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Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

The July LKAN report revealed that three of the seven UKM tenders, totalling RM58.45 million, failed to comply with prescribed procurement procedures. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MACC probes RM58.45m UKM tenders flagged by Auditor-General over governance lapses

Suspected space debris, measuring 4.26×3.64 metres, was found along the Nenasi coast in Pekan, Pahang on December 30, 2025 and is temporarily stored at Nenasi Police Station for safety and further investigation. — Bernama

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Something out of this world lands on Pekan shore, Atomic Energy Dept says not radioactive

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

The wrecked Lexus LC500 sports convertible at the scene of the accident along Jalan Stutong in Kuching, Sarawak on January 1, 2026. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

Actor George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Trump tells France it can ‘keep’ George Clooney as row brews over actor’s new passport

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is targeting 45 million international arrivals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

2026 ahead: Here's some of the events and policies to look out for Malaysians

A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Consultant in Penang loses RM690,500 in online scam promising 100pc returns

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the enforcement will cover Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. — John Cameron/Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Clean up or clock in: Community service for littering starts today in Johor, Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, KL and Putrajaya

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

A multidisciplinary team at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) has made Malaysian medical history after successfully performing a liver transplant on a four-month-old baby boy weighing just 6.2kg, the youngest and lightest recipient recorded in the country. — Picture courtesy of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s youngest liver transplant: Baby collapses before surgery, survives through mother’s donation and PPUM teamwork

Plaza Merdeka staff cleaning up the debris from the fallen ceiling. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

The Health Ministry denied that patients who walk into its clinics will not be treated after allegations spread on social media. — Picture from Facebook/KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Appointments preferred, but walk-ins not turned away, says Health Ministry

According to the tourism minister, feedback from relevant agencies indicated that some tourists had raised concerns about unfriendly behaviour, including instances of impatience and hostility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Be friendlier, Malaysians: Tourism minister urges warmth and cleanliness ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia launches VM2026 campaign with nationwide welcoming events at key entry points

Tourists from abroad took the opportunity to pose for photos with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) mascots Wira and Manja at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — States across Malaysia today launched their Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign with special welcoming events at key entry points, including airports, ferry terminals and immigration complexes, to strengthen the country’s position as a leading international tourism destination.In PAHANG, arrivals at Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in...

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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said a RM900-million investment by Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co Ltd, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Johor, is expected to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in engineering and advanced technology. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Onn Hafiz: RM900m superalloy investment to boost Johor’s high‑tech industry, generate 200 jobs

The number of flood victims in Sarawak rose sharply this afternoon, while the flood situation in Melaka has fully recovered and a slight improvement in Johor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sarawak flood victims rise to nearly 800; Johor sees slight improvement, Melaka recovers

The Health Ministry denied that patients who walk into its clinics will not be treated after allegations spread on social media. — Picture from Facebook/KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Appointments preferred, but walk-ins not turned away, says Health Ministry

A 32-year-old lawyer is under a six-day remand order till January 4, 2026 after Marang Prison authorities recovered RM16,000 worth of narcotics from an inmate who is his client. Police said the drugs were enough to supply some 800 addicts. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Lawyer lands in trouble for RM16,000 Marang Prison drug haul, wrongful confinement and extortion

SWCorp workers work hard to clean up the litter scattered in the Bukit Bintang area after the New Year's Eve 2026 celebration January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

SWCorp issues 42 littering notices during New Year’s Eve enforcement drive

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

The tragedy occurred when Nor Baizura Shafie reportedly drowned while swimming, and her younger brother Mohd Fazir Shafie’s attempt to save her failed, leaving both siblings swept away and submerged. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tragic beach outing: Two siblings drown at Pantai Sura Tengah in Terengganu

Firefighters extinguish the flames on the car after it crashed on North–South Expressway near the Ipoh toll plaza. — Pictures from social media

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Crash sparks car fire on North–South Expressway near Ipoh toll plaza; couple narrowly escape

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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AI startup Manus, founded in China and now Singapore-based, joins Meta in a billion-dollar deal in December 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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The Philippine national who works for a Singapore assisted home is accused of stealing from two residents aged 80 and 75 placed in his care. He will be sentenced on January 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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

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The Singapore police national serviceman had a pattern of befriending teen boys online before offering them cash for sexual services and threatened exposure when they rejected his advances. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

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Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity at Mogadishu Stadium in Mogadishu on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

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National Guard stand watch in New Orleans’ French Quarter as crowds move through the historic district, December 31, 2025. — AFP pic

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World / 7 h ago

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Demonstrators hold placards as they demonstrate in solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group in the Gaza enclave, at the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on January 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

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Saudi authorities executed 356 people in 2025, according to an AFP tally, setting a new record for the number of inmates put to death in the kingdom in a single year. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

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Authorities at the site of an explosion that ripped through a bar in Crans Montana January 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

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Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

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Money / 14 h ago

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This photograph shows new Euro coins with Bulgarian symbols displayed as Bulgaria's adoption of the euro is set for January 1, 2026, in Sofia December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

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Investment silver bars sell in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province December 30, 2025. — Costfoto/NurPhoto pic via AFP

Money / 1d ago

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Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 per cent in the last 12 months. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

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Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until January 19, 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Capital A, AirAsia X apply for Bursa extensions on share distribution and corporate exercises

Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

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Beef products on display in a grocery store on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. China said today it will impose additional 55 per cent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images pic via AFP

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

Naomi Osaka withdrew from her Japan Open quarter-final against Jaqueline Cristian due to a leg injury, adding to a string of withdrawals in the Asian swing of tournaments. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Naomi Osaka draws strength from daughter Shai as she kicks off United Cup campaign for Japan

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

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Jeremy Doku could be involved when Manchester City travel to Sunderland on New Year’s Day, manager Pep Guardiola said Wednesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

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Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Ivory Coast edge Cameroon on goals scored, Algeria flawless as Afcon knockout stage takes shape

Real Madrid on Wednesday said that Kylian Mbappe had suffered a knee sprain, delivering a blow to their bid to reel in Liga leaders Barcelona. — Reuters pic

Sports / 19 h ago

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Kelantan Red Warriors FC has completed the list of 16 teams set to compete in the 2025-2026 Malaysia Cup after Kedah FA and Armed Forces FC opted not to take part in the prestigious tournament this season. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Kelantan Red Warriors complete 16‑team line‑up for Malaysia Cup 2025‑26

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (left) and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, nicknamed the ‘Sincaraz’ duo, at the ATP Finals in Turin on November 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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Magnus Carlsen of Norway (L) plays against Rudik Makarian of Russia in the 15th round of the Blitz Open during the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 at Qatar University's Sports and Events Complex in Doha on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

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