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According to the charge sheet, the 73-year-old man committed the offence against the then-12-year-old victim in a school toilet in Johor Bahru, Johor, between 1.40pm and 2.10pm on February 2, 2020. The victim, a Singaporean, was enrolled at the school at the time. — Pexels pic

Ex-security guard loses appeal, begins five-year prison term for sexual assault of 12-year-old boy in 2020 

In a statement, the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said five districts are now affected — Membakut, Sipitang, Sook, Beaufort and Pitas. — Bernama pic

Number of flood victims in Sabah climbs to 2,616

Muhammad Azmirul Iman (right) was charged with knowingly initiating the transmission of obscene video content via the X application under the username ‘a@sweetierosieee’ at 11.32pm on March 29, 2024, with the intent to harass others. — Bernama pic

‘Apam’ seller fined RM11,000 for posting obscene video on X two years ago

A viral video had sparked criticism of the project, implemented by the National Landscape Department (JLN) in collaboration with the Public Works Department (JKR) of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, with allegations that it caused repeated flooding in the surrounding area. — Screengrab from social media

Immediate rectification works underway after water overflow incident at TTDI’s Jalan Abang Haji Openg, says ministry

Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the government is working toward streamlining pre-university applications under a single platform starting next year. — Bernama pic

‘Single window, single offer’ system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

A 33-year-old man was seriously injured after he was slashed by several assailants outside a commercial building in George Town this morning. Police have launched a manhunt. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Motorcycle-riding assailants slash man in daylight attack outside commercial building in George Town

The ICA said both individuals were arrested on February 22 after the vehicle sped through a lane and damaged a drop-arm barrier in the arrival cargo zone, after it re-entered Tuas Checkpoint following an unsuccessful attempt earlier on the same day. — Reuters pic

Two Malaysians arrested in Singapore after checkpoint evasion, drugs seized

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state remains committed to strengthening student welfare through the implementation of self-help assistance, student emergency assistance, and book voucher assistance this year. — Bernama pic

Perak allocates RM4.75m to aid higher education students

The BN secretary-general said the idea of ‘Rumah Baru’ is not intended to be limited to a single political bloc, but rather envisioned as a broader unity framework involving various stakeholders beyond political parties. ― Bernama pic

BN won’t interfere in Bersatu sacked leaders’ affairs, says Zambry

Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and nine other states are set to experience thunderstorms, heavy downpours and strong winds through 5pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for KL, Putrajaya and nine states until 5pm

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said the case should serve as a reminder to the community, stressing that the government’s approach is to educate and guide Muslims to better respect the sanctity of the holy month. — Bernama pic

Religious affairs minister to Muslims: Respect Ramadan, do not emulate viral TikTok incident

MACC officers escort three suspects in orange lockup attire to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2026 for remand proceedings over an alleged RM5 million falsified documents case. — MACC pic

MACC remands three over alleged falsified documents in RM5m food aid programme

Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin sentenced trader Saiful Adli Yusof to four months’ imprisonment, effective today, on two charges of causing hurt and making death threats against Liew Khoon Foo in a road rage incident along Jalan Cheras-Hulu Langat.

‘I feel unsafe’: Shah Alam High Court jails viral road-rager, overturns RM5,500 fine after victim’s emotional impact statement

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah speaks to reporters in Bukit Kayu Hitam February 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Suspect used semi-automatic firearm in attack on border agency commander, say Kedah police

Bukit Aman urged the public to use the Semakmule portal and check the ‘Top Ten’ scam list before investing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Contractor loses RM1.2m after falling for ‘free stock class’ scam, says Bukit Aman

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the police were already investigating the matter. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Amid Ramadan sensitivities, Zambry warns against exploiting alleged Quran ‘stepping’ incident