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Anwar, in a Facebook post last night, said the move is in line with the Madani Government’s determination to ease the cost-of-living burden currently faced by the people, with a total of 3.1 singles also receiving the SARA aid credited through MyKad. — Anwar Facebook screenshot

PM Anwar: Improvements to SARA ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said prayer was not merely a routine act of worship, but carried a broad dimension with profound effects not only one’s self, but also involving the family, society and the nation.— Facebook screenshot

Anwar calls for justice, harmony and humility in commemorating Israk and Mikraj

Malaysiakini editor RK Anand personally met with Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysiakini editor meets with Umno leaders at general assembly to apologise for social media blunder (VIDEO)

Former FMT journalist Rex Tan was detained past midnight after being summoned to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Former FMT journalist arrested under Sedition Act over question at Gaza lecture

Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze's update on congestion alleviation measures couldn't wait...and neither could her baby. — Facebook screenshot

‘My baby had other plans’: Subang Jaya rep Michelle Ng gives work update from hospital bed (VIDEO)

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his keynote address during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre January 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Umno grassroots warming to Zahid’s call for shift beyond race and religion

The Ministry of Defence is seeking further information and clarification on the directive to temporarily shelve the procurement decisions involving the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Mindef seeks details after PM’s directive to freeze MAF, PDRM procurements, assesses impact on defence readiness

The Malaysian Armed Forces take part in the rehearsal for the 65th Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur August 28, 2022. MAF Joint Chiefs Committee takes a serious view of governance and abuse of power issues within the force, and is carrying out measures to overhaul, remedy and improve matters. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

MAF undertaking governance, administrative overhaul amid concerns over management and abuse of power

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and X will hold a meeting next Wednesday (January 21) to discuss online safety issues. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Fahmi: MCMC–X meeting set for Jan 21 to address online safety concerns and Grok misuse

Police have arrested four Iranian nationals, including a woman, suspected of being members of ‘geng pukau’ (hypnosis gang) involved in robbery and theft cases that resulted in losses exceeding RM30,000, following a raid at a condominium on Jalan Ampang on Monday. — Picture By Raymond  Manuel

Police arrest four foreigners linked to ‘hypnosis gang’ robberies in KL

The public is advised against open burning during the current hot and dry spell, particularly in fire-prone areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens, and plantations. — Reuters pic

Fire Dept warns public against open burning as hot, dry spell fuels fire risks

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has proposed a six-month moratorium on the import of plastic waste and e-waste to assess the actual impact of these imports on the country. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

MACC wants six‑month freeze on plastic, e‑waste imports to study environmental and enforcement risk

Police are conducting a comprehensive investigation, including examining the possibility of negligence, following the air conditioning gas explosion at the HELP University campus in Bukit Damansara last Monday. — Picture from X/@mohd_escobar

Police probing possible negligence in fatal HELP University gas explosion

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the press during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves to worshippers after performing Friday prayers at the Usamah Bin Zaid Mosque in Kuala Lumpur January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Anwar calls for education that goes beyond grades to nurture ethics, compassion and social responsibility

The High Court here today dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its chief executive officer, Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, for leave to appeal against a decision by the Perlis State Fatwa Committee, which ruled that the company’s teachings contain deviant elements, particularly in its spiritual beliefs. — AFP pic

High Court dismisses GISBH’s application to review Perlis fatwa declaring its teachings deviant