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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  / 10 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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at a press conference after chairing a pre-meeting with the Malaysian delegation during his four-day working visit to the United Kingdom, which began yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jun 2025

‘No loyalty, no problem’: Zahid says Tengku Zafrul’s exit won’t spark tensions in Umno

The much-anticipated durian season, falling during the school holidays, has once again made Penang a magnet for crowds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Traffic jams, sold-out hotels and durian feasts: Penang’s tasty chaos as school holidays meet fruit season

General view of the aftermath in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru after the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Puchong on April 3, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

‘We’re not looking for luxury, just survival’: Putra Heights fire victims plead for extended aid as promises stall

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has assured that no Malaysian pilgrim will miss performing wukuf in Arafah this Thursday, despite the Saudi Arabian government enforcing movement restrictions during this year’s haj season. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

No Malaysian pilgrim will miss Arafah wukuf, Tabung Haji assures amid Saudi movement curbs

The Ministry of Health (MOH) today reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring strict enforcement and control on the contents and emissions of all types of smoking products to safeguard public health and safety. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Vape products regulated under Act 852, says MOH amid confusion over licensing and enforcement

Nineteen goats were killed when the livestock shed they were placed in caught fire in Kampung Jawa Bayan Lepas here today. — Bernama pic/Penang Bomba handout
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Bayan Lepas blaze kills 19 goats, damages cars and lorry near shed; cause under probe

A 55-year-old man was successfully rescued from the rooftop of a hotel here on Sunday morning, following a swift and coordinated response by emergency personnel. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Morning drama in Sarawak town as 55-year-old climbs hotel roof, rescued unharmed

A 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) billboard is seen in Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

1MDB wins key ruling in Singapore as BSI Bank loses appeal over RM1.6b suit

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) logo is pictured next to the national flag in this file photo taken on April 22, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Police, MACC, Bomba take up King’s call for integrity and public trust

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, pose for a group photo with award recipients during the Investiture Ceremony at Istana Negara, June 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Malaysian leaders, ministries mark King’s official birthday with tributes and prayers

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, depart after attending the Investiture Ceremony at Istana Negara, June 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Sultan Ibrahim launches ‘Kembara Diraja’ tour to visit rakyat, distribute aid

Perlis police seized over 365 kilogrammes (kg) of syabu (methamphetamine) estimated to be worth RM13.14 million and detained a 40-year-old man at Kampung Belat Batu, Beseri near Padang Besar yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Perlis cops intercept 365kg of syabu in RM13m bust, suspect linked to drug network

The Terengganu police have opened 12 investigation papers (IPs) over alleged phishing in a lucky draw contest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Cops open 12 probes into phishing scam disguised as lucky draw in Terengganu

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) logo is seen in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Shariah-compliant bonds for highway project abused in luxury lifestyle scandal, says MACC

Jordan Johnson-Doyle, 25, has gone missing while on a solo trip across South-east Asia. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

British backpacker, 25, goes missing in Kuala Lumpur after last seen at Bangsar bar

Police urge scam victims to call NSRC at 997 to stop fund transfers. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 02 Jun 2025

Tangkak pensioner transfers RM108,520 to scammers posing as police and MCMC officers