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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 13 h ago

Wife of ex-Citiraya boss jailed over US$51m chip scam linked to bank account misuse in Singapore

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reopened to public recently after a 10-month round-the-clock restoration exercise. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

One year on, how Warisan KL has breathed new life back to Kuala Lumpur’s past — and what’s coming up next

Breakfast spread at Uncle Lai Kopitiam. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Nyonya ‘laksa mee hoon kueh’ steals the (breakfast) show at Uncle Lai Kopitiam in Melaka

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is currently facing multiple economic challenges, and stressed the need to consider the broader fiscal context. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar: Amir Hamzah to provide explanation regarding govt's allocation to Tengku Mahkota of Pahang

Kota Tinggi District Police Chief, Superintendent Yusof bin Haji Othman, confirmed that police received a distress call from the public at approximately 9am, regarding the fatal incident at Kilometer 57.5 of the Jalan Johor Bahru-Mersing route. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Ferrari crash on Johor Bahru-Mersing road claims lives of two Singaporeans

Sultan Ibrahim (left) meets renowned Russian test pilot and ‘Hero of Russia’ recipient, Sergei Bogdan (right) in Moscow on May 8, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim witnesses Su-57E fighter jet demonstration by ‘Hero of Russia’ pilot in Moscow

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says Malaysia has the expertise to be a K9 breeding nation. — Pictures from Facebook/Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘Home-grown champions’ for Asean: Putrajaya eyes future K9 exports with Bomba’s RM2.4m breeding hub in Penang

Operating hours for 10 public parks under the management of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be extended, with parks opening earlier from 5.30am until 10 pm to provide city residents with more opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Early birds, rejoice! DBKL announces 10 public parks to open from 5.30am to 10pm

Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran died aged 65 at the Pantai Hospital in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on May 9, 2026 at about 7am. — Picture from Facebook/Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Former Indian chambers chief Kenneth Eswaran dies in KL at 65, wake set for Monday in Country Heights house

A poster showing the three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo in Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Taiping reject claims of wrongdoing in transfer of Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat to Japanese zoo

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore police arrest teen cosplayer after attack on convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at anime convention

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (second right) boards a bus after officiating the new route under the BAS.MY Kuching Stage Bus Service Transformation Programme in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak on May 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Putrajaya and Sarawak finalising RM1.8b Bintulu Port takeover deal

Labrador pup ‘Brave’ (right), the son of Lottie born on March 18, 2026, is the newest recruit in the K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department on May 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
World  / 13 h ago

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of underage girl

Yaroslav Rumyantsev shows a photograph of him in Russian captivity on a mobile phone in central Kyiv on February 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian authorities cited in an OSCE report released in autumn 2025, 89 per cent of the Ukrainian prisoners released from the Russia prison said they had been subjected to ill-treatment whilst in captivity, with 42 per cent of them reporting sexual violence. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Russia’s hidden prison horror: Ex-guards reveal how Ukrainian POWs are ‘broken like dogs’

Police said a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing while bathing in a river near the Kampung Peta Jetty in Endau here was found drowned today. — Picture courtesy of Johor Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Mersing teen found drowned in Mersing river, body recovered 100m from last known location

Police have arrested another suspect to assist in the investigation into the murder of a man in Southkey here on March 14, bringing the total number of arrests so far to six individuals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Johor police nab sixth suspect in Southkey murder with help from Singapore

PKR Information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the party’s leadership has been informed of the news reports on the allegations and leaves it fully to the authorities to carry out further investigations. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Fahmi: PKR will fully cooperate in probe into RM10m ‘corporate mafia’ allegation involving its MP

The weapons used by foreign militants during the Lahad Datu intrusion are on exhibit at the Sabah Police Gallery.
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Sabah Police Gallery opens with rare exhibits from 2013 Lahad Datu intrusion

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption linked to the management of e-waste and plastic waste following recent progress in probes involving senior Department of Environment (DOE) officials. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MACC submits papers on DOE chiefs, targets graft tied to e‑waste and plastics

Australia’s centre-left government on Wednesday introduced legislation in the parliament to double penalties for fuel price gouging as global supply disruptions due to the Iran war triggered fuel shortages in some rural regions. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Fuel stations run dry in Victoria and NSW as Australian government cracks down on price manipulation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today issued a stern warning to influential parties against interfering in the Royal Malaysia Police in carrying out legal action, particularly in cases involving large-scale criminal syndicates. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

PM warns against meddling in police action against major criminal syndicates

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state’s disaster management committee is aware of the hot and dry conditions and is ready for any emergencies. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Sabah prepared for dry spell, Hajiji urges caution amid hot weather

Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU, and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi speaks to reporters at his open house. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Sarawak to develop Damai port for large international cruise ships, says deputy state minister

An aerial view of the Sungai Krian Bridge. — Picture via Facebook/JKR Sarawak
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

JKR: RM72.7b in 12MP projects delivered in Sarawak, including roads, bridges and schools

The car driven by the driver during the incident. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Bau police issue two summonses to driver caught in viral dashcam clip for dangerous driving

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said an investigation paper has been opened, with authorities first working to establish the direction of the probe before identifying the modus operandi and individuals involved. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Home Minister says ‘corporate mafia’ probe ongoing, being carried out step by step

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan today reminded Muslims not to emulate actions that violate Islamic law. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Religious affairs minister warns Muslims against normalising tattoos, stresses need for expert guidance

A file photograph shows Datuk Peter Anthony as he arrives for his trial at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Former Sabah minister Peter Anthony granted parole, returns home after serving part of cheating sentence

The Monsoon Transition Phase is expected to begin this Sunday and continue until May, leading to thunderstorms and heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in most areas in a short spell. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MetMalaysia: Inter‑monsoon phase to bring severe weather nationwide, with thunderstorms and possible hail

Tawau District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) chairman Joseph Pang said the decision was made after recent assessments showed the situation no longer meets the criteria for a drought disaster. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Drought disaster declaration lifted in Tawau, water supply in Sebatik still monitored