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Suspected space debris, measuring 4.26×3.64 metres, was found along the Nenasi coast in Pekan, Pahang on December 30, 2025 and is temporarily stored at Nenasi Police Station for safety and further investigation. — Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Something out of this world lands on Pekan shore, Atomic Energy Dept says not radioactive

Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Consultant in Penang loses RM690,500 in online scam promising 100pc returns

Plaza Merdeka staff cleaning up the debris from the fallen ceiling. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

The wrecked Lexus LC500 sports convertible at the scene of the accident along Jalan Stutong in Kuching, Sarawak on January 1, 2026. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Convertible chaos: Firefighters rescue Lexus lover stuck in wrecked car on first day of 2026

A multidisciplinary team at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) has made Malaysian medical history after successfully performing a liver transplant on a four-month-old baby boy weighing just 6.2kg, the youngest and lightest recipient recorded in the country. — Picture courtesy of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s youngest liver transplant: Baby collapses before surgery, survives through mother’s donation and PPUM teamwork

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Sources: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on H200 chip order as Chinese tech firms order millions

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MASwings now under AirBorneo as state-owned carrier assumes full control

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity at Mogadishu Stadium in Mogadishu on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Will Somaliland become Israel’s new strategic ally?

Tourists from abroad took the opportunity to pose for photos with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) mascots Wira and Manja at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia launches VM2026 campaign with nationwide welcoming events at key entry points

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said a RM900-million investment by Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co Ltd, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Johor, is expected to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in engineering and advanced technology. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Onn Hafiz: RM900m superalloy investment to boost Johor’s high‑tech industry, generate 200 jobs

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani Government will uphold harmony in diversity while strengthening the economy, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia in a New Year Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar vows to strengthen economy, uphold unity as Malaysia enters 2026

Malaysia

7 m ago

Johor pillow smothering case: Housewife, lover plead not guilty to attempted murder of husband

Police escort 38-year-old suspect R. Kamala Sarna to the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where he was jointly charged with a 46-year-old woman over an attempted murder case today. — Picture by Ben Tan

JOHOR BARU, Jan 2 — A 46-year-old housewife and her boyfriend claimed trial at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of attempting to murder her husband last week.The accused, N. Egavalli, and her 38-year-old boyfriend, R. Kamala Sarna, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge...

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The National Anti-Drugs Agency detained three men from Johor who were travelling in a motorcycle convoy after they tested positive for ganja upon their return from Thailand yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 m ago

AADK detains three Johor men returning from Thailand in motorcycle convoy after testing positive for ganja

Rescuers are seen at the scene of the fatal crash on Jalan Lubok Antu in Betong. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 31 m ago

Two dead, nine injured in two‑vehicle collision in Betong

A temporary evacuation centre (PPS) was opened in the Raub district early this morning to accommodate victims affected by flooding following Sungai Ulu Atok overflowing its banks. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Pahang hit by floods again, 68 evacuees housed at Raub relief centre

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Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

56 m ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

Rescue personnel conduct a search and rescue operation at Pantai Sura Tengah, Dungun, where siblings Nor Baizura Shafie, 39, and Mohd Fazir Shafie, 37, were swept away by strong currents yesterday. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Body of second victim recovered in Pantai Sura Tengah drowning tragedy, search ends

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

Police arrest the man suspected of fatally beating the cat. — PDRM pic

2 h ago

Man arrested after video of stray cat beaten to death goes viral in Kuching

Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

3 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Rescue personnel carry out a search and rescue operation for a drowning victim at Pantai Sura, Dungun yesterday. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

‘She always wanted to picnic there’: Family mourns woman who drowned at Pantai Sura Tengah, brother still missing

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

3 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 327 senior police officers and 2,460 junior police personnel were involved in the operations, with cooperation from several other agencies.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Over 12,000 traffic summonses issued in nationwide New Year’s Eve ops

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani Government will uphold harmony in diversity while strengthening the economy, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia in a New Year Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

3 h ago

Anwar vows to strengthen economy, uphold unity as Malaysia enters 2026

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

A Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel inspects the site of the landslide. — Picture courtesy of Civil Defence Force

16 h ago

Sarawak Civil Defence monitors slope landslide in Selangau, road remains open

SWCorp workers work hard to clean up the litter scattered in the Bukit Bintang area after the New Year's Eve 2026 celebration January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

SWCorp issues 42 littering notices during New Year’s Eve enforcement drive

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said a RM900-million investment by Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co Ltd, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Johor, is expected to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in engineering and advanced technology. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Onn Hafiz: RM900m superalloy investment to boost Johor’s high‑tech industry, generate 200 jobs

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Online Safety Act 2025 would require digital platform providers to assume greater responsibility in protecting the public from increasingly serious cyber threats, which had a direct impact on society’s well-being. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 h ago

IGP: Online Safety Act enhances accountability of digital platforms, ensures safer cyberspace for Malaysians

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