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The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) continues to remain among the top agenda for the Madani Government, said Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

MA63 reforms, Sabah–Sarawak rights still key focus for Madani government, says AG

The Prime Minister’s Office today said Malaysia’s economy recorded robust growth in 2025, with fourth quarter GDP growing by 5.7 per cent, bringing overall annual growth to 4.9 per cent, surpassing the official forecast of 4.0 to 4.8 per cent.   — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia beats growth forecast with 4.9pc GDP in 2025, unemployment falls to 11‑year low at 2.9pc, says PMO

The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion in 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus conducts a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters on January 12, 2026.  — Bernama pic

HELP University blast: Student still in coma, two others stable after AC explosion

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre), MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup attend the 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

After warning about Umno-DAP ties, MCA reaffirms loyalty to BN

Activist Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi speaks to the media during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya after the verdict on his challenge against the legitimacy of the Peaceful Assembly Act. July 1, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

AGC drops bid to review landmark Peaceful Assembly Act ruling after Cabinet pushback

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (centre) poses with education officers from across Johor districts who receive the mock cheques during the Johor 2026 Early School Assistance presentation ceremony at the State Education Department on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Economy minister cites Malaysia’s schooling aid scheme as model for 2026 policy execution

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Masjid Usamah Bin Zaid in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia hits pause on military, police procurement under cloud of corruption

A still shows the vapour released from an exploding ammonia tank at a toll plaza in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, on Jan 15, 2026.

Victims of ammonia gas leak incident at Seremban toll plaza all discharged (VIDEO)

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir delivers a speech during the Johor 2026 Early School Assistance mock cheque presentation ceremony at the State Education Department on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Akmal Nasrullah: Malaysia building complex economy to weather geopolitical storms

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the federal government has expressed its support for the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who strongly opposes the organisation of LGBT activities in the state. — Bernama pic

Putrajaya supports Selangor Sultan’s decree on LGBT‑related events, says religious affairs minister

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (centre) poses for a photo with Ministry staff after the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security's Mandate Ceremony with KPKM Staff for the Year 2026 at Wisma Tani January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Federal govt has no objections to Selangor’s centralised pig farming in Bukit Tagar if environmentally sound, says Mat Sabu

The two accused speak to Amarprit at the Kuching Court Complex. — The Borneo Post pic

Duo’s remand extended in Kuching trafficking case after RM1m drug, asset seizure

Photo shows the scene of the accident near Kampung Keru in Padawan. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Three-vehicle pile-up in Padawan leaves two dead, two seriously injured

The search and rescue team lifted Manang’s body to the riverbank to hand it over to the police. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Decomposed body found in Keningau; missing man discovered dead in Kota Belud in separate incidents

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government will ensure that all development and strategic investments, including large-scale projects in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, will not compromise the basic needs of residents, particularly electricity and water supply, which remain a top priority. — Bernama pic

JS-SEZ projects won’t affect Johor’s electricity or water supply, says MB