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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  / 19 h ago

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

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Lawyer Ng Kian Nam showing a document related to the incident at a press conference on the letter of demands. His clients, Yang Xue Li with her son, Liu Yu Hui, (top left) and Wang Geng Feng (top right) are present via an online video call. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Family of Chinese tourists killed by fallen tree at Penang museum last year demands RM1.7m compensation

Nilai District Police Chief, Superintendent Abdul Malik Hasim, confirmed that all victims were injured in the assault and were subsequently transported to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) in Seremban for medical attention. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Masked assailants hack four men in machete attack at Nilai restaurant

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, confirmed that the investigation papers were submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s (DPP) office on January 6 for further action under the law, according to a report in national daily Utusan Malaysia today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

IGP: Probe into minister’s son’s criminal intimidation case completed, papers sent to DPP

When deputy public prosecutor Kamal Baharin Omar suggested that Datuk Seri Najib Razak had actually been to 1MDB’s office in the past, the former prime minister said ‘I don’t remember’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Najib verifies photos of himself at launch of 1MDB office in 2010, despite previous claims of never setting foot there

The judge noted that while the doctors were highly experienced in obstetrics, they failed to address common complications associated with childbirth, such as eclampsia and placenta-related issues that can lead to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). — Picture from Pexels.com
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Court awards RM6m to family after woman bleeds to death while Klang maternity doctors took break to ‘have a drink’

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  / 19 h ago

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

Wang Xing, 22, was reported missing in northern Thailand’s Tak province bordering Myanmar, an area known for large-scale criminal enterprises and human trafficking by organised gangs.
World  / 5 h ago

Chinese tourists recoil from Thai holidays after actor Wang Xing’s disappearance

Transport Minister Anthony Loke addresses a media briefing on the KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral-Port Klang schedule changes in Kuala Lumpur January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Loke: KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral service to boost frequency by 30 minutes during peak hours

What are some of the hidden costs of car ownership in Malaysia? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Dreaming of your first car? Here are all the hidden costs every first-time buyer should know

World  / 18 h ago

Doing a Musk? What’s behind Zuckerberg’s surprise Trump pivot

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Customs Central Zone assistant director-general Norlela Ismail said the team found snuff tobacco, believed to be brought in from a country in South Asia, after seizing a container at the North Port on March 18. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Customs Dept seize steel coils, snuff tobacco, liquor worth RM20.59m in Port Klang

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government was closely monitoring the situation and was ready to implement several measures if it worsened. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Sungai Pahang not at critical level, says MB

File picture of a flash flood in Perak, November 13, 2023. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has allocated RM219.6 million to upgrade drainage systems and maintain retention ponds throughout last year and this year as a commitment to resolving flash flood issues. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Flash floods: RM219.6m allocated to upgrade drainage systems, maintain retention ponds since last year, says minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya March 29, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Anthony Loke: Cabinet agrees to approve development proposal for Penang Mutiara LRT Line project, set to begin this year

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said there was a possibility that other more senior police officer might also be involved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

MACC chief says senior cop suspected of accepting bribes to protect illegal activities in KL not acting alone 

Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan expressed optimism that the individual will keep his promise to provide a statement, having failed to do so previously for various reasons. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Police: Company director claiming ownership of suitcase with RM500,000 to give statement tomorrow 

The Immigration Department detained 63 foreigners including 48 women at an entertainment outlet in Taman Mount Austin. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Immigration Dept busts vice syndicate in JB, detains 63 foreigners

Bentong district police chief, Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar, said that an emergency call about the incident was received at 8 this morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Two die, 13 hurt when tour bus overturns on KL-Karak Expressway

The charge, framed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or both, upon conviction. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Woman in KL pleads not guilty to abusing nine-year-old son

Yesterday, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the government has approved a two-day toll-free period on April 8 and 9 for Class 1 private vehicle users on highways in conjunction with Aidilfitri this year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Deputy works minister: Govt allocates RM37.6m to waive tolls on highways for Aidilfitri

The Magistrates’ Court in Lahad Datu today allowed the remand period of 13 young men to assist in the investigation into the death of a male vocational college student to be continued until April 4. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Remand order of 13 teenagers linked to death of Sabah vocational college student extended until April 4

Nearly 200 family members and friends were present to pay their last respects to Datuk Ahmad Rejal Arbee Mohamed Isa Arbee. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

National Journalism Laureate Ahmad Rejal Arbee laid to rest in Shah Alam

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says National Journalism Laureate 2014 Datuk Ahmad Rejal Arbee Mohamed Isa Arbee has left a profound impact on journalism in Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

PM Anwar: Ahmad Rejal left profound impact on journalism in Malaysia

The judge ordered Mohd Isa to pay RM990,502 to FGV, inclusive of RM300,000 in exemplary damages and RM200,000 in costs, while Mohd Emir was to pay RM2,322,705, inclusive of RM500,000 exemplary damages and RM200,000 in costs. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

High Court orders Isa Samad, Mohd Emir to pay RM3.31m to FGV over condo purchase

Datuk Seri Panglima Bung Moktar Radin accompanied by Libaran Umno chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir arriving at the event. ― The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Sabah Umno/BN sets three criteria to select poll candidates

The Penang Road Transport Department has issued a total of 126 summons notices against drivers of commercial vehicles for various offences in an operation dubbed Op Khas Lebih Muatan in the state yesterday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 29 Mar 2024

Penang Road Transport Dept issues 126 summonses in special operation on commercial vehicles