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A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) secretary-general Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin said the SSPA should not be an incentive or excuse for civil servants to increase loans, which will ultimately lead to a financial burden. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Cuepacs to civil servants: Avoid unnecessary loans despite salary hike under SSPA

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to Dream Forest Langkawi in Langkawi Island, Kedah, December 26, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Impressed by Langkawi night attraction, PM Anwar calls for spotlight on local history, legends and legendary sites to boost tourism appeal

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

A car was completely destroyed after catching fire at Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan near Miri, Sarawak, this morning. — The Borneo Post pic

Car engulfed in fire at Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan in Sarawak 

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

A despatch rider pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to two counts of becoming mule account holders. — Reuters pic

Despatch rider and analyst plead not guilty to mule account charges in Penang court

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin  

Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament Syerleena Abdul Rashid emphasised that the lack of accountability in the digital space has allowed these dangers to proliferate unchecked, underscoring the urgent need for clear regulations to enhance the protection and safety of children. — Picture from pexels.com

Digital predation: Bukit Bendera MP calls for urgent social media regulation reform to safeguard children

In a statement, IJN said that it remains a fully government-owned corporate entity sponsored by the Ministry of Health and remains committed to providing high-quality treatment to all patients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

IJN: No truth to claims of halting free treatment and requiring patients to transfer to other hospitals

Launched in 2021, the GET programme is a strategic government initiative that offers electricity generated from renewable energy sources to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) consumers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint in electricity consumption. — AFP file pic

Green electricity tariff programme to continue in 2025 with enhanced features, says ministry