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Dr Mahathir was admitted to IJN this morning following a fall at his home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dr Mahathir suffers hip fracture, expected to remain at IJN for several weeks

A general view of the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Daughter: Dr Mahathir’s condition after fall ‘serious, but not dangerous’

Three bank officers, all seen wearing face masks, were produced at the Sessions Court to face new cheating charges involving a total of RM600,000 from three alleged victims. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

From RM16,000 to RM600,000: Kuching bank officers face expanded charges over alleged fake investment scheme

In a statement today, the ministry said that foreign travellers will continue to use the existing login method for the MyNIISe application without any changes. — Picture via MyDigitalID website

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home Ministry: MyDigital ID to serve as single sign-on platform for MyNIISE from Jan 15

National men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin beat Danish duo Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard during the first round of the 2026 Malaysia Open at Axiata Arena on January 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin avenge last year’s defeat with clinical display against Danes

The scene of a fatal road accident in Bukit Kecil, Kuala Terengganu, involving a Perodua Viva and a Honda Jazz. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Suspect alive, car not stolen: Police seek to quash rumours after fatal Kuala Terengganu crash

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) after reportedly falling at his home this morning. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar sends prayers for Dr Mahathir’s recovery after admission to IJN

Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei during an early morning training ahead of the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil January 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia Open 2026: Tang Jie-Ee Wei guarantee quarter-final spot after dominant win over Indonesia

Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025 only requires social media and internet messaging firms to remove harmful content, while Malaysians can continue using these apps as usual. —Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Here’s why social media firms may come to love Malaysia’s new Online Safety Act

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh addresses party delegates at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution hails Umno’s role in government stability and reform agenda

A man holds a painting of US President Donald Trump during a protest against the US intervention in Venezuela in Buenos Aires on January 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump’s ‘imperial presidency’: 5 countries now in US crosshairs after Maduro toppled

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said Perikatan Nasional has yet to hold formal discussions on appointing a new chairman. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tuan Ibrahim downplays Perikatan chair talk after Muhyiddin–Dr Samsuri photo sets tongues wagging

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions are expected to affect Sarawak, including Kuching, Serian and Samarahan areas (Samarahan and Asajaya). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected to hit parts of Sabah, Sarawak

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (L) takes a selfie with China’s President Xi Jinping after a dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

South Korea’s Lee snaps Xi selfie with Chinese ‘backdoor’ phone

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sungai Bakap attack: 14 arrested as police extend remand for two men in masked gang murder

Malaysia

1 h ago

MetMalaysia issues severe weather warning for Kedah, Perak, Kelantan and Sarawak

MetMalaysia, in a statement this morning, announced that the severe weather warning involves Sik and Baling in Kedah as well as Hulu Perak in Perak. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in four states until 11 am today.MetMalaysia, in a statement this morning, announced that the severe weather warning involves Sik and Baling in Kedah as well as Hulu Perak in Perak.The...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with Malaysians at the Sentuhan Kasih Madani event with the Malaysian Diaspora during his official visit to Turkiye today. The visit, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marks Anwar’s first official trip to the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia’s strength lies in unity and cooperation among govt parties

Alor Gajah police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said the 26-year-old man was detained at about 4.20 pm while riding a motorcycle along the new Ayer Limau–Jeram road in Masjid Tanah here. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Alor Gajah police seize heroin and meth in roadside arrest

JBPM deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman said the operations involved 4,747 victims who were evacuated or rescued through water, land and air missions. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fire and Rescue dept conducts 898 flood rescue operations nationwide since Nov 13

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail are welcomed by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler upon their arrival for a three-day official visit to Turkiye at Esenboga Airport here today. — Bernama pic

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Anwar says closer Malaysia-Turkiye ties will give meaning to strategic friendship

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the system is expected to address the issue of information leaks in government procurement, as most of the cases investigated involve violations of procurement guidelines and procedures. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MACC developing system to curb information leaks in govt procurement

Saifuddin confirmed when contacted that he had been dismissed as a Bersatu member. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

Saifuddin Abdullah sacked from Bersatu over alleged breach of party constitution

With its water bungalows rising above jewel-toned seas, Semporna lives up to its nickname, the ‘Maldives of Malaysia’. — Picture by Julia Chan

1 h ago

Licence or lose it: Sabah gives Semporna’s rogue lodgings three months to play by the rules

Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025 only requires social media and internet messaging firms to remove harmful content, while Malaysians can continue using these apps as usual. —Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Here’s why social media firms may come to love Malaysia’s new Online Safety Act

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Sungai Bakap attack: 14 arrested as police extend remand for two men in masked gang murder

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh addresses party delegates at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution hails Umno’s role in government stability and reform agenda

A general view of the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 h ago

Daughter: Dr Mahathir’s condition after fall ‘serious, but not dangerous’

Dr Mahathir was admitted to IJN this morning following a fall at his home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

17 h ago

Dr Mahathir suffers hip fracture, expected to remain at IJN for several weeks

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions are expected to affect Sarawak, including Kuching, Serian and Samarahan areas (Samarahan and Asajaya). — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected to hit parts of Sabah, Sarawak

In a statement today, the ministry said that foreign travellers will continue to use the existing login method for the MyNIISe application without any changes. — Picture via MyDigitalID website

17 h ago

Home Ministry: MyDigital ID to serve as single sign-on platform for MyNIISE from Jan 15

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said Perikatan Nasional has yet to hold formal discussions on appointing a new chairman. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

17 h ago

Tuan Ibrahim downplays Perikatan chair talk after Muhyiddin–Dr Samsuri photo sets tongues wagging

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry would also operate a centralised dashboard to monitor facilities in real-time through the Integrated Dashboard, as well as initiate steps towards the creation of the National Health Interoperability Platform (NHIP), as a long-term vision to ensure that the people have integrated health files online. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Ministry of Health outlines four leaps towards modernising national healthcare in 2026

Three bank officers, all seen wearing face masks, were produced at the Sessions Court to face new cheating charges involving a total of RM600,000 from three alleged victims. — The Borneo Post pic

18 h ago

From RM16,000 to RM600,000: Kuching bank officers face expanded charges over alleged fake investment scheme

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said all the projects were implemented through the Local Government Department (JKT) under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Housing minister: Ministry completed 15,082 BP1 projects from 2023 to 2025

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