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Rising waters: Sabah floods displace over 3,100 residents across six districts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief…

Over 6,000 Malaysians switched citizenship to Singapore in just six months, Home Ministry records show
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The number of Malaysians giving up their citizenship for Singapore has surged sharply in recent…

Two Malaysians in Bangkok suffer severe burns after being set on fire by unemployed man
BANGKOK, Aug 9 — Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri…

Anwar says Malaysia ready to mediate Southern Thailand conflict to end decades-long violence
BACHOK, Aug 9 — Malaysia is ready to mediate the conflict in Southern Thailand and work to end the tension…

Key witness in Lim Guan Eng’s graft trial seeks police protection after machete attack ahead of testimony, wants family protected
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja, a key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial involving a…

High Court sentences man to hang for brutal murder of Bangladeshi worker in Perak
IPOH, Aug 8 — The High Court here today sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing a Bangladeshi…

Four suspects remanded after Kedah cop killed in Taman Golf incident
ALOR SETAR, Aug 8 — Four men, who were in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and are suspected of fatally…

MOF: Budget 2026 to address healthcare affordability, strengthen education and labour market
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Budget 2026 will address key findings by the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC),…

Two friends plead not guilty to robbing Chinese national of RM2.1m in Bukit Damansara
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Two friends pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of…

IGP tells senior cops to tackle key threats, act on public concerns amid rise in high-tech crimes
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has urged the top leadership of…

Malaysia to head Asean mission to assess Myanmar’s post-emergency election plans
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysia will lead a regional delegation to Myanmar next month after the junta scrapped its…

Malaysia Airlines tops punctuality list for domestic flights — but ministry says passengers still protected if delays happen
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights…

KL court jails ex-wushu coach 13 years, orders caning for sexually assaulting 10-year-old
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — A former wushu coach was yesterday sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes…

Peaceful Assembly Act ruling clears ex-Muda sec-gen of protest charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Magistrate's Court here today acquitted and discharged former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Amir…

Delivery gone wrong: Ganja parcel lands at Rita Sosilawati’s family home, police seek more info
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Businesswoman Erni Dekritawati Yuliana Buhari, also known as Rita Sosilawati, has been urged to come…

Genting RM3m casino chip heist: Police, with Interpol’s help, track down suspect believed to have fled the country
KUANTAN, Aug 8 — A man suspected of being involved in a breach of trust case involving RM3 million worth…

Sarawak drivers get 50pc discount on traffic fines in Merdeka Day promotion
KUCHING, Aug 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will offer a 50 per cent discount on traffic summonses at…

Police: Robbers took RM300,000 loot from home of witness in Guan Eng corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Armed robbers took an estimated RM300,000 worth of valuables after breaking into the home of…

Kuantan man gets eight months in jail for slashing cop with machete during disturbance
KUANTAN, Aug 8 — A grass-cutter was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court…

Police arrest 71 in nationwide raids on mule account syndicates, seize nearly 1,000 ATM cards and RM392,000 in cash
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have arrested 71 individuals, including eight foreigners, for allegedly acting as mule account holders…

Anwar calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire Asean’s proudest moment, says Myanmar next challenge
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — The swift and effective ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is an unprecedented achievement for Asean, demonstrating…

Former student gets three months’ jail, RM10,000 fine for infanticide as court weighs trauma, mental illness
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — A former private college student was sentenced by the High Court here today to three…

Police hunt for RM2.3m fraud suspect as national anti-scam hotline goes 24/7
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is actively tracking down a man believed to be the…

In Serdang, farmer fined RM15,000 for Facebook post on royals, told by judge to ‘think long and hard’
SEPANG, Aug 8 — A farmer was fined RM15,000, in default six months in jail, by the Sessions Court here…

Former political secretary to Hamzah Zainudin goes on trial August 25 over RM350,000 graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The trial of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, former political secretary to Home Minister…

Victims lose RM8.4m in bogus gold investment, police say ‘Datuk Seri’ behind scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have recorded 40 statements, involving 37 victims and three witnesses, in connection with an…

Govt weighing PPR move, long-term support for families hit by Pantai Dalam blaze, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The form of long-term assistance for victims affected by the fire that destroyed 14 houses…

World leaders Trump, Xi, Lula and Ramaphosa expected at KL Asean Summit in October, Anwar confirms
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…

Penang Welfare Dept still unable to trace families of 18 kids rescued from warehouse
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — The Penang Welfare Department is still trying to trace the parents or guardians of 18…