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Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 16 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  / 13 h ago

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

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

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

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 13 h ago

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

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 9 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies today, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 13 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, major currencies on optimism over easing tensions

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15 , 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Durian Tunggal shooting: Malaysian Bar condemns online death threats against lawyer, urges swift action

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa has denied signing any digital document titled “appointment letter” that purports the National Financial Crimes Prevention Centre is an official entity to assist in the money refund assistance programme for fraud victims. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Bukit Aman says no official money refund programme from police, ‘appointment letter’ circulating is fake

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said the initiative, referred to as the Traveller Scheme or Skim Pengembara, will be piloted through a feasibility study beginning next year to ensure that nearly 400,000 local workers who cross the Johor Causeway daily are not left out of social security protection. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Ramanan directs Socso to extend social security for 400,000 Malaysians crossing Johor Causeway daily

Lindung 24/7 provides comprehensive protection to workers without time limitations, including coverage for accidents and unforeseen incidents that may affect their well-being outside official working hours. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Round-the-clock worker protection: Lindung 24/7 set for rollout in early to mid-2026 after Dewan Negara nod

Authorities are looking into allegations that a man sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy at a religious primary school in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Police probe alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old boy at KL religious school 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the legacy of Kwong Wah Yit Poh, describing it as one of the world’s oldest surviving Chinese newspapers that has endured colonial rule, periods of conflict, transitioning to self-governance, and now the digital revolution. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Chinese-language media strengthens regional ties and shared knowledge, Anwar says as Kwong Wah Yit Poh turns 115

Malaysia Airports MD Datuk Mohd Izani said the new routes and smoother operations will help strengthen Malaysia as an aviation hub. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Malaysia Airports expands routes, boosts operational efficiency ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

In a statement today, LLM said traffic is expected to increase from as early as Friday, December 19, especially on routes heading to the East Coast, North, and South. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Christmas traffic surge: LLM forecasts 2.6 million vehicles daily on major highways

Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan (second from left) inspects vehicles during a special integrated operation at Sungai Ramal Toll Plaza in Kajang on December 18, 2025, with officers now wearing body cameras. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Body-worn cameras now in Selangor JPJ operations to support evidence and officer safety, says director

On October 14, the 14-year-old was charged with murdering a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Bandar Utama school stabbing: Psychiatric report pending for 14-year-old accused, hearing reset to Jan 16

File picture of a kitten in Shanghai, December 3, 2015. The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services is investigating nearly 2,000 complaints of animal neglect at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya after a cat and a dog were found dead inside on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

DVS updates statement on Damansara Damai animal neglect case, clarifies legal details

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

The toll reduction applies to class 1 vehicles (class 2 on the Penang Bridge) at all toll plazas, except at national border entry points, including Plaza Tol Bangunan Sultan Iskandar on the North–South Expressway (PLUS) and Plaza Tol Tanjung Kupang on the Second Malaysia–Singapore Link (LINKEDUA), Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said in a statement. — File picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Holiday cheer on the highways: 50pc toll discount for Christmas travellers on Dec 23–24

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail Malaysia regards the issue as a shared regional challenge requiring close cooperation with Indonesia and international partners. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Human smuggling in Malacca Strait a growing threat, says home minister 

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained