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Selangor-based businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, 37, speaks to reporters after posting bail at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex on June 30, 2025. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘Ikan bilis’ charged, ‘sharks’ walk free: Businessman cries foul in Sabah graft case

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will no longer accept the two per cent tax deduction involving deceased agents, dealers or distributors (Resident Individuals), effective August 1. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tax rule change: No more 2pc deduction for deceased agents, dealers and distributors effective August 1, says IRB

The eatery has been serving customers -- some spanning three generations -- for 56 years. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 19 h ago

A new chapter awaits 56-year-old Fun Kee Bamboo Noodle when it moves to Taman Shamelin Perkasa in mid-July

The mother and the 61-year-old man were overheard planning to rape the 13-year-old daughter in a hotel again, according to Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ampang Jaya cops investigate nightmare rape of girl by 61-year-old man while mum consents and looks on

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks during a press conference on the final iinvestigation report on Putra Heights incident at SUK Selangor June 30, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Selangor MB: Putra Heights blast caused by soil subsidence, pipe shifted 15.9cm

As of June 30, 2025, the US now requires visa applicants heading there for academic and research purposes to make all their social media accounts public. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Want to go to the US? Your social media must now be public, embassy tells F, M, J visa applicants

Transport Minister Anthony Loke signed off on the KLIA Aerotrain relaunch. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

KLIA Aerotrain returns July 1: Anwar to officiate relaunch, Loke applauds revival

Police officers remove the bodies of a woman and a child from a flat in George Town July 1, 2025, after they were found in a decomposed state. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Neighbours thought they moved — but foul smell leads to discovery of woman and child’s bodies in Penang flat

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front, left), and Singapore's Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (front, 2nd right) pose for a photo together in a new train carriage at the Launching Ceremony of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Link 01 Rapid Transit System (RTS) at the Singapore Rail Test Centre June 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

RTS Link fares to be revealed closer to launch, says Loke as Malaysia, Singapore unveil first train set

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli inspects Singapore-registered vehicles during a special VEP enforcement operation in Johor Baru July 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Malaysia kicks off VEP enforcement at Johor border, fines 10 Singapore drivers within first hour

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme funds are being channelled into high-growth, high-value sectors such as semiconductors, the energy transition, community upliftment and talent development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Amir Hamzah: RM11b deployed under GEAR-uP to power Malaysia’s high-growth sectors, aims to boost living wages for 153,000 workers

Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations on June 30, 2025 in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market confidence after a series of high-profile scandals rattled the sector. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 15 h ago

Singapore clamps down on crypto exchanges after scandals, warns foreign-focused firms to shut or comply

DOSM said the country’s labour market will remain resilient in 2025 supported by stable economic growth, Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship and initiatives like the Asean Villages Network, which are expected to spur rural development and workforce upskilling. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s strongest labour market since Covid: More jobs, fewer jobless, 70.6pc record participation rate

The Federal Court will decide if it is constitutional to make it a crime for an organiser not to notify the police five days in advance before a peaceful rally is held. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Is it constitutional to criminalise the failure to notify police five days before a rally? Federal Court to decide today

The object, identified as an 81mm mortar bomb from the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) category, was discovered around 9.30am during landscaping works. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Mortar bomb near Menora Tunnel sparks 15km jam, North-South Expressway reopens after safe detonation

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The premier also named the square where the country’s highest flagpole is situated as Dataran Ibu Pertiwi. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Sarawak premier announces name of state flag as Ibu Pertiwi

Picketers join the finale of the Kepung Demi Palestin near the United States Embassy in Jalan Tun Razak, December 31, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

On final day, Kepung Demi Palestin piles pressure on US for enabling Israel’s aggression 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Madani Economy framework has boosted the economy of the country and its people. At the same time, the New Industrial Masterplan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is capable of drawing investments and increasing new high-paying jobs focused on key industries. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Fahmi: Madani govt has proven its ability to unite, focus on people 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts to spur national economic growth would remain the focus of the government to ease the people’s burden in various aspects like inflation and cost of living, apart from ensuring quality education and healthcare. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

In New Year message, PM Anwar hopeful 2024 will be a brighter year for the people (VIDEO)

The Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project embankment that broke after being hit by floods near Pengkalan Teluk, Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, December 31, 2023. The damage to the embankment that broke after the third wave of flooding is now 100 metres longer than before, at 20 metres. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Nadma: Number of flood victims in Kelantan, Pahang and Johor drops to 1,675 tonight 

Firemen putting out the fire at the Sungai Way Free Industrial Zone in Petaling Jaya, December 31, 2023. — Picture from X/Bernama/BombaJBPM
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Selangor Bomba: Four men injured in transformer room fire in Sungai Way

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his intention in delivering such a message to civil servants was to remind them that economic sustainability, progress and good governance should be aligned with faith, values and morals. — Screengrab from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

PM Anwar: Constructive discourse should be promoted, not criticised excessively (VIDEO) 

As a sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people and out of respect for the victims of the ongoing floods, the Negeri Sembilan government will not be organising any official 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations, says Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Following in Putrajaya’s footsteps, N. Sembilan says no New Year’s Eve revelry in state

A school cleaner cleans mud marks on the school stairs due to floods that occurred since December 26 at Al-Falah Religious Secondary School (Arab) in Kampung Siram, Pasir Mas, Kelantan, December 30, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Kelantan Fire and Rescue Dept says it continues to monitor villages despite receding floodwaters

In a post on the Istana Negara’s official Facebook page today, both Their Majesties also pray for the continued unity and harmony of the nation. — Picture from Facebook/Istana Negara
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

King, Queen extend New Year 2024 greetings

Flood victims at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Jeli 1 temporary relief centre in Jeli, Kelantan, December 31, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Floods: As of 4pm, number of victims drops to 3,681 in Kelantan, Pahang and Johor; waters fully recede in Terengganu

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he hopes to see a Malaysia that is peaceful, progressive and prosperous in 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

In New Year message, DPM Zahid calls on Malaysians to remain united to achieve meaningful success in 2024

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia president Tan Sri Senator Lu Cheng Chuan said Malaysia-China relations ‘are at the best moment in history.’ — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce: 2024 marks important milestone for Malaysia-China relations 

Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Arshad Abu said the contractor, in his 30s, had responded to an advertisement on Facebook about the so-called MIT Investment on December 26. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Police: Contractor in Melaka loses more than RM140,000 in online bitcoin investment scam

A heavy vehicle refuels diesel at a petrol station in Petaling Jaya, October 12, 2023. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry conducted checks with the said fuel company yesterday and was informed that it did not require an additional quota of subsidised diesel at the moment to meet demand. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Subsidised diesel purchase limit only involves few stations in Sabah, says Armizan

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said Padu also allows the identification of subsidy recipients based on specific criteria, like the number of dependents, rather than solely relying on household income categories (B40, M40, or T20). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Dec 2023

Armizan: Central database hub Padu to help govt identify eligible targeted subsidy recipients