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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  / 18 h ago

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

An undated photograph shows a general view of The Exchange TRX. — Lendlease pic
Money  / 12 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  / 12 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  / 17 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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

Rapper Namawee pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

The High Court’s decision today means that Datuk Seri Najib Razak will have to continue serving his jail term at Kajang Prison. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Shafee: Najib to appeal after High Court rejects house arrest bid

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre said it received an emergency call at 8.49pm via the 999 hotline reporting a blaze inside the restaurant on the shopping complex’s ground floor. — Screengrab from Facebook/Bangsar 孟沙
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Kitchen fire at Mid Valley restaurant quickly controlled, no injuries reported (VIDEO) 

Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said authorities received a report on the incident at 7.08am after members of the public informed the Next Generation Malaysian Emergency Response Services (NG MERS 999) that explosive objects and nails were scattered in the area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Three suspected IEDs found in Nilai following morning explosion

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah confirmed that the matter of applying for a parole had been discussed with his client, but instructions has not been given yet. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Najib hasn’t decided on parole yet, lawyer says after failed house arrest bid

Pablo Picasso’s ‘L’Ecuyere et les clowns’ is one of 12 paintings belonging to Jasmine Loo, held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses in the US. — Picture from https://www.mutualart.com/
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia to reclaim RM140m worth of 1MDB-linked paintings, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Miró

Police have launched a manhunt for an Indonesian detainee who escaped from the Sibu Central Police Station lockup yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Sibu police launch manhunt after rape suspect escapes in handcuffs and purple lockup uniform

The Kota Baru Sessions Court today sentenced four traditional medicine practitioners to three years in prison after finding them guilty of assaulting a lecturer and causing permanent blindness in his left eye four years ago. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Kota Baru court jails four for assault that left lecturer permanently blind in one eye

A local man was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for attempting to smuggle four exotic animals, believed to be black-handed gibbons worth around RM30,000. — Picture courtesy of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS)
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Man caught at KLIA trying to smuggle four gibbons to India

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the ministry will not hesitate to revoke the operating licences of Centralised Labour Quarters and Temporary Labour Quarters if operators fail to comply with the provisions under the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

After migrant protest, Human Resources Ministry warns of licence revocation for non-compliant worker hostels

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended Iran's retaliation against Israel's attacks, but at the same time called for justice, peace and an end to violence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Anwar: Malaysia has right to speak up, calls for end to hostilities in the Middle East

Police are tracking down a suspect allegedly involved in the sexual assault on a girl in Putatan. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Police hunt suspect in Putatan teen sexual assault case linked to viral video

The Johor Baru City Council has identified 10 premises operated by different companies within the site of a fire at a lorry and engine oil storage facility in Jalan Cenderai, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, covering an estimated area of 64,664 square metres. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Johor oil store fire: Nine out of 10 affected premises lacked valid licences, says JB City Council

In view of the current hot weather, the Johor government has eased the dress code for students at Islamic religious schools to ensure their comfort throughout learning sessions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Hot weather prompts Johor to ease uniform rules for religious school students, says state exco

The Ministry of Finance has announced that new registration applications in relation to the expansion of the service tax scope and the revision of the sales tax rate, effective from July 1, 2025, can be made starting from August 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

MoF: New SST registration opens Aug 1 as tax scope expands in July to include construction, education, beauty services

PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party still relies on Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

‘Leadership isn’t about physical strength’: PAS backs Hadi to stay as president despite heart surgery, with Tuan Ibrahim dismissing renewal concerns

Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad said the substance has been seen entering a drainage system and is feared to be heading toward the Straits of Tebrau. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Black liquid from Johor oil store fire seeps into drains, may reach Straits of Tebrau, warns city council

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (centre) officiated the pinning of the insignia on the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (second right), witnessed by former IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, during the Handover of Duties ceremony between Razarudin and Mohd Khalid at the Police Training Centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Police slam ‘irresponsible, damaging’ report linking new IGP Mohd Khalid to PKR, say won’t tolerate attempt to undermine force

Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the twin shootings in Brickfields and Cheras are still under investigation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

KL police: Five released after questioning over Brickfields murder, Cheras shooting culprits yet to be found

Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) Police Chief Supt Jay January Siowou said preliminary police investigations found that the incident occurred at Kilometre 8.6 of JSAHMS from Batu Kawan heading towards Batu Maung. — Picture via Facebook/
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Police detain Proton X50 driver for using motorcycle lane on Penang bridge

Thick black smoke seen after a fire broke out at an oil storage facility around 12.30pm in Taman Mega Ria, Jalan Kempas, Masai yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

No ammonia or toxic gas detected near Johor oil store fire site, says DOE

Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah delivered the Royal Address during the Investiture Ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty’s 83rd birthday celebration at Istana Anak Bukit, Alor Setar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Force leads list of state honours recipients on Kedah Sultan birthday