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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the decision to dissolve a state legislative assembly rests with the respective state government. However, he said the federal government remains focused on…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 3pm today. MetMalaysia in a statement today announced that the situation…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has expressed constructive views and advice on the direction of Kuala Lumpur’s development, emphasising the importance of effective governance, efficient service delivery…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysians will be able to apply for a new Malaysian passport with a 10-year validity (up from the current 5-year validity) by paying RM350, based on a new government order. In the new government order (Fees…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Two weak earthquakes of magnitude 2.9 shook Ranau, Sabah and Mambong, Sarawak within 12 hours on Tuesday (June 2). Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Asean’s energy demand is projected to rise by more than 60 per cent by 2040, driven by rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and the growing adoption of artificial…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he has full confidence in national power company Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s ability to lead Malaysia's energy transition efforts as well as support the rapid growth of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said growing geopolitical tensions affecting major global energy routes have exposed the vulnerabilities of relying on fossil fuels, warning that countries remain…

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IPOH, June 4 — Police have identified three local men suspected of an armed robbery at a grocery store in Taman Klebang Ria near Chemor, who are also believed to be involved in a similar heist in Penang. Ipoh police chief ACP Muhammad…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Umno has postponed the delegates’ meetings for its Division, Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings this year to focus fully on preparations for the upcoming Johor state election. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 4 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a warning to the operator of a burger stall at a food court in Jalan Terengganu here for displaying unapproved halal logo stickers on dining tables, which could spark…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Two men were arrested after allegedly attempting to conceal hundreds of packets of ketum drink in a forested area near Jalan Pintasan Pasir Mas in Kelantan, according to Sinar Harian . The daily reported that the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites that stand as lasting reminders of the country’s history, but conserving these centuries-old buildings is not as simple as repairing cracks or repainting ageing…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Negeri Sembilan State Secretary’s Office today said no party other than Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has the power to suspend, terminate, replace or appoint the Dewan Keadilan Undang (DKU)…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 3 — Lawyer Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar Al Mahdzar has filed an application at the Federal Court seeking leave to appeal in relation to his judicial review challenge concerning the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s refusal to a…

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TAPAH, June 3 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, at Gunung Batu Putih here will continue on a smaller scale from tomorrow, led by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). Tapah district…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin has reportedly rejected his indefinite suspension by several Negeri Sembilan ruling chiefs, saying the move had no legal effect. According to The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — DAP’s Ong Kian Ming today suggested that local party “warlords” may have been among the factors behind the controversy surrounding Marina Ibrahim’s decision not to defend her Skudai seat in the upcoming state…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Police have recorded a statement from Tan Sri Azam Baki in connection with two separate investigations involving allegations of defamation, abuse of power, and criminal intimidation. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Petaling Jaya parliamentary office has been unable to access the MyKhas system since May 29, 2026, its MP Lee Chean Chung said in a statement today, making him the second lawmaker allegedly barred from the portal…

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KOTA BHARU, June 3 — Four exotic birds worth approximately RM100,000, believed to have been smuggled from Thailand, were seized by the General Operations Force (GOF) in an operation near the illegal Kak Nah jetty in Pengkalan Kubor,…

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KANGAR, June 3 — Perlis has received an allocation of RM661.70 million under the Rolling Plan 1 (RP1) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with expenditure performance reaching RM87.46 million, or 13.22 per cent, as of last April. The Raja of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — A former restaurant waitress, a Chinese national, pleaded not guilty in the High Court here today to murdering her female fellow national by stabbing her multiple times at a restaurant in a shopping mall in Cheras…

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KUANTAN, June 3 — A man believed to have been swept away by strong currents while attempting to cross Sungai Pahang at Kampung Peragap, Temerloh yesterday was found drowned today. A spokesman for the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit five states until 3pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). It said that the areas involved are Perlis, Penang, and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki was at Bukit Aman police headquarters today to give a statement over allegations by businessman Albert Tei that he had been…

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SHAH ALAM, June 3 — Six shops, including a jewellery shop, were destroyed in a fire on Jalan Besar in Tanjong Karang near here last night. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said they…

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PETALING JAYA, June 3 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) is urging motorists returning to the Klang Valley after the Hari Raya Aidiladha and extended festive holidays to plan their journeys early using the MyPlus-TTA digital travel schedule to…

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NIBONG TEBAL, June 3 — Police are tracking down a male suspect who attacked a man with a machete during an armed robbery at a convenience store in Taman Bistari here last Sunday. South Seberang Perai district deputy police chief DSP Mohd…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Upgrading works at Lembah Kiara Park costing RM6.5 million have been completed, with most of the allocation spent on rehabilitating the park’s drainage system, retention ponds and electrical infrastructure. Minister…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia’s banking industry should “step up and do its Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) by urgently helping out local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with loan relief measures, DAP’s Bagan MP Lim…

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IPOH, June 3 — A city cannot thrive on physical infrastructure alone as arts, culture and human connection are equally important in creating communities with a sense of belonging and identity, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Sarawak longhouses have unique advantages that make them ideal community-based tourism products, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said in line with the ministry’s Malaysia…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Ethnic Indian voters, long seen as a crucial swing bloc in Malaysia’s tightest electoral contests, could play a muted but potentially decisive role in the 16th general election amid political fragmentation and…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Police are actively tracking down suspects believed to be involved in a telecommunications cable theft incident at Jalan Batu Uban here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media today. Northeast…

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KUALA TERENGGANU, June 2 — Bumiputera ownership should not be confined to small-scale businesses but must progress towards controlling larger segments of the value chain, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit several areas across seven states until 7pm today. MetMalaysia, in a statement…

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Ampang Line resumes phased operations from 3 June after major repair works at Chan Sow Lin Station, with full service restoration still ongoing. Passengers between Ampang and Sentul Timur will need a single transfer at Chan Sow Lin, adding…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The investigation into a case involving the grandson of the late Kelantan menteri besar Tan Sri Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who allegedly claimed he was slapped by a senator during an official university programme in…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Penang will review possible improvement measures, including strengthening compliance with fire safety requirements for old and heritage buildings, following the fire at the Odeon building on Jalan Penang here, which…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The dissolution of the Johor state legislative assembly is timely as the state government is currently in its strongest position, backed by positive public support for the current leadership, says Umno Information…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A river fisherman is feared to have drowned after he was believed to have been swept away while attempting to swim across Sungai Pahang near Kampung Peragap, Temerloh, today. The victim, Samsul Azmi Ishury, 41, was…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has urged police to expedite investigations into the Simpang Renggam crash that killed five people, so the case can be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers without delay, and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A man was found dead inside a vacant two-storey building on Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar in Ipoh, Perak, on Tuesday. According to The Star , Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Muda will defend the Puteri Wangsa state seat held by its president, Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz, in the upcoming Johor state election. In a statement today, the party said its victory in Puteri Wangsa previously showed…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Police have identified a Chinese national, who was detained during a raid at a hotel here last month, as the organiser of a party linked to deviant activities and drug abuse. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Police have identified a Chinese national, who was detained during a raid at a hotel here last month, as the organiser of a party linked to deviant activities and drug abuse. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning covering several states, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected until late this afternoon. In a Facebook post…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — An aide to former Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim has publicly questioned DAP’s decision to reportedly field her in the Tiram state seat for the upcoming Johor election, suggesting the move may have been made…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Authorities will decide tomorrow whether to continue or call off the search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, who disappeared at Gunung Batu Putih on May 24. According to Berita Harian ,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Police have arrested six individuals, including four minors, believed to have been involved in dangerous wheelie stunts on Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan P. Ramlee here recently. Kuala Lumpur Traffic…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Penang is unlikely to hold its state election simultaneously with the next general election as the gap between the two electoral cycles has become too wide, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. According to…

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JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) has almost completed its seat allocation for the upcoming Johor state election, with about 80 per cent finalised. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Sahruddin Jamal said discussions on the…

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JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — The special Johor state assembly sitting scheduled for June 22 has been cancelled. The special one-day sitting was cancelled after Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution of the state…

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JEMPOL, June 2 — Two dogs from the Police K9 Unit, Rabel and Tyson, have been deployed to assist in the search and rescue (SAR) operation for an elderly man who has been missing in an oil palm plantation in Palong here since Sunday. Jempol…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Eight individuals, including the parents of a nine-year-old boy who died after falling from the 13th floor of an apartment in Taman Cahaya Ampang on Sunday, have had their statements recorded to assist…

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ALOR SETAR, June 2 — A man believed to be the leader of the “Rames Gang”, which is alleged to be involved in organised crime activities, was charged at the Sessions Court here today. G. Ramesh, 37, was accused of being a member of the…

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KOTA TINGGI, June 2 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the upcoming Johor election will not affect the dynamics of the unity government, despite the different governments at the state and federal level. He said…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Beruas Umno chief Datuk Azhar Ahmad has denied claims that he slapped a student who is also the grandson of the late Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat during a programme at the Ummah Empowerment Training Institute (ILMU)…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Two people were killed while another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash at Batu Tujuh along Jalan Tawar-Kulim near Baling, Kedah, on Tuesday morning. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, one of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders and state assembly members in Negri Sembilan held a meeting at the official residence of Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun this morning, amid speculation that it could be linked to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Malaysia has expressed utter condemnation for the latest storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by illegal Zionist Israeli settlers, including the raising of the Zionist Israeli flag within the holy compound. In a statement…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 50-year-old man has been arrested less than six hours after he allegedly sprayed a couple with a pepper spray-like substance in Seremban 2 yesterday. According to Kosmo! Online, Seremban district police chief…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Police are investigating a man who allegedly drove against traffic and caused a three-vehicle collision along Kilometer 24 of the Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP) on Sunday. According to Kosmo! Online, Serdang…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after he went into the Tepadung cave in Lahad Datu to search for bird’s nests. According to The Star , Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station chief Sumsoa Rashid said the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has clarified that its enforcement of express bus operations at licensed terminals and transport hubs applies to all operators and is not targeted at any single company. In a…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued two successive thunderstorm warnings this morning, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several states. In a Facebook posting…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A rental house allegedly used as a “lab” for processing and selling ketum water since last year in Gual Periok near Pasir Mas, Kelantan, was raided by the General Operations Force (PGA) on Monday night. According to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Two occupants of a two-storey terrace house were found unconscious after a fire broke out at Jalan Ehsan Jaya 3/10 in Taman Ehsan Jaya on Tuesday night. According to firefighters, the victims were discovered inside a…

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IPOH, June 2 — Police have arrested two men suspected of attempting to steal Telekom Malaysia cables in Taman Rapat Setia Baru here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Ipoh police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government will continue refining targeted assistance measures and other support programmes to help Malaysians cope with rising living costs while preserving…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Election Commission (EC) will hold a Special Meeting for the 16th Johor state assembly elections as soon as it receives official notification from the Speaker of the Johor assembly on the date of the dissolution.…

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KOTA BHARU, June 2 — Despite its significant geographical and climatic potential to become the nation’s renewable energy (RE) hub or economic hotspot, Kelantan has seen slow adoption of renewable energy technology at the household and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect several areas in six states until 9 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Social media platforms operating in Malaysia must respect and comply with the country’s laws, particularly those relating to online safety and the protection of children, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit seven states until 5pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a weather warning issued at 3.15 pm, MetMalaysia…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for mature politics, responsible leadership and practical solutions to address current challenges in an increasingly complex global…

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KOTA BHARU, June 1 — The Kelantan Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized a luxury BMW 320i on suspicion of displaying a fake road tax document during a special motorcycle operation held in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha…

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TAPAH, June 1 — General Operations Force (GOF) personnel were airlifted today to assist in the search and rescue (SAR) operation for a female hiker who has been missing on Gunung Batu Putih near here since May 23. Perak Fire and Rescue…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — A nine-year-old boy died after he is believed to have fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment in Taman Cahaya, Ampang, yesterday. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received information…

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JOHOR BARU, June 1 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has accused DAP of using government‑linked company (GLC) positions as political bargaining chips, following controversy over a purported offer involving Skudai…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 1 — An IT consultant has lost nearly RM1.5 million after falling victim to an online cryptocurrency investment scam syndicate known as ‘Crypto Kakaue’. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the victim, a…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) remains committed to strengthening the capabilities and readiness of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) through the development of assets, technology and human capital to ensure the…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 1 — Some 300 individuals, including 12 key leaders and organisers of a deviant religious group, were detained in a joint enforcement operation conducted by the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — A Malaysian Survey and Mapping Department (JUPEM) personnel, Donysius Gabriel Goh, who died while on duty at the Malaysia–Brunei border in March this year, has been posthumously awarded the Bintang Jasa Perkasa…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Members of the Cabinet today extended their congratulations and offered prayers in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Communications Minister Datuk…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has extended his congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on the occasion of the King’s Official Birthday. In a Facebook post, Fadillah said he,…

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JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, today conveyed his greetings and prayers to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration. “Allah Peliharakan…

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Malaysia will require major social media platforms to verify users' ages and bar children under 16 from registering accounts under new online safety rules that took effect on Monday.

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his highest appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for his patronage and wisdom in guiding the nation under the principles of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said that any individual who rejects the principles of the Rukun Negara is not worthy of being regarded as a Malaysian citizen. His Majesty said the Rukun Negara,…

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BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 1 — A Myanmar man was killed while his wife was injured after they were allegedly attacked by a fellow countryman in Taman Belibis, Simpang Ampat, yesterday. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a 38-year-old…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh headed the list of 144 recipients of Federal Awards, Medals, and Honours conferred in conjunction with the Official Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today graced the Investiture Ceremony for Federal Awards, Medals, and Honours at Istana Negara, here. Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, was also in…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — After more than two decades, Malaysia’s national identity card is entering a new phase with the rollout of the New Structure MyKad this month, featuring enhanced security measures to protect personal identities and…

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PETALING JAYA, June 1 — A driver escaped unhurt after his vehicle struck a metal shaft before crashing into a lorry at Km54.1 of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) towards Ijok, Kuala Selangor. As reported by Berita Harian (BH), Kuala…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 1 — A Myanmar construction worker found dead after a fire at a premises on Jalan Penang on Saturday died from smoke inhalation, police said. Timur Laut deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said the post-mortem on…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The involvement of all parties, including parents and the community, is one of the main factors in ensuring the success of the country’s education direction over the next decade through the Malaysian Education…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his congratulations and prayers to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration. In a Facebook…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, have conveyed greetings to serving and former Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel on the service’s 68th…

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PETALING JAYA, June 1 — DAP’s Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the state government to explain why no open tender was held for the 70 acre land reclamation project in front of Karpal Singh Drive. Lim said the Penang State…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 1 — A teenage boy was found drowned at Pantai Bagan Lalang in Tanjong Sepat, Sepang after he was believed to have gone missing while swimming with his friends yesterday afternoon. Selangor senior fire officer II Mohamad…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — More than nine million contributors under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) are now automatically covered against non-work-related accidents under the LINDUNG 24 JAM scheme, effective today. Human…

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Malaysia’s new Risk Mitigation Code takes effect today under the Online Safety Act 2025. Social media and online platforms must assess risks, improve content moderation and provide stronger safety tools. Advertisers must be verified to…

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Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on ‌social media platforms, its communications ​regulator said yesterday, as it boosts efforts ‌to protect ⁠minors ‌from exposure to ‌harmful content online. The…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this week saw Penang again become the preferred tourist destination, with several popular…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in three states until 7pm today. In a post on Facebook, MetMalaysia said that the bad weather…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Production company Elepfilm Entertainment Sdn Bhd has emphasised that the decision to halt screenings of the film “Konspirasi” in cinemas nationwide was made internally by its management without influence from…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Nearly half of the first 20,000 people to join Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) had never belonged to any political party before, former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said today. The former PKR vice-president…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — Police have classified the death of a Myanmar man found in a fire at an entertainment premises on Jalan Penang last night as sudden death. Northeast District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake advised the public…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — MetMalaysia has issued an urgent thunderstorm warning for parts of four states across peninsular Malaysia until 5pm today. Affected districts are Kinta, Kampar, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim in Perak, Raub…

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MELAKA, May 31 — All advertisers using sponsored advertisements on social media platforms will be required to verify identities in a bid to curb online fraud, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said. She said the measure, which…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Congestion is building on several highways connecting the north, south and east coast regions of peninsular Malaysia today as vehicle numbers increase due to the long weekend as Wesak, the King’s birthday and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — MIC said it respects Perikatan Nasional’s decision to revoke its earlier approval for the party to join the opposition coalition. According to Sinar Harian , MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said the party had no…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to reflect on the noble values that form the foundation of harmonious community life in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration today. He said…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The Aerotrain at KLIA Terminal 1 will resume full 24-hour operations starting 12am, June 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the service is now ready after months of rigorous safety upgrades and testing by Malaysia…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Widening cracks within Perikatan Nasional (PN) were exposed today after PAS publicly questioned Bersatu’s electoral readiness and floated the possibility of going it alone at the next general election. The Islamist…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The public, particularly those living near the Federal Government administrative centre in Putrajaya, has been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of cannon fire scheduled for June 3 and 5. Putrajaya district…

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KOTA KINABALU, May 31 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM1.5 billion interim special grant for the state announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday. “Sabah hopes the funds will be…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim today announced her retirement from politics, saying she will not defend her seat at the next Johor state election or seek any other elected position. The 52-year-old said the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Agriculture Department has uncovered a growing trend of elderly and inactive paddy farmers informally leasing their land to foreigners, prompting calls for tighter monitoring of such arrangements. The practice…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is heading to the party following his expulsion from Bersatu earlier this year.…

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BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 31 — The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has ordered all work activities to be halted immediately at the site where an Indonesian worker was killed after being crushed by a wall in an incident…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Dataran Merdeka must continue to be activated through arts, cultural, educational and community programmes to ensure it remains a vibrant public space for Malaysians from all walks of life, says Minister in the Prime…

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BENTONG, May 31 — A 55-year-old bus driver with a history of 29 traffic offences was detained after he allegedly drove recklessly and caused a three-vehicle crash at KM16 on Jalan Genting Highlands yesterday. The accident occurred at…

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CHUKAI, May 31 — Three workers narrowly escaped death Friday afternoon when an abandoned ship exploded and caught fire while docked at the Glorious Innovation Jetty in Kampung Bukit Kuang, near Kemaman. The vessel had been found adrift…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia has expressed utter condemnation for a recently announced plan by the Zionist Israeli regime to seize and expand its control over 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip. The Foreign Ministry describes the move as…

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IPOH, May 30 — Missing female hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been confirmed to be heading towards the Sukaneka Camp at Gunung Batu Putih, near Tapah, based on important clues from wildlife surveillance camera footage obtained today. The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting six states and Labuan until 9pm today. MetMalaysia said in a statement this afternoon…

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KOTA BHARU, May 30 — A 21-year-old local man and nine Bangladeshi immigrants were detained after the car they were travelling in skidded off the road before crashing into a vehicle and a house in Kampung Tok Malik, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat,…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — The Penang police have prohibited the public attending the Wesak Day celebration and procession tomorrow from playing with firecrackers and fireworks, said the state police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail. Azizee said that…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he will file a defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei next week, following allegations that he threatened and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Prof Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon’s induction as the first Malaysian into the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) represents the highest form of recognition for his excellence, dedication and…

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KOTA KINABALU, May 30 — The increase in the special interim grant for Sabah, from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion, demonstrates the federal government’s ongoing commitment to addressing the state’s rightful claims gradually and responsibly.…

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PADANG BESAR, May 30 — The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, today graced and officiated the launch of the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone-Perlis Inland Port (PIP) here. In his royal address, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin…

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PADANG BESAR, May 30 — The government is examining effective methods, including the use of monitoring technology, to address the widespread theft of railway cables that is disrupting the operations of the national railroad service.…

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PADANG BESAR, May 30 — The government is examining effective methods, including the use of monitoring technology, to address the widespread theft of railway cables that is disrupting the operations of the national railroad service.…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — A man found dead inside a car parked outside an ice cream shop along Jalan Sungai Dua here yesterday was confirmed to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Northeast District deputy police chief Superintendent Lee…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for five states and Kuala Lumpur until 5pm today. The department in a statement said the affected areas in Pahang…

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PENAMPANG, May 30 — Sabah is intensifying efforts to promote the Kaamatan Festival as an international tourism product through strategic collaboration with various agencies and industry players to showcase the state’s unique cultural…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Aeroline is set to pull out of Kuala Lumpur entirely, ending more than two decades of operations in the city after losing access to two key locations that had served as gateways for its premium coach services. In a…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called on Malaysians to uphold human values, strengthen unity and progress towards a more ethical, well-mannered and wise digital society. In his Wesak Day greetings…

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ALOR SETAR, May 30 — The Kedah Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is investigating three cases of fleet card misuse and reviewing companies granted the facility to prevent abuse of subsidised fuel. Kedah KPDN chief…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah holds a valid firearms licence for the shotgun used to shoot a sacrificial cow that had reportedly turned aggressive, police said, after a video of the incident sparked debate…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Four train carriages that derailed near Chan Sow Lin Station recently have been successfully placed back on the tracks and transported to the depot for inspection and further action by the technical team. In a…

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CYBERJAYA, May 30 — The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin at Gunung Batu Putih, Tapah, with no plans at this stage to suspend the mission. Its…

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BALIK PULAU, May 30 — Small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the country have been urged to seize the opportunity to apply for financing under the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) provided by the government to help…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — A trailer driver cheated death after exiting his vehicle moments before it suddenly rolled forward and plunged into a ravine along the Gua Musang-Lojing road in Kelantan. The dramatic incident unfolded at Km90 of the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Women’s Reading Club (KPM) is set to become a platform bringing together women from all age groups, including mothers, young women and girls, who share a passion for reading. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek…

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BALIK PULAU, May 30 — All members of the State Executive Council, along with state government departments and agencies, including local authorities (PBT), have been instructed to enhance monitoring of development projects across Penang to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The search for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin entered its sixth day today, with 50 personnel, including mountain guides, involved in efforts to locate the 49-year-old on Gunung Batu Putih in Perak. State Fire and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Kaamatan Festival celebrated by the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Rungus communities in Sabah is more than a cultural celebration, serving as a symbol of gratitude, unity and togetherness in the state's multiracial…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) has announced two days of free ferry services tomorrow and on June 1 for Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s official birthday celebrations.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — More than three years after Malaysian climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim disappeared on Mount Everest, organisers of the Malaysia Everest 2023 (ME 2023) expedition are urging the Nepalese government to officially declare…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has advised the public not to rush to replace their MyKad as the existing identity card remains valid for all official transactions, including the redemption of subsidies…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Penang police are considering working with schools to conduct joint inspections of students’ belongings for vape products as authorities seek to prevent the devices, including those suspected of containing synthetic…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Five eateries in Puchong have been ordered to close temporarily after failing hygiene inspections that uncovered rat droppings, improper food storage and poor food handling practices, according to a report by…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — A couple accused of trafficking Indonesian women for forced labour pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Butterworth yesterday and were granted bail totalling RM240,000. National daily Utusan Malaysia reported…

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BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian construction worker was killed after being crushed by a collapsed concrete structure while carrying out work at a premises in Jalan Guar Perahu Indah here today. The Penang Fire and Rescue Department…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation for the extraordinary response from the people to the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KILF) 2026 which opened today. Anwar said the presence of…

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MARANG, May 29 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has received 1,575 applications to shorten lengthy names on birth certificates since 2024. Its director-general, Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, said of the total, 719 applications to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of responsible reporting in an era of information overload and borderless news dissemination to ensure facts are conveyed accurately, ethically and…

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GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — A 37-year-old local man was found dead inside a car parked in front of an ice cream shop along Jalan Sungai Dua here this morning. Timur Laut District Deputy Police Chief Supt Lim Swee Sake said police received…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations along the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line continued to operate today on a modified service schedule following the train derailment near Chan Sow Lin Station yesterday. A Bernama survey at…

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KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is officially asking to become a component party of the governing Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick led a party delegation…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has assured that the temporary disruption involving the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) that affected inspection and processing operations at several entry points in the country…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All Immigration Department (JIM) counters, including at Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs), will be closed on Monday (June 1) and Tuesday (June 2). It said in a social media post that the counters will be closed on…

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KUCHING, May 29 — Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are being expanded nationwide as the government moves to strengthen grid stability and support the growing use of renewable energy, particularly solar power. Deputy Prime…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – A 32-year-old man was charged in the Sandakan Magistrate’s Court today with trafficking four people, including three minor girls, for sexual exploitation. No plea was recorded from Chu Nyuk Sheng after the charges…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will provide clarification on negotiations between the Federal Government and the Sabah government, including the review of Sabah’s 40 per cent special grant…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for seven states today, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to persist until 7.00 pm. In the northern and eastern regions…

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SHAH ALAM, May 29 — Two former steamboat restaurant workers were acquitted and freed by the High Court here today after a judge ruled the prosecution failed to secure a key witness sought by the defence in a case involving nearly 150kg of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed it is reviewing complaints linked to the evaluation process and upgrade works at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. It said it is examining related…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The son of inmate Gan Chin Eng, who died in Taiping Prison in January last year, says he has yet to find closure after the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) released its findings on the case. Suhakam’s…

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KANGAR, May 29 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah is set to be questioned by police after a video clip showed him shooting a cow with a rifle during an Aidiladha sacrifice ceremony yesterday. The footage, which has since spread widely…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — An Indonesian Christian woman today came to the National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters in Putrajaya with the hope of receiving a new permanent resident identification card (MyPR) that would correctly…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application to introduce fresh evidence before the Court of Appeal for his bid to overturn his conviction on all 25 charges of abuse of power and money…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Ministry of Finance has warned of a RM20,000 fine and three years’ jail for anyone caught misusing another person’s MyKad to claim BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) fuel subsidies, following a spike in identity theft…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The train that derailed at the Chan Sow Lin LRT station yesterday will be hoisted and removed today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. Conducting a site inspection this morning, Loke told the press that a…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Media Council (MMC), established in 2025, has emerged as a new mechanism to strengthen self-regulation within the country’s media industry amid growing concerns over ethics, media freedom and challenges…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s leading Islamic economy in 2025, a recognition that highlights the country’s strong Islamic financial system, halal industry, innovation and development ecosystem.…

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KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints force many to weigh the dream of going home…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions this morning. The warning, issued at 8:55…

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MELAKA, May 29 — A 14-year-old girl, believed to be under the influence of ‘mushroom’ vape, slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped by her adoptive mother from meeting her 17-year-old boyfriend at a house in Jonker Walk, Banda…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has launched a thorough investigation into the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin station on Thursday morning, warning of strict enforcement action…

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KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — As Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak approach, Malaysians will once again turn their attention to the cultural celebrations of their Bornean counterparts. But for many in peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak are still…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The Madani Government remains firm and will not compromise on protecting the safety, welfare and rights of Malaysians abroad, in line with international legal principles and universal humanitarian values. Minister of…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei today urged Putrajaya and the Selangor government to move quickly on plans for a new public hospital in Petaling Jaya, warning that delays in land matters and funding could derail…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Four local men were arrested after driving dangerously and fleeing from a police patrol car from Kota Damansara to Air Panas here early this morning. Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the…

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TAPAH, May 28 — The condition of female hiker, Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who went missing while climbing Gunung Batu Putih here on May 23, has entered the critical phase after being lost for over 72 hours. Perak Fire and Rescue Department…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Thunderstorms are forecast in parts of Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said this afternoon. Affected areas in…

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KUALA LANGAT, May 28 — The closing down of pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, here is in the final phase with only 11,000 remaining animals involved and is expected to be fully completed soon. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco Datuk…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Users of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) service on the Ampang/Sri Petaling line want maintenance and repair works on the track system to be improved after a train derailed near the Chan Sow Lin Station this morning.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Eight states and Kuala Lumpur are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds until 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). MetMalaysia, in a warning…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today ordered the “maximum” punitive action against Prasarana Malaysia Bhd following the derailment of an LRT train near Chan Sow Lin station, warning that no member of the rail…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Rapid KL said alternative train services and free shuttle buses will remain active until the end of today following the derailment near Chan Sow Lin station that disrupted services on the Ampang–Sri Petaling Line…

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KOTA BHARU, May 28 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade carried out four separate operations involving drugs, illegal immigrants, ketum juice and illegal logging activities in Kelantan, with total seizures amounting to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A delivery man pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates’ Court here today to a charge of criminal intimidation against a hair salon assistant last week. A. Vinodvarma, 36, is accused of committing the act against Ashha…