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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a Facebook post today, said the closure of both roads will be in effect until 3am on January 4 (Sunday). — Picture via Facebook

Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang to be closed for ‘I Lite U’ from 8am tomorrow

In Johor, the number of flood victims in Segamat remained at 134 people from 36 families this afternoon, housed at five shelters (PPS), namely Balai Raya Kampung Batu Badak, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tasek, Balai Raya Kampung Sanglang, Balai Raya Kuala Paya, and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tandong. — Bernama pic

Number of flood victims in three states rise to 1,390 with Sarawak the worst hit

The collapse of the bridge will be a loss for villages in the surrounding area. — Picture via social media

PM Anwar authorises immediate release of funding for rectification work of collapsed suspension bridge in Kuala Krai

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Three Perlis PAS reps sue Speaker over seat vacancy, say he acted beyond powers

The man found sprawled in the back lane of a multi-storey carpark along Jalan Yong Muk Chai in Kapit. — The Borneo Post pic

Man hospitalised after suspected fall from Kapit multi‑storey carpark

The Ministry of Communications said applications for Phase 1 of the Media Innovation Fund, aimed at strengthening the national media ecosystem through technology adoption and talent development, are open from January 1 until January 14. —  Picture by Raymond Manuel

Communications Ministry opens Phase 1 Media Innovation Fund for applications, deadline Jan 14

State authorities said offenders could be ordered by the courts to perform up to 12 hours of public cleaning work, including waste collection and washing public areas. — Bernama pic

Litterbugs in Penang to trade fines for mops and brooms from July 1

Istana Arau in Perlis, where police said they are investigating a Facebook post alleged to contain defamatory claims linked to the Perlis Royal Institution. — Bernama pic

Police investigate social media post over claims tied to Perlis Royal Institution

Director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said the National Registration Department approved 11 applications to amend ethnic status to Baba Nyonya on identity cards so far. — Bernama pic

NRD receives 50 applications for Baba Nyonya ethnic status, 11 approved, says D-G

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lunch at Taman Dato Harun Foodcourt in Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar calls for stop to commission-taking agents in Ramadan bazaar registrations, praises PJ’s system

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

Defence Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kota Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (centre) speaks to reporters after attending the Friendly Reception with the Kg Makam Community at the Pangkalan Kota Open Hall January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Mindef takes corruption complaints seriously, denies baseless claims; officer on leave pending probe, says minister

Six men claimed trial at the Magistrate and Sessions Courts here to charges of rioting with weapons and causing grievous hurt to a man at Taman Mount Austin here last month. — Reuters pic

Six men claim trial in JB over Mount Austin armed rioting, grievous hurt charges

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that from the additional RM20 million, the Manjung Municipal Council will get RM5 million, the Teluk Intan Municipal Council will get RM3.08 million, the Taiping Municipal Council will also get RM3.1 million, while the rest will go to district councils and other local authorities in Perak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Housing Ministry boosts Perak road repaving funds to RM40m, 800 roads to be completed before Aidilfitri

The accused (2nd right) is escorted to proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Kentigern Minggu/The Borneo Post pic

Kuching man charged with fatal beating of stray cat, claims trial to mischief

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations