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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia
Life  / 18 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 12 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 12 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 16 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

All 31 people aboard the express bus and the trailer driver survived the highway crash near Rembau, Negeri Sembilan on July 12, 2025. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

Express bus slams into trailer on NSE near Rembau, all 30 passengers survive crash, four with minor injuries

Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right) with Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin during a press conference held in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre July 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

Tok Mat: Malaysia hails 58th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting success as sign of global trust in Asean

Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a press conference held in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre July 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

Neutral but firm: Malaysia upholds Zopfan-based foreign policy to maintain peace and balance, says minister

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (centre) speaks at a press conference in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre July 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

AMM sets stage bilateral tariff talks between Asean nations and US, says Tok Mat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was holding a meeting with Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs at the Seri Perdana Complex last night. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

Anwar meets BN MPs at Seri Perdana ahead of parliamentary sitting

Penang’s social development, welfare and non-Islamic religious affairs committee handles about 12 new child protection cases per district each month. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

‘Every child deserves love’: About 60 children enter Penang welfare system monthly, but few find adoptive families

Nick Adams is an outspoken fan of Hooters, the US restaurant chain that has long drawn criticism for building its brand around the sexualisation of its female waitstaff. — Picture from Facebook/Nick Adams
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2025

Who is Nick Adams, the US ambassador to Malaysia nominated by Trump, and what makes him so controversial?

Federal Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming presents a mock cheque to the Borneo Evangelical Church (SIB) in Pekan Tenom in Petagas, Putatan, Sabah on July 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

‘No one will be left behind’: Putrajaya sets aside RM50m for churches, temples nationwide  to preserve religious harmony

Sabah with its unique genetic and ethnic diversity, is given priority in the MyGenom project. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Sabah’s diverse DNA in spotlight as MyGenom project kicks off recruitment drive for precision medicine

The exemption involves 82,637 healthcare personnel, social nurses, medical officers in the emergency department, assistant medical officers and healthcare assistants. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

‘Extraordinary’ stress: Putrajaya lowers work week to 42 hours for emergency doctors, nurses, health assistants

Johor Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip (centre) promoting locally-grown fruits at the Johor FAMA office in Johor Baru on July 11, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Durian prices, supply to stabilise with Johor’s new processing centre in Tangkak

A 17-year-old girl filed a police report on July 5, 2025 accusing her 37-year-old uncle of raping her in his Taan Matahari, Kluang house in Johor when she was 15 years old in 2023. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Kluang cops nab technician after teen niece claims rape during sleepover at his house

Kampung Sungai Baru residents march from Masjid Jamek to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s office in Kuala Lumpur to protest the alleged ‘forced and unconstitutional’ takeover of their residential land on July 11, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Upset Kampung Sg Baru residents march in KL to demand inquiry, govt intervention into ‘forced and unconstitutional’ land takeover

A general shot of Ilham tower at Jalan Binjai in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

MACC going after RM3b assets tied to Daim across 11 countries including UK and Singapore

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged all parties to give Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani the space to carry out their responsibilities effectively without interference. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Anwar: Amir Hamzah, Johari Ghani to cover economy, environment portfolios pending new ministers

Judge Azura Alwi imposed the fine on 33-year-old Ch’ng Wilson and ordered a seven-month jail term if he fails to pay. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Court fines recycling manager RM30,000 for using fake invoices to import Canadian plastic waste