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A long, oval-shaped object was found in the waters at Pulau Sibuan Substation in Tun Sakaran Marine Park on January 7, 2025, and is suspected to possibly to a WWII bomb. — Picture from Facebook/Sabah Parks

Malaysia / 28 m ago

Sabah Parks closes Pulau Sibuan in marine park temporarily after discovery of suspected WWII bomb

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 / 42 m ago

Fitch unit: Johor likely winner in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure race, but financing key

The ‘Tapak Pesta’ in Sungai Nibong, Penang, has been home to the annual ‘Pesta Pulau Pinang’ since its inception in 1966 but is expected to be incorporated into the development of the Mutiara Line, the state’s first LRT infrastructure. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Penang’s iconic site of annual ‘Pesta Pulau Pinang’ in Sungai Nibong to make way for LRT development after 60 years

People gather in an open area following earthquake tremors in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 32 people and collapsed “many buildings” on January 7, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 56 m ago

PM Anwar expresses condolences, solidarity with China and Nepal after 7.1-magnitude quake in Tibet

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with a delegation led by Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairman of Biocon Biologics, a global company with capabilities in the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of high-quality biosimilars, during an investment discussion in Putrajaya on January 7, 2025. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM Anwar touts his govt’s policies, strong economic indicators for continuing foreign investor run after Biocon Biologics sinks US$350m into Malaysia

Anwar said GLCs and GLICs must take the lead in empowering the Bumiputera economically. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM Anwar challenges GLCs, GLICs to drive Bumiputera economic agenda

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 / 1 h ago

Newborn and mother found dead by roadside in Kulai, suspected childbirth complications

Telegram was granted an Application Service Provider (ASP) C Licence to operate in Malaysia on January 2, 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MCMC: Malaysia’s licensing of social media providers a milestone for online regulation

The driver of the Proton Saga who was in his 50s, was unconscious when pulled out of the car by firefighters, and later pronounced dead by ambulance personnel. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Proton Saga driver dies on the spot, wife hurt in collision with trailer, Toyota Avanza on Kedah highway

Puspakom staff inspect commercial vehicles at its Wangsa Maju branch in Kuala Lumpur. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Puspakom suspends six inspectors in suspected vehicle approval racket

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 / 3 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

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 / 3 h ago

Vapes laced with synthetic drugs fuel panic, raising calls for tighter regulations and possible ban

A semiconductor design park was previously launched at the Puchong Financial Corporate Centre (PFCC) as part of Selangor's ambition to become a global hub. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Selangor forms semiconductor task force as it aims to become global chip design hub in five years

The Gemas-JB EDTP is a 192-kilometre electric train service project covering four major districts in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Gemas-JB electric railway tracks set to complete by third quarter this year, says Loke

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong interact with pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan Presint 8(1) in Putrajaya January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Education Ministry: Volunteer English teachers from Singapore set to be deployed in Klang Valley schools from middle of year

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Gelang Patah, Johor, January 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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‘Semua Salah DAP’? Loke raps Hadi for linking party to Najib’s house arrest addendum, says Cabinet uninvolved with Pardons Board

AWAS! Think you can trick the speed trap cameras? New point-to-point system will catch you

Citing PM Anwar’s remarks, Najib calls for review of 1MDB charges

Noise complaints sour opening of new car park in Kota Kinabalu

HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection

MetMalaysia: Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Sarawak to see continuous rain for three days, from January 10

Gemas-JB electric railway tracks set to complete by third quarter this year, says Loke

Education Ministry: Volunteer English teachers from Singapore set to be deployed in Klang Valley schools from middle of year

Mosti: AI disruption looms in Malaysia, 600,000 workers must reskill in three to five years

What are the purported rape gangs at the heart of Elon Musk’s attacks against the UK?

A line has been crossed: European leaders unite against ‘erratic’ Musk over incendiary posts, political meddling

Immigration Dept assures full security for user data with MyBorderPass QR code system

Penang is best place to visit for history and culture in Southeast Asia

China’s most successful team Guangzhou FC kicked out of professional football after debt crisis

Another heartbreak as men’s doubles pair FeiDin also crashes out early from Malaysia Open

Sabah Parks closes Pulau Sibuan in marine park temporarily after discovery of suspected WWII bomb

Fitch unit: Johor likely winner in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure race, but financing key

Penang’s iconic site of annual ‘Pesta Pulau Pinang’ in Sungai Nibong to make way for LRT development after 60 years

PM Anwar expresses condolences, solidarity with China and Nepal after 7.1-magnitude quake in Tibet

PM Anwar touts his govt’s policies, strong economic indicators for continuing foreign investor run after Biocon Biologics sinks US$350m into Malaysia

PM Anwar challenges GLCs, GLICs to drive Bumiputera economic agenda

Newborn and mother found dead by roadside in Kulai, suspected childbirth complications

MCMC: Malaysia’s licensing of social media providers a milestone for online regulation

Proton Saga driver dies on the spot, wife hurt in collision with trailer, Toyota Avanza on Kedah highway

Puspakom suspends six inspectors in suspected vehicle approval racket

HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection

Vapes laced with synthetic drugs fuel panic, raising calls for tighter regulations and possible ban

Selangor forms semiconductor task force as it aims to become global chip design hub in five years

Gemas-JB electric railway tracks set to complete by third quarter this year, says Loke

Education Ministry: Volunteer English teachers from Singapore set to be deployed in Klang Valley schools from middle of year

Loke: Upgraded Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas to spearhead Malaysia’s bid to become regional trade hub