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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s appeal against the High Court’s 2022 decision to convict her of all three corruption charges in a case involving a solar project for Sarawak schools is still pending and has yet to be heard by the Court of Appeal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rosmah’s corruption appeal on hold as she pushes to oust the judge who convicted her

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Hannah Yeoh demands full report into Danish Irfan’s SEA Games withdrawal amid online uproar

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman yesterday the Federal Court in Putrajaya. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Federal Court pauses Syed Saddiq appeal, tells prosecution and defence to reassess positions

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is ‘returning power to the people’, moving to dissolve parliament. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Thailand’s PM dissolves parliament in shock move amid opposition clash

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 15 h ago

With just one ‘lafaz’, singer‑actress Erra Fazira marries Mr E in intimate ceremony

Former Goldman Sachs chief of South-east Asia operations, Timothy Leissner, arrives at US District Court Eastern District of New York for his sentencing, in New York on May 29, 2025. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

AGC: US considering Malaysia’s extradition request for ex-Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner over 1MDB

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had faced 12 money laundering charges involving RM7.09 million and another five counts for allegedly failing to declare income to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

AGC drops appeal against Rosmah acquittal after finding no realistic chance of success

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

National women’s hammer throw ace Grace Wong Xiu Mei produced an outstanding performance en route to winning the gold medal and smashing the Games record four consecutive times at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Grace Wong smashes four SEA Games records to clinch hammer gold in Bangkok

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic

LANGKAWI, Dec 12 — Any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.He said that as prime minister, the principle contained in the Federal Constitution regarding the position of Bahasa...

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Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the estimated supply expenditure for 2026 stands at RM6.402 billion, against an estimated revenue of RM6.430 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Sabah tables RM6.43b Budget 2026, projects surplus despite dip in oil and palm revenue

Kuala Pilah district police chief Supt Muhammad Mustafah Hussin said the 47-year-old victim was alone at the location searching for stink beans when the incident occurred. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Man allegedly shot while foraging for ‘petai’ in Kuala Pilah forest, gunman still at large

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the project should serve as a new model for national development that is more efficient, well-coordinated and conducted with integrity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar calls on agencies to accelerate development of Port Klang third terminal

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

The body of Malaysian Armed Forces sergeant Fahmey Darus, 39, who was killed in a collision involving an army truck and a Proton Wira near Kampung Bukit Belah, Machang, was laid to rest at the Nibong Islamic Cemetery in Kampung Padang Kala Melor, Kota Bharu, December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MAF sergeant killed in Machang crash laid to rest with military honours

The Health Ministry said this followed the completion of the latest pharmacist recruitment exercise, in which only 600 permanent posts were filled due to a limited number of vacancies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MOH to reopen pharmacist job applications next year

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the official dinner of the 7th AMRDPE Leadership Awards Ceremony with other Asean delegates in Bangkok, December 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Zahid: Malaysia proposes Asean Rural Development and Innovation Council to boost regional cooperation

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

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Singapore / 15 h ago

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World / 9 h ago

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World / 12 h ago

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Money / 17 h ago

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Money / 17 h ago

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Money / 16 h ago

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Money / 14 h ago

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Sports / 12 h ago

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Sports / 17 h ago

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Sports / 16 h ago

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