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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  / 12 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the official dinner of the 7th AMRDPE Leadership Awards Ceremony with other Asean delegates in Bangkok, December 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Zahid: Malaysia proposes Asean Rural Development and Innovation Council to boost regional cooperation

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted that BESS Lahad Datu, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sabah Electricity, is designed to enhance the stability of the state’s electrical grid, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the integration of renewable energy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Sabah launches South-east Asia’s biggest battery energy storage system to boost grid stability

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the project should serve as a new model for national development that is more efficient, well-coordinated and conducted with integrity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Anwar calls on agencies to accelerate development of Port Klang third terminal

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that during the same period, a total of 3,900 operations were conducted and 9,800 people were detained. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Bukit Aman reports RM7.1b in seizures from 3,900 operations, says KDNKA

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail Wan Rosdy said that in 2024, the state government made loan repayments amounting to RM39.4 million, while this year the figure rose to RM61.2 million, an increase of 55 per cent, reflecting the state’s strengthening financial position. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Wan Rosdy: Pahang to bring forward loan repayments as finances strengthen

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Jun’haidati Tukiman, 47, a shop assistant, together with another individual still at large, is accused of kidnapping the 47-year-old man for ransom in front of the An-Nur Mosque, Taman Sri Murni, near Kuala Lumpur, at 11.30pm on June 26.— Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Selayang abduction case: Shop assistant claims trial to kidnapping businessman for ransom

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the KIS, launched in January this year, must be expanded to improve awareness not only among schoolchildren, but also among parents, educators and platform providers regarding the importance of adopting ethical and safe practices in the use of the Internet. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Safe Internet Campaign 2.0 to zero in on parents, boost digital safety literacy amid rising online threats

Fifth Battalion General Operations Force (PGA) Commanding Officer Supt Salehin Suleiman said three local men aged between 18 and 39 were arrested in the raid, conducted at 3pm under ‘Op Taring Alpha 2’. — Picture from Facebook/Batalion 5 PGA
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

General Operations Force busts Johor syndicate, seizes RM1.73m in untaxed liquor

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid imposed the sentence on Mohammad Didarul Alam, 29, a restaurant worker, and ordered that the jail term take effect from the date of his arrest on July 21. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

High Court in KL jails Bangladeshi man 10 years for supporting Daesh