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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  / 3 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

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  / 4 h ago

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

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 18 h ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

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  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan over an alleged horizontal price-fixing agreement, its chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said. ― TODAY pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MyCC: 31 Kelantan childcare firms accused of price fixing

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2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa
25 Dec 2025

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat was reported saying last week that statutory rape cases in the state would be refered to the Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department if they are found to 'involve consensual sex.' — Pexels pic
24 Dec 2025

Suhakam protests Kelantan’s plan to put statutory rape under religious body purview

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) and Deputy Minister Datuk Lo Su Fui (fourth from left) pose with ministry staff in Putrajaya after officially reporting for duty on December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
22 Dec 2025

Clocking in as FT minister, Hannah Yeoh says race never defined her work, to continue colour-blind policy

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
19 Dec 2025

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

 

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM or MACC) logo is pictured in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
18 Dec 2025

MACC ramps up global investigation into law firm over 1MDB money trail

Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks at a press conference in George Town on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
17 Dec 2025

Who is Akmal Nasrullah Nasir? A brief primer on the low-key leader now heading one of the toughest ministries

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar shows the new Cabinet list during a special announcement in Putrajaya on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
16 Dec 2025

Anwar announces Cabinet reshuffle: Jo Ghani takes over at Miti, Hannah Yeoh now FT minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets a guest during the launching of late S.M Mohamed Idris’s book at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
15 Dec 2025

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the closing of the Rancakkan Madani programme at Dataran Putrajaya, December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
07 Dec 2025

Malaysia could end hardcore poverty by March 2026, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks beside Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in a townhall session during the ‘Rancakkan Madani’ programmer, Dataran Putrajaya December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
07 Dec 2025

Anwar gives all ministers thumbs up in surprise midterm review, says no weak links

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
04 Dec 2025

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

PAC chair Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said recurring procurement flaws continue to drain public funds. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon
04 Dec 2025

PAC flags ‘systemic weaknesses’ in govt procurement practices, says public trust at stake

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says the Anti-Bullying Bill sets out to define “bullying” in a clear manner to ensure better protection for victims. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
03 Dec 2025

What’s in Malaysia’s proposed Anti-Bullying Bill? Key protections, penalties and who it covers

Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today highlighted that higher SST on private college fees and million-ringgit businesses contributed to Chinese voters turning away from Pakatan Harapan in the Sabah elections. — Bernama pic
03 Dec 2025

Lim Guan Eng points to high SST on tuition, businesses as factor in Sabah Chinese voters’ discontent

Three ministers — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar — were sworn in as senators for a second term today. — Bernama pics
03 Dec 2025

Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry and Naim sworn in for second term as senators

The Tambun MP said his administration is on course to narrow the deficit after three years of back-to-back decrease since 2022. — Bernama pic  
02 Dec 2025

Anwar: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit could shrink ‘significantly’ by 2028-29 if reforms continue

Taking questions from Opposition MPs during Question Time, the Tambun MP suggested a letter requesting for companies to be considered for public projects is not illegal. — Bernama pic
02 Dec 2025

Anwar: Requesting firms to be ‘considered’ for govt projects isn’t sacking-worthy

The minister told Parliament today that Malaysia and China are expected to sign a new bilateral memorandum of understanding, although he did not disclose details about the MoU. — Bernama pic
01 Dec 2025

Tengku Zafrul: China now keen to deepen trade ties after Malaysia–US pact

The ringgit appreciated by 8.2 per cent against the US dollar year-to-date as of November 12 even as quarterly gain was marginal, the Bank’s data showed. ― Bernama pic
14 Nov 2025

Bank Negara: Ringgit strengthened against most trading partners between July and Sept

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour speaks today during a press conference at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
14 Nov 2025

BNM: Malaysia’s Q3 GDP grew 5.2pc on stronger exports, household spending

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh told the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time the installation of the cameras began in October. Out of 200 schools identified for the project, CCTV cameras have been installed in 149 of them, the deputy minister said. — Bernama pic
12 Nov 2025

Education deputy minister: 149 of 200 schools fitted with CCTV as govt ramps up fight against bullying

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying speaks in the Dewan Rakyat on August 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
12 Nov 2025

Diesel use down 300m litres monthly after subsidy reform, says deputy finance minister

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching speaks to the media after officiating the closing ceremony of the Run For The Future 2025 corporate social responsibility (CSR) event at Hutan Bandar Kulai today. — Bernama pic
12 Nov 2025

Teo Nie Ching: No probe into news portal after Meta denies coordinated boost for Anwar’s popularity

 

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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
39 m ago

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

 
IRB also advised taxpayers to update and ensure that the bank account information reported to the agency is accurate and up-to-date to enable the refund process to be implemented more smoothly. — Picture by Hari Anggara
42 m ago

Entire RM4 billion allocation for additional tax refunds fully processed, helping resolve years-old arrears for taxpayers and SMEs, says IRB

 
PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
47 m ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen