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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

Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who is also the Member of Parliament for Marang, said he has no intention of relinquishing the presidency, a post he has held for more than 20 years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

‘I want to die serving’: Hadi Awang to defend PAS top post in Sept polls, amid worry over health

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin speaks to the media during press conference in Parliament on September 14, 2023. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

PAC chief downplays members’ remarks on MAHB inquiry, criticises leak on proceedings

A lorry crash along Jalan Besar Sabak Bernam caused 64 drums of nitric acid and calcium hypochlorite to spill onto the road. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Lorry crash spills nitric acid, calcium hypochlorite on Sabak Bernam road

File picture of roosters fighting during a cockfighting match at the San Pedro Coliseum in Laguna province, Philippines, August 26, 2022. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Six arrested in Sarawak cockfighting raid, roosters and betting items seized

Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) personnel retrieve the bodies of suspected victims of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya off the Tanjung Anjir Sembulungan strait in Banyuwangi, East Java. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Malaysian victim identified in Bali Strait ferry tragedy

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left) chairs the trilateral meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye and the Asean Secretariat, 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 / 11 Jul 2025

Asean mulls elevating Turkiye to full dialogue partner status, says foreign minister

The media yesterday reported that three family members suspected of being the mastermind behind a milk supply tender monopoly for a government department over the past two decades were arrested under Op White in Kuala Lumpur, last Tuesday. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

MACC probes milk powder supplier over alleged tender price manipulation, RM120m supply monopoly

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng delivers his speech during the announcement of the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election candidate at the DAP operations centre in Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, on April 24, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Guan Eng urges freeze on electricity rates, SST hike amid looming US trade tariffs

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks at a press conference at Menara Dato Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, on January 26, 2024. — Picture by Bernama
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Umno urges house arrest for Najib after AGC confirms royal addendum

Trader Muhammad Zikri Mohd Noor said that this was the second time he had incurred losses due to a storm within the last two weeks. He added that the unpredictable weather conditions force traders to face risks due to sudden strong winds and heavy rain. — Screengrab from TikTok/ceokuterer
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Tents torn, stalls damaged: Storm hits 100 traders near Kuala Terengganu drawbridge

In a statement, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Bandar Baharu, Kedah, as well as several areas in Penang, namely the south-west and north-east of Penang Island, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for six states, Labuan until 11am

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Malaysia continues to liberalise its market through initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and strategic partnerships with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and China. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Malaysia eyes legal overhaul to boost trade, regulate AI responsibly, says Azalina

PAC Chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan was summoned to continue proceedings on the management of public airports involving the Finance Ministry, MAHB, Khazanah, and EPF. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Finance Minister II cooperative in PAC hearing on MAHB privatisation, says panel

The Asean Post-Ministerial Conference with the United States takes place in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, July 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

Final day of 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting packed with summits, trilateral talks and regional dialogues

In a Facebook post yesterday, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the initiatives include scrapping low-impact school events and reducing the frequency of school management reviews under the Malaysian Education Quality Standards. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

MoE rolls out seven steps to cut teachers’ workload, scrap low-impact events

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad meetswith well-wishers on his 100th birthday at the Perdana Leadership Foundation,in Putrajaya, on July 10, 2025. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Jul 2025

‘China does not colonise’: Dr Mahathir calls for Malaysian pivot in warning for Trump’s America