highlighted Nurul Izzah’s longstanding commitment to PKR, noting her involvement since the early days of the “reformasi” movement. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Fadhlina backs Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy presidency, dismisses nepotism concerns

Nurul Izzah, the eldest daughter of PKR president and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is set to contest against incumbent Rafizi Ramli in the upcoming party polls on May 24. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 May 2025

Majority of Johor PKR division chiefs back Nurul Izzah for deputy president