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Teo Ee Yi and Ong Yew Sin celebrate their hard-fought 23-21, 16-21, 21-18 win against South Korea’s Jin Yong and Kang Min Hyuk in their Round of 16 match at the 2025 Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

Double the success: National men’s pairs Wei Chong-Kai Wun and Yew Sin-Ee Yi reach 2025 Malaysia Open quarters

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing delivers a speech at the opening of the 2025 Central Region Tourism Industry Engagement Session on January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Tourism minister orders redo of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 video for better state-specific promotion

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

1MDB trial: Najib says Saudi King, not Jho Low, promised ‘financial assistance’

Meteorologists predicted that Bangkok would experience its coldest weather in nearly four decades this Sunday and Monday, with temperatures expected to drop to 16°C. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Bangkok braces for coldest weather in 40 years as temperatures plunge to 16°C this weekend

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Putrajaya will not disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal for clemency. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

FT minister says govt will not disclose Najib’s appeal minutes, reaffirms Pardons Board’s authority to keep them private

A helicopter flies, as smoke rises from the Sunset Fire in the hills overlooking the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles January 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 h ago

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires push water supplies to the brink

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

A woman uses the Sentuhan Madani kiosk at Alamanda shopping mall in Putrajaya January 9, 2025, to access integrated services — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

You can now access govt services digitally outside working hours at Putrajaya’s Alamanda shopping mall

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks to reporters at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre January 9, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia could develop ‘Made by Malaysia’ chips and graphics processing units in 5-10 years, says Rafizi

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the incident is believed to have stemmed from a personal issue. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is the first step for the state to transform its public transportation system. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Penang Mutiara LRT marks first step in public transport transformation for the state, crucial for reducing private car usage, says CM

A Balakong restaurant known for its ‘cili pan mee’ was raided for displaying a ‘Muslim Kitchen’ sign despite lacking a valid halal certification. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Selangor ministry and Jais raid Balakong ‘cili pan mee’ restaurant over misleading ‘Muslim Kitchen’ sign

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents the PHT Living Heritage Awards to grandmaster Asan Anbanathan Ramasamy (right), Eurasian singer Kathleen Rodrigues (left), and artist and educator Datuk Tan Chiang Kiong. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 14 h ago

Eurasian singer, martial arts grandmaster and watercolour artist recognised with Living Heritage Treasures Awards in Penang

More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighting operations and spread the fires. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Hollywood is burning: Los Angeles wildfires spiral out of control, at least five dead, over 100,000 evacuated

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  / 3 h ago

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

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On January 10, the Court of Appeal set aside the unilateral conversion of Loh Siew Hong’s three children to Islam, ruling that the unilateral conversion by her ex-husband M. Nagahswaran was illegal. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Hindu mum Loh Siew Hong’s case: Perlis Islamic council files leave to appeal over unilateral conversion of three children

The police have opened a disciplinary inquiry into a 37-year-old police officer who allegedly pushed his female partner into the sea at the Penang Bridge during a quarrel last month, says Penang Police Chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Ampang Jaya police: Man arrested for stabbing older brother in argument over financial problems

The accused, (from left) Lance Corporal Muhamad Khusairi Ahamad, 30, Corporal Mohd Nurizuan Ahmad Suhaimi, 38, Corporal Muhammad Mustaqim Ismail, 35, Sergeant Rozaini Abu Hassan, 48, and Lance Corporal Muhamad Syakir Haikal Hasli, 24, at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrates’ Court, February 9, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

In Penang, five policemen plead not guilty to extorting factory worker

PDRM secretary DCP Alzafny Ahmad, in a statement today, said that the sale of firecrackers to the public is only allowed during festive seasons like Hari Raya Aidilfitri/Aidiladha, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, Gawai and Kaamatan.
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Bukit Aman: Only 45 types of firecrackers authorised for sale 

Muhammad Hafiz Ong Abdullah, 50, and his wife Ong Ser Ting, 37, pleaded guilty to committing criminal intimidation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Couple caught on video intimidating other motorcyclists on Penang Bridge fined RM2,500 each

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that as PDRM personnel who have been entrusted to serve the public, stern action must be taken by everyone at all levels, to prevent such incidents from recurring. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

IGP: Disciplinary cases involving police officers, personnel tarnish PDRM’s image

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a meeting with the Melaka state civil servants at the Melaka International Trade Centre, in Ayer Keruh February 9, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Findings of Public Service Remuneration System expected to be announced by Q4 of 2024, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at a meeting with the Melaka state civil servants at the Melaka International Trade Centre, in Ayer Keruh February 9, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Melaka receives RM10m as additional funds to strengthen TVET

Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid speaks during a press conference at the Palace of Justice in Kuala Lumpur February 9, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Nik Elin: Federal Court's ruling in Kelantan Shariah criminal provisions a testament to Federal Constitution's supremacy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made by the Federal Court by the power vested in them under the Federal Constitution.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

PM Anwar says unity govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the Chinese New Year celebration will bring joy and further strengthen the bond of unity and kinship among the people. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

DPM Zahid hopes Year of the Dragon will bring joy, strengthen unity among people

Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid (front row, left) and her team leave the Palace of Justice in Kuala Lumpur February 9, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

CJ says challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment mandated by state not Allah, cannot be construed as act against God

A man who is scheduled to get married next week was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with causing grievous hurt to a senior citizen on January 30. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Groom-to-be charged with causing grievous hurt to senior citizen in Puchong

The Marine Police Region 1 seized 840,000 sticks of white cigarettes valued at RM877,800 including taxes during a raid at a house here yesterday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

Marine police seize white cigarettes worth RM877,800 in Penang

After the Federal Court struck down 16 out of 18 provisions under the Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment as unconstitutional, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan described today as “Black Friday” as the decision, he claimed, has questioned the integrity of the Sultan of Kelantan. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

PAS sec-gen condemns nullification of Kelantan Shariah criminal provisions

The Federal Court in an 8-1 split majority decision today struck down 16 out of 18 provisions under the Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment as unconstitutional. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2024

List of Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment's 16 provisions ruled unconstitutional by Federal Court