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An undated file photograph shows Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar at a press conference in Johor Baru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Singaporean and Malaysian who hit JB policemen arrested after 70km car chase

JPJ senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the dubious approval of an unsafe vehicle was only found at the Wangsa Maju Puspakom so far. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

JPJ investigates Wangsa Maju Puspakom staff for passing unsafe vehicle, might involve MACC 

MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim gives a brief on the Mutiara Line LRT alignment in George Town, Penang on May 4, 2024. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Groundwork for Penang’s first LRT, Mutiara Line, starts this month; PM Anwar to attend ceremony Jan 11

Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the new year’s countdown on January 01, 2025 in Putrajaya. A Muslim businessman in Melaka, detained for “cohabitation” with a woman who wasn’t his wife at a hotel, said her was too tired to go home as the reason he was with a Thai masseuse in a hotel room. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Married man claims NYE fireworks left him ‘too tired’ to go home, so spent night at Melaka hotel with Thai masseuse

Baby Shima lodged a report at the Sibu Police Station accompanied by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture via Facebook/Baby Shima
Showbiz  / 8 h ago

Kuching truck driver nabbed for sending death threats to singer Baby Shima on social media

Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said he has been a heavy smoker since 1986 when he was 21, adding that he goes through three packs of cigarettes a day. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Self-confessed hardcore smoker lawyer sues govt for right to puff away inside his law firm

Mourning relatives bow at the site where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. — AFP
World  / 7 h ago

South Korea says initial data extracted from Jeju Air crash black box voice recorder

Malaysians enjoying the evening out at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. September 12, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

M50, not M40? Why those sandwiched between the haves and have-nots aren't actually the middle-class in Malaysia

The Telegram Messenger logo is displayed on a tablet in this illustrative photograph. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s social media licensing takes effect today

Jagdeep Singh Deo lost his non-executive director position in the parent company of Penang Water Supply Corporation as he had missed more than 50 per cent of board meetings during the financial year, which is a Bursa Malaysia rule. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Penang deputy CM Jagdeep no longer a director at parent of state water company after missing too many meetings

The man was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing hurt, with enhanced penalties applied due to the victim’s age. — Pixabay pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Man, 38, arrested in Singapore after allegedly slapping six-year-old in playground dispute

Silhouettes of mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of YouTube logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MCMC: WeChat and TikTok now licensed, Google and X yet to apply

An undated file photograph shows the logo of the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Malaysia brands Ahmadi Religion of Peace movement as deviant

With 2024 coming to an end, there are still a series of high-profile court cases that have yet seen closure. — Picture from Pexels.com
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

From Najib’s royal ‘addendum’ appeal to Kedah MB’s sedition trial for former Agong remark: Major Malaysian court cases to watch in 2025

Terengganu Road Transport Department officers conduct inspections at the Sultan Mahmud Bridge in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Agencies screen over 12,000 vehicles in joint NYE ops across Malaysia

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Penang mufti Assoc Prof Datuk Mohd Sukki Othman said the decision taken was in line with efforts to ensure that the welfare of asnaf in Penang, especially in the context of the state as a high investment hub and had the potential to collect a substantial sum of zakat. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Muslim workers, entrepreneurs in Penang must pay zakat to Zakat Pulau Pinang, says state mufti

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) via a post on social media X using the @plustrafik account stated that the accident at 5.52pm caused all northbound lanes to be blocked and force traffic flow to come to a standstill.
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Multi-vehicle accident involving tanker lorry causes 5km traffic jam from Ipoh to Menora tunnel

Criminals can purchase imitation guns for just RM150 through the Internet, raising concerns over their use in crimes. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Imitation guns resembling real firearms sold online from RM150 spark safety concerns

Kuala Kangsar district police chief ACP Heisham Harun said an inspection on the body did not yield any elements of crime. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Man’s body found in river near Kuala Kangsar, cops say no elements of crime 

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

UM sex harassment controversy: What do Malaysia’s laws say about obscenity and unsolicited nudes?

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (front row, second from left), flanked by Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left), and MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (second from right), wave mini BN flags during the Negeri Sembilan BN convention in Seremban on December 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’

Police managed to seize more than RM9,000 in cash from gambling during the raid. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada

The Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) has identified at least four sinkholes in the area around the FT185 route, Section 78.60 of the Lojing-Gua Musang Road near Kampung Jekjok, Pos Brooke. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Sinkholes force closure of Lojing-Gua Musang route as experts assess damage

Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo is escorted by a Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet as it performs a flypast. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues

Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said based on the suspect’s confession to investigators, he allegedly murdered the victim as he needed money to pay for a trip to Cambodia to watch a football match. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Kuching court extends remand to Dec 29 for Harimau Malaya fan who admitted to killing woman to fund expenses for Asean Cup

A file photograph shows a road sign indicating the direction to Sungai Golok, in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, on April 1, 2022. Lieutenant General Paisan Nusang, Commander of Thailand’s Fourth Army Division, said the three official border crossings are in Sungai Golok, which borders Rantau Panjang, Tak Bai with Pengkalan Kubor, and Buketa with Bukit Bunga. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Sungai Golok, Tak Bai-Pengkalan Kubor and Buketa-Bukit Bunga are the only three official border crossings from Kelantan to Thailand, warns Thai commander 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) attends the “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI, A Google For Malaysia Event” in Kuala Lumpur on October 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Malaysia’s come a long way: PM Anwar recounts 2024’s economic high points

The victim, identified only as Salim, 49, was found deceased in an incomplete state at 11.15am today, approximately six kilometres from the fire department’s control post (PKB). — Picture from Facebook/Miri Edition
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Indonesian man killed by crocodile in Kuala Baram, second fatal attack in Sarawak this week

An undated file photograph shows the logo of the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Jakim spells out when Muslims may wish Christians ‘Merry Christmas’

Images circulating online showed a cat’s carcass with a large gash on its body and all four paws missing.
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

CCTV footage reveals stray dogs behind cat deaths at UM, says KL police chief