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Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who has been a prisoner since August 2022, has cancelled his Court of Appeal bid to serve the rest of his SRC jail term at home. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday issued a Level 1 hot weather alert, or caution category, for 15 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

MetMalaysia issues Level 1 hot weather alert as 15 areas swelter under rising heat

Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias with the Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen

Malaysia / 8 h ago

N. Sembilan Umno bloc withdraws support for MB Aminuddin Harun, claims loss of confidence

Authorities are probing a deadly crash in Pandamaran, Klang, after footage circulated online showing bystanders smashing a car’s mirror and trying to shift the vehicle after the incident. — Picture from Facebook/Polis Klang Selatan

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police probe fatal Klang crash after viral video shows bystanders breaking mirror, moving vehicle

Fall in love with superb roast meats from juicy roast chicken, ‘char siu’ and crispy skin roast pork from Restoran Gao Lao Wah. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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Find one of the best roast meats in town at Restoran Gao Lao Wah in Kepong

Media gather outside the menteri besar’s residence in Seremban. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Media converge on MB’s residence as emergency meetings follow Umno’s withdrawal of support in Negeri Sembilan

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Call me maybe? Trump moves the goal posts for ending the war with Iran

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh with Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri TPr Fadlun Mak Ujud giving a press conference on the road project in Kuala Lumpur, April 27, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DBKL launches Projek Trafik Lancar, major road upgrades to ease congestion in Segambut, Seputeh and Wangsa Maju

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support

Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said he also needed to obtain detailed information and discuss with the top leadership before issuing any official statement on the status of the state government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

BN to consult chairman on N. Sembilan govt after reps withdraw support for MB, says sec-gen

said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police probe Facebook post allegedly insulting Selangor Sultan, say account holder identified

Malaysia must reinforce its national resilience to navigate a potential economic downturn driven by rising global costs and supply disruptions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia told to stand united as Anwar warns of supply disruptions and spiralling global prices

(From left) The five Perikatan Nasional lawmakers are Abdul Fatah Zakaria (Bagan Pinang), Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa (Serting), Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker (Labu), Ridzuan Ahmad (Gemas) and Kamarol Ridzuan Mohd Zain (Paroi). — Picture by Ida Lim

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Five N. Sembilan Perikatan reps say ‘ready’ to work with 14 BN lawmakers, stop short of backing no-confidence move

File picture of Taman Rimba Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Upgrading works at Taman Persekutuan Lembah Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) are expected to be completed by June, with authorities saying a recent retaining wall collapse nearby will not affect the project timeline. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 8 h ago

TTDI park upgrade on track for June reopening despite nearby wall collapse

MACC has frozen bank accounts belonging to Cropmate Bhd and its subsidiaries as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MACC freezes fertiliser maker Cropmate’s bank accounts in money laundering probe

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

SEREMBAN, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state.He said this is despite 14 Umno assemblymen withdrawing their support for...

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The outcome — whether Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman remains acquitted or is convicted — will be decided by Court of Appeal president Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Jais, who will sit with Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Razali and Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, after having heard submissions from both sides. — Sayuti Zanudin pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Federal Court to decide prosecution’s appeal in Syed Saddiq acquittal on June 30

Former minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has voiced support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, describing him as ‘like an elder brother’ and praising his humility despite years in office. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Tok Min is far better than me’: Rafizi praises Aminuddin’s humility, prays for MB and wife

A former school van driver was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court here today on a charge of committing physical sexual assault against an eight-year-old boy at a condominium in 2022. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Court finds doubt in charge details, ex‑school van driver cleared of sexual assault

A total of 43,618 scam-related content was removed by social media platforms as of the first quarter of this year, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Scam content takedowns hit 43,618 in Q1, Teo Nie Ching calls trend worrying

Claims circulating on social media that Haj pilgrims will be fined up to 10,000 Saudi riyals for taking photos around the Kaaba are not true. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

No fines for Haj pilgrims taking photos at Kaaba, Malaysian delegation clarifies

The Department of Environment (DOE) has opened an investigation into parties suspected of carrying out open burning in connection with a forest fire in a peatland area at Kampung Baru, Kuala Abang in Dungun, Terengganu, on April 22. — JBPM pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

DOE warns of jail, million‑ringgit fines as probe launched into Terengganu peatland fire

Putrajaya reminded Malaysians that haj must be performed through official channels, warning independent pilgrims would not be covered for problems or emergencies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Pilgrims warned: ‘No Visa, No Haj’ as Putrajaya enforces strict compliance with Saudi rules

Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching speaks during the Confederation of Asean Journalists Opening Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, April 27, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Deputy minister hopes Media Council becomes first stop for press complaints

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