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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 19 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026. An AFP journalist reported several huge explosions in the west of the Iranian capital Tehran on April 1 afternoon. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 1 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

The Johor Immigration Department detained four Chinese nationals for using fake passports and overstaying in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Johor immigration swoops on luxury apartment, detains Chinese nationals with fake Mexican passport

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

A 22-year-old worker was killed in a construction accident at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, with a colleague taken to hospital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Worker killed, another injured in construction accident at Kelantan’s Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

Bachok District Police deputy chief DSP Mohd Azrie Sulaiman said the victim was discovered by villagers about 1.5 kilometres from the location where he was believed to have been playing in the water before being swept away by strong currents. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Police: Nine-year-old swept away by currents at Pantai Kemayang in Kelantan found drowned 

In addition to its focus on physical and economic development, the Sarawak government also places strong emphasis on nurturing knowledgeable and highly skilled human capital, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Abang Jo: Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme set to nurture skilled, competitive workforce

The Home Ministry (KDN) announced that applications for the 2025 foreign worker quota in the services sector under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will close early on December 26 as the 30,000 quota nears full capacity, it said in a statement today. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Foreign worker quota applications for services sector to close early on Dec 26, says Home Ministry

In his Christmas message on X today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reminded the people to always avoid any elements, words or actions that could trigger anger, unease or misunderstanding among any parties when celebrating the diversity that defines Malaysia’s identity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

In Christmas message, DPM Fadillah says festive season a platform to strengthen national unity

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar, said 21 premises were raided, with 20 of them found to be used as call centres for managing and promoting gambling websites. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Bukit Aman: Police arrest 85 in nationwide online gambling crackdown

Unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol prices nationwide will drop by eight sen and six sen, respectively, bringing them to RM3.16 and RM2.56 per litre from December 25 to 31, 2025. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Retail price of unsubsidised RON97, RON95 to fall by six to eight sen from Dec 25 to 31

Pablo Picasso’s ‘L’Ecuyere et les clowns’ is one of 12 paintings belonging to Jasmine Loo, held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses in the US. — Picture from https://www.mutualart.com/
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Twelve 1MDB-linked paintings worth RM140m, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Calder, may be exhibited at National Art Gallery

Final preparations are in full swing at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Johor Bahru ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebrations, with volunteers working tirelessly to decorate the interior and grounds of the church today, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Families in Sarawak and Sabah return home, ready for Christmas celebrations

Church staffer Charles Ashokkumar, 46, busy making final preparations ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebrations at the Lady of Fatima Church in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

On Christmas Eve, ministers call for togetherness, harmony and goodwill across Malaysia

Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan said talks were held at his office today with all parties involved, following complaints from residents to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Penang rep: Illegal cattle pen in Batu Uban to be relocated after odour complaints from residents

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the DOE said the raid was carried out by its enforcement team based on information provided by Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, and that evidence of open burning activities was found at the site. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Alam Sekitar
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Johor DOE raids Jalan Kempas Lama illegal waste site over burning odour complaints

Based on the International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 report released by DOSM today, the composition of the non-citizen population has decreased from 10.0 per cent in 2024 to 9.9 per cent in 2025. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Stats Dept: Malaysia’s non-citizen population projected at 3.38 million in 2025

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat was reported saying last week that statutory rape cases in the state would be refered to the Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department if they are found to 'involve consensual sex.' — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Suhakam protests Kelantan’s plan to put statutory rape under religious body purview

Seremban 2 Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) senior operations commander Yusri Abdullah Sani said that in the incident, which occurred at 9.18am, eight houses were completely razed, while another sustained about 30 per cent damage. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Seremban morning blaze destroys eight houses in Labu, 51 residents affected

File picture of apartments at Setia Alam in Shah Alam November 1, 2018. According to chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, homeownership by ethnicity shows that 75.0 per cent of Bumiputera households own homes, up from 73.3 per cent in 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2025

Stats Dept: Homeownership and access to basic amenities in Malaysia show improvement