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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

Rompin police said the lecturer, identified as Eliza M. Yusup, 44, was found by a snorkeller off Pulau Tulai at about 8.45am on June 29, 2025.― Pexels pic
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Missing UTHM lecturer found safe after Pulau Tioman diving scare, swam 1.4km to Pulau Tulai

Dr Shanmuganathan suggested an alternative for the government to temporarily stop the tax to give time to find a fair and long-term way to pay for healthcare. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

SST on outpatient care for foreign workers could backfire, say private GPs pushing for urgent exemption

The boat, carrying 15 passengers, capsized during a storm, heavy rain and rough sea. — Picture courtesy of Besut Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

No life jackets, captain on drugs: Two young girls among three dead after boat capsizes off Pulau Perhentian during storm

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin (right) has denied that he is pushing Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin away from leading the Opposition. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Hamzah denies plot to oust Muhyiddin, says only outsiders spreading ‘baseless gossip’ to divide Perikatan

Animal welfare activists said that without proper care, there is an increased risk of disease outbreaks, which could force the authorities to resort to mass culling the stray dogs in shelters. — Picture from Facebook/SPCA Sandakan
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Over 600 dogs, no space, no vets: Sandakan SPCA’s crisis amid stray dog crackdown

PBS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that contesting under the GRS banner is a priority, reflecting the coalition’s collective commitment to retain the state government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

PBS denies forming new bloc with STAR, says alliance is to boost GRS unity before state election

Tawau police arrest a 44-year-old man who ran away after his wife reported him for domestic violence and threats with bladed weapons on June 28, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Tawau police arrests fleeing man after wife reports him for beatings, threats at home with axe and knife

Screengrabs of the video showing the worshipper being asked to leave a surau. — Video from Facebook
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Religious affairs minister censures surau for ejecting worshipper, says mosques are not ‘exclusive spaces’

With the latest development, 15 politicians have been implicated in corrupt activities between 2023 and 2024, in exchange for assistance in processing mineral exploration licence applications. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

New claims link six more Sabah politicians to RM3.96m mining licence bribes, raising number to 15

The family of Nurly Shahirah Azman has cordoned off her grave after hundreds of visitors came to seek supernatural blessings. — Pictures from Facebook/Ahmad Nazrul
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

‘Stop exploiting her name’: Family forced to cordon off UPSI crash victim’s grave amid surge in superstition seekers, supernatural claims

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a student of University of Cyberjaya, was murdered in an off-campus accommodation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Selangor top cop calls for safer student-only hostels after Cyberjaya killing in off-campus unit

Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the 100-strong rally started outside a shopping mall along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman on June 28, 2025 and a participant lit a flare. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Minor injuries, thick smoke and police reports: KL rally under scrutiny after Jalan TAR protest

A retired programme manager fell victim to a WhatsApp group called ‘enspire capital’ that promised high returns through IPO investments and lost her life savings after downloading an app called ‘freeman plus’. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Ex-programme manager in Penang loses RM436,000 in fake IPO scam promoted on WhatsApp, police tracking syndicate

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said there are currently 390 projects to upgrade dilapidated schools in Sabah, of which 230 have been completed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

RM6b school upgrades in Sabah ongoing as new Kalabakan project aims to expand rural education access

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department said the crash involved a Toyota Corolla, Perodua Axia, Proton Saga and Perodua Bezza and a Hino lorry. — Picture from Facebook/Balai Bomba & Penyelamat Kota Tinggi
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Five-vehicle pile-up on Desaru-Kota Tinggi road leaves two dead, nine injured including infant

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the RM3 million replacement houses and facilities for displaced residents of Kampung Iboi are expected to be complete by the third week of July. — Bernama TV Facebook video screengrab
Malaysia / 29 Jun 2025

Baling anti-flood plan ramps up as RM22.8m Sabo Dam nears 62pc completion, 17 new homes for victims ready by July