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From January 23, Malaysians can request a physical licence without showing proof of overseas travel, such as a flight ticket. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

No more flight tickets needed: JPJ scraps travel-proof rule for physical driving licences

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki delivers his remarks at the ‘Cakna Rasuah: MACC with the Media’ programme in Kota Bharu January 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Tan Sri’ among two detained over alleged RM300m investor scam, says MACC chief

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation into governance weaknesses in electronic waste (e-waste) management in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan following Ops Nature conducted in both states on Tuesday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC opens probe into governance failures in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan e‑waste management after Ops Nature raid

Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain charged with laundering RM2.1m

Three individuals, including two immigration officers, were detained during two separate operations in Johor and Sabah on Monday and yesterday, for their alleged involvement in the abuse of the online Malaysian passport application facility. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 8 h ago

RM12,000-per-passport syndicate: Immigration officers among those detained

A recalled witness, who was formerly dormitory chief warden at the late Zara Qairina Mahathir’s school, revealed new evidence at the Coroner’s Court, namely a piece of paper with something written about Zara found prior to the incident. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Court stunned as witness reveals new note, coroner cautions ‘no more surprises’

The wife of former Army chief, Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Salwani Anuar, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

As husband faces four counts over RM2.1m, ex-Army chief’s wife charged with laundering RM77,000

The government has said it plans to table the Ombudsman Malaysia Bill in early 2026, a move that could give the public a new watchdog to check abuse of power and administrative failures. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ombudsman Malaysia Bill: What it is and why does it matter to the public

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

In court, Najib concedes RM42m not from Saudi donor ‘based on subsequent knowledge’

File picture for illustration purposes only. The Malaysian traveller was selected for a device inspection upon arrival in Sydney earlier this month, where officers allegedly found AI-generated and anime-style CSAM. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysian man deported from Australia after border officers find over 100 CSAM images

Bank Negara Malaysia will strengthen regulatory requirements for all medical and health insurance/takaful said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

BNM to roll out landmark insurance plan — seamless switch, no new medical checks

A billboard by the “Coalition for Regional Security” initiative is displayed in Tel Aviv on June 26, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump’s US$1b ‘permanent seat’ Gaza peace board: Who paid and who’s out

This photo illustration shows Malaysian ringgit banknotes in Kuala Lumpur on June 29, 2015. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

What’s driving the ringgit’s market-beating rally? Foreign funds say it’s just beginning

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said schools may struggle to cope if six-year-olds are allowed to enrol en masse. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Opposition flags ‘holes’ in Education Ministry’s plan to let six-year-olds start Standard One

Up next for Pearly-Thinaah are either Japan’s Kaho Osawa-Mai Tanabe or South Korea’s Kim Yu Jung-Lee Yu Lim. — File pic via Reuters

Sports / 6 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah cruise into Indonesia Masters quarters in 43-minute win

Sports

6 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah cruise into Indonesia Masters quarters in 43-minute win

Up next for Pearly-Thinaah are either Japan’s Kaho Osawa-Mai Tanabe or South Korea’s Kim Yu Jung-Lee Yu Lim. — File pic via Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Top national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah needed just 43 minutes to subdue Taiwan’s Lin Xiao Min-Wang Yu Qiao 21-13, 21-12 and check into the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Masters Badminton Championships at Istora Senayan in Jakarta today.Up next for Pearly-Thinaah are...

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Liverpool fans hold up their scarves as players huddle on the pitch before the Premier League match against Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Liverpool overtake Man City, Man Utd to become England’s richest club for first time

Newcastle United fans display a tifo inspired by newspaper pages before the Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on January 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Newcastle punish PSV errors to win and set up Champions League showdown with PSG

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo shoots to score his team’s third goal during the Champions League match against Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on January 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille to reach brink of automatic Champions League qualification

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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann during their men’s singles match on Day Four of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 21, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Alcaraz survives early ‘bombs’ to storm into Australian Open third round, Sabalenka and Gauff cruise

Police are investigating after a viral video showed a man running the Hong Kong Marathon with a baby strapped to his chest.

1d ago

Police question runner after baby-carrying stunt at Hong Kong Marathon

Brazilian World Cup legend Gilberto Silva takes a selfie with fans at Sunway Pyramid shopping mall in Petaling Jaya January 21, 2026, after accompanying the Fifa World Cup Trophy to Malaysia as part of the 75-Nation Global Tour for the 2026 World Cup. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Brazil legend Gilberto Silva gets nostalgic in KL, recalling the ‘magic’ of 2002

Brazil’s Gilberto Silva (centre) and Malaysian football legend Datuk Santokh Singh (right) look on as the Fifa World Cup Trophy goes on display at Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya January 21, 2026 during the 2026 World Cup 75-Nation Global Tour. Popular local rapper Muhammad Hairi Hamdan, better known as MK, is on the left. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Fifa World Cup Trophy returns to Malaysia after 12 years — and fans pack Sunway Pyramid for a glimpse

Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei shrugged off a mid-match wobble to move safely into round two of the Indonesia Masters. — Bernama file pic

1d ago

Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei survive scare to power into Indonesia Masters second round

Audi reveal its new Formula One challenger at a launch event in Kraftwerk Berlin on January 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘We’re not here to mess around’: Audi drop debut F1 livery — and promise title challenge by 2030

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s third-highest goalscorer of all time with 250 goals in 421 appearances, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League since joining from Roma in 2017. — AFP pic

1d ago

Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank was reportedly on the brink of being sacked after Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to West Ham that sank Spurs to 14th in the Premier League. — AFP pic

1d ago

Frank seeks Spurs ‘momentum’ after beating Dortmund

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (left) vies for the ball with Monaco's French midfielder #11 Maghnes Akliouche during the UEFA Champions League league phase day 7 football match between Real Madrid CF and AS Monaco at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on January 20, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid thrash Monaco in Champions League

German referee Sven Jablonski shows a red card to Manchester City's Spanish midfielder #16 Rodri during the UEFA Champions League, league Phase - day 7 football match between Bodoe/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodoe, Norway on January 20, 2026. — NTB pic via AFP

1d ago

Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect

Voices from the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), the junior partner in Merz’s governing coalition, have also said a World Cup boycott should be on the table as Germany works out its response to Trump’s threats. — AFP file pic

1d ago

Germany says up to football body to decide any World Cup boycott

Lawyer Ashraf Sohaimi, who represents Mohd Daud, said both parties were unable to reach an agreement for an out-of-court settlement during mediation at the Alor Setar Court Mediation Centre today. — Reuters pic

2d ago

KDA FC owner’s defamation suit against Kedah MB’s press secretary heads to trial

National men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong sustained the injury during the first round of the 2025 Malaysia Masters against Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long, forcing him to withdraw from the match. — Bernama file pic

2d ago

Ng Tze Yong to undergo balance test before resuming full badminton training after ACL injury

National pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik went down 22-20, 19-21, 16-21 to Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard in the Super 500 tournament at Istora Senayan. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik stunned in opening round at Indonesia Masters

Guehi’s arrival is a timely boost for City, who have been dealing with a defensive injury crisis involving Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones. — Action Images via Reuters pic

2d ago

Manchester City boost injury-hit defence with Guehi signing

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