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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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 10 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 12 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  / 16 h ago

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

Rapper Namawee pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 9 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  / 13 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 14 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  / 8 h ago

Three suspected IEDs found in Nilai following morning explosion

Police have confirmed that there was no criminal element involved in the death of a Taiwanese man who was run over by a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train at the Pusat Bandar Puchong station last Tuesday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Police rule out foul play in Taiwanese man's fatal fall at Puchong LRT station

Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the resilience of its education system to disasters through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030, which aligns with the United Nations’ Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Zahid: Malaysia pledges stronger disaster preparedness in education sector, RM135m allocated to build relief centres for high-risk schools

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the new Malaysian Ambassador to the United States (US), Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Anwar receives courtesy call from new Malaysian ambassador to the US, discusses diplomacy and foreign investment

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (3rd right) shows a drink containing drugs during a press conference regarding the success of police personnel in busting a drug trafficking syndicate known as the ‘Alstonia Gang’ at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters June 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Selangor cops bust Alstonia Gang in Klang Valley, seize RM5.11m worth of drugs, arrest nine

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police have completed recording the statement of a male actor-cum-singer who allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Selangor police wrap up questioning of actor-singer over alleged sexual assault of 17-year-old girl, case submitted to prosecutors

When asked to comment on Petronas’ recent decision to cut about 10 per cent of its workforce, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said many of the affected positions were contract-based. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

‘Many are on contract’, Anwar says amid concerns over Petronas job cuts

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper against the lorry company involved in the fatal accident which took the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak, last month. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

JPJ seizes lorry, investigates company over permit breaches in fatal FRU crash in Teluk Intan

Justice Wong Kian Kheong said Rizal had violated his oath under Section 13 of the Police Act 1967 to “obey, uphold, and maintain the law.”— Reuters pic
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Court of Appeal upholds death sentence for ex-police inspector who murdered girlfriend

MADA advised farmers to adhere strictly to the scheduled planting calendar and to expedite padi planting in their fields to maintain a smooth agricultural cycle. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Mada ready for Southwest Monsoon to ensure smooth padi planting in Muda Area

Sarawak Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Hazland Abang Hipni emphasised strong policy commitment, sustained innovation investment and robust regional cooperation as the state’s foundation for energy transition. ― The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Sarawak reaffirms position as SE Asia’s clean energy hub at UK conference, eyes global partnerships, says state deputy minister

A 15-year-old boy with a learning disability who went missing while looking for cattle in a forested area near Kampung Permatang Pasir, Alai, was found safe early this morning after more than 32 hours. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Teen missing in Melaka forest while searching for cows found weak but safe after 32 hours

Police said a female tourist from China drowned while swimming at Pulau Perhentian yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Chinese tourist drowns while swimming alone at Pulau Perhentian, say Terengganu police

Smooth traffic flow has been reported at all major highways nationwide this morning ahead of the Aidiladha celebrations tomorrow. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Major highways clear ahead of Aidiladha, heavy traffic expected later, says Malaysian Highway Authority

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has announced that all employment contracts between employers and employees must be stamped starting January 1, 2026. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

IRB announces compulsory stamping for employment contracts from 2026, penalties for late compliance

Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director Hairozie Asri said the department received information about the fatal accident at 10.30 am, and a team of DOSH investigation officers was immediately dispatched to the site. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Surveyor killed in eighth-floor fall at Bukit Mertajam construction site, DOSH investigates and issues stop-work orders

A soil depression was detected yesterday at P149 Jalan Batu Kawan, specifically at the junction connecting the road to a newly completed bridge, according to Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 06 Jun 2025

Soil depression detected at Jalan Batu Kawan in Penang, authorities close off affected section, begin urgent repairs, says state exco