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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

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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

The ringgit extended its loss to close lower against the US dollar on Friday as robust US jobs data held the greenback at a near two-year high. — Bernama pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit slips as US jobs data keeps greenback at two-year high, trade tensions weigh on outlook

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa, shared discussions began in early July, citing the need to manage rising costs. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

KL eyes tax hike: DBKL plans gradual increases to tackle deficit and rising costs, says minister

Tourists from China pose for a photo at the main gates of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur July 20, 2024, during the Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Malaysia not only country wooing China tourists, Tiong tells critics

A file photograph shows Muslim pilgrims circling the Kaaba in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Malaysia lodges bid for more Haj slots from Saudi Arabia

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) is currently in the process of filing for bankruptcy against actress Rozita Che Wan. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Mara moves to file for bankruptcy against actress Rozita Che Wan over unpaid RM1m loan

A person fills an excavator with diesel at a fuel station in Khantan, Perak on June 10,2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Minister: Subsidied diesel use past quota needs special permit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during the launch of the FLYsiswa 2024 Carnival at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam on Dec 12, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

PM Anwar says critics prejudging his move to bring royal addendum on Najib’s pardon to King

Muallim District Police Chief Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir points out bullet marks on a police car during a press conference at the Muallim District Police Headquarters on Dec 12, 2024. — Bernama picc
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Police kill two in shoot-out after car pursuit to Proton City

The skull and bone fragments were found at Mile 7 Miri-Bintulu road. — Picture courtesy of PDRM
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

Passer-by finds human remains, including skull and bones, on Miri-Bintulu road

Workers clean up after floodwaters recede in Pekan Lama Nilai on Dec 9, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

More get to go home in Perak, Johor, Terengganu as floods continue to ease

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) introduced the Belanjawanku 2024/2025 and Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework yesterday, to provide Malaysians with a clear guide on monthly expenses and recommended savings targets. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 13 Dec 2024

How much to spend monthly and save for later day? Your guide to understanding EPF’s new Belanjawanku and retirement framework

PetroSaudi director Tarek Obaid (left) is seen at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court for the opening day of his trial for the alleged embezzlement and laundering of 1MDB in Bellinzona, Switzerland on April 2, 2024. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

1MDB board hails court order blocking PetroSaudi’s US$340m funds

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said today said that only the attorney general has the authority to prosecute former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the loss of Malaysia’s claim to Pulau Batu Puteh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

AG holds sole power to prosecute Dr Mahathir over Pulau Batu Puteh, not govt, says law minister

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's contributions as a former prime minister should be acknowledged. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

‘Will we get Batu Puteh back by punishing Dr Mahathir?’ PKR MP calls for proposed criminal probe against former PM dropped

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during the launch of the FLYsiswa Carnival at UiTM in Shah Alam December 12, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

FLYsiswa flight ticket subsidy up from RM300 to RM400 starting January next year, says transport minister

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at the Dewan Rakyat sitting in Parliament today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

Nik Nazmi: Putrajaya has no plan to regulate rare earth elements, sector falls under state govts

Former Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan appears at the Sessions Court today for the hearing on a corruption and money laundering case linked to the Jana Wibawa programme. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

Wan Saiful’s corruption trial: Witness says over RM900,000 deposited into three firms’ accounts in 2022