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A teenage boy who was reported to have fallen while fishing at a raft house on Jalan Kampung Pedah, Kampung Jerantut Feri in Jerantut was found drowned today. — Picture courtesy of the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 16 h ago

SAR operation finds body of missing 14-year-old after fishing mishap in Jerantut, says Pahang Fire Dept

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (centre) performs the eye-dotting ritual at the Tua Pek Kong temple in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year festival. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sarawak on alert for potential hMPV outbreak, says state health minister

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, flanked by Murugayah (standing front, 7th left) and Karambir, and Phang (standing front, 6th left) join the MHS members and guests in a group photo at the Sri Kamini Durga Eswari Temple. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sarawak may have an Indian Temenggong in the future, says deputy minister

Bomba and police personnel brief the victim’s family members at the Tanjung Manis terminal. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Body of missing tugboat crewman found off Tanjung Manis after five-day search, says Sarawak Fire Dept

A landslide at 2am at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja in Cameron Highlands, Pahang on January 6, 2025 has blocked traffic both ways up and down the mountain. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Penerangan Pahang

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja blocks access to Cameron Highlands; alternative routes via Jln Sungai Koyan, Lipis and Jln Tapah

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni Miri Hospital has been ordered to investigate allegations of the presence of rats in the children’s ward. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Deputy health minister orders probe into rat claims at Miri hospital’s children’s ward

Firefighters arrive at the scene of the crash at the P-turn of the Pan Borneo Highway at Kampung Singai, Jalan Bau-Kuching to douse the burning car. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man and young boy rescued before car engulfed in flames after crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Bau

Medical personnel checking on the man in the car at Jalan Bukit Temasu. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Senior citizen pronounced dead after being found unconscious in locked car in Kota Kinabalu

Police arrested three local men on suspicion of stealing cables belonging to Telekom Malaysia (TM) worth RM3,000 at Jalan Kuala Rui, Gerik, here yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perak police arrest cable thieves posing as TM workers in Gerik, RM3,000 worth of cables stolen

Several houses were flooded in several areas of Kampung Sungai Rokam and Taman Cempaka here due to heavy rainfall lasting more than an hour yesterday afternoon. — Picture via X/Bernama

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Heavy rain causes Sungai Pinji to overflow, flooding homes in Kampung Sungai Rokam and Taman Cempaka, Ipoh

A trader suffered burns to his left hand during a fire that razed eight food stalls in Taman Sri Puteri, Skudai here yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Blaze damages eight stalls and motorcycle, injures trader in Skudai, says Johor Fire Dept

Hundreds of people gather in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 to show their support for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is appealing against the dismissal to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under ‘house arrest’. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim poses with attendees during a viewing of ‘Dongeng Sang Kancil’. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM Anwar applauds Malaysia’s first hybrid animated film ‘Dongeng Sang Kancil’ for showcasing local talent

In a research paper published by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) in 2019, their analysis of police road accident data from 2011 to 2015 found that accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (lorries and trailers) resulted in more than 1,000 deaths each year, despite the relatively small number of lorries on the road. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 21 h ago

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

Just like any other drivers in Malaysia, they will need to pass the driving test and obtain a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) from JPJ. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 21 h ago

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

A flash flood caused by heavy rain since this afternoon as captured at Jalan Salak, Sungai Rokam in Ipoh, today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1d ago

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In court, Najib’s lawyer submits unsigned supplementary order from Pahang palace affirming ‘house arrest’ decree as signed copy is shared online

MetMalaysia: Monsoon surge to bring heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas to eastern and southern Peninsula from Jan 9 to Jan 13

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

After royal addendum revealed, Umno asks for full and fresh pardon of Najib

Unilaterally-converted Selangor woman fails final court bid to be declared not Muslim

In 2-1 decision, Court of Appeals allows Najib to challenge existence of ‘house arrest’ order issued by former Agong

Reports: Canada PM Trudeau could announce departure today

Home minister clarifies no order received for Najib’s house arrest from Pardons Board, only sentence reduction

Info chief says PAS will stand up for all whose constitutional rights are violated, even Lim Guan Eng and Najib, because ‘we’re all Malaysians’ (VIDEO)

Putrajaya leaves enforcement decision against Najib rally participants to authorities, says Fahmi

1MDB trial cut short after lawyer claims Najib didn’t sleep for days ahead of ‘house arrest’ challenge hearing

Fahmi: Telegram third with provider licence after WeChat and TikTok, while Google refuses to view YouTube as social media

Aaron Chia admits Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin are ‘far superior’, deserve to be Malaysia’s top men’s doubles

Oriental Kopi brews up RM184m IPO, eyes cafe expansion

Sun bear to be face of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, symbol of conservation and charm

SAR operation finds body of missing 14-year-old after fishing mishap in Jerantut, says Pahang Fire Dept

Sarawak on alert for potential hMPV outbreak, says state health minister

Sarawak may have an Indian Temenggong in the future, says deputy minister

Body of missing tugboat crewman found off Tanjung Manis after five-day search, says Sarawak Fire Dept

Landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja blocks access to Cameron Highlands; alternative routes via Jln Sungai Koyan, Lipis and Jln Tapah

Deputy health minister orders probe into rat claims at Miri hospital’s children’s ward

Man and young boy rescued before car engulfed in flames after crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Bau

Senior citizen pronounced dead after being found unconscious in locked car in Kota Kinabalu

Perak police arrest cable thieves posing as TM workers in Gerik, RM3,000 worth of cables stolen

Heavy rain causes Sungai Pinji to overflow, flooding homes in Kampung Sungai Rokam and Taman Cempaka, Ipoh

Blaze damages eight stalls and motorcycle, injures trader in Skudai, says Johor Fire Dept

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

PM Anwar applauds Malaysia’s first hybrid animated film ‘Dongeng Sang Kancil’ for showcasing local talent

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states