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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 / 16 h ago

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

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lunch at Taman Dato Harun Foodcourt in Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar calls for stop to commission-taking agents in Ramadan bazaar registrations, praises PJ’s system

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

A suspension bridge used by wedding guests in Lata Rek collapsed yesterday, reportedly causing more than 50 people to fall into the Chatel Damai River. — Pictures via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Over 50 people fall into river as suspension bridge collapses during wedding in Kelantan

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Three Perlis PAS reps sue Speaker over seat vacancy, say he acted beyond powers

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

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

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Johor housewife, boyfriend charged with attempted murder over alleged bid to smother husband in his sleep

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 17 h ago

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

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6 h ago

Police detain two more suspects in connection with fatal assault in Sg Bakap

Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said that the two men, both in their 30s, were arrested separately around Nibong Tebal early this morning and would be remanded for seven days starting today to assist investigations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

NIBONG TEBAL, Jan 2 — Police have detained two more men to assist in the investigation of an incident where one man was killed and two others injured after being attacked by a group of masked men armed with sharp objects at a restaurant in Sungai Bakap last Tuesday.Penang Police...

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According to the charge, the teenager was accused of voluntarily causing hurt to intimidate Sulizmie Affendy while he was carrying out his duties as the commanding officer. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Teen pleads guilty to injuring former Dang Wangi police chief

The bridge connecting Kampung Selendang and Kampung Sungai Mok collapsed at around 8am, adding that three policemen from the Kuala Rompin police station were deployed at 2.20 pm for rescue and evacuation. — Picture via Facebook/Rompin Police

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Seven, including pregnant woman, rescued after Rompin bridge collapse (VIDEO)

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a Facebook post today, said the closure of both roads will be in effect until 3am on January 4 (Sunday). — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang to be closed for ‘I Lite U’ from 8am tomorrow

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In Johor, the number of flood victims in Segamat remained at 134 people from 36 families this afternoon, housed at five shelters (PPS), namely Balai Raya Kampung Batu Badak, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tasek, Balai Raya Kampung Sanglang, Balai Raya Kuala Paya, and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tandong. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Number of flood victims in three states rise to 1,390 with Sarawak the worst hit

The collapse of the bridge will be a loss for villages in the surrounding area. — Picture via social media

7 h ago

PM Anwar authorises immediate release of funding for rectification work of collapsed suspension bridge in Kuala Krai

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Three Perlis PAS reps sue Speaker over seat vacancy, say he acted beyond powers

The man found sprawled in the back lane of a multi-storey carpark along Jalan Yong Muk Chai in Kapit. — The Borneo Post pic

9 h ago

Man hospitalised after suspected fall from Kapit multi‑storey carpark

The Ministry of Communications said applications for Phase 1 of the Media Innovation Fund, aimed at strengthening the national media ecosystem through technology adoption and talent development, are open from January 1 until January 14. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

9 h ago

Communications Ministry opens Phase 1 Media Innovation Fund for applications, deadline Jan 14

State authorities said offenders could be ordered by the courts to perform up to 12 hours of public cleaning work, including waste collection and washing public areas. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Litterbugs in Penang to trade fines for mops and brooms from July 1

Istana Arau in Perlis, where police said they are investigating a Facebook post alleged to contain defamatory claims linked to the Perlis Royal Institution. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Police investigate social media post over claims tied to Perlis Royal Institution

Director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said the National Registration Department approved 11 applications to amend ethnic status to Baba Nyonya on identity cards so far. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

NRD receives 50 applications for Baba Nyonya ethnic status, 11 approved, says D-G

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lunch at Taman Dato Harun Foodcourt in Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

9 h ago

Anwar calls for stop to commission-taking agents in Ramadan bazaar registrations, praises PJ’s system

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 h ago

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

Defence Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kota Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (centre) speaks to reporters after attending the Friendly Reception with the Kg Makam Community at the Pangkalan Kota Open Hall January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Mindef takes corruption complaints seriously, denies baseless claims; officer on leave pending probe, says minister

Six men claimed trial at the Magistrate and Sessions Courts here to charges of rioting with weapons and causing grievous hurt to a man at Taman Mount Austin here last month. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Six men claim trial in JB over Mount Austin armed rioting, grievous hurt charges

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that from the additional RM20 million, the Manjung Municipal Council will get RM5 million, the Teluk Intan Municipal Council will get RM3.08 million, the Taiping Municipal Council will also get RM3.1 million, while the rest will go to district councils and other local authorities in Perak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

11 h ago

Housing Ministry boosts Perak road repaving funds to RM40m, 800 roads to be completed before Aidilfitri

The accused (2nd right) is escorted to proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Kentigern Minggu/The Borneo Post pic

11 h ago

Kuching man charged with fatal beating of stray cat, claims trial to mischief

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations

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