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The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Traffic Management Centre, congestion was detected on several major highways around the capital, with slow traffic also recorded on inter-state routes. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

In a statement, EPF said these initiatives include measures under Budget 2026 announced on October 10, and reflect EPF’s continued commitment to meeting members’ evolving needs while supporting long-term financial resilience and wellbeing. — Photo by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 14 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan says the vacancies in Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji won’t trigger by-elections as the assembly term nears its expiry in two more years. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

The study found that certain issues, such as unreliable arrival schedules, missing buses, and insufficient information during service interruptions, contribute to a perception of fragility amongst commuters. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces, will assume the role of the 31st Chief of Army starting tomorrow. — Picture courtesy of Mindef
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

In a statement today, the IRB said CP500 is issued only if taxpayers report income from both employment and non-employment sources in accordance with Section 107B of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the declaration was made with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

Eight men are being released on police bail after allegedly beating a snatch thief to death in Kajang. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Eight held over snatch thief’s death in Kajang released on police bail

Two Turkiye nationals are missing after a sailing yacht capsized in stormy waters near Pulau Yu on Tuesday, while another was rescued after drifting at sea for 25 hours. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Search underway for two missing Turkiye nationals after yacht capsizes near Pulau Yu off Terengganu

Noraidah Lamat holds up a portrait of her late daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

‘I need to know the truth’: Zara Qairina’s grave to be exhumed as grieving mother seeks first autopsy in daughter’s death

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission of Johor has detained two more policemen for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes worth about RM635,000 from an individual in return for not taking action over gambling activities. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

MACC: Two more cops remanded in RM635,000 bribery probe linked to illegal gambling activities in Johor

A policeman was seriously injured after being stabbed with a knife by a man while conducting a crime prevention patrol at Pudu Market, Jalan Yew, yesterday afternoon. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Knife attack at Pudu Market leaves cop seriously injured; suspect arrested, drugs seized

Police arrested a married couple to assist in investigations into the death of their seven-month-old adopted baby girl, who was believed to have been abused, in Cheras yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Cops nab couple after seven-month-old adopted baby girl dies of suspected abuse in Cheras

Kuala Selangor police are investigating a fatal crash involving a 12-year-old motorcyclist and a teen driver in Kampung Bukit Kuching. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Year Six girl dies after being thrown onto windshield in crash with teen driver in Kuala Selangor

Kajang district police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said the 43-year-old will be arrested for his reckless act after he finish being treated for drug use at the hospital. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Police: Man high on drugs extends leg under moving lorry at Bangi traffic light, to be arrested

Civil servants watch the live broadcast of the presentation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a Bernama survey July 31, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

From Penang to Sabah, state leaders back 13MP vision for inclusive, high-impact growth and sustainable progress

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the latest allocation, compared to about RM35 billion previously, is a strong signal that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is clearly committed to driving comprehensive and inclusive reforms in the country’s health system. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Dzulkefly: 13MP health budget hike to RM40b aims to tackle ageing, disease burden

Solar-powered lights are now operational at several high-risk spots along the stretch of the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) connecting Perak and Kelantan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

East-West Highway crash site where 15 UPSI students died upgraded with solar lights

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia must undertake bold healthcare financing reforms and digital transformation to future-proof its public health system in the face of rising demand, escalating costs and fiscal constraints. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Dzulkefly calls for bold reforms to future-proof Malaysia’s healthcare system

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington July 31, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

US lowers tariff on Malaysian imports to 19pc

Selangor Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, had earlier decreed that SIS Forum (Malaysia) remove the word ‘Islam’ from its name. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Mais welcomes SIS Forum (Malaysia)’s move to drop ‘Islam’ from name

Current Media Group alleges that its design was used for the Malaysia Pavilion in Osaka Expo 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Miti in talks with firm over Malaysia’s Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilion design dispute, says Tengku Zafrul

TikTok clips showing authorities doing their jobs usually follow the same format. — Screegrabs from TikTok
Malaysia / 01 Aug 2025

Thanks to social media, enforcement agencies have turned raids, inspections into entertainment — but, is this right?