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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  / 11 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  / 13 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  / 12 h ago

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

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

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  / 14 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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Police arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman following an armed restaurant incident in Johor Bahru early Saturday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 10 h ago

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

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

A 53-year-old businessman who recently returned to Malaysia was arrested by police as a suspected proxy to the RM3.5 billion MBI fraud, allegedly founded by Penangite Tedy Teow Wooi Huat in 2012. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Police detain another ‘Tan Sri’ businessman in Penang linked to RM3.5b MBI Ponzi scheme, suspected proxy to mastermind

Police are investigating a driver, 56, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, for negligence or endangerment of a child after a five-year-old kindergarten pupil in Taman Bukit Indah died from being left alone for hours inside a school van on April 30, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Kindergarten pupil in Johor dies after allegedly being left in van for hours, driver under neglect probe

Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. — Picture by Yusof Mat
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

EPF, Khazanah, PNB among GLICs adopting RM3,100 living wage to ensure employees earn above national threshold, says finance minister

The Sabah Native Court Enactment 1992 will be replaced with a new version to streamline the structure of the Native Court and strengthen the institution, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Sabah to table new Native Court Enactment, targets stronger food security and inclusivity, says CM

Police have dismantled a syndicate involved in electricity theft for illegal bitcoin mining during Op Letrik in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Bitcoin mining syndicate busted in Terengganu for electricity theft worth RM36,000 monthly

Food delivery riders are among those who will be covered under the Gig Workers’ Bill. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Gig Workers’ Bill heads to Parliament in June, says Anwar

Malaysia / 01 May 2025

King and Queen extend heartfelt Labour Day wishes, honour workers as nation’s backbone

Launched on May 1, 2025, holders of the Madani Workers Card are eligible for cheaper goods from companies like AEON, Mydin, Jakel, Marrybrown, Genting, Old Town White Coffee and Zus Cafe among others. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Anwar unveils Madani Workers’ Card, eligible union members to enjoy up to 30pc discounts

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greet workers at the 2025 Labour Day celebration at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on May 1, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

On Labour Day, PM Anwar asks workers to give his government a chance to improve livelihood

Tun Ramli Ngah Talib was today sworn in as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang in a full ceremonial event at Dewan Sri Pinang here, taking over from Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Ramli Ngah Talib sworn in as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of Asean in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the Asean chairmanship from Laos in October last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Anwar’s political savvy as Asean chair navigates US tariff challenges and economic growth

Sarawak is set to implement the Cambridge assessment for Year 6 students this coming October, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Abang Johari: Sarawak to introduce standardised Dual Language Programme assessment for Year 6 students in October

The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, also emphasised the need for compliance with the MACC Report. — Picture via Facebook/SPRM
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Local authorities must establish Integrity Units by August 31 to boost governance, says MACC

Some 10,000 workers from the public and private sectors attended the National Labour Day 2025 celebration, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

‘Workers are the heartbeat of the nation’: Ministers express gratitude on Labour Day

Malaysia is exploring opportunities in emerging markets, including China, as part of its efforts to expand the halal industry this year, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican (4th from left). — Picture via X/Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Malaysia eyes emerging markets, including China, to boost halal industry growth, says Matrade chairman

Terengganu police have seized three luxury vehicles, cash, and jewellery worth a total of RM981,500, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 01 May 2025

Terengganu cosmetics shop owner arrested in drug trafficking bust, RM981,500 in assets seized