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Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat (right) and President of the Court of Appeal Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim are pictured at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Legislative Year at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) January 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Who are you to question the faith of others, outgoing Chief Justice asks naysayers and critics over anti-Islam label

A file photograph shows the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) logo at the Government Complex Building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Employers face Jan 15 deadline for PCB submissions as LHDN shifting to new platform

Screencap from a Facebook Reel shows the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a restaurant on Jalan Setia 3/2, Taman Setia Indah in Johor Baru on January 8, 2025.
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Ride-by shooting in JB: Diner killed while lunching at restaurant in Taman Setia Indah

In the season opener held in Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, here, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei did not have much problems to dismantle Wu Hsuan-Yi-Yang Chu Yun of Taiwan, 21-8, 21-9 in just 27-minutes and became the first Malaysians to triumph in the first round of Super 1000 tourney. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Three pairs shine amid early exits on day one

Pedestrians walk past a wall mural promoting awareness on using face masks, in Bengaluru on January 6, 2025, amid concerns and alleged media reports stating that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India's Karnataka state. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection

At Char Siew Boy, you get tender meat and alluring fat topped with a sweet, charred crust, similar to that at Uncle Meng Char Siew — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 13 h ago

Miss the melt-in-the-mouth ‘char siu’ from Shamelin Perkasa’s Restoran Uncle Meng? Try Pandan Perdana’s Char Siew Boy

Malaysians are required to apply for an ETA before travelling to the UK starting from today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Flying to the UK? Remember, Malaysian travellers need a £10 ETA for entry starting today

The sale of drugs meant to be used with electronic cigarettes, however, is widespread. A simple check on the internet will lead a buyer to platforms like Facebook or Telegram, where peddlers market them complete with catalogues that detail out prices and dosages. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Vapes laced with synthetic drugs fuel panic, raising calls for tighter regulations and possible ban

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he still needed to consult the Cabinet for any government decisions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Najib admits he was final decision-maker as PM, but denies running ‘one-man show’

The bodies of a woman and a newborn were found by the roadside along Jalan Impiana 5, Taman Impiana, Kulai, earlier yesterday. — File picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Newborn and mother found dead by roadside in Kulai, suspected childbirth complications

The fourth-seeded pair had no trouble securing the win, taking the match in straight sets, 21-15, 21-19, in just 36 minutes. — Picture from X/BAM
Sports  / 8 h ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Not happy with unforced errors made, unsatisfied Soon Huat-Shevon check into second round

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong (left) shake hands during a joint news conference in Putrajaya January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Fitch unit: Johor likely winner in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure race, but financing key

Yesterday, a similar incident delayed action on both Court 2 and Court 3, with the organisers resorting to covering the wet areas with cloth. This resulted in several matches being carried forward to today.
Sports  / 4 h ago

Double blow at Malaysia Open: Jin Wei crashes out, rushed for treatment as roof leak halts Court 2 play

Wang Xing, 22, was reported missing in northern Thailand’s Tak province bordering Myanmar, an area known for large-scale criminal enterprises and human trafficking by organised gangs.
World  / 10 h ago

Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar may have been trafficking victim, say Thai officials

Layang-Layang Island Resort Sdn Bhd, which manage tourism activities on the island off the coast of Sabah, made headlines previously for allegedly failing to refund over 100 tourists who booked scuba diving packages with the company since 2020. — Picture from Facebook/Layang-Layang Island Resort
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Layang-Layang island resort operator loses tourism licence over failure to refund deposits

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said facilities at the entry points into the country needed to be efficient and improved to avoid congestion, like at certain airports such as Tawau, Sabah and Penang. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Expedite maintenance projects at country's entry points to avoid congestion

The three-day Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme from Friday, February 23 ― Sunday, February 25, is organised by the Prime Minister’s Office through the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU). ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

Counters at central zone Madani Rakyat programme is newest IRB initiative promoting ‘Awareness, Education and Services’ concept

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad says the state is focusing on the implementation of 359 physical projects with a total allocation of RM1.28 billion under Rolling Plan 4 (RP4) of the state's 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) this year. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

Saarani: Perak to focus on 359 physical projects costing RM1.28b this year

State Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said that in addition to state civil servants, private sector employees, self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs and Terengganu residents were all encouraged to wear batik on Sundays. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

Terengganu declares Sundays as Batik Day

A total of 1,000 free helmets are available at the Road Transport Department (RTD) for the earliest visitors every day during the three-day programme and the people need to bring their existing helmets and driving licenses for the exchange. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

More attractions, cheap sales on second day of central zone Madani Rakyat

Launched on January 2, Padu aims to centralise income and socio-economic data to enable more effective targeting of subsidies beyond income, encompassing age, gender, location, occupation, and education level. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 24 Feb 2024

Padu a good way to centralise data but manual registration and self-reporting prone to bias, loopholes and leakages, says Penang think tank

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs Naccol’s Special Meeting 2024 in Putrajaya, February 23, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

PM Anwar asks Naccol to hold weekly meetings to seek solution to rice issue, says task force chairman 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Madani Lecture with Prof Jasser Auda in Putrajaya, February 23, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Govt to hold major Islamic conference in May 

Teng Yew Huat’s family founded Jaya Grocer in 2007 with the first store opening in Jaya 33 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Jaya Grocer founder Teng Yew Huat dead at 68

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) meeting in Putrajaya, February 23, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

PM Anwar asks Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to lead and coordinate engagement sessions on padi, rice

In a statement, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the allegations were part of a series of character assassination by his political enemies aimed at damaging his reputation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Muhyiddin denies involvement in awarding contracts to Spanco

Nasi Ambeng is a Javanese dish of steamed white rice, chicken curry, beef or chicken rendang, bergedel, and serunding. Popular in Johor and Selangor. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

‘Nasi ambeng’, ‘bak kut teh’ and ‘uthappam’ among newly-gazetted heritage foods in Malaysia

Three of the parked vehicles affected in the crash. — Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

In Sarawak, out-of-control car driven by elderly woman crashes into seven parked vehicles in Sibu

Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor advised people to verify the facts and investigate the background of a scholar or group beforehand to avoid becoming easy targets for those with vested interests, adding that noble lineage has no benefits if the individual does not adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Penang mufti: Don’t be obsessed with those claiming to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad 

North-east district police chief ACP Razlam Ab Hamid said police have opened an investigation paper on the case for mischief. Earlier, Bukit Bendera Dapsy informed that they made a police report today after spotting banners that were defaced along Burma Road, Jalan Kelawei, Lebuhraya Maktab and thereabouts since yesterday. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Penang police tracking down culprit who defaced CNY banners

File picture of Labuan Fire and Rescue Department personnel working to put out the fire at the water village of Patau-Patau 2 February 11, 2024. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in a statement today said a total of 277 cases of fire under this category were recorded this month as at yesterday (February 22), a very high figure compared to 76 cases of the same type of fire throughout last month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Fire and Rescue Dept: Sabah fire cases spike in extreme hot weather this month