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A group of Kampung Jalan Papan residents, some whose homes were recently demolished, show up at the Centro Mall Klang where the Selangor DAP is holding its annual convention on January 18, 2026, to demand the party and the state government fulfil their 2018 election promise to grant them terrace houses. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

‘We want what they promised us last time’: After demolition, Kampung Jalan Papan residents demand Selangor honour 2018 housing pledge

Police are detaining a 38-year-old man said to have been caught on camera beating two children aged eight and 11 with a cane and a chair, allegedly for resisting his mother. — The Borneo Post pic

Beaten with cane and chair: PJ police arrest uncle after video of children’s assault goes online

Negeri Sembilan Fisheries director  Kasim Tawe said Port Dickson is safe for water activities as no jellyfish bloom has been seen. File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Port Dickson safe for swimming: Teen’s jellyfish sting an isolated case, state fisheries chief says

More Malaysians have been falling for fake investment schemes that advertise on Facebook. — Reuters pic

Kuching woman loses over RM300,000 to non-existent ‘Navis Wealth’ scheme 

BN Lamag candidate Mohd Ismail ‘Miha’ Ayob came up with seven pledges in his manifesto ahead of the January 24, 2026 by-election. — Bernama pic

From RM1,000 for youth to new town plans: What BN is promising Lamag voters

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said internal action will be taken against those who breach discipline, including facing military court.  — Picture by Hari Anggara

Defence Ministry vows action into hedonistic ‘Yeye’ culture across army, navy, air force amid widening disciplinary concerns

Miri City Council enforcement officers confiscating durians during an operation against illegal roadside vendors in early January 2026 that was later criticised on social media who called on the authorities to show empathy to traders. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Miri

Play by the rules, or lose your spikes, Miri mayor defends council’s durian roundup after social media backlash

Dapsy Sarawak political education director Soo Tien Ren said investigation by the MACC is not persecution and necessary, insisting that the SUPP has yet to clear doubts over an alleged receipt of RM1 million from a former prime minister. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Sarawak Dapsy says police have referred SUPP RM1m case to MACC

A view of Hyde Park in London. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said major developed cities in the world often have large green spaces for recreation and a respite from stress, adding that Samarahan Park marked only the beginning. — Unsplash pic

More trees, less concrete, happy humans: Inspired by London’s Hyde Park, Sarawak premier unveils plans for Samarahan Park

Aeroline loses long-time KLCC hotel pick-up point as Corus closes its doors on January 18, 2026 after 23 years. — Picture via Facebook

After 23 years and 4.7 million passengers, Aeroline and Corus KLCC part ways

Flood waters inundate Jalan Kambau, the access to SRK St Joseph Penampang in this undated picture. — The Borneo Post pic

Are floods Sabah’s No. 1 menace? Warisan believes so, calls for state action

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma whose real name is Nadia Kasumawati Abdul Karim, was reported missing after she could not be traced while transiting at King Abdulaziz International Airport during her flight from Kuala Lumpur to London on January 15, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Actress Nadia Kesuma has died in Jeddah, husband confirms on Facebook

The 40-year-old missing man who was swept away by river currents in south Kelantan managed to save his son beforehand on January 17, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Dad missing after pulling son from raging Sungai Lebir in Kelantan, search-and-rescue continues today

The body of an unidentified woman washed ashore on the Lubuk Sepang beach area, Bayu Damai in Pengerang, Johor on January 17, 2026 at 10.40am. Police said there were injury marks on her thigh, but believe she died from drowning. — Bernama pic

Unidentified woman found dead at Lubuk Sepang beach in Johor, police say

One of the most striking themes to emerge from PAU 2025 was reconciliation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Three things we learnt from: Umno’s General Assembly 2025

MyDigital ID is targeting 15 million new registrations this year. — SoyaCincau pic

MyDigital ID hits 8.7 million users, sets sights on 15 million sign-ups with e-hailing boost