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Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks at the 2024 Umno General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Umno cancels Najib rally following Istana, IGP’s remarks

In a statement this evening, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said those seeking pardons must submit their applications to the Pardons Board, in accordance with the law, rather than through public assemblies or other unlawful means. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

IGP: Respect legal channels for pardons, avoid unlawful gatherings

Rohingya refugees waiting to be rescued as their vessel approaches Aceh last year. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia ramps up patrols after Myanmar migrant boat landings on Langkawi

Putrajaya will pilot a QR code system for immigration clearance at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 from this month to reduce congestion. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

KLIA immigration clearance in just five seconds? Here’s what you need to know about the QR code lanes

File picture of Immigration officers processing entry documents for tourists entering Malaysia. The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has confirmed receiving a complaint against the Immigration Department for approving a Check Out Memo (COM) application without the knowledge or presence of any of the directors of the company involved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

EAIC: Immigration officer failed to verify documents before approving foreign workers’ exit papers

Bentong District police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the incident took place around 6.30pm, when a 27-year-old female victim and a 26-year-old male victim were walking in Pekan Gohtong Jaya and were approached by four unknown men who forced them into a BMW luxury car. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Manhunt for four suspects in abduction, robbery of Chinese tourists in Bentong

The collision at around 6pm saw both vehicles crashing into a small ditch on the left side of the road, and the 57-year-old victim dying at the scene. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bukit Aman senior officer in Jeram crash that killed motorcyclist may have had ‘micro sleep’, says Selangor top cop

On November 11 last year, the High Court dismissed the Malaysian Bar’s application for leave to initiate a judicial review of the Pardons Board’s decision. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysian Bar appeals High Court’s rejection of challenge to Najib’s pardon

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan clarified that the upcoming solidarity assembly for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice on Monday is peaceful. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

PAS says the rally must go on, reaffirms respect for Agong’s prerogative

Akmal said today that while he respects the party’s stance and the royal decree, his personal commitment to Najib remains unchanged. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Umno Youth chief says he will attend Jan 6 Najib solidarity rally in personal capacity despite party’s withdrawal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, according to an executive order released Friday, a month after she allegedly plotted to kill him. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

Marcos removes VP Duterte from Philippines security council amid alleged assassination plot

Some of the seized drugs were displayed during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters, January 3, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

New Year’s Eve drug bust: Five nabbed, narcotics worth RM1.08m seized and mini lab uncovered in Selangor raids

About a dozen nuns performed hand chops and high kicks, some of them wielding swords, as they showed off their martial art skills to hundreds of cheering well-wishers at the long-awaited reopening of their nunnery in Nepal. — Reuters pic
Life  / 16 h ago

Nuns with ninja skills: Nepal’s kung fu nuns flex strength, spirit, and mindfulness

Widely circulated images of guests at the event in question.
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Police warn guests in military-like ceremonial uniforms at Selangor event of legal consequences

Last December 28, a 23-second video went viral, showing a group of individuals performing zikir in a loud and unusual manner at a cemetery in Danau Kota, Setapak, raising concerns, especially among the Muslim community. — A screenshot of the viral video
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Jawi wraps up probe into zikir performance at Setapak cemetery, seeks FT mufti’s guidance

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Flight MH370, with 227 passengers and 12 crew on board, vanished while on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 21 Dec 2024

After 10 years, families of MH370 passengers renew hope as new search effort announced

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (2nd left) displays the list of items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme for Christmas 2024 during its launch, alongside the Rahmah Madani Sales Programme, at UTC Sentul, Bandar Baru Sentul, on December 20, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Armizan: Christmas price control scheme to cover 14 essential items from Dec 23

Earlier today, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced interim measures to help manage the impact of MHIT premium adjustments, with insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) to spread out the changes in premiums over a minimum of three years for all policyholders affected by the repricing. — File picture by Meira Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Insurance groups announce interim measures to alleviate impact of premium hikes

A 37-year-old driver was detained after testing positive for drugs following a two-vehicle collision at Kilometre 141 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan this morning. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Terengganu police: Driver arrested after testing positive for drugs in Kemaman two-vehicle crash

The police have denied allegations of witness tampering in a drug case involving a celebrity who was arrested in Sepang on December 14. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Selangor police reject witness tampering allegations in celebrity drug probe

Eight individuals pleaded not guilty in the Syariah High Court here today to charges linked to the deviant sect, Tuhan Harun. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Eight deny charges of claiming to be ‘god clones’ in ‘Tuhan Harun’ deviant sect case

There will be no increase in electricity tariffs for all electricity users in Peninsular Malaysia with the implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

No electricity tariff hike for Peninsular Malaysia from January to June 2025, says Energy Transition Ministry

Borneo pygmy elephants are seen drinking water from Kinabatangan river in Sabah in this file pic. A male pygmy elephant was found dead by a farm worker in an oil palm plantation in Lahad Datu yesterday. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Endangered pygmy elephant found dead in Lahad Datu, investigation underway, says wildlife officer

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the decision to acquit Tun Musa Aman of all corruption and money laundering charges was made in 2020 during the tenure of then-prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Musa Aman’s appointment as Sabah TYT made by Agong, PM Anwar says 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a transformative era for the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) as Malaysia prepares to assume the bloc’s chairmanship in 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

PM Anwar outlines vision for Asean to embrace second renaissance for a sustainable future

A mechanic suffered a loss of almost RM1 million after being duped into investing in a stock investment scheme advertised on Facebook that actually did not exist. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Mechanic duped out of RM1m in non-existent stock scheme in Nilai, say police

Universiti Malaya (UM) has lodged a second police report following the discovery of another dead cat on campus, highlighting its commitment to ensuring a safe environment. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Universiti Malaya files second police report, commits to addressing gruesome cat deaths on campus

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has published the Code of Conduct (Best Practice) for internet messaging and social media service providers. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

MCMC launches code of conduct for internet messaging and social media providers to boost online safety, curb harmful content

In a statement today, the central bank said the fund will support initiatives such as the implementation of a Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment model and the publication of costs for common medical procedures, enhancing pricing transparency across the healthcare sector. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Govt, stakeholders to inject RM60m into health reforms to curb rising costs

The measures, announced today in collaboration with the insurance and takaful industry, come as Malaysia’s medical cost inflation hits 15 per cent in 2024, exceeding both global and Asia Pacific averages of 10 per cent. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

Bank Negara steps in: Caps health insurance premium hikes at 10pc annually, spreads increases over at least three years

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he did not interfere with the High Court’s decision yesterday to discharge and acquit Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor of 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Dec 2024

PM Anwar says did not interfere with court decision to acquit Rosmah of money laundering, tax evasion charges