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In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Trader remanded until Jan 3, wife also detained, for attempted murder of doctor in RFID lane at Perai toll plaza

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

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Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

Damaged military vehicles, reportedly sent by the UAE to back southern Yemen separatists, are seen after a Saudi-led air strike in Mukalla on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

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Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 —The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) inspection for travellers departing from Malaysia will be consolidated at the departure gates of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) starting Jan 1.Currently, JKDM conducts inspections using Departure Screening scanners located in the departure zone after Immigration clearance. This...

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Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the same opportunity would also be extended to any independent assemblyman who meets the criteria. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats

The youth activist, better known as Miha, said BN’s presence in both the Sabah state government and the federal government provides a stronger platform to implement integrated development initiatives. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lamag by-election: BN’s Mohd Ismail pledges development as top priority

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Madeline, a renowned scholar and distinguished economic thinker, had devoted her entire professional life to national development and the well-being of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia

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Trader remanded until Jan 3, wife also detained, for attempted murder of doctor in RFID lane at Perai toll plaza

In January this year, Madeline Berma was appointed a member of the Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC) by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to assist in the state’s economic planning. — The Borneo Post pic

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Economist Madeline Berma dies at 64, remembered for contributions to Sarawak and national development

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to act firmly for the nation so that recovered funds can be used to improve the welfare of the people. — Screengrab from YouTube

7 h ago

Anwar: Madani govt takes tough stand on corruption, whether friends or foes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the unity government is stronger and more sincere than opposition politics, citing recent events in Perlis. — Screengrab from YouTube

7 h ago

Anwar: Unity govt stands strong, free from sabotage or betrayal

Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin (centre) with BN candidates for the Lamag state by-election, Mohd Ismail Ayob, also known as Miha (right), and for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat, Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar (left), during the candidate announcement at the UMNO Sabah office today. — Bernama pic

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Youth activist Mohd Ismail ‘Miha’ to contest Lamag for BN in by-election following Bung Moktar’s passing

According to the charges, Muhammad Farhan is accused of raping the girl, now aged 15, at several locations here in November 2024 and between June, July, September and October this year. — Reuters pic

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In Perlis, police corporal pleads not guilty to seven charges of raping underage girl

File picture of workers returning home to the Air Biru foreign workers enclave, Iskandar Malaysia’s pilot housing project for migrant workers in the region. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Home Ministry opens special window for 2025 foreign worker quota applications from Jan 19

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Asean leaders will assess developments in Myanmar following the first phase of its weekend election. — Screengrab from YouTube

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Anwar: Asean to weigh Myanmar’s post-election developments

In a statement today, MetMalaysia advised that the affected areas are expected to include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Continuous rain alert for Sarawak as MetMalaysia issues warning from tomorrow until Jan 1

MBPP, in a statement, said the council currently does not have any specific regulations governing the permission to bring pets into shopping mall complexes so they need to look into it. — Pexels.com pic

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Pet-friendly malls in Penang? MBPP weighs island-wide move

Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 60-year-old victim was initially contacted by the suspect in September and was then ordered via WhatsApp to hand over copies of his two ATM cards, supposedly to clear his name from the charges in the case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Pensioner loses RM750,000 to scammer posing as police officer in Kota Tinggi

The accused were jointly charged with smuggling five Myanmar nationals in the car park opposite Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Bukit Mertajam at 6.40 pm on Dec 2. — Pexels pic

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Teenager among three charged with migrant smuggling in Butterworth

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

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Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof's counsel, Noorazmir Zakaria, informed Judge Roslan Mat Nor that both parties had reached a confidential settlement. — Picture by Farhan Najib

10 h ago

Mujahid, PAS settle defamation suit out of court with public apology

The report said 22 stations recorded an increase in annual rainfall, with rises ranging from 51.0 mm to 2,230.9 mm. Kapit Station recorded the highest total rainfall of 5,624.0 mm, while the lowest was recorded at Kuala Pilah Station with 1,704.3 mm. — AFP pic

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