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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

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to ‘Regular Follow-Up’ status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Financial Action Task Force upgrades Malaysia’s illicit finance rating, reflecting whole‑of‑nation effort, says BNM governor

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar says he has no interest in contesting the Lamag state by-election to fill the vacancy left by the demise of his father, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Bung Moktar’s son Mohd Naim rules himself out of Lamag by‑election candidacy

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department is finalising its investigation to determine the cause of a fire that killed a woman and her adopted daughter here yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Probe into Butterworth blaze that killed mother, daughter being finalised, says Penang Fire Dept

Civil servants who opted for the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) will receive the Phase 2 salary adjustment in the January payroll, with the increase calculated based on their final salary on December 31. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Public Service Dept: Civil servants to receive Phase 2 SSPA salary adjustment in January

Global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering said Malaysia has recorded significant asset recovery through clear emphasis at policy and operational levels, resulting in a 15-fold increase since the 2015 mutual evaluation report, totalling RM37.63 billion in assets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Report: Malaysia recovers RM37.63b in assets, 15‑fold increase since 2015

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia welcomes clean energy investment and is ready to support industry players seeking to participate in the country’s energy transition efforts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Malaysia welcomes clean energy investment, pledges support for industry players, says DPM Fadillah

The Perlis state assembly heard today that the state has Malaysia’s highest obesity rate and the third-highest diabetes prevalence, prompting officials to outline measures to safeguard public health alongside tourism plans. — Istock.com pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Perlis tops national obesity rate at 32.8pc, ranks third in diabetes, says state rep

Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Annuar Rapaee (seventh left) is seen with representatives of Nangka constituency schools during a photocall. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Sarawak rolls out digital textbooks with animation, interactive tools to tackle poor test scores

This picture provided by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department shows a fire at the Petra Jaya shopping mall in Kuching. — Picture via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Fire guts sports outlet in Kuching’s Petra Jaya mall, staff flee as blaze spreads in minutes

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the commuter service will significantly increase train frequency along the Kulai-Johor Bahru route, with the journey taking only about 20 minutes. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Kulai to JB in 20 minutes: Dedicated commuter train service to start early next year, says transport minister

Brickfields District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Hoo Chang Hook, said initial investigations found no signs of foul play and the case has been handed over to the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) for further action. — Picture from X/@GengKNegara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

No criminal elements found in Mont Kiara high-rise blaze that killed man, say police 

Accused Janida Daimun (left) and Nuraina Asmawil being escorted to the Magistrates’ Court in Johor Bahru, December 11, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan  
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

In JB, two Filipino women plead guilty to possessing fake MyKads

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor is sworn in a Sulaman assemblyman for a ninth term. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

CM Hajiji first to take oath as 79 sworn in as Sabah elected representatives

Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed, 74, director of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd, faces five charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and 13 counts of money laundering, all linked to the Maju Expressway Extension construction project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Maju Holdings’ Abu Sahid applies to court for temporary passport release for UK trip with daughter

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming observes the ‘Sentuhan Kejayaan KPKT 2025’ operation to shut down an illegal dumpsite at Jalan Awam Cina, Taman Yarl, Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Illegal dumping syndicates face crackdown as housing minister backs armed unit, task force and surveillance tech

Displaced residents walk at a temporary camp set up at a pagoda during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on December 11, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2025

Malaysian embassy urges citizens in Cambodia to update details as border tensions rise with Thailand