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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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 12 h ago

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

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 15 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

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  / 15 h ago

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

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

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. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said MACC had confirmed that investigations were underway, and that the state government would not interfere or conduct an internal probe. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Penang govt gives MACC full space to investigate senior official abuse of power claims, says Chow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Anwar hopes Thaipusam brings peace, gratitude and unity to Malaysians

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the status of the investigation into the assault case involving the son of Pandan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, will be determined based on the progress of the police investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Rafizi’s son assault probe: Home minister says outcome depends on investigation progress

Passengers prepare to board AirBorneo’s inaugural flight to Tanjung Manis on January 2, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Sarawak airline AirBorneo rolls out 20pc fare cut for Chinese New Year homecoming

Abang Johari unveils the new YSISS logo during the launch ceremony. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Sarawak schools go global: Premier Abang Jo unveils state‑run international system with Cambridge standards

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), through an integrated operation, detected and shut down the transmission activities of a fake base transceiver station (BTS) in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

MCMC busts fake transceiver station used for SMS scams in Genting Highlands

The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has called for the Islamic cemetery land management system throughout the state to be strengthened immediately through a uniform and efficient standard. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Perlis cemetery reform: Raja Muda calls for order, sustainability, respect

Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz (pictured) said an internal disciplinary complaint filed by two former party MPs against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is unfounded as they had misinterpreted the president’s constitutional powers within the party. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Bersatu info chief defends Muhyiddin after Perikatan letter leak

Batu Pahat police are waiting for a critically injured 44-year-old man currently to stabilise before questioning him about the murder of a 41-year-old woman found beside him in a rented house in Taman Damai II on January 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Critically injured boyfriend now awake, but cops say still too weak for questioning in suspected Batu Pahat murder-suicide

In a statement issued at 3.20pm today, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are expected to hit Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak and Petaling in Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in six states until 7pm

Abang Johari responds to a question posed by one of the reporters. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Decision on Sarawak election date still ‘a long way off’, says Abang Johari

Now minister of the Federal Territories, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said talks are ongoing with developers to implement housing solutions for Taman Rimba Kiara longhouse residents within the current four-acre footprint of the area. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Hannah Yeoh gives herself 100 days to move housing forward for Rimba Kiara longhouse residents

A motorcyclist travels through a flash flood along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in Kuala Lumpur. Hannah Yeoh noted that flash floods have become a daily anxiety for KL residents. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

KL’s flash floods show why making the city liveable matters, says Hannah Yeoh

Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that while there is currently no compulsion for parents to enrol six-year-olds in Year One, preparations need to begin as early as possible to avoid potential issues. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Early year one entry: Melaka govt, education dept to hold stakeholder engagement

Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid said the operation to transfer the man, who was in a weak condition in the bathroom, took about 20 minutes due to the confined space. — JBPM Melaka pic
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

Firefighters help transport teacher weighing 350kg to hospital

People participate in an aerobic exercise programme. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) is planning free weekly exercises for children, starting with Putrajaya, to reduce child obesity rates. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 31 Jan 2026

After Putrajaya tops child obesity rates, FT minister plans free exercise programmes