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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  / 8 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  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 11 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  / 17 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  / 14 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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Speaking at the Malaysia-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasised the importance of Sabah’s fisheries industry in tapping into the Chinese market. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Loke: Malaysia eyes cold storage air freight hub in Sabah to boost seafood exports to China

A newborn baby girl was discovered abandoned in a box at the Yong Peng Food Court here on Monday morning. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Newborn baby girl with umbilical cord attached left at Yong Peng food court in Johor, police appeal for information

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a collision between a Mercedes-Benz and a Hyundai Matrix near a U-turn on Jalan Lencongan Barat in Alor Setar last night. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

Two dead, two critical after Alor Setar U-turn crash, one victim ejected onto car roof

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed a new initiative requiring all cabinet ministers who are alumni of the Universiti Malaya (UM) to contribute RM10,000 each to the Universiti Malaya Endowment Fund. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

PM Anwar proposes RM10,000 contribution from UM alumni ministers, encourages RM1,000 from graduates, aims for RM1b endowment goal

From economic reforms to infrastructure upgrades, 2025 promises to deliver changes that will resonate across every facet of life.
Malaysia / 18 Dec 2024

LRT3, minimum wage hike, and digital IDs: What’s in store for Malaysians in 2025

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf displays photos of seven individuals wanted over the Gigamax investment scam, at Menara KPJ in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Hunt on for Gigamax investment scammers including six Malaysian crypto ‘finfluencers’

A screen capture shows a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) notice that was previously issued for blocked pages. — Picture courtesy of Sinar Project
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Kedah cleaner’s side hustle selling swinger sex clips gets him RM80,000 fine

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Police bust up 40 groups running online scams from Malaysia, collar 426 suspects

Celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias, better known as PU Azman, at the Sessions Court in Seremban, December 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

In Seremban court, celebrity preacher PU Azman gets seven years’ jail, two strokes of cane for physical sexual assault against two teen boys

Besut District acting police chief DSP Md Sani Md Saleh said the 33-year-old, who works in a private company, was contacted by an unknown individual via WhatsApp on September 17 and duped her into joining a group chat in the app, claiming that it belonged to an investment company,
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Terengganu accountant scammed out of RM90,000 in fake investment scheme via WhatsApp

The My50 pass renewal will be temporarily suspended starting December 23 until January 31 at all rail customer service counters, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and Rapid KL bus hub.— Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Prasarana: My50 pass renewal suspended from Dec 23 to Jan 31 for system enhancements

An Israeli military vehicle returns from Syria, crossing the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, as seen from Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, December 15, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Foreign Ministry: Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli expansion of illegal settlements in Golan Heights, airstrikes in Syria

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto during their meeting in Putrajaya in this file picture dated September 6, 2024. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Indonesian President Prabowo to visit Malaysia for talks with PM Anwar following Egypt trip

Kuala Kurau Maritime Zone director, Commander Mohd Najhan Azman Hamid, said the sailor, identified as Huang Zhuang, was found at 8.40am, approximately 8.0 nautical miles south-west of Kuala Kurau. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Survival at sea: Chinese sailor rescued after 27-day ordeal in Malaysia’s Kuala Kurau waters

Johor Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the government viewed the case gravely. — Picture courtesy of Johor Mentri Besar’s Office media and communication unit
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Private Johor orphanage linked to rape and abuse case temporarily closed, says exco

The Sabah Royal Malaysian Customs Department with the seized cartons of duty-unpaid alcoholic drinks. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Sabah Customs seize duty-unpaid alcoholic drinks worth over RM819,000 at Sepanggar Port