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An undated photograph shows a general view of The Exchange TRX. — Lendlease pic
Money  / 13 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  / 14 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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 15 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  / 19 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  / 12 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  / 19 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

Three suspected IEDs found in Nilai following morning explosion

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

The Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery. — File picture by Opalyn Mok 
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Neolithic skeletons to return ‘home’ to Penang in January after decades abroad

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) and Deputy Minister Datuk Lo Su Fui (fourth from left) pose with ministry staff in Putrajaya after officially reporting for duty on December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Clocking in as FT minister, Hannah Yeoh says race never defined her work, to continue colour-blind policy

A still from a CCTV footage of the attack. – Picture via Daily Express
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Magistrate fines ustaz in viral Telipok case RM18,200 over assault on students outside cyber cafe

Mohamad Khairul Azmi Ithnin was charged with murdering his wife Iecah Junus on June 2, 2025, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Murder and arson: Johor man accused of killing wife in Bukit Gambir, torching in-law’s cars

The RM245 million Penang Hill cable car project was awarded to local rail firm Hartasuma Sdn Bhd. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Penang looks to Alps for lessons on eco-friendly tourism, state leaders on Swiss visit till June 16

Since 2024, KTMB’s total losses from cable theft in the northern sector has reached RM1.44 million, comprising RM1.28 million in 2024 and RM162,000 as of March 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

KTMB blames cable theft for train delays up north, plans RM12.8m prevention upgrade 

The aid sailboat Madleen approaches the southern port of Ashdod after being intercepted by Israeli forces on June 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Malaysia condemns Israeli obstruction of Madleen flotilla aid mission to Gaza

The 5pm storm affected residents in Taman Sri Kerinau, Kampung Pulau Terap, Taman Pamah Kasih, Taman Pulai Bistari, and Kampung Batu 4 1/2 along Jalan Maran on June 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Strong winds wreck 75 Temerloh homes

The chartered bus driver in the fatal crash that killed 15 UPSI students on the East-West Highway near Gerik is still warded with hand injuries at the Taiping Hospital in Perak and has yet to provide his statement as of June 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Police to question bus driver after hospital release, remand request to wait

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the government is committed to protect road users, especially from the risks posed by reckless drivers and heavy vehicles that fail to meet safety standards. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles in the works, transport minister says after deadly UPSI student bus crash

Family members and friends offer funeral prayers at the Kampung Kerandang Muslim Cemetery in Jertih, Terengganu on June 10, 2025 for Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, one of 15 UPSI students who died when the chartered bus she was in crashed on the East-West Highway (JRTB) a day earlier. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Tears, prayers in Terengganu as UPSI students buried following fatal Gerik crash

The Perodua Alza MPV carrying a family of four veered off the East-West Highway and into a ditch after being rear-ended by a chartered bus carrying UPSI students returning to their main campus on June 9, 2025 after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday over the weekend. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Wife, daughter of MPV driver still in hospital, son discharged after Gerik collision with UPSI student bus

Mourners gather at Hadhari Mosque in Terengganu to pay their last respects to 13 out of 15 UPSI students killed when their chartered bus crashed following a collision with a Perodua Alza MPV on the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak on June 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Viral dashcam footage captures fatal UPSI bus crash as nation mourns 15 young lives lost

Authorities seize the chartered bus that collided with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle on the East-West Highway near Gerik that killed 15 UPSI students aboard the bus on June 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Transport minister pledges firm action as APAD, JPJ investigate bus operator behind UPSI tragedy

Funeral prayers were held at the Hadhari Mosque for 13 of the 15 UPSI students who died when their chartered bus crashed after colliding with a Perodua Alza MPV on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik on June 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

After autopsy, UPSI releases names of all 15 students killed in Gerik collision 

During the briefing by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the media were informed that the MPD project will collect only eight key parameters. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Jun 2025

Is your privacy at risk — or is MCMC just tracking trends? What you need to know about Malaysia’s mobile data project

In the same statement, Niosh extended its condolences to the families of the victims involved in the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 15 students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). The incident occurred early this morning on the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak. — Bernama 
Malaysia / 09 Jun 2025

Niosh calls on public transport operators to strengthen safety measures

According to Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim’s elder brother, Muhammad Aiman Hazman Halim, 32, the bouquet was a token of love for their mother, Rus Lina Abd Razak, 69, in conjunction with her birthday celebration held with the family on Sunday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jun 2025

Gerik crash: Banknote bouquet was Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim’s final birthday gift to his mum, says brother

Mohamad Alif Nasnawi, 21, never imagined that the messages he sent to Nur Ayuni Maslan and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, both aged 21, last night would remain unanswered. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jun 2025

Unanswered messages: UPSI student grieves loss of two friends in fatal crash