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Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin (fifth from left) poses with international tourists while welcoming cruise passengers in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in George Town, Penang, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Tourism Malaysia expands charter flight matching grant to include cruise sector to boost tourist arrivals

A giant ‘Welcome’ screen is pictured at the main entrance of the international arrivals hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

KLIA Terminal 1 coordinated inspections get thumbs up, passenger flow improves

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the event surpassed its initial target of 1.4 million visitors, proving the state’s capability to host large-scale events that highlight the unique cultural, economic, and social identity of its people. — Bernama pic

Negeri Sembilan festival draws record 1.5 million visitors, rakes in sales of RM7.95m

Kedah Agriculture, Plantation, and Transport Committee chairman Dzowahir Ab Ghani welcomes passengers arriving at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) today in Alor Setar, Kedah, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Kedah sets sights on seven million tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026

Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen after the global hunger monitor, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), said that Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine that will likely spread, in Gaza City, August 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

Foreign Ministry: Malaysia condemns Israeli ban on humanitarian aid organisations in Gaza

The Act is meant to foster a safer online environment for all in Malaysia, with particular focus on protecting children, families, and vulnerable groups. It requires social media platforms to act more responsibly and promptly against harmful content under strengthened safety standards. — AFP pic

Online Safety Act FAQ unveils stricter safety guidelines, streamlined reporting of harmful content

MCMC also reaffirmed its commitment to work comprehensively with service providers, parents and educators, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, and the wider community to support a safer online environment for all users, especially for children and families. — AFP pic

Enforcement of Online Safety Act takes effect, strengthening online protections for children and families, says MCMC

Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang could take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s exit, according to Kelantan Bersatu. — Bernama pic

Could Hadi Awang be the next Perikatan chairman? Kelantan Bersatu doesn’t rule it out

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

Flood victims housed at the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Parit Penghulu in Jasin, Melaka, December 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Johor, Sarawak and Melaka report 543 people in flood relief centres

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (third from left) during a doa-recitation at the state-level New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration at the Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout, Meru, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Perak ends 2025 with RM85m surplus, signalling strong economic recovery, says MB

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

The evacuation process being carried out at Kampung Segedup. — The Borneo Post pic 

Flooding hits several areas in Kuching, evacuations carried out in early hours of New Year’s Day

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic 

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

File picture of an RMN Super Lynx helicopter. The RMN said the incident, which occurred at around 10.50pm, happened while the helicopter was conducting a demonstration flight in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Malaysian Army’s Special Warfare Group (GGK) in Melaka. — Screengrab from social media

Emergency at Klebang: RMN Super Lynx helicopter makes water landing, crew safe

The Malaysian Army said the cracked neck bone injury was confirmed through X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans conducted while the soldier was receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital. — Screengrab from Facebook/Akram Makhtar

Paratrooper suffered cracked neck bone in Melaka training accident, army confirms