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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

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 flash flood caused by heavy rain since this afternoon as captured at Jalan Salak, Sungai Rokam in Ipoh, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 15 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

Pork Coppa Steak is the best way to pig out at Western Cuisine by Chef Way. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 2 h ago

Looking for a tender, flavourful pork chop? Head over to Western Cuisine by Chef Way in Kepong’s Restoran Retro Kopitiam

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  / 16 h ago

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

An Islamic flag bearing the Shahadah (Muslim creed) flies from a tank used by fighters loyal to the interim Syrian government in Homs on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

For Egypt, Islamists’ win in Syria triggers flashbacks of Muslim Brotherhood

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The Central Database Hub (Padu) system has recorded a total of 2.38 million individual information updates, based on administrative data sources as of yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

As of February 1, 2.38 million individuals update information on Padu 

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek delivers her speech during the Chinese New Year Celebration and the Selangor Early Schooling Aid presentation ceremony at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Yu Hua in Kajang February 2, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Education minister: Early Schooling Aid must be disbursed in full, report any deductions to ministry

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said prioritising cybersecurity aspect has become an immediate necessity due to the rapid technological advancements that contribute to cyber threats. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Digital minister: Malaysia embarks on transformative journey to improve data governance 

Police mounting roadblocks at Jalan Pahang in Tapah to detect detainees who escaped from a detention centre in Bidor yesterday evening. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Immigration DG: 100 additional personnel to locate detainees who escaped from detention centre in Bidor

Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) top duo Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remain close contrary to claims that both leaders were at odds. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Tuan Ibrahim denies rift among Hadi, Muhyiddin amid rise of Ahmad Samsuri

Utusan Malaysia claimed that while there were around 120,000 taxis in operation before the e-hailing system emerged, this has now dropped to just around 40,000. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Report: Ten of thousands of cabs deserted across country after emergence of e-hailing services

Ong said any major changes to civil servants’ pensions, salaries and contracts should be done with proper consultation and announced in an organised way, or risk seeing the narrative “spun” inaccurately. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Announce new renumeration scheme in organised manner to prevent ‘spin' by detractors, Kian Ming tells Putrajaya

The Immigration Detention Depot in Bidor. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Perak police say 131 escape from Immigration Depot in Bidor, one dies in crash 

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reportedly said that he will soon discuss with the Selangor state government a study to nominate the Chinese new villages in Selangor as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) World Heritage Site. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Putrajaya mulls nominating Chinese new villages in Selangor for Unesco World Heritage site status

TM said the company is not using any routers made by Aminia. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

TM says it doesn’t use Aminia routers, R00TK1T cyberattack has no impact on customers

Assistant Commissioner of Police Siti Kamsiah Hassan said key challenges for the D11 division’s work include both under-reporting and lack of cooperation by some victims in police investigations. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Mapping Malaysia’s child sexual abuse cases: Why lower numbers doesn’t always mean better

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said the operation, involving over 2,200 officers and members of JSJN, also seized a total of 128.3 kilogrammes and over 16,000 litres of various types of drugs estimated to be worth RM610,071.39. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2024

Bukit Aman: 5,791 individuals arrested in anti-drug operations from January 29

In a statement posted on Facebook, the couple known as Chris and Marianne said unedited video footage of the incident had been provided to the police. — Picture from Facebook/Tread the Globe
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2024

British couple in campervan confirms communicating with police over summons case 

Resolusi Banding also outlines the compulsory contribution to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for safety and to secure the film workers’ future. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2024

Profima submits five resolutions including special leave for film crew

Hilir Perak District police chief ACP Ahmad Adnan Basri said the 45-year-old local man, who is also a security guard at the school, was apprehended at the scene. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2024

Perak police: School security guard nabs colleague molesting Standard 1 pupil 

State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the directive was issued following complaints regarding the placement of foreign workers in public settlements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2024

Johor orders migrant worker housing shift after public outcry