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Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said that the government will finalise its plans to phase out the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications in a few weeks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Rafizi: B40, M40, T20 classifications to be phased out for disposable income measure, RON95 subsidy to cover 85pc of households

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said police are still investigating the motive for the shooting that took place in a busy commercial area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Johor police chief: Man killed in JB shooting was shot four times

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Parliament to table Budget 2025 on October 18, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Anwar government entering minefield amid push for crucial economic reforms, Fitch unit says

A ‘Nyonya laksa’ unlike any other: topped with ‘siew yoke’ and ‘siham’ — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 13 h ago

Indulge in a Nyonya ‘laksa’ topped with ‘siew yoke’ and ‘siham’ at Lim Ji Nyonya Laksa in Bercham, Ipoh

People hold a Malaysian passport at the Immigration Department in Putrajaya on Feb 19, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Malaysia 12th in new global passport index, Singapore tops

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  / 5 h ago

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

An old photo of Kudrow and her co-star Perry from their ‘Friends’ days. — Picture from Instagram/lisakudrow
Showbiz  / 11 h ago

‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow finds note from Matthew Perry in cookie jar

An apartment building burns in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county. — AFP
World  / 11 h ago

Multi-million Malibu mansions razed as Los Angeles wildfire burns down whole streets

Upcycling is where you take something old and give it a second chance to shine, and in Malaysia, it is becoming a movement that has business opportunities. — Pexels pic/cottonbro studio
Life  / 14 h ago

Here are five Malaysian companies turning trash into treasures

Scammers often pose as experienced players or offer exclusive in-game deals to earn teenagers’ trust before absconding with their money. — Unsplash pic/Onur Binay
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Gaming scams on the rise: Study finds teens at risk on Discord and Instagram

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Opinion  / 12 h ago

Race unity chess plays outside a Putrajaya courtroom, stalemate looms

At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared. — AFP
Showbiz  / 11 h ago

Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped

Maryland Cremation Services transporter Reggie Elliott brings the remains of a Covid-19 victim to his van from the hospital's morgue in Baltimore, Maryland on December 24, 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Forgotten but not gone: Five years on, Covid still infecting and killing humans across the globe

A private contractor suffered a massive loss of more than RM5.9 million after he was scammed by a non-existent investment scheme via Facebook. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

RM5.9m gone: Selangor contractor duped by bogus investment app via Facebook

The Ministry of Education has found that the alleged leak of the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination papers for the History subject is unfounded. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Alleged leak of 2024 SPM History paper baseless, viral pictures linked to textbook predictions, says Education Ministry

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State Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Sim Chon Siang said the project, which started in 2018, has been extended several times. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Exco: Pahang sets April 30 deadline to contractor, RM100,000 daily fine awaits for delayed Kuantan sewerage project

Three friends were charged in the Magistrate’s Court with trafficking more than 102 kilograms of ganja. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Three friends charged with trafficking over 102kg of ganja

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the water ecosystem transformation is one of his ministry’s main focuses. — Borneo Post file pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Water ecosystem transformation for clean, sustainable, affordable water supply, says Fadillah

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the state’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) also received 995 reports and arrested 147 individuals for various offences, including fraud and unlicenced moneylending, in the first month of the year. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Police: Pahang records over RM8.73m in losses from commercial crime in January this year

Johor Fire and Rescue Department director Siti Rohani Nadir said that six of the 10 districts in the state, where there are peatlands, have been identified as potential fire hotspots, following the transition of the north-east monsoon (MTL) into the current season. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Johor Fire Dept says ready for open burning incidents during dry spell

Judge Mohd Kafli Che Ali acquitted Wan Ahmad Farhaan Wan Kia Salleh Nor, 32, (right) and Mohd Fami Sharin, 50, (second, right) after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the two accused at the end of the prosecution case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

In KL, court acquits two friends of fraud involving rubber gloves worth over RM1m

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that even though certain aspects could be regulated under existing laws in the country, the technical committee would examine the legislation from other nations to ensure online safety. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Fahmi: New legislation needed to better tackle cybercrimes 

A low-level conflict has dragged on in Thailand’s southernmost provinces since 2004, with militants in the Muslim-majority region carrying out regular attacks as they battle for greater autonomy from the state. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Peace talks on Thai south unrest restart in Kuala Lumpur; discussions going well, says Thai govt’s chief negotiator

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkefly Ahmad visits the Chemor Health Clinic in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

First high-rise health clinic in Manjoi to be completed in 2025, says Health Ministry

(From left) Admiral (R) Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin, an executive of Forwin Technology and Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari at the World Defence Show. — Picture courtesy of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC)
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Malaysia attends second meeting of Ministers of Defence of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition member countries 

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the allocation was for the procurement of about 250 beds, including replacing the outdated ones. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Health minister: RM1.2m allocation for additional beds at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital

In a statement today, global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky, said the data gathered by KSN showed how frequently users are attacked by malware spread through removable USB drives and other offline methods. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Kaspersky: 22.04 million local threats targeting Malaysian users blocked in 2023

Fire and rescue personnel assist a tourist down from the balcony on the third floor building in Kampung Air. — Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Fire Dept: Six tourists make daring escape from balconies after motel fire in KK

Speaking to reporters in Petaling Jaya, the Mukah MP called for prayers for her ailing father when asked today about her father’s latest condition, reported Malaysiakini. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Taib Mahmud’s daughter calls for prayers for her father’s recovery

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said students should not be using energy sticks and consume things that affect their health. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Fadhlina calls on parents and schools to collaborate in combating energy stick trend

File picture of members of the Forensic Unit of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) arriving at the residence of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Mattin, 6, at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai, December 10, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2024

Selangor MCPF: RM20,000 reward for information leading to capture of Zayn Rayyan’s murderer