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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  / 13 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 14 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  / 11 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  / 13 h ago

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

Three suspects in the murder case of a private university student in Cyberjaya on June 24 leave the Sepang Magistrates’ Court July 3, 2025 after their remand hearing. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Cyberjaya student’s death: Two suspects to face murder, abetment charges tomorrow

The Malaysian Bar said the ‘Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence’ to the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Monday is about defending the independence of the judiciary as an institution. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Malaysian Bar: Lawyers’ walk to PM’s office on July 14 not to protest CJ’s non-extension, but to defend courts’ independence

State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd was appointed for Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS). — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

New concessionaire to manage parking collection in four Selangor local councils from August 1

Yesterday, Kuala Selangor Police Chief Supt Azaharudin Tajudin was reported as saying that police were tracking down a group of cyclists believed to be involved in the incident, which occurred around 9.35am last Sunday near the Batu Arang traffic lights before it went viral on social media. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Police quiz cyclists, driver after clash over blocked bus lane on Kuala Selangor-KL road

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, views a scale model and artist’s impressions of the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Teaching Hospital (HPUSIM) project in Mukim Sedili, Kota Tinggi. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

King: New USIM teaching hospital in Kota Tinggi will boost Johor’s growth, benefit Johoreans

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Pagoh gang rape: Teen among two arrested after couple attacked near Johor plantation

Acting Kuantan police chief Superintendent Mohd Adli Mat Daud said in a statement that the search and rescue (SAR) team recovered the victim’s body at 12.40pm, about one kilometre from where he was believed to have slipped. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Rescuers recover body of teen who drowned while fishing in Kuantan river

Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the 25-year-old suspect, linked to four cases involving male victims aged nine, 13, 14 and 19, was caught yesterday in Durian Burung, Kuala Nerang while allegedly trying to flee to a neighbouring country. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Man nabbed in Kedah over sexual offences against boys in Shah Alam, allegedly tried to flee country

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah arrives at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

AGC finally confirms royal order on Najib’s house arrest in ongoing appeal

Water taps are seen at Jalan Klang Lama, Selangor on October 10, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Major parts of Kuantan face water cuts tonight due to urgent maintenance

Ampang Jaya District Police Chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail delivers a speech during the handover of duties ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, June 12, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Police: Father, son suspected of murdering e-hailing driver in Ampang likely tortured him

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a news conference at Menara MITI in Kuala Lumpur, July 9, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Silver lining: Tengku Zafrul says new US tariff announcement extends Malaysia’s time for talks

The High Court today granted the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) request to amend its notice of motion related to efforts to freeze £132 million worth of assets in London, allegedly linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin’s widow, Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, and her family. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Court allows MACC to amend notice in bid to freeze UK assets worth £132m linked to Daim’s widow

Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim has paid a RM10,000 compound fine to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for posting offensive TikTok content on March 31 that touched on racial and religious sensitivities. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

MCMC fines TikTok user RM10,000 for content touching on racial, religious sensitivities

Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, who holds the rank of Lance Corporal and is attached to the Bukit Aman Traffic Unit, is charged with the murder of Muhammad Zaki Iderus, 34, who died from gunshot wounds while inside a car during an incident at Jalan Stephen Yong here on April 26. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

Sarawak murder case involving Bukit Aman traffic cop transferred to High Court

Mhd Lihan Sabari, 60, and his wife Noor Nisrin Mahlim, 58, are jointly charged with making a business transaction to organise a trip to the holy land for the Haj pilgrimage without a licence by accepting RM81,000 from a woman between April 4 and 7 this year at a bank branch in Mantin. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

In Seremban, married couple claim trial to organising unlicensed Haj trip