News

Logo
Most Read
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the media during the Central Zone Polytechnic and Community College Convocation 2026 at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris hall in Tanjung Malim, Perak on September 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Lim Guan Eng calls for MACC action on Zahid over RM2.1b ministry overspending, cites UiTM precedent

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

File picture of the ECRL logo and Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train design at the Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic
Money  / 14 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic
World  / 16 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says Bersatu is preparing to contest the Melaka state election on its own. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money  / 14 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Malaysia’s Immigration Department said a Myanmar teenage girl named in a viral social-media claim remains in detention and was not among 1,476 Myanmar detainees repatriated yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Immigration Dept denies social media claim that Myanmar teen was repatriated, says she remains in detention

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

Sarawak is trying to boost domestic demand through publicly backed entities, specifically the Kuching Urban Transportation System. Pictured here is Sarawak’s hydrogen powered bus. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals, including a former director-general of a statutory body with the title ‘Datuk’, over alleged misappropriation, abuse of power, and corruption. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

MACC arrests ex‑GM with ‘Datuk’ title and another suspect over alleged land‑sale corruption

Stranded passengers gather as they wait at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang September 6, 2026. Six flights from Penang International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic dust from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Six Penang-Jakarta flights cancelled after airport shutdown triggered by Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting 1,000 passengers

(From left) MTPN Sabah Youth chairman Calvin Choo presents a token of appreciation to Sabah Education Department deputy director (student development sector) Muddin Beting, as MTPN Sabah chairman cum national MTPN vice-president Kevin Lo looks on. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

At anti‑bullying event, Sabah Education Dept urges victims to stand firm, report abuse and seek help

Six individuals who entered a forest area through Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on August 29 are feared missing after not leaving at Pos Kemar, Perak as scheduled on September 3. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Gua Musang police: Six hikers feared missing after entering forest via Lojing and not emerging in Perak

Police confirmed a local man suspected of drug-related activities was shot dead in a residential area in Garden Homes here early this afternoon. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Police confirm shooting of wanted drug suspect in Seremban housing area

Handout photo shows one of the two housing models available at the Kampung Jelutong SPK. — Handout pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Don’t be deceived by RM2,500 deposit scam involving unofficial Kampung Jelutong SPK house offers, warns Jepak rep

The Selangor Disaster Management Committee is ready to distribute face masks to the public and civil servants to cope with the ongoing haze situation. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Selangor ready to distribute face masks in worst‑hit haze areas, with priority for vulnerable groups, says exco

A view of the UiTM logo in Shah Alam. Seven Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) students are still receiving treatment and undergoing medical monitoring following a heat-related incident while taking part in an endurance event in Pahang on Friday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Seven UiTM students remain under treatment after heat‑related incident; outdoor endurance events called off

Eric Cat team members with one of captured crocodiles. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Hunting team records nine crocodiles captured in four‑day Kuala Baram operation

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the increase in allocation for Islamic affairs from RM1.5 billion in 2023 to RM2.6 billion this year reflected the government’s commitment to advancing the sector. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Zulkifli: Higher allocations show Madani govt commitment as Malaysia earns global Islamic recognition

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the determination of heaven and hell is the absolute right of Allah SWT and cannot be guaranteed by any individual, leader or political organisation. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Don’t link salvation in the hereafter to politics, says religious affairs minister

A view of the haze along Jalan Serian-Sri Aman September 4, 2026. No area recorded a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading due to the haze as of 4 pm today, although Sri Aman in Sarawak was the only area to record a very unhealthy reading of 216. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Sri Aman only area with very unhealthy API reading of 216 as of 4pm, with no hazardous readings nationwide

For illustration only. A two-year-old girl is now in an induced coma after a pack of five stray dogs attacked her outside her grandmother’s house in Batu Pahat, Johor on September 5, 2026. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Doctors induce coma for Batu Pahat toddler wounded in stray dog attack

Budget 2027 is expected to place particular emphasis on efforts to address socioeconomic issues, including the welfare of the middle-income (M40) and lower-income groups, according to an aide of the Finance Minister. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Budget 2027 to emphasise support for M40 and lower‑income groups, says finance minister’s aide

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim catches up with former US vice-president Al Gore who is now a prominent climate campaigner and founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, about the global climate crisis, haze affecting Malaysia and the country’s transition towards cleaner energy. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Anwar and old friend Al Gore reunite (virtually) to talk climate challenges, decades after ‘reformasi’

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has praised Taanusiya Chetty, who finished third in the Miss World 2026 pageant, for championing education and advocacy as part of her cause. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Sep 2026

Fadhlina praises Taanusiya’s Miss World showing and her commitment to education advocacy