PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's children are facing a rising tide of anxiety disorders, which experts say shows no clear signs of ebbing. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation for upcoming elections, calls to revive Muafakat Nasional and rebuilding party unity were key messages by Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to delegates attending this year's general assembly. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: A woman's attempt to order nyonya kuih online ended with her losing about RM10,000 after scammers apparently hijacked her mobile phone and drained her bank accounts. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Warning coalition partners that there will be no compromise on fundamental issues, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says any political cooperation with Umno must never be construed as a licence to dilute the party's founding principles. Read full story

KULAI: A retiree with Singapore permanent resident status was fined RM9,000 by the Magistrate's Court here for partially concealing his foreign-registered car number plate in a bid to pump subsidised RON95 petrol. Read full story

IPOH: Former Pertubuhan Kebajikan Serantau Muslim chairman Mohd Hakim Mohd Nor has claimed trial to 10 more charges of misusing funds meant for humanitarian missions abroad amounting to about RM630,000. Read full story

KUALA PILAH: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has voiced deep concern over the growing prevalence of corruption and those who support individuals convicted of graft. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: As uncertainty looms over the worsening crisis in Iran, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has encouraged local businesses trading with the United States to strengthen compliance, review risks and diversify markets to reduce potential shocks. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: A 65-year-old man lost RM668,800 after falling victim to a fake investment scheme. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court that he had the power to approve appointments for SRC International Sdn Bhd's board, but the nominations did not come from him. Read full story

KUALA BERANG: Two separate scam cases in Terengganu have cost victims nearly RM190,000, with a civil servant losing RM119,000 to a phone scam and a housewife losing RM70,731 to a fake job scheme. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: More than 90,000 undocumented foreigners were detained in various operations nationwide last year, says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will complete investigation papers on several high-profile cases in the near future. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: Delaying the High Courtdirected review of Sabah's entitlement to 40% of net federal revenue derived from the state will undermine the judicial decision as well as the Constitutional process itself, the Sabah Law Society (SLS) says. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: Social media platform provider X Corp will be meeting the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over the controversial AI chatbot Grok that was temporarily banned recently. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: A new employment policy for expatriates will come into effect in June 2026, the Home Ministry announced. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Ministers raised concerns about the respective races during the recent 2026 Madani Government Retreat. Read full story

GUA MUSANG: The family of Nik Razizi Nik Rahim, the chief executive officer (CEO) of a transport and fuel supply company who perished in a road accident on Tuesday (Jan 13), claimed his body from the hospital on Wednesday. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has reminded Malaysians to register for a MyDigital ID by Thursday (Jan 15) to use the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) application at entry points. Read full story

GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested two men and seized drugs worth more than RM300,000 in an operation on Monday (Jan 12). Read full story

IPOH: Malaysians are known to be caring and helpful, but they should also take steps to protect themselves. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: A sea of red will fill the World Trade Centre (WTC) as Umno delegates gather for the party's general assembly, with Umno's future within and outside the unity government likely to dominate discussions and debates. Read full story

SEREMBAN: The Tunku Kecil Muda of Negri Sembilan, Tunku Mahmood Fawzy Tunku Muhiyiddin, heads the list of 532 recipients of titles and awards in conjunction with the 78th birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, today. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will make an announcement on his status at the party's general assembly today, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story

BINTULU: Despite a challenging first day, five-year-old Missclyen Roland, living with the rare werewolf syndrome, is slowly settling into her new school environment. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: While Ponggal is widely celebrated by Malaysian Indians, the centuries-old Chitty community (also known as Chetti Melaka) observes the harvest festival in a distinct, temple-centred manner that reflects its deep ancestral roots. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Datuk Seri Najib Razak to reinstate his RM1.9mil lawsuit against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas over alleged public misfeasance. Read full story

GEORGE TOWN: Skeletal remains dating back about 5,700 years from one of Penang's earliest prehistoric communities are now back after more than eight decades overseas. Read full story

KINABATANGAN: It is no easy task for any candidate campaigning for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat, with the main obstacle being reaching voters living in villages scattered along the hilly terrain of the Crocker Range. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno grassroots are behind the party remaining in the unity government until the next general election, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story

JOHOR BARU: Police have crippled a drug syndicate that used a terrace house here as a repacking and distribution centre for the local market and neighbouring countries. Read full story

KULAI: An individual with Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status will be charged at the Magistrate's Court here on Wednesday (Jan 14) for intentionally altering or obscuring a vehicle registration plate. Read full story