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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 15 h ago

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

LHDN said the approach is a proactive step towards a pilot project involving the pre-filling of tax relief information based on e-invoice transaction data into the Income Tax Return Form for the Year of Assessment 2026. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

LHDN: Start collecting your e-invoices for your tax relief claims

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  / 15 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  / 17 h ago

‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit

A homeowner on Jalan I-Satu, Taman Melawati in Kuala Lumpur found signs of a break-in and the loss of jewellery and watches worth RM800,000 after returning at 11.30pm May 7, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Police hunt burglars who fled with RM800,000 in valuables from Taman Melawati home

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  / 17 h ago

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

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said any decision involving Suka Menanti assemblyman Dzowahir Ab Ghani and Sungai Tiang assemblyman Abdul Razak Khamis, must follow due process and receive the consent of the Kedah ruler. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kedah govt to seek Sultan’s consent over fate of two Bersatu-sacked reps

Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah speaks at press conference in Kuching on May 8, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister

A Lamborghini Huracan is seen parked on the road. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is pushing the government to rechannel fuel subsidies from the T20 group to B40 and M40 groups. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Redirect fuel subsidies from T20 to B40 and M40, Umno Youth chief tells govt

The coordinated operation, carried out under Op Dragon, targeted a syndicate network believed to be based and operating in several countries, including Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Mar 2026

MACC’s Ops Dragon nets 16 alleged Chinese fraud masterminds in Malaysia, RM3.5m assets seized

A fire that claimed the lives of five family members at a house in Kampung Pamah Kulat, Raub on Feb 26 was caused by a short circuit. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Mar 2026

Electrical fault behind deadly Raub fire that claimed five family members, Sultan pledges new home for grieving survivors

Malaysia has conveyed its sympathies and support to Kuwait and Oman as both countries face challenges related to their sovereignty and national security arising from the ongoing developments in West Asia. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 10 Mar 2026

Anwar reaches out with heartfelt support as Malaysia stands by Kuwait and Oman amid West Asia tensions

The government of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was just two votes short of the 148 supermajority ballots needed for the Bill’s passage. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Mar 2026

The parliamentary whip system: What happens behind the scenes when a key Bill is voted on

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said police received a report regarding the incident, and the baby’s body was later sent to HSJ for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Four-month-old baby dies at childcare centre in Seberang Jaya Hospital, two workers arrested

Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said they received information regarding the baby, who was found unclothed and wrapped in a plastic bag by residents, at about 8.45 am. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Newborn baby girl found abandoned in rubbish bin at Johor apartment

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said those called in so far include the victim’s family members, friends and lecturers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Kelantan police record statements from over 10 in probe into trainee doctor’s death

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the move was aimed at preventing smuggling of drugs and firearms as smugglers could take advantage of the current geographical conditions. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

GOF tightens security along Sungai Golok border as water levels drop

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP4) will serve as a strategic roadmap to bolster Malaysia’s financial market over the next five years. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Anwar launches five-year Capital Market Masterplan in bid to make investments more people-centric

The Prime Minister’s Office, which is actively monitoring the situation, said Anwar is taking a serious view of the operation, which is in its final phase of preparation amid increasingly deteriorating security developments in the region. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Anwar to personally monitor final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh (2nd right) speaks during a press conference on strengthening fire safety awareness in high-density strata buildings in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL) at the WPKL Fire and Rescue Headquarters March 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Bathrooms not safe during fires, Hannah Yeoh cautions after rise in strata fatalities

File photo shows a man referring to an SKAS banner. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Sarawak govt to start disbursing basic needs aid to over 850,000 residents from March 10

The Court of Appeal today dismissed an activist’s appeal challenging the planning permission granted to Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd to construct a permanent disposal facility in Gebeng, Pahang. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Court of Appeal dismisses activist’s challenge to Lynas permanent disposal facility planning approval

Muhammad Affan Jumahat, deputy of Bersatu Sabah’s Leadership Liaison Body said the resignations were prompted by unease over the abrupt dismissal of several elected representatives and division chiefs. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Bersatu Kudat dissolves after 19 committee members resign immediately

According to the charge sheet, he is accused of committing an indecent act by masturbating in front of a woman at 11.15am on 4 March at Masjid Al-Muhajirin in Bukit Siput. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

In Johor, disabled man pleads not guilty to masturbating in Bukit Siput mosque

Police have arrested another man to assist in investigations into allegations of threats made against independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Mar 2026

Police make second arrest, continue hunt for others over threats against preacher Zamri Vinoth