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The Malaysian Cabinet is expected to discuss the future of the stalled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in the coming weeks. — Picture via Facebook/MyHSR
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR revival faces uphill battle due to funding hurdles

Johoreans visited Johor Zoo during the first weekend holiday of the state, following a change in the weekend to Saturday and Sunday, which took effect last on January 1, 2025 after 10 years of having the weekend on Friday and Saturday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Families in Johor celebrate 2025 return to Saturday-Sunday weekend, boosting visits to Johor Zoo and more

A flash flood caused by heavy rain since this afternoon as captured at Jalan Salak, Sungai Rokam in Ipoh, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, speaking to reporters after officiating the opening of Kuali Cafe@UKM at the Pusanika Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

You’re on your own, Zahid tells those still insisting on gathering in Putrajaya tomorrow despite cops’ warning

Metal barricades have been put in place outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya ahead of a planned solidarity rally for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on January 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No permission means no rally allowed, Putrajaya police chief warns after PAS, NGOs insist on showing solidarity for Najib tomorrow

Hundreds of people gather in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 to show their support for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is appealing against the dismissal to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under ‘house arrest’. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

A bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, which was purchased earlier in the day for US$1.3 million (RM5.8 million), is presented to the media following the first tuna auction of the New Year at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market January 5, 2025. — Jiji Press/AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Michelin-starred buyer splurges ¥207m on bluefin tuna at Tokyo fish market, second highest ever

Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari had posted a cryptic remark on Facebook on January 3, 2025, drawing the ire of critics and political foes who accused him of treasonous comments. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli denies cryptic post linked to King, mulls suing Amanah for claiming ‘disrespect’

Just like any other drivers in Malaysia, they will need to pass the driving test and obtain a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) from JPJ. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

In a research paper published by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) in 2019, their analysis of police road accident data from 2011 to 2015 found that accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (lorries and trailers) resulted in more than 1,000 deaths each year, despite the relatively small number of lorries on the road. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

A wine section is pictured during a tour of an Amazon checkout-free, large format grocery store in Seattle, Washington February 21, 2020. — Reuters pic
Life  / 13 h ago

From Britain to the US: How countries worldwide warn about alcohol consumption and cancer risks

Snow and black ice forced the cancellation today of dozens of flights at Frankfurt airport, Germany’s largest airport. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Frankfurt and Munich airports in Germany hit by over 150 flight cancellations as snow and black ice wreak havoc

A man who posed as a policeman before robbing a foreign family in Meru, Klang, near here, yesterday has been arrested. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Fake cop arrested after robbing foreign family in Klang

Water-based drinks are displayed at AQUA Water Bar in Dubai August 24, 2023. The US Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with younger Americans — who in recent years were already turning to mocktails and juices instead of alcoholic drinks. — Reuters pic
Life  / 13 h ago

Younger Americans turning to mocktails even before US Surgeon General’s warning on alcohol’s cancer risks

A snow plough waits to help clear snow from around aircraft after overnight snowfall caused the temporary closure of Manchester Airport in Manchester January 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Amber weather warning: Heavy snow and freezing rain ground flights across England, power outages affect thousands

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Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh shows pictures of pictures of the impact of the riot on the detention cell to reporters during a special media briefing in Putrajaya February 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Bidor Immigration depot escape: Six of 130 detainees recaptured, say authorities

Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the number of Rohingya detainees in a particular block would be reduced and they would also be mixed with detainees from countries like Indonesia and Bangladesh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Immigration Dept redistributing Rohingya detainees to prevent breakouts

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the launch of the Mini Rural Entrepreneur Carnival at Kota Samarahan February 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Balanced rural and technological developments in Sarawak should be emulated, says DPM Zahid

The prolonged hot weather has shrunk the water reserves at the Gunung Jerai catchment, jeopardising raw water supply to three treatment plants in Kuala Muda district. — Picture from Facebook/Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Syarikat Air Darul Aman: Water level at Gunung Jerai catchment dwindling from prolonged hot weather

In a social media post, Nooryana Najwa Najib said her family remained adamant that the former prime minister was not guilty of any crime in the global corruption scandal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

After Najib’s sentence slashed, daughter Nooryana says family unhappy ex-PM not pardoned

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming speaks at the launch of the 2024 Chinese New Year Ops Siaga Raya at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, February 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Bomba received over 30,000 distress calls for fire in 2023 involving RM2.6b in losses, says minister

The former Umno Youth chief said such an explanation would head off speculation over the move. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Khairy: Pardons Board should justify Najib decision to curb rumours

State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said to ensure its smooth implementation, the process will begin with the physical issuance of bills at the end of February by each local authority (PBT) to the village homeowners. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Selangor to continue giving assessment tax exemption for village homeowners, says exco 

Based on a notice of application filed on January 10 this year at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, which was obtained by the media, N.A.J Press Resources (M) Sdn Bhd contended that PAS’ appeal against the Sessions Court decision of December 5 last year was scandalous, frivolous, defective and an abuse of power and court procedures. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Harakah’s former printer applies to set aside PAS’ appeal on summary judgment over RM656,233.69 debt

Muzzamil Soliheen Musa, 47, was accused of deceiving a 53-year-old man into handing over a sum of RM115,030 at his agency in Nilai between January 23 and January 30, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Tour and umrah agency owner pleads not guilty to two counts of cheating

A Pulau Kukup sign on a mangrove island is seen from Kampung Air Masin in Kukup November 3, 2019. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

On World Wetlands Day 2024 today, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry calls for management of Ramsar sites to be strengthened

Grieving family members of a lance corporal killed in the crash at kilometre 77.5 of the North-South Expressway (northbound), near Gurun, February 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Kedah police: Soldiers killed in highway crash were from Pengkalan Hulu camp 

The Fast Interceptor Craft FIC G2000 Mk II combat boats delivered to RMN in Kota Kinabalu, February 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Navy chief: Delivery of four combat boats set to strengthen maritime security in Sabah 

Ahmad Hisham Mohd Tajuddin, 54, (3rd, right) and Zainudin Abdul Majid, 53, (4th, right) who are brothers, pleaded not guilty, after all the charges against them were read before Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Two key witnesses in graft trial of Mat Sabu’s ex-aide charged with conflicting statements

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the OCPDs would be held accountable if Bukit Aman detects any of their subordinates living extravagantly beyond their positions and salaries. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Monitor staff living lavishly, IGP tells district police chiefs

Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that the discussions are crucial as a preparation to determine the community groups which will receive the subsidy if the federal government decides to retarget the diesel subsidy and expand it to Sabah and Sarawak. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Retargeting diesel subsidy: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to hold talks with Sabah, Sarawak govts first, says minister