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Solar panels installed on Abdul Wahid’s home, completed in a single day, with approval from TNB taking a few months. He tracks the panels’ cleanliness and efficiency using a mobile app. — Picture via Facebook/Abdul Wahid Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

How Malaysians are cutting electricity costs with solar energy for long-term savings, sustainability as prices drop and govt incentives grow

The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code read with Section 34, provides for the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years and up to 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Lahad Datu vocational college murder case: Witness recounts dorm assault by 10 accused while victim was lying down

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, warned the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) to stop associating his name with the higher learning institution if the culture of bullying and abuse continues. — Picture courtesy of Royal Press Office
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim warns UPNM to stop linking his name with the university if bullying culture continues 

Showbiz  / 15 h ago

K-drama actor Park Min-jae dies at 32 from cardiac arrest in China

please fine tune, sharper, catchier: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of driving dangerously and tailgating an ambulance in a manner that endangered both the ambulance and other road users on the Federal Highway here last Sunday. — Screenshot of video from Facebook
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Ambulance tailgater caught after dangerous stunt on Federal Highway goes viral

Teochew Mixed Seafood Porridge. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

Beat the rainy season blues with fresh Teochew seafood porridge and bouncy fish balls at Ang Mo Kang in Cheras

DAP chairman and Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng warned that unaffordable premium hikes could lead many to cancel their policies, further straining Malaysia’s already overstretched public healthcare system. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Prepare for public backlash over planned 40-70pc premium hike, Guan Eng warns life insurance firms

Chinese Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong is seen ‘livestreaming’ a lecture on Islam from Temerloh in Pahang during the High Court decision in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2024. — Screen grab from Facebook/Firdaus Wong Wai Hung
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Court tells Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong to scrub child conversion video

Najib was charged more than six years ago, in September 2018, with 25 charges related to the 1MDB case. The trial has been ongoing for the past five years, beginning in August 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

After years of 1MDB trial, Najib says ‘maybe I can sit for my law exam’

The statement also said that based on analysis of weather models, the concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from Tuesday evening (December 3) until the early morning of Wednesday (December 4). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Get ready for more rain: Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of peninsula, says MetMalaysia

US President-elect Trump has vowed staunch support for Israel and to dispense with Biden’s occasional criticism, but has also spoken of his desire to secure deals on the world stage. — Pool via Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Trump warns ‘hell to pay’ if Gaza hostages not freed before his inauguration

Penang High Court Judge Datuk Quay Chew Soon said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, as the plaintiff, has successfully proven his case for defamation against the defendant, Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Penang High Court awards RM400,000 to CM Kon Yeow in his defamation suit against tycoon Tan Kok Ping

An AirAsia promotional image lists flights offering the fixed fare travels.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

AirAsia offers fixed fares from RM328 for Chinese new year 2025

The prime minister agreed that Malaysia should also adopt the United Kingdom’s (UK) principle in providing compensation to fraud victims, provided that banks were found to be negligent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Making banks more responsible: Putrajaya reviewing mechanism to hold banks accountable for negligence in scam cases, considers adopting UK’s compensation principle, says PM Anwar

French ambassador to Malaysia Axel Cruau (right) affixes a pin to Tengku Zatashah at the awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 3, 2024. — Picturey courtesy of the French Embassy in Malaysia
Life  / 12 h ago

France honours Selangor princess Tengku Zatashah for efforts to promote French language, culture

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Jakim was commenting on an internal memo from a local bakery that allegedly disallowed staff from writing ‘merry Christmas’ or ‘X’mas’ on cakes even if requested by a customer. — Tim Douglas/pexels.com pic
17 Dec 2023

Jakim: Halal certification holders not prevented from writing festive greetings on cakes

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
15 Dec 2023

After yet another major data leak, analysts see uphill task to sell Malaysians on MyDigital ID

JFS co-founder S. Thilaga speaks during launch of the group's media guide in Petaling Jaya December 14, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
14 Dec 2023

‘Pink exodus’: According to Justice for Sisters survey, over 30pc queer Malaysians want to migrate, seek asylum in other countries

Conversion therapy, which consists of psychological treatment or spiritual counselling to change a person’s sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual, is widely seen by the medical and scientific community as potentially harmful and a form of pseudoscience. ― Reuters pic
14 Dec 2023

Ahead of media guideline launch, group’s study says family and religion biggest factors behind conversion therapy against LGBT

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The changes to the Anwar administration announced today proves the government’s sincerity in facing the world’s new challenges, Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
12 Dec 2023

Nazri Aziz: Anwar’s Cabinet reshuffle shows govt sincerity in facing new world challenges

CIJ executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu noted that Malaysia has ratified only three out of nine international human rights treaties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
10 Dec 2023

CIJ moots full commitment to human rights to safeguard Malaysians’ freedom of speech

CIJ executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu the launch of CIJ’s ‘Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia 2023’. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
10 Dec 2023

CIJ: Under Madani govt, use of Sedition Act, Printing Presses and Publications Act doubled

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says seven domains to the 2027 School Curriculum will be introduced. ― Bernama pic
07 Dec 2023

Report: Education minister says seven domains to be introduced to 2027 School Curriculum

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said the Palestinian refugees with the UNHCR cards will be given necessary assistance, including education and Covid-19 vaccinations. — Bernama pic
07 Dec 2023

Deputy foreign minister says 602 Palestinian refugees in Malaysia have UNHCR cards, qualify for education and Covid-19 jabs

Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, responds to police inquiries at Bukit Aman regarding his characterisation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as ‘dajjal’, a false prophet in Islamic ethos December 1, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
01 Dec 2023

Bersatu activist Chegubard challenges Anwar to charge him under Sedition Act, promises PM ‘surprise’ in court

Badrul Hisham Shaharin also known as Chegubard speaks to Malay Mail at the federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman, December 1, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
01 Dec 2023

Bersatu activist questioned for calling PM ‘false messiah’

Justice for Sisters co-founder S. Thilaga said that the establishment of such a centre raised concerns about the potential violation of human rights, including the rights to equality and non-discrimination, privacy, and a life of dignity, free from torture. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
30 Nov 2023

Justice for Sisters: Johor ‘rehab’ centre for LGBT akin to torture

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (centre) witnessed the exchange this afternoon at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
30 Nov 2023

MCMC inks digital innovation MoUs with Felda, doctors, pharmacists’ groups

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced allowance increases for Digital Economic Centres (PEDi) managers and their assistants. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
30 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: PEDi managers and assistants receive RM500 raise in allowance

Minister of Digital Communication Fahmi Fadzil said that the poster distorted the facts of the issue and was taken from a Berita Harian report without further context. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

Fahmi says will take legal action over image of him purportedly praying about Coldplay concert

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (center) arriving at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) for the PKR Annual National Congress, November 26, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
26 Nov 2023

PM Anwar announces 30-day visa-free entry for China, India travellers

Perak PKR representative Wong Chai Yi delivers her speech during the PKR National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

PKR delegates urge govt to act quickly in damage control, form social media monitoring squad

Former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted and given the death sentence for murdering Altantuya Shaariibuu, has not applied for a review of his death sentence, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
26 Nov 2023

Home Minister Saifuddin: Sirul hasn’t applied for death sentence review, only Azilah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers the keynote address at PKR Annual National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Not possible for all problems to be solved in a year

Delegates during the PKR Women’s National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

Loh Ker Chean: PKR's formula for diversity remains relevant, respects east Malaysia

PKR Women chief Fadhlina Sidek speaks during the PKR Women’s National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

At party congress, Wanita PKR chief touts wing’s plans to strengthen Shariah courts as part of reforms for better safeguards for women and children

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli speaks during the opening of the 2023 PKR Woman and Youth National Congress at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) November 25, 2023. — Picture Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2023

Rafizi: PKR doesn’t have to worry about PM Anwar’s approval ratings, ‘the Opposition is in tatters'

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli speaks to reporters at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre November 25, 2023. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
25 Nov 2023

At PKR congress, Rafizi says to expect ‘boring’ speeches as ruling party buckles down on nation building

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Unusually heavy rain that continued for more than 13 hours with rainfall reaching 92.5 millimetres (mm) per hour at the Ulu Kinta Dam was the cause of the flash floods at Arena Kepayang Putra, Fair Park here, on December 1. — Bernama pic
4 h ago

Housing Minister Nga:13 hours of continuous rain causes flash floods in Ipoh’s Arena Kepayang Putra

 
Najib’s 1MDB trial before judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah resumes tomorrow morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin.
4 h ago

Najib: I never approved Jho Low as my 1MDB orchestrator; ‘lying’ 1MDB officers conveniently blamed me

 
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied that he had intended in 2009 to pressure government-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) into approving a US$1 billion joint venture with PetroSaudi International Limited (PSI). —.Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
5 h ago

Najib: My phone call to 1MDB chairman was not to pressure 1MDB board to approve US$1b deal