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Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the arrest was the result of intelligence and monitoring conducted by the arresting officers, together with officers from Hilir Perak district police headquarters (IPD) Commercial Crime Investigation Division (BSJK). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Perak cops arrest man for forging honorary awards and ceremonial titles

In a post on its official Facebook page, the EC said the information, which has been spreading via the WhatsApp application, is false. — Picture by Hari Anggara

‘It’s fake news’: EC denies claim candidates of Sabah polls must undergo IRB tax checks

However, some experts have cautioned that more visitors do not automatically guarantee higher spending or long-term retail success. — Picture via X

Johor malls race to revamp ahead of RTS link opening, but questions remain over long-term gains

In a statement yesterday, Petronas said Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif will guide in shaping the next phase of growth in its property portfolio, primarily with regards to the Sungai Besi land, Kota Madani, as well as other development properties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Petronas appoints Maimunah Mohd Sharif as property adviser from Nov 17

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers look at a map on the bridge of their vessel as they prepare to depart for a search and rescue operation after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya community sank in waters near the Thailand–Malaysia border, at Langkawi, Malaysia, November 12, 2025. — Reuters pic

Langkawi boat capsize: Two more bodies recovered as death toll climbs to 28

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said in a statement yesterday that the decision was made to enable Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif to contribute her expertise at the government-linked company (GLC), which is set to spearhead the development of a new landmark project in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Maimunah exits DBKL early, appointed Petronas property adviser for new KL landmark project

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had spoken to Hun Manet and Anutin Charnvirakul over the phone to discuss the progress of peace efforts following the latest incident along the border between the two countries. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Cambodian, Thai leaders renew peace commitment after border flare-up, says Anwar

Malaysia steps in: Ready to host Thailand–Cambodia peace talks to safeguard ceasefire, says foreign minister

A general view at the Proton Electric Vehicle Plant at Proton Tanjung Malim in Perak September 04,2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Hire-Purchase Act reforms: Why settling your car loan early will finally make financial sense in 2026

Women, Children and Community Development Select Committee chairman Yeo Bee Yin said the implementation of a 30 per cent women’s quota in politics is not merely to increase the number of women leaders, but an important step towards strengthening the foundation of democracy to make it more inclusive and equitable. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Yeo Bee Yin: 30pc women’s quota in politics strengthens democracy, reflects Malaysia’s diversity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the Tun Abdul Razak Chancellery Hall, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), in Bangi on November 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

Anwar orders tighter oversight to prevent waste in development projects

The Penang Port Commission has strongly denied recent social media claims alleging that ferry services in Penang, particularly the ‘Pulau Duyung’ ferry, are equipped with only three life jackets. — Bernama pic

Penang Port Commission denies claim Pulau Duyung ferry had only three life jackets

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the government will establish an Online Safety Committee as the highest monitoring body to address issues related to online safety. — Bernama pic

Azalina: Govt to establish Online Safety Committee under new Act to address harmful content, protect users

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said 608 out of 3,093 sexual crime cases involving individuals under the age of 18, recorded from 2023 to October this year, occurred in school areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia records over 3,000 sexual crimes against minors since 2023, including 608 in schools, says deputy minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa during the opening of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. — Bernama pic

Anwar rejects claims Malaysia submissive to US, says ART deal respects national interests

Under Terengganu’s laws, offenders convicted of khalwat may face up to six strokes of the cane. — Ghaz Ghazali/The Borneo Post pic

Terengganu approves nine mosques for shariah caning, plans expansion to public areas