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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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 2 h ago

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

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 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  / 10 h ago

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

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

In a statement, EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the commission received official notifications of the unexpected vacancies from Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul on December 8, and Sabah State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M. Yahya on December 9. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

EC: Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election dates to be set on Dec 16 following Bung Moktar’s death

Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo said the Penang government will double up on the organisation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programmes in 2026 to strengthen the development of future talent in line with industry needs. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Penang plans to double STEM outreach, targets stronger talent pipeline in 2026, says Jagdeep

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the five largest foreign investments expected to kick off in Negeri Sembilan next year will involve a total investment of more than RM27 billion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Negeri Sembilan to attract over RM27b in foreign investments from five projects, says MB

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the officer on duty merely advised the two women to change into more appropriate clothing, as neither was injured and both were capable of managing on their own. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Dress code dispute: Melaka police say woman was only asked to change, not turned away

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the government is conducting a comprehensive review of child safety risks in online gaming and will consult stakeholders to obtain their views and input. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Malaysia to review online gaming ecosystem, consult stakeholders on child protection measures, says Teo Nie Ching

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is seen in a hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, the Toyota Mirai. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Malaysia receives hydrogen-powered vehicle to advance green mobility agenda, says Anwar

Illegal dumping is spreading across the capital, with fresh piles of rubbish turning up in back lanes, vacant plots and along road shoulders despite repeated warnings. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Trash keeps piling up: Illegal dumping hotspots surge across Kuala Lumpur despite warnings

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the aircraft was operated by a registered pilot and trainee under the same federation at the time of the incident. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Perak police: Light aircraft that crashed in Tekah was registered, pilot followed procedures 

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Works Ministry will continue to monitor and take stern action against contractors for delays in completing projects. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Nanta: Works Ministry says only 3pc of govt projects delayed, vows enforcement on contractors

File picture of students protesting at anti-corruption rally at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, January 25, 2025. According to a new report by the CIVICUS Monitor, organisers of the anti-corruption rally Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah in January 2025 faced restrictions ahead of the event. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Malaysia remains ‘obstructed’ as clampdowns rise across Asia-Pacific, global civic space report finds

Members of the Malaysian Battalion 850‑12 (Malbatt 850‑12) attend a ceremony before departing for Lebanon at the Royal Malaysian Air Force base in Subang November 6, 2024. Malaysia is awaiting the green light from the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping contingent to Gaza for a humanitarian and security mission.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Malaysia awaits UN green light for Gaza peacekeeping mission, says deputy minister

Firefighters rescued four men stranded on a 4WD at Jalan Penerangan, Sepupok Niah early this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Four rescued after 4WD trapped in Niah floodwaters, says Sarawak Fire Dept

The damaged car at the scene of the accident at KM876 of the Pan Borneo Highway near Beluru. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Woman killed, husband injured in lorry-car crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Beluru

The artwork, painted by Chinese tourist Shen Shishi, also known as Shi Shi, onto an existing mural at the jetty, has yet to be legalised, despite an application being submitted a month ago. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Future of ‘panda on scooter’ mural at Penang’s Chew Jetty unresolved, awaits council decision

Lin Chee Ming, 49, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today over the murder of an elderly man at a house in Kampung Koh last month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Man in Perak charged with Kampung Koh murder, also sentenced for drug offences

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (left) and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae (right) witness the exchange of agreement documents between the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Works, Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim (2nd left), and the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Kang Hee-up (2nd right) during the official opening of the Korea-Malaysia ITS Roadshow 2025 December 9, 2025.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Dec 2025

Nanta: Malaysia, South Korea ink MoU to boost cooperation in intelligent transport systems and infrastructure