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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 3, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘House arrest’ addendum? Pardons Board says no add-on docs in Najib’s file, nor any official order from Palace

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

UMMC recently hiked its patient fees — what makes teaching hospitals different from other public health facilities?

The Employees’ Provident Fund has developed the Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework to guide Malaysians in ensuring a comfortable retirement. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Should Malaysia mandate EPF contributions for self-employed and gig workers? Here’s why it’s necessary to ensure retirement security

Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai have stormed into the Malaysia Open semi-finals. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

Soon Huat-Shevon make history, first Malaysian pair in Malaysia Open semis since 2019

When deputy public prosecutor Kamal Baharin Omar suggested that Datuk Seri Najib Razak had actually been to 1MDB’s office in the past, the former prime minister said ‘I don’t remember’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Najib verifies photos of himself at launch of 1MDB office in 2010, despite previous claims of never setting foot there

Lawyer Ng Kian Nam showing a document related to the incident at a press conference on the letter of demands. His clients, Yang Xue Li with her son, Liu Yu Hui, (top left) and Wang Geng Feng (top right) are present via an online video call. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Family of Chinese tourists killed by fallen tree at Penang museum last year demands RM1.7m compensation

Transport Minister Anthony Loke addresses a media briefing on the KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral-Port Klang schedule changes in Kuala Lumpur January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Loke: KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral service to boost frequency by 30 minutes during peak hours

Nilai District Police Chief, Superintendent Abdul Malik Hasim, confirmed that all victims were injured in the assault and were subsequently transported to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) in Seremban for medical attention. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Masked assailants hack four men in machete attack at Nilai restaurant

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, confirmed that the investigation papers were submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s (DPP) office on January 6 for further action under the law, according to a report in national daily Utusan Malaysia today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

IGP: Probe into minister’s son’s criminal intimidation case completed, papers sent to DPP

The judge noted that while the doctors were highly experienced in obstetrics, they failed to address common complications associated with childbirth, such as eclampsia and placenta-related issues that can lead to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). — Picture from Pexels.com
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Court awards RM6m to family after woman bleeds to death while Klang maternity doctors took break to ‘have a drink’

The senior executive being escorted by police at TVS headquarters in Kuching. – Screengrab by The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

TV Sarawak top exec arrested, office searched

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  / 15 h ago

Chinese tourists recoil from Thai holidays after actor Wang Xing’s disappearance

What are some of the hidden costs of car ownership in Malaysia? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Dreaming of your first car? Here are all the hidden costs every first-time buyer should know

United States Vice President Kamala Harris will make a working visit to Singapore on January 15 where she is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visit the Changi Naval Base. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 17 h ago

ICA warns of delays as Singapore boosts security at checkpoints Jan 9 to 22 ahead of US veep Harris’ visit

Trump will not face prison even though the 34 counts of falsifying business records on which he was convicted in May 2024 carry potential prison time. — AFP
World  / 11 h ago

US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction

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Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi says his party has decisively closed the chapter on this matter and accused PAS of attempting to sow division within the parties in the unity government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Umno leaders shut down talks of Muafakat's revival mooted by PAS

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says effective capacity for Air Itam Dam has remained at 32.4 per cent for the past 10 days due to measures implemented to reduce extraction from the dam. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

CM: Penang’s Air Itam Dam capacity remains at 32pc, approval for cloud seeding pending 

The 22-year-old accused made the plea after the charges were read against him, before Judge Datin Surita Budin. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

IPT student pleads not guilty to two counts of incest against sister in Seremban

Aman Palestin executive director Abdullah Zaik Abd Rahman arrives at the Shah Alam Sessions Court February 15, 2024. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Aman Palestin duo charged with 161 counts in total for criminal breaches of trust, cheating and money laundering involving RM40m

Barat Daya district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said the suspects, both aged 23, were arrested in Padang Serai, and Sungai Petani, Kedah, two days ago. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Cops arrest two suspected mule account holders in Balik Pulau

Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda said Hadi’s criticism of the Federal Court ruling was also akin to contempt of court, and that it reflected the PAS president’s lackadaisical respect for the judiciary despite him being a member of the legislature, a criticism long levelled against the Marang MP. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Amanah Youth chief says PAS’ Hadi as MP swore to uphold Constitution, but insulted it instead

According to a report, rent in the Klang Valley could go up as much as 10 to 20 per cent this year as the effects of Covid-19 movement restrictions dissipate and boost demand for properties. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Real estate agents: Klang Valley rental could rise by up to 20pc this year amid recovery from Covid-19

A total of 204,807,222 voters nationwide cast their vote to elect the president, vice president, and members of the House of Representatives, Regional Representatives Council, and Regional Legislative Councils at the province, city, and district levels. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Indonesia's election board calls for re-vote among citizens in KL after ballot tampering

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (seated, fifth left) and guests at the Chinese New Year open house of Pemanca Leong Boong Ming (seated, sixth left). ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

Deputy premier: Sarawak govt to look into vacancy, increasing number of Chinese community leaders

The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents urged members of the public to always exercise caution when dealing with realty agents, conceding that existing safeguards and regulations cannot fully protect them from fraud. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 15 Feb 2024

After case exposes bid to scam Puthucheary estate, realty body admits curbing fraudulent agents can be tough

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) attends the at the European Union (EU) Business Day networking dinner event and the launch of Invest Sarawak in Kuching February 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

Sarawak to cooperate with EU in energy production sector, says Abang Johari

Ebit Lew faces 11 charges, including outraging the modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending obscene words and images to the victim’s phone number via the WhatsApp application between March and June 2021. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

Sexual harassment trial: Witness tells court she rejected Ebit Lew’s video call

The police said a woman’s left hand artery was severed in an attempted robbery outside a laundromat in Masjid Tanah yesterday morning, where she was attacked with a samurai sword. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

Melaka police: Woman’s left hand artery severed in attempted robbery

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the police force issued 26,714 fines and seized 36 motorcycles for various offences in 19 operations throughout ‘Op Selamat 21’, held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

KL police chief: 821 accidents, three deaths recorded in KL, Putrajaya during ‘Op Selamat 21’

Road Transport Department senior director (enforcement), Datuk Lokman Jamaan (centre) speaks to the media during a press conference in Ipoh February 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

Road Transport Dept receives 3,440 complaints via MyJPJ app, emails

Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said a 38-year-old businessman lost RM692,500 after being scammed by an online syndicate, last week. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Feb 2024

Businessman loses RM692,500 in online scam, say Kelantan police