KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Umno was formed on the basis that it will lead the nation, not to be led by others, said former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today. Speaking at the Pekan Umno division annual meeting, Najib stated that the party must....

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 — Sabah Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Armada (youth) chief Fairuz Renddan has urged all parties to think and verify matters first before making any statement on issues that could threaten unity in the Gabungan...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — An elderly man was killed after falling from his motorcycle that was believed to have hit a pothole in Jalan Tengah heading to Jalan Syed Putra here today. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief...

REMBAU, Jan 3 — Umno aims to contest in not less than 96 parliamentary seats in the 15th General Election (GE15) after taking into account negotiations with component parties in Barisan Nasional (BN), PAS and Bersatu. Umno Deputy President Datuk...

KUCHING, Jan 3 — The call for quarantine order to be fairly practised by all leaders and politicians coming into the state should not be deemed as merely ‘playing politics’, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. Dr Yii said Bintulu MP Datuk...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — A majority of 13 Penang Umno divisions have refused to work with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for the upcoming 15th general election, reports Berita Harian. Penang Umno state liaison chairman Datuk Musa Sheikh...

TANJONG KARANG, Jan 3 — Selangor Umno wants the party’s central leadership to give more attention to the state in considering the division of seats to face the 15th General Election (GE-15). State Umno Liaison Committee chairman...

JOHOR BARU, Jan 3 — Three river monitoring stations in Johor recorded dangerous water levels as of 1pm today while six more recorded alert levels. According to data on the infobanjir.water.gov.my website...

LABUAN, Jan 3 — The body found floating in Labuan waters yesterday is believed to be an employee of Brunei-based Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd. Labuan acting police chief DSP Mohd Ibrahim Ghani said this is based on ...

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 — All Taska Genius Perpaduan nationwide will open in stages starting today according to the guidelines stipulated under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) and the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). The Ministry of.....

KUCHING, Jan 3 — Some 20 per cent of over 1,500 food premises in and around the city have closed down amid the economic crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, said Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng today. The Kuching Coffeeshop and Restaurant Owners...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has called for unity within the federal government, saying it is vital for building a nation that will benefit the people in these challenging times. In a statement today, he....

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Unlike Umno, DAP’s leadership structure is more democratic and has far more checks and balances, said DAP Johor chief Liew Chin Tong. In a blog post today, Liew explained how the party’s central executive committee (CEC),....

SIBU, Jan 3 — The two hearses carrying the remains of three victims involved in the Triso ferry jetty tragedy arrived at the Sibu Mortuary, Jalan Bukit Lima here at 1am today. On hand to receive the remains of Lorna Ting,...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) must continue to defend their traditional stronghold seats in the next general election, argued a member of the party’s supreme council. Lipis Umno division chief Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman...

KUANTAN, Jan 3 — A total of 65 people from two districts in Pahang have been evacuated to two temporary relief centres following floods caused by continuous heavy rain since yesterday. According to the Social Welfare...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Police arrested a childminder and her two sons on suspicion of abusing and causing the death of a five-year-old child at a condominium in Jalan Ipoh, here yesterday. Sentul district police chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said.....

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 3 — A cafe operator here is being investigated for decorating two of his outlets with communist-themed wallpaper, police said today.  Visuals of the wallpaper bearing drawings of late Chinese com...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Pulai Umno members have reportedly signed a resolution urging party leaders to quit the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration and immediately force a general election. Talking to news portal Free Malaysia Today (FMY), Pulai.....

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Miss Plus World Malaysia 2020 (MPWM 2020) crowned its winner last night despite a campaign calling for the pageant’s cancellation. Miss Plus World Malaysia 2020 Melissa Mohan Tyndall will now go on to represent Malaysia at.....

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 3 — Floods in Johor have now affected seven districts with the number of evacuees rising to 5,818 people from 1,540 families as of 8am today, compared to 1,780 victims from 500 families ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The government will immediately launch an investigation into the supposed existence of a polygamy syndicate, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Sinar...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a bad weather warning with incessant heavy rain for several areas in Pahang and Johor. MetMalaysia in a statement today said heavy rain&nbs...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied that anyone within his ministry is involved in the recent meat cartel scandal.  Mingguan Malaysia reported him as saying that he...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Up to one million frontliners and high-risk population groups in Malaysia will be vaccinated against Covid-19 next month, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.   The New Sunday Times reported him as ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — If you could sum up some of the biggest moments in your life in 2020 in just a chart with numbers and facts, what would it be? Here’s a look back at some of 2020’s most defining moments or events for Malaysia, summarised.....

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 2 — Five districts are now affected by the floods in Johor, with the number of victims up to 1,780 as of 8 pm, compared to 1,000 in the afternoon. Johor State Health and Environment Committee chairman R.Vidyananthan said Batu...

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 2 — The emergence of a new Covid-19 cluster reported in Sabah today, known as Batu 8 Tambunan cluster was traced back to social activities namely padi harvesting and Christmas celebrations, said Sabah Local Government and...

TAIPING, Jan 2 — Perak Umno will not compromise and let its five seats won in the last 14th General Election (GE14) to be contested by other parties in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Its chairman Datuk Saarani Mohamad said this...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE), as well as private educational institutions (IPS) registered with the ministry, which includes international schools, will be opened according to the 2021...