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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

No house arrest for Najib, High Court decides

High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching today rejected Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa 
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Accuracy over speed: Teo Nie Ching rebukes media for misleading Najib house arrest coverage

The EMU train design and ECRL logo displayed during an event in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

On track: ECRL, LRT3 and Pan Borneo Highway headline Malaysia’s transport progress this year

An undated photograph shows a general view of The Exchange TRX. — Lendlease pic
Money  / 9 h ago

Malaysian family office buys major stake in The Exchange TRX for RM1.1b

In a post on Facebook, Umno president and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for calm after senior Umno leaders criticised DAP publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin’s year-end Facebook post celebrating the High Court’s dismissal of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid for house arrest. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Zahid urges calm as Umno leaders slam Yeo Bee Yin’s ‘celebrate’ post on Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press after the announcement of Najib’s house arrest decision at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

How much of Najib’s jail time is left? Ex-PM could serve less than six years, lawyer says release possible before 2028

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is midway in his reduced six-year jail term, is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

In a statement today, the DAP MP for Bagan noted that Deputy Prime Minister and BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, when announcing BN’s plan to seek GST reinstatement after the 16th General Election, described GST as the ‘most suitable and effective system’ to ensure fairness and bolster national revenue. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: RM30b GST refund ‘nightmare’ must not happen again

The main suspect in the case involving the discovery of a woman’s body in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Love gone wrong?: Key suspect in Pedas ‘body in bag’ case admits marrying woman from Sarawak

Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex following the decision on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s home arrest on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Shafee urges Agong, Malay rulers to scrutinise High Court’s decision on Najib’s house arrest, claims it dilutes their powers

Rapper Namawee pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Namewee acquitted in drug use case, still faces separate possession charge

This photo taken on December 7, 2025 shows astrologer Linn Nhyo Taryar from Myanmar praying to a shrine at his home in Bangkok. What lies ahead after Myanmar’s forthcoming elections? The answer is hidden in the alignment of the stars, the occult flame of black magic candles and sacred geometry visible only to the third eye — if you believe the country’s spiritual soothsayers. — AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Myanmar fortune‑tellers divine future as ill-augured election looms

On Sept 4, 2023, the High Court here granted Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

AGC says DNAA for Zahid on 47 Yayasan Akalbudi charges was in accordance with law

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the report was filed by the victim’s family at the Pudu Police Station at 1 pm yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Police receive new report of sexual assault involving same Kampung Pandan teacher

According to ‘Harian Metro’, supporters began assembling as early as 7am, with crowds swelling around the court compound amid chants of ‘Justice for Najib’ and ‘Lawan tetap lawan’. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Crowds turn up at Jalan Duta court complex as Najib awaits house arrest decision

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme funds are being channelled into high-growth, high-value sectors such as semiconductors, the energy transition, community upliftment and talent development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Amir Hamzah: RM11b deployed under GEAR-uP to power Malaysia’s high-growth sectors, aims to boost living wages for 153,000 workers

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry will use three approaches to ensure the smooth running of Op Kesan 4.0, in conjunction with the implementation of the Sales Tax review and expanded scope of the Service Tax tomorrow.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Armizan: Domestic Trade Ministry outlines three-pronged strategy as expanded SST enforcement begins tomorrow

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said micro and small traders in the food and beverage sector can continue to utilise subsidized LPG cylinders as long as they offer ‘rakyat prices’ (affordable prices) to consumers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Armizan: Micro and small F&B traders can keep using subsidised LPG if prices stay rakyat-friendly

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor had a high-tea meeting with all seven presidents of the GRS components at Sri Gaya here on Thursday, which he described as cordial. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Sabah CM: No interference from state govt, let legal process decide fate of assemblymen charged with corruption

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will no longer accept the two per cent tax deduction involving deceased agents, dealers or distributors (Resident Individuals), effective August 1. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Tax rule change: No more 2pc deduction for deceased agents, dealers and distributors effective August 1, says IRB

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks during a press conference on the final iinvestigation report on Putra Heights incident at SUK Selangor June 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Selangor MB: Putra Heights blast caused by soil subsidence, pipe shifted 15.9cm

Selangor Police Chief Hussein Omar Khan speaks during Investigation report on Putra Heights incident at SUK Selangor June 30, 2025. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Putra Heights blaze: Selangor police chief says no foul play as final report made public

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front, left), and Singapore's Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (front, 2nd right) pose for a photo together in a new train carriage at the Launching Ceremony of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Link 01 Rapid Transit System (RTS) at the Singapore Rail Test Centre June 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

RTS Link fares to be revealed closer to launch, says Loke as Malaysia, Singapore unveil first train set

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to undertake an official visit to three countries, namely Italy, France, and Brazil, from tomorrow until July 7, which will include his participation at the 17th Brics Summit. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Anwar leads trade mission to Italy, France and Brazil ahead of Brics Summit

Transport Minister Anthony Loke signed off on the KLIA Aerotrain relaunch. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

KLIA Aerotrain returns July 1: Anwar to officiate relaunch, Loke applauds revival

The mother and the 61-year-old man were overheard planning to rape the 13-year-old daughter in a hotel again, according to Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Ampang Jaya cops investigate nightmare rape of girl by 61-year-old man while mum consents and looks on

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Prime Minister’s Office monthly gathering at Putrajaya. June 30, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

PM Anwar to meet captains of industry from 36 Italian companies, including MNCs in Rome

A GOF Sibu personnel member inspects the timber seized. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

General Operations Force ops across Sarawak cripple criminal activities, total seizures around RM5.5m

Selangor-based businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, 37, speaks to reporters after posting bail at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex on June 30, 2025. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

‘Ikan bilis’ charged, ‘sharks’ walk free: Businessman cries foul in Sabah graft case

Five detainees who escaped from the Pasir Mas Sessions Court lockup last week pleaded guilty to charges of escaping from lawful custody at the Magistrate’s Court. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Five detainees plead guilty to escaping from Pasir Mas court lockup

As of June 30, 2025, the US now requires visa applicants heading there for academic and research purposes to make all their social media accounts public. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 30 Jun 2025

Want to go to the US? Your social media must now be public, embassy tells F, M, J visa applicants