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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  / 11 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  / 12 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  / 17 h ago

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

Malaysia went up into the 'problematic' category in 2025, after dipping into the 'difficult' category last year. — Picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Malaysia up 19 spots in global press freedom ranking to 88th, yet concerns linger over media ownership

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) witnessing Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu signing the guest book during the Official Welcoming Ceremony at Dataran Perdana, Perdana Putra Building, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Kosovo opens embassy in Kuala Lumpur, boosting ties in key sectors

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon for visiting Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Seri Perdana Complex. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Anwar welcomes Kosovo’s President Osmani, pledges stronger trade and educational cooperation ahead of Asean 2025

MCTC president Dr Murallitharan Munisamy said that the economic arguments put forth by the vape industry should not overshadow the long-term health consequences of continued vape product availability in Malaysia. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Public health first, tobacco control council says after vape industry captain cries foul over potential RM1.8b losses 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) during a meeting with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Perdana Putra Complex today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

PM Anwar, late Pak Lah receive Kosovo’s top award in recognition of Malaysia’s early support for independence

Siti Nur Syamira Samsol, 28, (left) died when her Perodua Bezza car, driven by her fiancé Muhammad Aiman Abdul Rashid, 30, crashed into a guardrail at Kilometre 93.3 of the North-South Expressway, near Yong Peng in Johor on May 1, 2025. — Pictures from Facebook/KHI
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Bride-to-be dies in Yong Peng highway crash days to wedding, fiancé survives

Three men were arrested for suspected illegal iron ore mining at Sungai Ganoh in the Bukit Ibam Forest Reserve, Pahang, during a 3am raid last Tuesday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Authorities detain trio for illegal iron ore mining in Pahang forest reserve, seize RM1.25m machinery

Peramu Jaya assemblyman Datuk Mohd Nizar Najib, whose father is Datuk Seri Najjib Razak and grandfather is Tun Razak Hussein, said his biggest political challenge now is dealing with “perception” as it sometimes outweighed performance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Leadership demands concrete plans, not rhetoric, says Nizar Najib in swipe at PAS

Tan San Belati, 40, from Sungai Mapai, Kanowit, is feared drowned after reportedly slipping and falling into a river near the LKIM Fisheries Port Jetty in Tanjung Manis early this morning. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Man feared drowned after slipping into river at Tanjung Manis jetty

PKR held fresh elections for several divisions on May 1, 2025 following allegations of cheating and rule-breaking issues. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Jempol, Silam, Selayang PKR hold re-elections amid cheating claims, disqualifications; new winners announced

Malaysian biologist Farina Othman (right) accepting the Whitley Award from Princess Anne of the UK at the Royal Geographical Society in London on April 30, 2025. — The Borneo Times pic
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Malaysian biologist Farina Othman wins global award for work with palm oil farmers to protect last 300 Bornean elephants in Sabah

A Year Two pupil, Nur Qasyifa Hazlina Mohd Hayider, suffered severe forehead injuries and her older sister sustained body wounds after their motorcycle was hit from behind by an unidentified vehicle near SK Demang Hussin, Bukit Katil, Melaka, yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/MelakaExplorer
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Melaka hit-and-run leaves young girl with deep gash on forehead, police investigating

Sarawak MTUC chairman Zaidi Nasar listed some of the key changes include capping the maximum weekly working hours to 45 from 48, raising maternity leave from 60 to 98 days, enabling a seven-day paternity leave, in line with national standards. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

After more than 20 years, Sarawak labour law finally updated, aligning rights with peninsular Malaysia

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Black panther crossing Terengganu expressway dies in early morning crash

Police arrested a 40-year-old man with a machete believed to have been used to fatally stab a 19-year-old shop assistant in Aulong, Taiping, said district police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

Taiping man arrested over murder of 19-year-old shop assistant, tests positive for morphine

In Malaysia, night markets or 'pasar malam' are embedded in the local culture as an alternative to supermarkets. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 02 May 2025

More than a night hustle: How Malaysia’s ‘pasar malam’ empower women, preserve culture and boost informal economy