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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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 12 h ago

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

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

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

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  / 15 h ago

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

More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighting operations and spread the fires. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

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

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

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Perikatan Nasional's Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan suggested this was tantamount to a no-confidence vote against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and called on the prime minister 'to do the right thing'. Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Perikatan claims Citizenship Amendment Bill postponement a sign of no-confidence against PM Anwar

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is closely monitoring the water capacity at all the dams to ensure residents can get sufficient supply for their daily use. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Sufficient water supply in Penang, Kon Yeow assures consumers

A total of 29 locations have been identified nationwide for the sighting of the Syawal new moon. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

April 9 set for sighting of Syawal new moon

Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said Malaysia has attracted Israel's attention due to the country's firm stance against Israel. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Mapim urges authorities to step up surveillance of Israeli ops in Malaysia

The issues concerning the country’s entertainment industry have recently gained attention and hope among practitioners, especially among artistes, actors, and behind-the-scenes crew members, to see the effectiveness of efforts in uplifting their welfare. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Will artiste welfare issues be resolved in 2024?

According to a report, a KK Super Mart branch in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, Pahang, was firebombed at 5am today. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Second KK Mart firebombed amid 'Allah' socks controversy

Abang Johari said the Sarawak government needs RM1.08 billion to upgrade the state’s entire water pipeline system. — File picture by Roystein Emmor via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Sarawak premier: RM1.08b needed to upgrade state’s pipeline system

District Disaster Management Committee chairman, Mohd Fuad Abdullah says the cloud seeding operation conducted in Sabah has successfully produced 4.0 millimetres of rainfall until 4pm yesterday in Papar. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Cloud seeding operation yields 4.0mm of rainfall in Papar

Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid expressed his desire to join a law firm after completing the necessary steps to become a practicing lawyer. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Former KL police chief Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer speaks at the launch of the ‘Jom Balik Raya Bersama Mahasiswa’ programme at UPTM in Kuala Lumpur March 30, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

FT Islamic Religious Council allocates over RM1.6m for ‘Jom Balik Raya Bersama Mahasiswa’ programme

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that five suspected armed robbery criminals were killed in a shoot-out in Putra Heights, which was believed to have occurred around 11.30pm. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Selangor cops say five suspected armed robbers shot dead in Putra Heights

AirAsia has said it aims to annualise growth in its Chinese business by 15 per cent over the next few years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Report: AirAsia to bet recovery on smaller Chinese cities

The RM1 million tunnel comprises early Malaysian banknote denominations and series including the latest (issued in 2012) which forms part of the greater Children Gallery. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Mar 2024

Beyond the repository for historical artefacts and documents, a glimpse into custodians of Bank Negara’s Museum and Art Gallery

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya, March 29, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Chinese Communist Party International Department minister

Picture of Air Itam dam in Penang, March 29, 2024. In a statement, today, SPAN announced that water levels at major dams in Perak, Selangor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and most dams in Johor are satisfactory, surpassing 80 per cent. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

SPAN: Raw water sources, operations at satisfactory level in most states; doesn’t rule out possibility of disruptions in coming weeks 

A Pahang Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said personnel from the Taman Tas Fire and Rescue Station, with assistance from the Maran and Peramu fire stations, arrived at the scene at 9.08am to extinguish the peat soil forest fire. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba & Penyelamat Negeri Pahang
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Pahang Fire and Rescue Dept: 30ha of forest area on fire in Kuantan