KUALA LUMPUR Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will appeal against the High Courts decision rejecting his application to compel the government to implement an Addendum Order that would allow him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.His lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this after High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching dismissed Najibs judicial review application on Monday.Najib, 72, has been incarcerated at Kajang prison since Aug 23, 2022 after being convicted of misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.He has served more than three years of his sentence.Had the application succeeded, the former Umno president would have been allowed to complete his sentence at his residence. However, following the courts decision, he remains at the Kajang prison and is scheduled for release on Aug 23, 2028.Despite the ruling, both the defence and the government retained the right to appeal the decision at the Court of Appeal.On Nov 24, Loke had fixed Jan 5 next year to deliver her decision after hearing submissions from Senior Federal Counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, who represented the government and six other respondents.The decision date was later brought forward to Dec 22, ahead of the Christmas public holiday.The case stems from Najibs judicial review application, which was returned to the High Court by the Federal Court on Aug 13 for a hearing on its merits after the Attorney General failed in an attempt to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision involving an additional document.The Federal Court had also dismissed the Attorney Generals appeal against a ruling that allowed Najib to adduce new evidence to support the existence of the additional document.Najib later applied for an order of mandamus to compel the respondents to confirm the existence of the additional document dated Jan 29, 2024 and to act on it should it exist.The respondents named in the application include the Home Minister, the Commissioner General of Prisons, the Attorney General, the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, the Minister in the Prime Ministers Department for Law and Institutional Reform, the Director General of the Legal Affairs Division in the Prime Ministers Department and the Government of Malaysia.Among the reliefs sought was an order for Najib to be transferred from Kajang prison to his residence in the capital to serve the remainder of his sentence.On July 3, 2024, High Court judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh dismissed Najibs application for leave to commence judicial review, after considering four affidavits submitted in support of his claim.Najib was originally sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and fined RM210 million, a ruling that was upheld by both the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.Following a royal pardon petition filed on Sept 2, 2022, the Pardons Board reduced his prison sentence to six years and lowered the fine to RM50 million.

However, both the defence and the prosecution retain the right to appeal the High Court's decision at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya.Initially, the court had set Jan 5, 2026, for the delivery of the verdict. However, the date was brought forward to Dec 22, 2025, ahead of the Christmas public holiday.Legal journey and the mandamus orderThe ruling follows a series of complex legal maneuvers:Aug 13: The Federal Court ordered the case back to the High Court for a hearing on its merits, dismissing the Attorney Generals (AG) challenge against a Court of Appeal ruling.The mandamus application: Najib sought a mandamus order to compel the government to confirm the existence of a supplementary royal order dated Jan 29, 2024.The respondents: Najib named several high-ranking officials and entities, including the Home Minister, the Commissioner General of Prisons, the Attorney General, and the Federal Territories Pardons Board.The former Pekan MP argued that if the document existed, the respondents were legally bound to transfer him from Kajang Prison to his residence in the capital immediately.Najib was originally sentenced to 12 years in prison and an RM210 million fine

Zulkifli Hasan, the background and the unfolding of the event are far more profound than they appear. Initially, JAIM issued an official letter instructing all halal-certified hotel kitchens and restaurants in the state to refrain from displaying Christmas decorations or symbols, claiming such displays could negatively impact the faith of Muslims

There is a certain warmth that returns to Sabah as Christmas approaches

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KUCHING, Dec 21 Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cautioned that the ongoing con...

KUCHING (Dec 21): Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cautioned that the ongoing controversy over festive decorations in Melaka must be handled carefully, as it risks leaving a negative impression at a critical time ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Tiong said the issue, which involved Christmas decorations at hotel [...] The post Tiong: Melaka decoration row risks tarnishing image ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 21 About 15,000 people of all races turned up to enliven the closing ceremony of the 2025 Sab...

The issue of halal kitchen should not be blown out of proportions, says Melaka Chief Minister MELAKA: The ban on Christmas decorations in halal kitchens should not be blown out of proportions, says Melaka Chief Minsiter Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh

SIBU (Dec 20): The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) is conducting a 10-day special Christmas operation codenamed ‘Ops Khas Krismas’, which started yesterday, to ensure that the public using express bus services would reach their destinations safely

PAPAR (Dec 20): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the Christmas 2025 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) from Dec 23 to Dec 27 to curb price hikes and ease the cost burden on consumers ahead of the festive season, said its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali

The experience begins the moment guests enter the lobby, where a whimsical white castle display flanked by Christmas trees and golden reindeer has become both a family landmark and Instagram favourite, setting an immediate festive tone

PAPAR, Dec 20 The implementation of the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Christma...

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 20 Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has proposed that the concept used for this...

A letter allegedly issued by Melakas Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) has triggered a political controversy by appearing to ban Christmas decorations at halal-certified hotel restaurants and restaurants in the state.

Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says those who had pushed for the policy should learn to have an open mind, especially in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

Ujarnya, hiasan perayaan tidak sepatutnya menjadi isu kerana Malaysia ialah sebuah negara majmuk dan amalan meraikan kepelbagaian budaya serta hari perayaan telah lama menjadi asas keharmonian dan perpaduan negara. Merujuk kepada insiden pada tahun 2023 di mana JAKIM menjelaskan bahawa tiada halangan bagi mana-mana kedai kek bersijil halal menulis sebarang bentuk tulisan berkaitan ucapan Merry Christmas pada kek atau seumpamanya, DAP Melaka menyeru JAIM supaya mengambil pendirian yang selari dengan semangat keputusan tersebut bagi meraikan kepelbagaian masyarakat di Malaysia khususnya di negeri Melaka, katanya

TATAU (Dec 19): The Tatau District Police Headquarters (IPD) will step up traffic enforcement and crime prevention efforts along major roads and residential areas ahead of the upcoming school holidays and festive season, particularly Christmas and the New Year

Malls are cool, but this year, the real festive showstopper isnt lurking inside a mallits prowling through the streets!

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has called on the Melaka Islamic Religious De...

The Umno Youth chief and Melaka exco calls on the state authorities to review a circular purportedly banning such decorations in halal-certified outlets.

KUCHING (Dec 19): Sarawak’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity was on full display at the Association of Churches in Sarawak’s (ACS) Joint Christmas Service 2025 on Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) expects up to 2.6 million vehicles per day to use the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 The government will provide a 50 per cent discount on toll rates for private vehicles on De...

This initiative will cost the government about RM20.65 million in compensation to highway concessionaires.

MIRI (Dec 19): Petronas donated basic household food assistance to 70 selected recipients from the Baram Hilir area through its Petronas Memacu Kehidupan (Uplifting Lives) Programme on Thursday. The move was to help the affected families prepare for the upcoming Christmas celebration while easing their daily cost-of-living burden

MIRI (Dec 19): Petronas donated basic household food assistance to 70 selected recipients from the Baram Hilir area through its Petronas Memacu Kehidupan (Uplifting Lives) Programme on Thursday. The move was to help the affected families prepare for the upcoming Christmas celebration while easing their daily cost-of-living burden

SERIAN (Dec 19): A total of 132 senior citizens from Kampung Bunan Gega/Punok and surrounding areas were feted under the Sejambak Kasih programme held in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 Homes sparkle with decorations, families gather for hearty meals, gifts are exchanged, and...

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 17): The Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera successfully hosted the Joint Rotary Clubs Christmas Party on December 14 at Majestic Oriental, Wisma Kinsabina

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KUCHING (Dec 16): An 85-member combined choir accompanied by the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) string orchestra and sape players will feature in this year’s Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) Joint Christmas Service to be held this Thursday (Dec 18)

SERIAN (Dec 16): Yayasan Petronas and Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati) have presented new medical equipment to the Balai Ringin Health Clinic and Christmas food baskets to eligible households

KUCHING (Dec 16): In this Christmas season, people are taking a more prudent approach in their shopping, balancing rising costs with the desire of having festive celebrations

SIBU (Dec 15): Christmas is more than a religious celebration in culturally diverse nations like Malaysia— it is a symbol of unity that brings people of different backgrounds together in peace, friendship and mutual respect, said Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau

MUKAH (Dec 14): A crowd of more than 5,000 people gathered at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja for the Mukah Christmas Festival Parade 2025 on Saturday

SIBU (Dec 13): Undeterred by rain and armed with umbrellas, caps, and raincoats, some 6,000 participants turned out for the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) Sibu Christmas Parade 2025 tonight

PETALING JAYA, Dec 13 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated that he will announce the new occ...

SHAH ALAM, Dec 13 Preparations for Christmas on December 25 are gaining momentum, with several shopping centres...

SIBU (Dec 12): The lighting of “A Christmas In Borneo” at the iconic Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 has brought festive cheer and a message of unity to Sibu’s town centre

KUCHING (Dec 12): As the Christmas season approaches, Kuching’s iconic White Cat statue has once again received a festive makeover, adding to the city’s vibrant holiday celebrations

SIBU (Dec 11): Approximately 6,000 participants are expected to join the annual Sibu Association of Churches (ACS) Christmas Parade this Saturday

MIRI (Dec 11): A total of 56 children at the Miri Hospital paediatric ward received goodies from Grand Palace Hotel here on Wednesday. Hotel general manager Helen Choo said the visit was part of the hotel’s annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, held in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas festive season

From Christmas markets to showcases, theres fun around every corner for the whole gang.

KUCHING, Dec 9 The Sarawak police will hold a road safety campaign in conjunction with Christmas Day from Dec 23...

KOTA SAMARAHAN (Dec 7): More than 1,000 participants joined the Samarahan Christmas Parade on Sunday, an event made possible through close cooperation between the organisers and the Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD)

KUCHING (Dec 8): The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) infused this year’s festive season with a renewed mission, emphasising the critical role of community involvement in the state’s ongoing battle against rabies. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the SSPCA Christmas Charity Bazaar at the Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) [...] The post SSPCA bazaar highlights community role in rabies control appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Dec 8): Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, has called on Dayak-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to actively apply for cultural grants to safeguard and promote their heritage. Speaking at the Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Kuching Branch pre-Christmas gathering here on Saturday, Snowdan revealed that Dayak organisations remain [...] The post Deputy minister calls on Dayak NGOs to tap grants, preserve cultural heritage appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (Dec 7): An estimated 10,000 participants are expected to join the annual Christmas procession here this coming Saturday

KUCHING (Dec 7): The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has finally set a timeline for its long-awaited Animal Village. Speaking at the Christmas Charity Bazaar on Sunday, SSPCA president Datin Sri Dona Drury Wee said construction of the new facility is expected to begin in 2026, following confirmed funding from [...] The post Animal Village construction to begin in 2026, completed by end2027 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Dec 7): The Miri City Christmas Parade 2025 drew over 40,000 of participants and spectators on Saturday night, reaffirming its role as one of the city’s strongest symbols of unity, harmony and shared community spirit

KUCHING (Dec 6): More than 7,000 participants joined the 2025 Kuching Christmas Parade, transforming the city into a vibrant display of joy and festive cheer ahead of the Christmas celebration

KUALA LUMPUR Yayasan Kebajikan Budimas (Budimas) berjaya mencatat pencapaian besar apabila berjaya menghidangkan lebih 1.1 juta sarapan pagi berkhasiat kepada murid sekolah rendah melalui inisiatif Budimas Food Charity Fund (BFCF).Inisiatif itu terus memainkan peranan penting dalam menangani masalah kekurangan makanan kanak-kanak dan meningkatkan prestasi pembelajaran dengan memastikan setiap murid memulakan hari persekolahan dalam keadaan kenyang, sihat dan bersedia untuk belajar.Pengerusi The Budimas Charitable Foundation, YM Tunku Datuk Yaacob Khyra berkata, bagaimana kanak-kanak dibantu adalah tenaga teras di sebalik bantuan Budimas."Ia adalah pemacu misi dan tunjang utama kepada semangat perjuangan kami," katanya.Terdahulu, Yayasan Amalan Budimas atau The Budimas Charitable Foundation telah menganjurkan Night of a Thousand Blessings, A Christmas Charity Ball edisi ke-7, sebuah majlis makan malam amal untuk membantu kanak-kanak kurang bernasib baik dan kanak-kanak Orang Asli di seluruh Malaysia.Majlis yang berlangsung di W Hotel Kuala Lumpur itu menghimpunkan lebih 400 tetamu yang terdiri daripada rakan korporat, sekali gus berjaya mengumpul RM687,833.Usaha berkenaan dilihat sebagai langkah penting dalam membina platform kukuh untuk menbantu kanak-kanak yang kurang bernasib baik di Malaysia.Majlis makan malam itu menjadi peringatan bahawa ihsan mampu mengubah kehidupan kanak-kanak, daripada kemurahan hati para penderma, lahirnya makanan yang cukup, pendidikan yang berkualiti, perlindungan dan penjagaan untuk generasi masa depan.Budimas menyeru individu, organisasi dan komuniti untuk berganding bahu membina sebuah Malaysia yang mana setiap kanak-kanak berpeluang untuk membesar dan berjaya.Program-program teras Budimas antaranya, Budimas Home Charity Fund (BHCF) , Budimas Food Charity Fund (BFCF), Budimas Education Charity Fund (BECF) dan Budimas Children Medical Care Fund (BCMCF).Sementara itu, pada tahun 2025, Budimas memperkenalkan dua program baharu iaitu Project Impianmu yang menjalankan program pendidikan dan menawarkan biasiswa universiti sepenuhnya kepada golongan belia Orang Asli yang cemerlang dalam Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) tetapi tidak mempunyai akses untuk menyambung pengajian tinggi.Selain itu, Project Melur merupakan sebuah inisiatif pendidikan kesihatan khusus bagi remaja perempuan yang telah memberi manfaat kepada 500 kanak-kanak perempuan di 25 rumah kebajikan, merangkumi modul kesedaran tubuh badan dan keselamatan diri.

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SIBU (Dec 5): The decorations on the six Christmas trees, each towering over the festive square at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1, are progressing well and on schedule for completion by or before Dec 10

These shopping malls created immersive wonderlands that exude cosiness, warmth, and joy.

KUCHING (Dec 4): The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) is encouraging Christians to take part in the annual Kuching Christmas Parade on Saturday

All I want for International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Malaysia There have been a number of songs on the theme All I want for Christmas

KUCHING (Dec 2): A total of 100 pupils from low-income families received contributions from the Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Sarawak Women’s wing yesterday in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas celebration

KUCHING (Dec 2): The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) will hold its annual Charity Christmas Bazaar 2025 on Sunday, featuring festive treats, local delicacies and handmade crafts in support of animal welfare programmes

KUCHING (Nov 30): Some 15 families received food aid from the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching branch and Tabuan Jaya Anglican Church on Saturday in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas celebrations

BAU (Nov 30): The Christmas season is hoped to further strengthen harmony and unity among Sarawakians, said State Deputy Transport Minister Dato Henry Harry Jinep

Whimsical dcor, creative workshops, festive pop-ups, community-giving moments, and of course, rewards and surprises!

MIRI (Nov 23): The Persatuan Kenyah Lepo Aga (PKLA) has remained a steadfast pillar of unity for the community since its establishment in 1985, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Gerawat Gala said. Speaking at PKLA’s pre-Christmas celebration on Saturday, he paid tribute to the association’s founders, particularly the late Disa Lawai whose vision [...] The post Gerawat hails associations role in uniting Kenyah Lepo Aga community appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (Nov 23): A total of 40 traders have confirmed participation in the Medamit Tamu Christmas Bazaar to be held from Dec 5-6, said Limbang District Council (MDL) chairman Councillor Sufian Mohat