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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  / 9 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  / 11 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  / 6 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  / 13 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  / 15 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  / 9 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he still needed to consult the Cabinet for any government decisions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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

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  / 9 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 8 h ago

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

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Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin, in a statement, said this reflected the improving economic developments throughout the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, with the labour force participation rate rising 0.6 per cent year-on-year, maintaining a high rate of 70.1 per cent compared to the previous quarter. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Stats Dept: Number of unemployed persons in Malaysia down to 580,700 in 2023 

The banners and billboards, at several locations around Pulau Tikus, featured Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in the centre being flanked by Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Zeng and Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Bukit Bendera Dapsy lodges police report over vandalised banners, billboards

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan monitors the operation of the Pagoh Toll Plaza during a working visit at the Pagoh Toll Plaza Operations Office, Johor, February 23, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

More effective alert on Smartlane needed at highways , says Ahmad Maslan

Transport Minister Anthony Loke. said 90 per cent of the Socso subscription of taxi and school bus drivers will be borne through an allocation from the Finance  Ministry, while the Transport Ministry (MOT) is paying the remaining 10 per cent for one year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month, says transport minister

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the locum allowance is retained at RM80 per hour, according to The Star. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Health minister says doctors working overtime to get locum allowance immediately, at RM80 an hour

Yesterday, Israel’s 17th permanent representative to the United Nations Danny Danon shared a picture on X showing Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and other Malaysian officials at the 78th UNGA in New York while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was supposedly speaking. — Picture from X/Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Home minister slams Israeli rep for ‘evil and slanderous narrative’ against Malaysia after suggestive post about visa exemption

Earlier it was reported that the water supply on Pangkor Island in the past few weeks was affected and the pressure was too low causing anxiety to users and tour operators on the island. ― AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Perak MB: Water supply in Pangkor fully restored, ready to receive tourists

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured Malaysians that the data security is being constantly monitored by the Personal Data Protection Department and CyberSecurity Malaysia, so that those who have yet to register can do so safely. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Padu is safe, please continue to register, Fahmi tells Malaysians

According to a World Bank economist, the ringgit’s poor performance can be attributed to the lack of competitiveness in the country the past 28 years after the 1998 Asian financial crisis. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Ringgit’s decline due to 1MDB shock and lack of competitiveness in Malaysia post-Asian financial crisis, says World Bank economist

PSD said there are three types of counselling and consultation service sessions available to visitors at its booth at the Madani Rakyat programme. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Madani Rakyat programme: Public Service Dept offers psychological test for visitors

A total of 1,000 helmets are provided daily at the Road Transport Department (RTD) stall for early birds during the three-day programme which began today. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Madani Rakyat programme visitors in Kuala Selangor get new helmets, cheap goods

Madani Combo baskets are sold at RM10 at the Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme held in Kuala Selangor February 23, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Central zone Madani Rakyat programme offers combo baskets, chicken at RM10

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during the ‘Sua Kasih Madani’ programme in Putrajaya February 23, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Transport minister: Agreement in principle to allow airlines to have carbon emission fee

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of Operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the fire department received a distress call at 10.14am. — File picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Two killed, two injured in gas explosion at factory in Puchong

Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to show a better performance in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Stats Dept sees healthier economic prospect in the near future

The meeting was chaired by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Sarawak Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Feb 2024

Sarawak Education Director given authority to approve school maintenance projects