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Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MS88, which has undergone 15 years of research, has a taste comparable to other premium durians such as Black Thorn. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Say hello to MS88: Malaysia’s next big durian, set to rival Black Thorn

A runway closure at Subang Airport due to a pothole today led to major disruptions, causing flight cancellations and diversions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Runway trouble at Subang Airport: Passengers face frustrating flight delays due to pothole

In the incident, Lau tripped and fell with his knees hitting the ground, his head extending beyond the edge of the platform.
Showbiz  / 13 h ago

Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

AGC: Any new proposal for Najib’s house arrest must go through Pardons Board chaired by Agong

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

The police reports followed a call by an NGO for Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to resign after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

Taking to social media in the early hours of this morning, Kwok reassured his fans, explaining that he had fallen through an empty hydraulic platform after failing to spot the gap. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 17 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Two men robbed a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Banda Hilir yesterday afternoon. — Screengrab via CCTV footage on social media
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police

MetMalaysia has issued a continuous rain warning at the alert level for several areas in Sabah until December 30. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang until Dec 31

Selangor Red Giants triumphed over Red Falcon AP Bren Sport in a nail-biting match, ending Malaysia's seven-year e-sports title drought. — Picture via Instagram/Esports World Cup
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Viral in 2024: Malaysians who stole the spotlight and captured global attention (VIDEO)

This appeal follows the Kelantan government’s announcement to begin enforcing mandatory halal certification in Kota Baru, with plans to expand the initiative across the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to reach the new limit between January 14 and January 23, 2025. —- Reuters pic
Money  / 13 h ago

US debt ceiling crisis looms as Treasury warns of US$36.2t default risk by mid Jan 2025

People wait in line to purchase their Mega Millions lottery ticket from a liquor store where winning tickets have been sold on December 27, 2024 in Hawthorne, California. — AFP pic
Life  / 9 h ago

US lottery ticket sold in California strikes US$1.22b jackpot, but winner yet to claim prize 

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow visited the swimming pool after officiating the Iconic Marjorie Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio hotel under Marriott International’s premium brand, in Bayan Lepas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Chow calls for more investment as Penang faces hotel room crunch from soaring tourist numbers

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Screenshot from Balai Polis Bandar Presint 7 Putrajaya Facebook video shows a toppled crane at the scene of the fatal incident in Precinct 8, Putrajaya on December 5, 2024.
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Crane topples in Putrajaya’s Precinct 8, killing two Indonesian workers and seriously hurting third

Najib claimed the millions of ringgit that entered his personal bank account were donations from King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Najib: RM90m in 2012 was Saudi king’s ‘political donation’ to me too

Health officials measure the blood glucose levels during a free public screening in conjunction with the second-year anniversary celebration of the Madani government at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on November 22, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Health screenings show over a third of federal civil servants are overweight and over a quarter are obese

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that foreign workers make up no more than 15 per cent of the nation’s total workforce. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

HR Minister: Malaysia employs 2.47 million low-skilled foreign workers, aims to cap their share at 15pc of total workforce

The Perak Legislative Assembly today approved a motion to re-elect Datuk Shamsuddin Abd Ghaffar as a member of the Senate. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Perak Legislative Assembly re-elects Shamsuddin as Senator

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim today announced that the government will provide additional tax deductions to companies adopting flexible work arrangements. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

HR Minister: Govt to offer additional tax deductions for firms adopting flexible work arrangements

Police personnel carry the suspect’s body from the building on Jalan Undan, near the Inanam Bus Terminal. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Sabah police kill fourth suspect in morning shootout in Inanam after Tuesday’s Beverly Hill raid

Ramachandran Muthiah is under a six-day remand for alleged corruption investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for investigation into abuses implicating the Penang Hindu Endowment Board.
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

MACC detains ex-Penang Hindu Endowment Board CEO for alleged graft investigation

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks in the Dewan Rakyat on December 5, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Tengku Zafrul: As close trade partners, US would harm Malaysia and itself by imposing ‘100pc’ import tariffs

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad also announced a two-month management allowance bonus for all 59 state assemblymen’s service centers, with a one-off payment of RM14,000. — Picture courtesy of Menteri Besar Office’s media unit
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Perak legislative assembly unanimously approves RM1.52b for state Budget 2025

The 22-year-old accused Chinese national Huang Xiaonan pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of kidnapping a teenage girl last month. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Chinese student in Singapore charged with kidnapping teenage girl in Johor

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur for his 1MDB trial on December 5, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Najib: If I had wanted to cheat or steal, ‘insanely stupid’ for me to bring 1MDB money back to Malaysia

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan holds up a copy of the declassified papers on Pulau Batu Puteh RCI report in the Dewan Rakyat on December 5, 2024. — Picture from X/ahmadmaslan
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Declassified Pulau Batu Puteh RCI suggests criminal charges for Dr Mahathir, rejects civil suit

Abd Zackery Ghouse Abd Gafoor, 46 (centre) pleaded not guilty to injuring wife Zahnita Wilson. — Screenshot from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Husband of ex-model Zahnita Wilson charged with injuring wife, administering drugs (VIDEO)

Volunteers helping residents in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu clean up their houses after the floods on December 4, 2024. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek assured students sitting for the SPM that they will be moved into dormitories, equipped with the necessary supplies should they have to evacuate their flooded houses this season. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with ‘Ops Payung’, education minister tells flood-struck SPM candidates

Previously, a user of the X-site known as Fusion Intelligence Center @ StealthMole claimed that the MyKad data of Malaysians had been leaked and sold via the ‘dark web’, and even samples of the Malaysian MyKad were allegedly shared openly on the dark web. — Picture from pexels.com
Malaysia / 05 Dec 2024

MyKad data breach claim: JPN denies leak, cites no suspicious activity