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A file photograph shows Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaking at Menara KWSP in Shah Alam on November 19, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

All paid their own way on PM Anwar’s foreign trips, Fahmi clarifies

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has vowed to ensure the safety of tourists in Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China

'Abang Adik' lead actor Wu Kang-Ren during a press conference. Dec 11, 2023. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Malaysian film ‘Abang Adik’, Taiwanese actor win top awards at Asian World Film Festival in LA to defeat 15 other regional entries

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on November 21, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky (2nd, R) during their meeting with the Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom Admiral Tony Radakin (top L) in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Russia’s missile ‘warning’ to Ukraine and the West: What we know so far

Sultan Ibrahim (in red) celebrating his 66th birthday at Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Baru. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

King celebrates 66th birthday with Queen, family at Johor’s Istana Bukit Serene

Aaron Chia (right) and Soh Wooi Yik did not manage to clear the quarter-final match of China Masters after a loss to China's pair. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

China Masters: Men’s badminton pair Aaron-Wooi Yik fail to reach semis after defeat by home shuttlers

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri visits the PDRM booth during the Madani Government's two-year anniversary event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre November 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Traffic summons payments surpass RM1m on day one of Madani govt event, say police

MACC pointed out that the discharge and acquittal were granted under Section 254(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows the public prosecutor to discontinue proceedings at any stage. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MACC says probe into assets of late Daim and family, money laundering charges to continue despite previous acquittal

The International Criminal Court on November 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

China tells ICC to be ‘objective’ after arrest warrant issued against Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, delivers a speech at the Hajj Pilgrimage Organiser Licence Handover Ceremony in Putrajaya. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Religious affairs minister urges caution when delivering speeches related to Prophet Muhammad after probe against lecturer

U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in Coachella, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is accused of bribery: This is how the scheme took off and unravelled, according to US prosecutors

Premier League champions Manchester City did not want the sponsorship rules to be amended and preventing clubs from inflating the value of sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

In blow to Manchester City, Premier League clubs approve changes to sponsorship rules

Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their viral megahit ‘APT.’ live for the first time at the MAMA Awards in Japan yesterday. — Screengrab from YouTube
Showbiz  / 2 h ago

‘APT.’ fever takes over Osaka as Rosé and Bruno Mars drop ‘live’ debut at 2024 MAMA Awards (VIDEO)

In this file photo taken on on July 19, 2017 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban were pictured in the Budapest synagogue. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

With Netanyahu wanted over Gaza war crimes, Hungary’s Orban offers Israeli PM shelter to defy ICC

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The project to widen the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway, aimed at addressing congestion issues, especially during festive seasons, public holidays, and weekends, is expected to commence in January. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

KL-Karak Highway upgrade to begin in January, includes new tunnel, added lanes, aims to ease festive traffic by 2029, says Ahmad Maslan

Zahid said the Johor state government aims to ensure premium wages of RM4,000 for diploma holders and RM5,000 for those with the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) equivalent to a degree, particularly in the JS-SEZ. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

New state talent council targets premium starting wage of RM4,000 in Johor-Singapore SEZ, says Zahid

Huang (3rd left) accompanies Dr Sim (4th left) during his visit to the 13th AAC exhibition. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Putrajaya finalising National Clean Air Action Plan 2025-2040, says deputy minister

Two of the three Vietnamese suspects, who are alleged to be involved in kidnapping case, being escorted at the Johor Baru courthouse compound October 30, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Businessman, two foreigners face charges in RM20m Johor tycoon kidnapping case

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the ministry keeps almost daily contact with Malaysian Battalion 850-11, which is currently undertaking peacekeeping missions in southern Lebanon, to ensure the presence and safety of all involved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia stands with Unifil mission in Lebanon, closely tracks safety of Malaysian peacekeepers in Lebanon

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road project, which begins at Kampung Gelugus in Lawas and extends 77 kilometres to Persimpangan Long Lopeng, is expected to be completed by November 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Sarawak-Sabah Link Road Phase One from Lawas to Long Lopeng reaches 38pc, to wrap up by Nov 2026, says deputy minister

The scene after the early morning landslide. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Today’s landslide is second in a month at same Pandan Indah spot, area now sealed off, says assemblyman

Transport minister Anthony Loke has announced steps to phase out natural gas for vehicles (NGV) and NGV-powered vehicles, starting from next year. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Anthony Loke: NGV phase-out to begin in July 2025 with registration ban, gradual halt in fuel sales

Taufik Ismail, a 32-year-old lance corporal, pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court after the charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code was read out before Magistrate Farah Nabihah Dan. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Police escort fined RM1,000 for assaulting deaf e-hailing driver

Palestinians fill containers with clean water in the midst of the devastation in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on November 3, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia proposes expelling Israel from UN if there is legal violation 

A Palestinian carries an injured person following an Israeli strike, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip October 30, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

PM Anwar to deliver Malaysia’s mandate to stop Israel’s war crimes in Palestine at Arab-Islamic summit

The pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s wealthy reveals a sharp divide in opportunities, shaped by the country’s colonial legacy and economic disparities. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

British degrees and ‘Kuala London’: Why wealthy Malaysians look to UK education — and what it means for national identity

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said that it has never sent links to taxpayers concerning their refund status through the MyTax portal. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

LHDN warns against phoney MyTax refund links

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Sessions Court in Gua Musang November 4, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Gua Musang court sets January 15 for remention of Muhyiddin’s sedition case

A file photograph shows a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad Electric Train Service locomotive. The Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track rail project (Gemas-JB EDTP), expected to halve travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru, has encountered further delays. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Another delay hits Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track rail project, mid-November service launch target set

Researchers found that consistently exercising two to three times a week over the long term was linked to lower current insomnia risk. ― Picture by Mircea Foto/Shutterstock.com
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2024

Malaysia leads global effort with new society to promote exercise against non-communicable diseases