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Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat (right) and President of the Court of Appeal Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim are pictured at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Legislative Year at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) January 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Who are you to question the faith of others, outgoing Chief Justice asks naysayers and critics over anti-Islam label

A file photograph shows the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) logo at the Government Complex Building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Employers face Jan 15 deadline for PCB submissions as LHDN shifting to new platform

Screencap from a Facebook Reel shows the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a restaurant on Jalan Setia 3/2, Taman Setia Indah in Johor Baru on January 8, 2025.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Ride-by shooting in JB: Diner killed while lunching at restaurant in Taman Setia Indah

In the season opener held in Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, here, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei did not have much problems to dismantle Wu Hsuan-Yi-Yang Chu Yun of Taiwan, 21-8, 21-9 in just 27-minutes and became the first Malaysians to triumph in the first round of Super 1000 tourney. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Three pairs shine amid early exits on day one

Pedestrians walk past a wall mural promoting awareness on using face masks, in Bengaluru on January 6, 2025, amid concerns and alleged media reports stating that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India's Karnataka state. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection

At Char Siew Boy, you get tender meat and alluring fat topped with a sweet, charred crust, similar to that at Uncle Meng Char Siew — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

Miss the melt-in-the-mouth ‘char siu’ from Shamelin Perkasa’s Restoran Uncle Meng? Try Pandan Perdana’s Char Siew Boy

Malaysians are required to apply for an ETA before travelling to the UK starting from today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Flying to the UK? Remember, Malaysian travellers need a £10 ETA for entry starting today

Yesterday, a similar incident delayed action on both Court 2 and Court 3, with the organisers resorting to covering the wet areas with cloth. This resulted in several matches being carried forward to today.
Sports  / 7 h ago

Double blow at Malaysia Open: Jin Wei crashes out, rushed for treatment as roof leak halts Court 2 play

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he still needed to consult the Cabinet for any government decisions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Najib admits he was final decision-maker as PM, but denies running ‘one-man show’

The fourth-seeded pair had no trouble securing the win, taking the match in straight sets, 21-15, 21-19, in just 36 minutes. — Picture from X/BAM
Sports  / 12 h ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Not happy with unforced errors made, unsatisfied Soon Huat-Shevon check into second round

The sale of drugs meant to be used with electronic cigarettes, however, is widespread. A simple check on the internet will lead a buyer to platforms like Facebook or Telegram, where peddlers market them complete with catalogues that detail out prices and dosages. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Vapes laced with synthetic drugs fuel panic, raising calls for tighter regulations and possible ban

The bodies of a woman and a newborn were found by the roadside along Jalan Impiana 5, Taman Impiana, Kulai, earlier yesterday. — File picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Newborn and mother found dead by roadside in Kulai, suspected childbirth complications

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong (left) shake hands during a joint news conference in Putrajaya January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Fitch unit: Johor likely winner in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure race, but financing key

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  / 13 h ago

Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar may have been trafficking victim, say Thai officials

Layang-Layang Island Resort Sdn Bhd, which manage tourism activities on the island off the coast of Sabah, made headlines previously for allegedly failing to refund over 100 tourists who booked scuba diving packages with the company since 2020. — Picture from Facebook/Layang-Layang Island Resort
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Layang-Layang island resort operator loses tourism licence over failure to refund deposits

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File photo of a vendor the Siti Khadijah market in Kota Baru. Mohamad Sabu explained that unpredictable weather has reduced the supply of vegetables, leading to price hikes. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Price hike in vegetables set to ease by March, says minister

Nik Nazmi said the directive follows an investigation conducted by the Department of Environment into the operations of two companies under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Ministry: Two companies ordered to stop mining activities in Gua Musang amid pollution concerns

The procurement of three Littoral Mission Ship Batch II (LMSBII) vessels from Turkiye and the continuation of the delayed construction of five Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) worth RM11 billion, are concrete measures to ensure the sovereignty of the nation’s maritime borders remains intact. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

2024 in review: Malaysia strengthens national security and maritime defence with new ships, fighter jets and foreign naval ties

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf speaks during a press conference at Menara KPJ in Kuala Lumpur December 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Bukit Aman: Malaysia sees average daily loss of RM7.9m from commercial crime

Johor police said a 70-year-old clothing store owner claimed to have suffered losses of over RM2 million after falling victim to an online investment scam. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Johor businessman duped of RM2m in foreign currency investment fraud

Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din has been reappointed as the chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission for another two-year term, effective March 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Mohamad Salim reappointed as MCMC chairman for another two years after achieving RM1.13b net income

The aftermath of the incident that saw a garbage truck crashing into three houses in Taman Bukit Mewah, Kajang yesterday. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Garbage truck crashes into three Kajang homes after driver loses control

File photo of an artist’s impression of the KL-Singapore HSR terminus that was to be built in Jurong East. — Handout via TODAY
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Cabinet set to decide on KL-Singapore HSR revival by end Dec or early Jan, says Loke

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said so far, the police have not received any report from individuals who fell victim to the alleged scam. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Victims of South Korea travel scam urged to lodge reports; RM3m lawyer CBT cases under probe, says Bukit Aman CCID director

Dzulkefly said that the Tobacco Control for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which prohibits smoking in restaurants, will be enforced consistently, with no exceptions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Health Minister Dzulkefly confirms Foreign Minister Tok Mat’s request for fine over smoking incident

A fisherman who fell from a boat at the TSL Fishery Jetty, Sungai Perak in Hutan Melintang on Monday was found drowned yesterday. — Picture courtesy of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

SAR ends as fisherman who fell from boat in Hutan Melintang found drowned, says Perak Fire Dept

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that 98 of these investigations were under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), including one under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

IGP: Over 100 investigation papers opened into GISBH amid ongoing crackdown

The government expects several projects under the renewable energy lever to enter the implementation phase in 2025, according to the Economy Ministry. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Renewable energy projects, including solar park and hybrid hydro, set for 2025 rollout, says Economy Ministry

The OceanXplorer is expected to embark on a science mission in Sabah waters next year. — Photo from oceanx.org
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Global research vessel OceanXplorer to carry out science mission in Sabah waters in 2025

Residents inspect the condition of the collapsed bridge, swept away by torrential flood currents on November 29, during a survey in Rong Chenok December 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Key bridge collapse in Pasir Mas leaves 2,000 residents stranded, villagers appeal for swift govt response

Police said three individuals were left devastated after falling victim to a love scam and phone scam syndicate, leading to a total loss of over RM5.4 million in three separate cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Love and phone scams leave three victims RM5.4m poorer, says Bukit Aman