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The man in his 70s was picked up at about 7pm on Thursday (February 5) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya following searches at his residence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman over RM2.5b overseas assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Kedah has remanded an independent preacher for the second time, as well as the head of the finance and accounting department of an educational and dakwah institution in the state, on suspicion of conspiring to misappropriate funds amounting to about RM1.3 million. — Picture courtesy of The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC remands preacher, finance head in Kedah again over alleged RM1.3m misappropriation

Jimmy Lai’s case has sparked condemnation internationally from journalism rights groups to global leaders. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced Monday after national security conviction

Out of all the currently serving Federal Court judges, Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is the most senior now, as she has been serving the longest as a Federal Court judge. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ahead of retirement, ‘towering’ Federal Court judge Nallini lauded by lawyers in court; Chief Justice calls her ‘great jurist’

(From left to right) Lawyer Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, activist Heidy Quah, and lawyer New Sin Yew speaking to reporters after the Federal Court’s decision on Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Lawyers: Federal Court’s ‘pivotal’ ruling raises bar for prosecuting Malaysians over offensive online remarks

The Federal Court today decided that it is constitutional to make it a crime for anyone to make offensive remarks online with the intent to annoy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Federal Court: Offensive online remarks made with intent to annoy remain criminal under Malaysian law

A 33-year-old army personnel was sentenced to 13 years in prison and five strokes of the cane after being found guilty of raping a 26-year-old woman in a bar toilet while she was intoxicated. — Daily Express

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sessions Court jails army personnel 13 years, orders caning for bar toilet rape in Penampang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chats with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 21st Asean-India Summit in Vientiane October 10, 2024. India and Malaysia will discuss a review of their bilateral free trade agreement, among a host of issues, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia this weekend. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

India, Malaysia set to discuss free trade agreement review this weekend as Modi meets Anwar

Cattle trader Datu Mohd Effendi Datu Mohd Salleh (centre) was arraigned at the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court today on a charge of murdering a primary school teacher last week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Cattle trader charged with Bangi teacher’s murder

Police have confirmed that a multi-purpose vehicle that went viral recently for using a siren and flashing blue lights to avoid traffic jams on the Maju Expressway was being used for official duties by a ministry. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police confirm MPV with siren, beacon seen in viral Maju Expressway video was used for ministry’s official duties

The Joint Forces Headquarters said in a statement that Lieutenant-General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, formerly the deputy Army chief, succeeded Lieutenant-General Datuk Zahani Zainal Abidin, who has been appointed chief executive of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), effective January 1. — Picture courtesy of Armed Forces Joint Forces

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tengku Muhammad Fauzi now Joint Forces Commander, Zahani heads MiDAS

Near the end of a one-minute-long video posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, the Obamas are shown with their faces on monkeys for about one second. — Pic by AFP

World / 12 h ago

Trump posts conspiracy video depicting Obamas as monkeys, drawing backlash from Democrats

File picture of traffic moving slowly at the North-South Expressway heading north near the Ipoh toll exit following the end of a long break after Chinese New Year. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Govt to offer toll discounts, enforce festive price control for Chinese New Year, says Fahmi

According to the ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is responsible for ensuring that no incidents occur that could cause unrest and disrupt public order during the visit, which reflects the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two countries. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Indian PM’s Malaysia visit tomorrow prompts Home Ministry crowd advisory

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman over RM2.5b overseas assets

The man in his 70s was picked up at about 7pm on Thursday (February 5) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya following searches at his residence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The chairman of IJM Corporation Bhd was briefly detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over alleged offences under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, MACC senior director...

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According to the ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is responsible for ensuring that no incidents occur that could cause unrest and disrupt public order during the visit, which reflects the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two countries. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Indian PM’s Malaysia visit tomorrow prompts Home Ministry crowd advisory

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Communications Minister, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stressed during today’s Cabinet meeting that the government would not allow any party to cause disruptions while the country is hosting foreign guests. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ahead of India PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia tomorrow, govt vows strong security for visiting dignitaries

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) listens to a briefing from Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Lukman Abu Bakar (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony of Johor’s State Integrated Scheduled Waste Acquisition, Treatment and Disposal Centre at PTD 15829, Mukim Ulu Sungai Johor, off Jalan Sungai Tiram in Kota Tinggi, February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor breaks ground on RM310m integrated waste hub to boost circular economy, local jobs

File picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, attending a closed-door meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi August 20, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

India PM Modi lands in Malaysia tomorrow to meet Anwar, boost bilateral ties

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said they also managed to arrest the leaders of all three syndicates, together with nine members. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Bukit Aman: Three drug rings busted in Klang Valley, RM208m haul; suspects remanded

File picture of the flood retention pond at the Madani Recreational Park’s Sungai Pinji Retention Pond, also known as the Sungai Pinji Span Basin in Tambun. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Madani recreational parks expand across Malaysia with 217 ready, 100 more this year

Tebrau MP and Johor PKR vice chairman Jimmy Puah Wee Tse said he has proposed upgrading the route to the Johor Public Works Department, including a large U-turn near Taman Dato Chellam in Puteri Wangsa. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Johor MP proposes RM300m upgrade to ease Pandan-Kota Tinggi traffic jams

The Joint Forces Headquarters said in a statement that Lieutenant-General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, formerly the deputy Army chief, succeeded Lieutenant-General Datuk Zahani Zainal Abidin, who has been appointed chief executive of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), effective January 1. — Picture courtesy of Armed Forces Joint Forces

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tengku Muhammad Fauzi now Joint Forces Commander, Zahani heads MiDAS

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At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 1.81 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,732.83 from yesterday’s close of 1,731.02. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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