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Disappointment was clear as national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan exited the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena today, falling to Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Shocked by defeat to world No. 60, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah apologise to fans after Malaysia Open exit

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail addresses the media during a New Year event at the Home Ministry, Putrajaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister

Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Singapore calling: Over 61,000 Malaysians trade passports for paycheques in past five years

A vehicle believed to be transporting the former army chief is seen at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC detains ex‑Army chief, two wives and associates over defence tenders

Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice in Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Shah Alam, specialises in Ipoh-style poached chicken. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

In Shah Alam, Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice serves up Ipoh-style poached chicken and ‘mui choy kau yuk’

A total of 51 cars were destroyed in a fire at a vehicle service and painting workshop owned by a local car manufacturer in Sungai Buloh. — Bernama pic/Selangor Fire and Rescue Department handout

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fire guts vehicle service centre, 51 cars reduced to ashes in Sungai Buloh

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After helping workers, Steven Sim now focused on helping business owners and SMEs thrive

The Attorney General’s Chambers said it has decided to take no further action in Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s case, bringing to a final close the 47 charges for which he received a DNAA in 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AGC drops Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi graft charges for good, says ‘no further action’ will be taken

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Home minister: Citizenship amendment for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers set to take effect mid-2026

National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao reacts after losing 21-18, 21-11 to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in 55 minutes in the Malaysia Open at Axiata Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on January 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Home favourites crash out in Malaysia Open second round, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lone hope

Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Emergency landing in Paris: Malaysia Airlines MH21 diverted back to CDG after engine alert

A foreign woman is being investigated for making a false police report after claiming she was robbed of RM10,000 in front of a hotel in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Lost RM10,000 at casino, foreign woman makes up robbery story to police to avoid scolding

National mixed doubles players Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced fellow Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin at the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship at Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia Open: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei reach quarter-finals, urge fan patience

Water level telemetry stations, part of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Early Flood Warning System, allow the city to detect an impending flood before it strikes and give residents a head start. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

When sirens call: How KL’s early flood warning system works — and why it matters

US Border Patrol agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot dead a woman yesterday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as US President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense. — AFP

World / 14 h ago

US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests

Malaysia

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Port Dickson machete fight: Police arrest final suspect, charge six

Port Dickson police chief Superintendent Maslan Udin said the suspect was detained on December 29, following the arrest of nine others after a public emergency call at 8.05pm on the day of the incident. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PORT DICKSON, Jan 8 (Bernama) — Police have arrested a tenth suspect in connection with an armed group fight involving what is believed to be a machete on Jalan Pekan Lukut on December 27.Port Dickson police chief Superintendent Maslan Udin said the suspect was detained on December 29, following the...

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Shah Alam police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said P Shaswin and A Jesitha were last seen in Taman Alam Megah, leaving together on a motorcycle. They were carrying a backpack at the time. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Shah Alam police appeal for public help to locate missing teenagers

The Attorney General’s Chambers said it has decided to take no further action in Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s case, bringing to a final close the 47 charges for which he received a DNAA in 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AGC drops Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi graft charges for good, says ‘no further action’ will be taken

Lawyer Che Muhammad Amir Syafiq Che Musa, 33, was charged at the Magistrates’ Court in Marang today with three counts of abetting drug trafficking and possession. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Lawyer charged with abetting drug distribution at court lockup in Kuala Terengganu

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Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail delivers his royal address at the State Executive Council (Exco) swearing-in ceremony at Istana Arau today. — Bernama pic

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Raja of Perlis urges stronger federal ties, says state can't afford isolation

Magistrate Nurhafiza Haron sentenced Muhd Haziq Elvy Rimoy, 43, to 12 months’ imprisonment. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

Ice lorry driver gets 12 months’ jail for breaking into Nadi centres, selling stolen items

Hindu devotees and tourists seen visiting Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur for the Thaipusam celebration, . — Bernama pic

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Civil servants in KL, Putrajaya and Labuan to get replacement holiday on Feb 2

A giant panda is seen at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2024. Zoo Negara visitors will soon be able to catch sight of its newest residents, a pair of five-year-old giant pandas from China, Chen Xing (male) and Xiao Yue (female), now that they have completed their quarantine period. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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From China with fluff: New pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue to charm Zoo Negara visitors soon

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said any move to limit the tenure of a Menteri Besar, similar to the proposal to cap the Prime Minister’s term at two terms, must be carefully studied. — Picture by

8 h ago

Saarani on MB term caps: Renewal is fine, but vision takes time

International Justice Mission (IJM) Malaysia clarified it is not linked to the entity referred to as ‘International Justice Malaysia’ in recent reports of an alleged scam. — Picture via Facebook/IJM.Malaysia

8 h ago

IJM Malaysia warns of fake Facebook page, stresses no money recovery services

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the four were detained over the last few days, and statements have been recorded from them to assist in investigations under Section 506 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Four men held over threats against Kelantan police chief, possible link to 'ah longs'

Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin will face a single trial for five corruption charges linked to a mineral exploration licence in Sabah. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Shamsul Iskandar’s five graft charges over Sabah mining licence to be tried together

The accused, Awang Azizan Awang Jana, 44, is alleged to have deceived a 53-year-old woman into believing that he could settle four Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) summonses, amounting to RM850, belonging to her younger brother, for a fee of RM620. — Pexels pic

8 h ago

Penang cop pleads not guilty to cheating woman over alleged RM620 summons ‘settlement’

The remand order against the 22-year-old man and his 30-year-old wife was issued by Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talha at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court here today. — Unsplash pic

9 h ago

Police remand parents after 10-year-old boy found shivering and alone outside Nilai store

Nalinee Kothandabani, 41, pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Petaling Jaya today to a charge of punching a fast-food restaurant worker with disabilities last month. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Social media influencer pleads not guilty to assaulting disabled restaurant staff in Seri Kembangan

It is now a mandatory requirement for all travel agencies offering umrah packages to have a bank guarantee, said the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Yet another 36 pilgrims stranded: Motac makes bank guarantee compulsory for umrah agencies

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his address at the 2026 New Year Message ceremony to National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) personnel at the Smart Headquarters, Jalan Pulau Meranti, Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

DPM Zahid tells youth leaders to accept criticism, avoid ‘shortcuts’ over disagreements

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his address at the 2026 New Year Message ceremony to National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) personnel at the Smart Headquarters, Jalan Pulau Meranti, Putrajaya. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

DPM Zahid calls for powerful new disaster council to fix outdated crisis response

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, grants an audience to Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar at Istana Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur January 8, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

10 h ago

King urges civil servants to uphold integrity, reject corruption

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