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Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

(From left) Kamaladevi’s two children T (in grey), M (in black), lawyer New Sin Yew, lawyer Shugan Raman, Kamaladevi Kanniappan as seen at the Taiping, Perak court complex May 20, 2024. — Picture courtesy of lawyers

Malaysia / 10 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

Kamaladevi Kanniappan, who was stateless, but has been declared a Malaysian citizen along with her Perak family. Dec 31 , 2025 . Photo courtesy of Kamaladevi Kanniappan

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

The Kedah menteri besar added that PAS’ struggle to gain control of the country’s political system must continue consistently and with determination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PAS wants to restore Islam as the core of governance, says Kedah MB

Actor George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Trump tells France it can ‘keep’ George Clooney as row brews over actor’s new passport

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the enforcement will cover Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. — John Cameron/Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Clean up or clock in: Community service for littering starts today in Johor, Melaka, N. Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, KL and Putrajaya

Police officers conduct checks on motorcyclists during the Ops Samseng Jalanan at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah early this morning, January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Pregnant wife faces ordeal after husband tests positive for drugs during roadblock at Jalan Duta Toll

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is targeting 45 million international arrivals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

2026 ahead: Here's some of the events and policies to look out for Malaysians

The Malaysian Army said the cracked neck bone injury was confirmed through X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans conducted while the soldier was receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital. — Screengrab from Facebook/Akram Makhtar

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Paratrooper suffered cracked neck bone in Melaka training accident, army confirms

According to the tourism minister, feedback from relevant agencies indicated that some tourists had raised concerns about unfriendly behaviour, including instances of impatience and hostility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Be friendlier, Malaysians: Tourism minister urges warmth and cleanliness ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

File picture of an RMN Super Lynx helicopter. The RMN said the incident, which occurred at around 10.50pm, happened while the helicopter was conducting a demonstration flight in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Malaysian Army’s Special Warfare Group (GGK) in Melaka. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Emergency at Klebang: RMN Super Lynx helicopter makes water landing, crew safe

The July LKAN report revealed that three of the seven UKM tenders, totalling RM58.45 million, failed to comply with prescribed procurement procedures. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC probes RM58.45m UKM tenders flagged by Auditor-General over governance lapses

Fireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Fireworks over Sydney, silence in Hong Kong, and hope in Gaza as the world greets 2026

In a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Their Majesties expressed their prayers that the New Year would bring continuous peace and prosperity to the nation. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 8 h ago

King and Queen wish Malaysians peace, unity and prosperity for 2026

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Four Sabahans show how heritage continues to drive modern-day dreams

Sabah creatives (from right to left) Kenji Chai, contemporary artist Yee I-Lann, fashion designer Nancy Jullok and filmmaker Ekin Kee Charles, share the stage with moderator, Freda Liu (far left) during the Merdeka Award Borneo Talk Series 2025 at Hilton Kota Kinabalu on December 3, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 1 — Four Sabahans recently took the stage at the Merdeka Award Borneo Talk Series to share their passion for art and culture, and the journeys that have shaped their creative work, highlighting how Sabah’s rich heritage inspires contemporary creativity across multiple disciplines.The series, organised by the...

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Ukrainian military medics attend a Pysanka making class, the traditional Ukrainian art of decorating eggs at the RePower programme, a mountain retreat designed to support their psychological recovery and mental well-being in Ukraine’s western Zakarpattia region on October 26, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Taking place in wooden chalets in the Carpathians, over 1,000 kilometres away from the battlefield, the programme is much like a children’s holiday camp, featuring pottery classes, hikes, and even sushi-making lessons. For some, the relief is instant. — AFP pic

Life / 10 h ago

Loss and laughter: Ukraine war medics find respite at mountain camp far from front lines

Britain's Queen Camilla leaves Durham Cathedral following the Maundy Service, where the monarch distributes Maundy money to 76 men and 76 women, in Durham April 17, 2025. Queen Camilla has described for the first time fighting off an attack by a man on a train when she was a teenager, speaking in an interview with the BBC in which she recounted how furious the assault had left her. — Reuters pic

Life / 21 h ago

Queen Camilla says she fought off attacker as teenager, told BBC anger ‘lurked for many years’

Life / 1d ago

Why Malaysian families are seeking global education that builds confidence and real-world skills

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Estella, 14, a homeschooled student, attends a Spanish class in her home in Shanghai November 25, 2025. — AFP pic

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‘We wanted to get used to uncertainty’: Why a few families in China are choosing homeschooling

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

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When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

A woman wearing dartboard-themed headgear watches during the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

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London’s wildest night out happens at a darts tournament

PostNord’s chief executive Kim Pedersen said the company would now focus on e-commerce, where parcels have overtaken letters. — Picture via Facebook/PostNord

1d ago

Snail mail signs off: After 401 years, Denmark’s postal operator delivers its last letter

Tourism Malaysia chairman Datuk Manoharan Periasamy (centre) attends a media briefing on the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Bukit Bintang Star-Lit Street Festival in Kuala Lumpur December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

1d ago

KL after dark gets a remix for Visit Malaysia 2026 at Bukit Bintang’s Star-Lit Street Festival

France was supposed to enforce a ban on disposable plastic cups on January 1, 2026; now it will happen only in 2030. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Sip, sip, hooray… eventually: France delays disposable plastic cup ban until 2030

Sanae Takaichi moves into the century-old Tokyo mansion for Japanese prime ministers; will her sleepless nights be from politics or the resident ghosts? — AFP pic

2d ago

Beetlejuice might feel at home: Japan’s first woman PM checks into Tokyo’s ghost‑fabled mansion

Inflation and health concerns are changing Argentina’s grill game. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Argentina’s asado on a diet: Beef takes a backseat as chicken, pork and veggies rise

‘Nasi gaul’ got its name from mixing the rice with Banjar pickles made from sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, chillies and grilled shrimp paste, and is served with boiled chicken or meat and dalca gravy. — Picture from X/Hazwan Yahaya

2d ago

Have you tried ‘nasi gaul’? This Johor family is making sure the Banjar rice dish isn’t forgotten

Linda Angik (right) weaves coconut leaves into a ‘tempok’, a traditional Orang Asli headpiece, drawing attention at the Festival Irama Asli & Asal 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

2d ago

From coconut leaves to cool headgear: The Orang Asli ‘tempok’ story

This photo taken on December 9, 2025, shows participants playing Master of Disaster, a board game about disaster preparedness, at a library in Valenzuela, Metro Manila. — AFP

2d ago

Filipinos master disaster readiness, one roll of the dice at a time

From lions to saints: Bulgaria’s new euro coins tell a historic tale. — Picture from Facebook/Maria Stoyanova

2d ago

Coins with character: Bulgarian saints, knights and monks make euro debut

Traders in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan are seeing brisk sales as shoppers – some from as far away as Penang – descend on the duty-free zone during the 2025 year-end school holidays. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Duty-free delight: Rantau Panjang traders cash in as visitors return to ‘cowboy town’

Aleep Kitkat holds up two of the largest durians for sale at his stall in Batu Kawa in Kuching, Sarawak. — Picture by Kentigern Minggu via The Borneo Post

29 Dec 2025

RM50 for three and a social media buzz: Kuching’s durian craze goes viral

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

29 Dec 2025

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

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