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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  / 11 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  / 6 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 12 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  / 4 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  / 12 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  / 8 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

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

According to the first charge, the accused allegedly raped his 15-year-and-8-month-old stepdaughter at 3.30pm on June 16. For the second charge, the man was accused of committing the same act against the victim at 5.30pm on June 18. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Terengganu labourer pleads not guilty to raping teen stepdaughter

The accused, Mohd Samsul Tumiran, 45, pleaded guilty at the Yong Peng Magistrates’ Court today to charges of kicking his son in the stomach and hitting him on the head. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Johor man jailed five months for kicking son’s stomach, hitting his head just days after release from prison

File picture of the five men (from left) K. Tatisan, V. Sharmah, S. Gopinaath, S. Gokulan and J. Ragesuthan after they were acquitted and released in 2022. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Trial of four accused in T. Nhaveen’s 2017 killing pushed to November amid appeal over fifth man’s acquittal

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail delivers his speech during the INTAN Minister’s Conversation 2025 at the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, July 8, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Home Ministry leans into AI to predict future crimes, target ‘gateway offences’

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the move was to enable the report that had been produced to be reviewed and any shortcomings that arose to be identified, while also mobilising efforts to ensure that those responsible are found. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Opposition to nominate two experts for special committee on Putra Heights blast, says Selangor MB

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt displays a signed letter on tariffs from US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, July 7, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

US tariffs still threaten Penang exports despite semicon exemption, says CM

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail delivers his speech during the INTAN Minister’s Conversation 2025 at the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, July 8, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Malaysia cites UNHCR data-sharing delays in move to launch own refugee registration system

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre back row) witness the signing ceremony of the Sukuk programme. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Chow says Penang would delay water rate hike until mid-2026

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during a press conference on July 8, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Saifuddin Nasution downplays talk of PKR discord after Rafizi, eight others press for RCI on judiciary

Sabah Chief Minister and Sulaman state assemblyman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (second left) attending the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting at the Sabah State Assembly building. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

CM says Sabah Maju Jaya initiatives near full success

According to a statement on the US Department of State’s official website, Marco Rubio will travel to Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to 12 and is scheduled to attend the Asean-United States Post-Ministerial Conference, East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Asean Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, taking place from Thursday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

US Secretary of State Rubio heads to Malaysia for Asean meetings, first Asia visit since taking office

The incident, which was captured by one of the cyclists and widely shared on social media, raised public concern over road safety and the conduct of bus drivers around vulnerable road users. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Rapid KL probes viral video of MRT bus-cyclist clash, says driver has undergone counselling

Former Umno information chief Isham Jalil is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on July 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

High Court rules Isham Jalil’s judiciary remarks on Najib’s SRC, 1MDB trials not contemptuous

High Court judge Justice Datuk Celestina Stuel Galid fixed the date on Monday following the conclusion of the substantive hearing, noting that additional time was needed due to the complexity and volume of documents in the case. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Judgment on Sabah’s 40pc federal revenue claim delayed, High Court sets Aug 7 for next steps

Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the 39-year-old suspect remains under investigation, and the case will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor once completed. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Police quiz five over preacher’s alleged sharing of explicit videos involving his wives

Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail said police initially classified the case as sudden death after receiving a call from a medical assistant at Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 7.16pm that evening. Police later confirmed the death at the scene, but a post-mortem at Ampang Hospital revealed necrotising soft tissue infections caused by skin and skeletal injuries, indicating foul play. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 08 Jul 2025

Cops arrest father and son for alleged murder of e-hailing driver in Ampang after post-mortem reveals foul play