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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  / 14 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  / 13 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  / 17 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  / 7 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  / 8 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  / 12 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  / 17 h ago

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 9 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  / 13 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  / 17 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  / 5 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  / 10 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  / 15 h ago

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

Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the 52-year-old man was contacted via WhatsApp on May 13 by someone posing as a representative of a public university in Kelantan, offering a tender to supply 20 air-conditioning units and a power generator.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Company director loses RM137,200 in fake govt tender scam in Kemaman

Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has asked for proof over allegations that 10 of its MPs are swtiching sides to back the government. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Perikatan rubbishes claim 10 of its MPs switching sides, calls for proof amid defection rumours

Anwar attending the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025 (PBAKL 2025) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Anwar laments poor reading culture, says Malaysians must move beyond social media rants

She also called on all party members and supporters to remain focused on national development. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Umno respects political freedom, but Cabinet posts tied to party, says Azalina

The accused, a 52-year-old woman, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read before Judge Wan Suhaila Mohd. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Restaurant operator charged with abusing teenage niece in Kemaman

Bachok police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin said the suspects—a 38-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man—were released on May 28. — Pictures from Bernama
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Police: Two suspects in acid attack against Bachok spa owner released on police bail, but may be recalled

According to the MOE, the initiative aligns with its ongoing efforts to enhance reading habits across all levels and promote lifelong learning among educators. — File picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Education Ministry to roll out book vouchers for over 430,000 teachers soon

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun says he is committed to governing the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

‘My name isn’t even on the list’: Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin denies lobbying for federal role, leaves decision to Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) in Kuala Lumpur on June 1, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

PM says it again: No urgent need for Cabinet reshuffle, unity govt remains stable despite Rafizi and Nik Nazmi’s exit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) in Kuala Lumpur on June 1, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Anwar defends Tengku Zafrul’s role in investment and trade portfolio, set to stay on as minister despite Umno exit

According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations centre (PGO), the first incident on Saturday night left 21 people homeless, while another fire early Sunday morning claimed the life of one victim — File picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

One dead, 21 left homeless in two separate Gawai Day fires in Bintulu

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Bukit Aman is looking into any possible drug network set up in Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

IGP: Police probing Indian drug kingpin’s links and visits after deportation, to root out possible drug syndicate here

Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the coalition is not interested in recent resignations or defections between PKR and Umno. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Thanks, but no thanks: Takiyuddin says Perikatan not interested in chasing Rafizi, Nik Nazmi or Tengku Zafrul

The Saudi Arabian government has set a quota of 31,600 Malaysian Haj pilgrims in 2025 and they are expected to travel to Mecca and Medina in stages. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Menstruating women should make standard Haj intention, not conditional, says Perlis deputy mufti

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) in Kuala Lumpur on June 1, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

This year, it’s the teachers’ turn: PM says no book vouchers for students in 2025, offer next year will depend on economy

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (third from left) mingles with top Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) scorers during the 2024 SPM High Achievers Tea Reception in Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Jun 2025

Loke: Don’t pressure Anwar over ministers’ resignations, Tengku Zafrul joining PKR isn’t DAP’s business