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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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Police have not ruled out the possibility that the decomposed body found in a trolley bag in Taman CP6, Cheras Perdana, belongs to a foreign male, due to the absence of a BCG vaccination scar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

Police believe decomposed body found in trolley bag in Cheras Perdana is a foreigner, no BCG scar

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fifth from left) leaves the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 12, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

AG drops appeal against DPM Zahid’s foreign visa acquittal

A general look inside the Dewan Rakyat. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

In Dewan Rakyat today: Franchise industry, aid for flood-struck farmers, ombudsman, Media Council Bill, Water Services Bill, Data Sharing Bill

A screenshot from the live stream shows the upside-down Malaysian flag stitched on national badminton men’s singles’ player Lee Zii Jia during his match against Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen in the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals on December 11, 2024.
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

Sponsor of national shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s kit says sorry for ‘unintended’ upside-down Malaysian flag on jersey at world final

The first Malaysia to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration while in prison (centre, wearing white face mask) poses with wardens outside the Kajang Prison after being granted a royal pardon by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor on December 11, 2024. —- Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Penjara Malaysia
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

Selangor Sultan grants royal pardon to Kajang Prison inmate who earned PhD in jail

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara January 31, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Dec 2024

2024 in review: From new King to flood tragedies, highlights and key moments defining Malaysia this year

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi winding up the Supply Bill 2025 debate for the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) in the Dewan Negara, December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Govt has no plans to introduce TVET for students after Year Six, says DPM Zahid

Deputy Minister Of Entrepreneur And Cooperatives Development (Kuskop) Datuk Seri R. Ramanan pointed out that the Madani government is making significant strides in eradicating hardcore poverty, particularly among the Indian community. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

One year in Kuskop: Ramanan focuses on economic inclusion for Indian community, empowering entrepreneurs

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has introduced the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) service since June 2024 to improve connectivity at the beginning and end of the journey and so far with 20 vans in operation, customer waiting times have been reduced from 40 minutes to 13 minutes. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

RM463m boost for public transport as Malaysia prepares for Asean chair and Visit Malaysia Year, says DPM Zahid

The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at RM2.95 per litre, while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, the price will remain at RM2.15 per litre during the same period. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Finance Ministry: No change to retail prices of RON97, RON95, and diesel 

Rafizi Ramli said Malaysia could reach developed nation status by 2027, but practically it could be in 2028 or at the latest by 2029.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Rafizi: Malaysia on track to achieve developed nation status by 2027

Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin said the committee suggests that the Education Ministry add a few more aspects in children’s curricula including a more comprehensive definition of paedophilia and better awareness of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Lawmakers push for sex education overhaul to combat rising grooming cases involving kids as young as eight

Kelantan Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) director Nazrul Haqiim Mohamad Nasir (left) together with Kelantan Community Development Department (Kemas) director Wan Norlee Wan Ismail (right) working together to clean the Kemas Nursery grounds at the launch of the Ihsan Madani KKDW squad at SK Teluk Jering in Tumpat December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Floods damage 180 Kemas preschools in Kelantan, over 8,000 students impacted, lessons move online in worst-hit areas, says state director

De facto Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said gave an assurance in the Dewan Rakyat that the Online Safety Bill is aimed at curb criminal activities and harmful content on social media, and not to restrict freedom of expression. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Dewan Rakyat approves Online Safety Bill after bloc vote with 22-majority amid censorship concerns

The Kelantan government will re-examine the implementation of the Integrated River Basin Project, including proposals and measures to mitigate major floods, said Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Kelantan govt to reassess Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Project to address major flood risks, minimise impact on residents, says MB

A total of 89 volunteers from the Farmers’ Organisation Authority in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Kelantan prepare to join the Madani Ihsan Squad post-flood relief efforts in Rantau Panjang and Tumpat, Kelantan on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Dec 2024

Farmers rally to flood-struck Kelantan’s aid with RM100,000 funds from Madani Ihsan Squad