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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it has identified several other suspects in a corruption case involving procurement projects linked to a senior Army officer, while investigations continue as the main suspect remains under medical treatment. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC identifies more suspects in military procurement case

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito waves to the public during the traditional New Year's greeting ceremony by Japan's royal family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor during New Year greeting

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

The ringgit picked up where it left off in 2025, closing firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on the first trading day of 2026, buoyed by positive sentiment from strong domestic economic data releases. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit ends firmer against US dollar, major currencies on first trading day of 2026

This picture taken on December 31, 2025 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on January 1, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watching a New Year's performance with his daughter Kim Ju Ae (left) at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. — KCNA pic via KNS/AFP

World / 5 h ago

North Korean leader’s daughter fuels succession talk with visit to mausoleum of ‘eternal leaders’

Puspakom Sdn Bhd will raise its Vehicle Inspection Booking Processing Fee to RM5 from RM3.50 starting Sunday as it prepares to roll out a new booking system integrated with JPJ’s mySIKAP portal. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Puspakom revises vehicle inspection booking fee to RM5

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 / 16 h ago

Teen pleads guilty to injuring former Dang Wangi police chief

Penang Police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a 64-year-old real estate agent lost RM759,950 after being duped into an online gambling investment scam that promised quick returns. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Penang real estate agent loses RM760,000 in ‘Casino Marina Bay’ online investment scam

Ramond Donny Adam, a social media personality and member of the opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, said he was sent a dead chicken in a plastic box and a printout of his face with a red mark across his neck. — Unsplash pic

World / 18 h ago

‘You will end up like this chicken’: Molotov cocktail, dead chickens used to intimidate Indonesian govt critics, rights groups warn

A member of the security forces mans a checkpoint in Aden, where the internationally recognised government is based, on December 31, 2025. Saudi Arabia welcomes the UAE's troop withdrawal in Yemen but tensions will remain while Abu Dhabi backs separatists there, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on December 31, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Best of frenemies: Saudi, UAE rivalry bursts into view

Uncertainty around inflation and interest rates, ongoing affordability challenges and stepped up government scrutiny on lending policies are the likely headwinds facing Australia’s housing market. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Australia’s housing wraps up 2025 with record prices but headwinds loom

Malaysia

10 m ago

Woman ‘finds’ abandoned newborn in Papar petrol station toilet — but police say she is the mother

Police detained a 21-year-old woman to assist investigations after CCTV footage linked her to the baby. — Daily Express pic

PAPAR, Jan 3 — Police have arrested a 21-year-old woman after a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in the women’s toilet of a petrol station in Bongawan early Thursday morning, Info X reported.District police chief Supt Heryan Mohd Tahir said the incident came to light at about 1.20am after...

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Psychologist Mohamad Izzat Emir Ghazali spends time with flood-hit children at Kampung Batu Badak evacuation centre in Segamat, December 29, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Flood victims increase in Pahang and Sarawak, decrease in Johor, with Sabah’s Beaufort district newly affected

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad showing footage of the suspect fleeing on a blue motorcycle after the Desa Palma blast, at a press conference in Seremban on December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 39 m ago

Police extend remand in Nilai IED blast case, citing need to probe suspect’s alleged bomb-making expertise

Delays by the Malaysian Medical Council in issuing 2026 practising certificates have reportedly affected several thousand doctors nationwide. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 53 m ago

Thousands of doctors left practising without valid licences as MMC faces 2026 certificate delays

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The Malaysian Medical Council apologised for delays in issuing 2026 practising certificates, citing a late-year surge in applications and incomplete supporting documents. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

MMC apologises for delay in issuing 2026 practising certificates, says no action against affected doctors

The Malaysian Medical Association urged Malaysians to prioritise their health as non-communicable diseases continue to rise nationwide. — IStock/AFP pic

2 h ago

Prioritise health amid rising NCD burden, medical association tells Malaysians

Search efforts for a 14-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile in Pulau Bruit were terminated yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Search called off for teen missing after suspected crocodile attack in Sarawak

Royal Malaysian Customs Department director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the relocation of high-tech scanners at the departure area of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 has streamlined passenger flow while improving smuggling detection. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Customs Dept: KLIA Terminal 1 scan machine shift cuts queues, boosts smuggling detection

Puspakom Sdn Bhd will raise its Vehicle Inspection Booking Processing Fee to RM5 from RM3.50 starting Sunday as it prepares to roll out a new booking system integrated with JPJ’s mySIKAP portal. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Puspakom revises vehicle inspection booking fee to RM5

Penang Police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a 64-year-old real estate agent lost RM759,950 after being duped into an online gambling investment scam that promised quick returns. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Penang real estate agent loses RM760,000 in ‘Casino Marina Bay’ online investment scam

Kajang District Police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said a report regarding the incident was received at 2.08pm yesterday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Police hunt suspects after attempted cable theft in Semenyih

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it has identified several other suspects in a corruption case involving procurement projects linked to a senior Army officer, while investigations continue as the main suspect remains under medical treatment. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

MACC identifies more suspects in military procurement case

Former Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim has been appointed chairman of the newly established Online Safety Committee under the Online Safety Act 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Former CJM Hasnah Hashim appointed head of Online Safety Committee

A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Hashim Hamzah (now Chief Judge of Malaya), Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Azmi Ariffin dismissed Teh Geok Chin’s appeal against his conviction and sentence. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Court of Appeal upholds 30-year jail, whipping on tiler for trafficking over 1kg of cannabis

Education director-general Mohd Azam Ahmad said a final decision will only be made after a thorough review of all aspects, with possible implementation in 2027. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

3 h ago

Education Ministry: No change to school uniforms in 2026, standardisation still under review

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the matter needed to be examined carefully before any action was taken. — Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via Reuters

4 h ago

Govt gathering latest data on stranded umrah pilgrims, says minister

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

16 h ago

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

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

16 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

17 h ago

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

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