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Susanna Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, and her lawyers speak to the press after the decision on her husband`s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘It offends’ — Judge decries injustice of taxpayers paying for police abuses in cases of Pastor Koh, Amri

Malaysia’s Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan (up) celebrate after winning against Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida at the end of the women’s semi-final double match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris August 30, 2025. — AFP file pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah top World Tour Finals rankings for first time ahead of Japan Masters

Malaysian musician Namewee, under investigation into the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, released a new song ‘Very Shuai’ recorded in 2014 on November 5, 2025, the same day he surrendered to the police. — Screenshot from YouTube/Namewee

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Namewee releases ‘Very Shuai’ from police lock-up amid murder investigation

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Trump impressed with Malaysia’s security, requests meeting with IGP, says Anwar

Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin’s parents will not be able to personally visit Malaysia due to health reasons and disabilities, but will instead have a representative handle her posthumous affairs. — Picture via Instagram

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parents of Taiwanese influencer ‘Nurse Goddess’ unable to travel to Malaysia, rep appointed to handle matters, says manager

Rain clouds are seen around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Heavy rain alert for Klang Valley and five states until 4pm today

Transport Minister Anthony Loke delivers a speech while attending the opening ceremony of the MAERSK Mega Distribution Centre in Section 26, Shah Alam on November 6, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Loke: Settle JPJ summonses by Jan 1 or risk blacklist and court action

A doctor attends to a patient during a consultation at a clinic in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Nov 2, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Report: Malaysian firms could start cutting insurance coverage as healthcare costs skyrocket

Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar Alyahya Syed Abdul Rahman (second left) looks at a confiscated lorry in Kuantan on October 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Johor rep warns JPJ crackdown on lorry overloading could raise cost of living

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits a classroom during the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Cyberjaya on November 6, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar back on his feet, playfully hops to show he’s recovered

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park 2 in Cyberjaya on November 6, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia doubles down on semicon push with new IC design park and RM100m fund

Members of the public were also urged not to buy the inhaler and to stop using it immediately. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia bans unregistered popular Thai inhaler Hong Thai after microbial contamination recall

File picture of a pair of Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighters taking off during the Indo-France joint air force exercise at Gwalior in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining contracts with Indonesia and Malaysia, including a 2002 Malaysian submarine deal, an AFP investigation has showed. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

France’s Thales defence probe looks at Indonesian air deal, 2002 Malaysian submarine contract, whistleblower alleges

Rajinikanth and Kamal have acted together in over 20 films, starting from the former’s debut film ‘Apoorva Raagangal’ in 1975. — Picture from Instagram/ikamalhaasan

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan join forces for new film after 40 years, set for Pongal 2027 release

The Frenchman who struck gold in his garden was allowed to keep it as the council in the eastern town of Neuville-sur-Saone said the buried treasure did not come from an archeological site. — Unsplash pic

Life / 14 h ago

Frenchman digs garden for swimming pool, finds US$800,000 in gold, gets to keep it

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Malaysia / 49 m ago

BM vs English Constitution? Sabah lawyers demand safeguards for Borneo states’ rights

Sabah Law Society yesterday filed a court case to seek to uphold the Federal Constitution’s requirements if there are any moves to make the Constitution’s Bahasa Malaysia translation as the authoritative text. File photo in 2018 of children holding the flags for Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Sabah Law Society (SLS) argues Sabah’s and Sarawak’s consent are legally required, before anyone makes the Federal Constitution’s BM translation override the original English text.SLS said its court case is not against Bahasa Malaysia’s status as the national language.SLS said Malaysians’ rights would be affected, if existing differences in the...

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The Supplementary Electoral Roll for September 2025 (DPT BLN9/2025), verified and gazetted today, is open for review for 30 days until December 5, said Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Supplementary electoral roll for September 2025 open for review until Dec 5, says EC

Strong winds and heavy rain hit Tawau from midnight until early morning, toppling trees, damaging public facilities, destroying a stilt house, and knocking down the town’s iconic ‘Ta’ and ‘Wau’ Jawi letter structure. — Picture from the public via Bernama

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Heavy rain and strong winds cause damage in Tawau, iconic structure collapses

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi speaks at the launch of the Johor Business Summit & Expo 2025 (JBSE 2025) in Johor Baru October 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor MB apologises for water cuts, announces 15pc rebate after five‑day disruption

GRS chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and coalition leaders attend the launch of its election machinery in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on October 19, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hajiji: GRS will wait to unveil candidates on Nov 12

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said the temporary disruption to mobile network quality around Sibu town, Sarawak on November 1 was caused by a prolonged power outage at one of the main telecommunications towers in the Sri Aman area. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MCMC: Mobile services in Sibu disrupted by power outage at key telecom tower, now restored

Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said that as of October 31, a total of 57 JLPK projects had been approved in Sabah, involving an allocation of RM17.06 million, including three farm road projects worth RM2 million in Tawau. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Deputy plantation minister: RM17m allocated to Sabah for farm road upgrades, 57 projects approved

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry collaborated with the Ministry of Defence and the Home Ministry to review the implementation of the proposals. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Loke: Safety upgrades for FRU vehicles under review following deadly Teluk Intan accident

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Cyberjaya November 6, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s semiconductor strategy hinges on trade, AI, digital tech and skilled workforce, says Anwar

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Singapore / 17 h ago

US ambassador Dr Anjani Sinha arrives in Singapore, pledges deeper collaboration

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums in Singapore fell across all categories today, with prices for smaller cars dropping to S$110,002 (RM461,128) and larger cars to S$115,001. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore home minister admits ‘serious and tragic’ police failings in Megan Khung fatal abuse case

Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh has appealed against his conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee, with the High Court reserving judgment. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh’s appeal challenges credibility of key witness and trial findings

Singapore’s Parliament has passed new laws mandating caning for scammers, with offenders facing between six and 24 strokes, as part of tougher penalties targeting syndicates, recruiters and money mules involved in fraud. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore to cane scammers under new law as billions in fraud losses spark crackdown

Power to Singapore’s Bangkit LRT station was reportedly cut late on October 27 after an intoxicated passenger fell onto the tracks, prompting an emergency rescue. — Picture vis Facebook/Richard Barrow’s Asian Train Guide

Singapore / 2d ago

Drunk commuter falls onto Singapore LRT tracks, rescued before last train

Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating the death of a pet dog allegedly left unattended at a grooming facility on Tanjong Katong Road, with police confirming a report has been lodged. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Authorities probe poodle’s death at grooming salon in Singapore after distressing CCTV footage

This file picture shows Workers’ Party Secretary-General and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking during a press conference ahead of the general elections in Singapore April 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 03 Nov 2025

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US President Donald Trump arrives in a tunnel of lights to deliver remarks to the American Business Forum Miami at the Kaseya Center Arena in Miami, Florida, November 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 49 m ago

‘AI president’: Trump turns to deepfakes to boost image, attack critics

Effendi Saleh, 87, who says that he was detained for 10 years during the late President Suharto’s era, holds a placard during a protest against government’s plans to name Suharto a national hero, outside the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 6, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Indonesian activists rally in Jakarta against Suharto’s national hero bid

Motorists ride on a scooter in strong winds ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Kalmaegi on a road near Quy Nhon beach in Gia Lai province in central Vietnam on November 6, 2025. Typhoon Kalmaegi's windspeeds were increasing November 6 as it headed towards neighbouring Vietnam, where fear was mounting the typhoon could compound the damage of a week of flooding that has already claimed 47 lives. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Vietnam rushes thousands from coast to safety ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

File picture of a pair of Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighters taking off during the Indo-France joint air force exercise at Gwalior in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining contracts with Indonesia and Malaysia, including a 2002 Malaysian submarine deal, an AFP investigation has showed. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

France’s Thales defence probe looks at Indonesian air deal, 2002 Malaysian submarine contract, whistleblower alleges

Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) set up a bear trap in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo November 5, 2025. — Kyodo handout pic via Reuters

World / 13 h ago

Japan to arm riot police with rifles as bear attacks hit record high

Volunteers carry the body of a deceased climber from an avalanche, at a mortuary in Kathmandu on November 5, 2025. Nepali rescuers on Thursday searched for the bodies of multiple climbers killed in an avalanche this week, while Italy said five citizens reported missing in a separate incident were safe. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Rescuers hunt for climbers killed in Nepal avalanche

Newly recruited cadets of Afghan Taliban's Defense Ministry attend their graduation ceremony at the 203 Mansoori Corps military training center on the outskirts of Gardez, in Paktia province on November 2, 2025. Afghanistan and Pakistan will resume peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, both nations said, after a previous round ended without agreeing a lasting truce. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Afghanistan, Pakistan return to Istanbul for fresh peace talks after deadly border clashes

In this handout photo taken on November 5, 2025 and released by the Philippine Army’s Public Affairs Office (ARMY-PAO), army personnel from the 53rd Enginering Brigade carry the body of a missing person on a stretcher in the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi during a retrieval operation in Liloan town, Cebu province, central Philippines. — Philippine Army handout pic via AFP

World / 13 h ago

Philippines declares state of emergency as death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 114

Money

Companies announcing multi-billion dollar investments in artificial intelligence have raised concerns about the formation of a bubble reminiscent of the dotcom boom and bust. — Reuters pic

Money / 49 m ago

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The label on a television reads ‘Country of Origin: Vietnam,’ in Stoneham, Massachusetts November 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Vietnam’s ‘chip-to-ship’ strategy raises red flags over favouritism and financial risks

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed 70 percentage-in-points (pip) to 4.1820/1845 against the US dollar, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.1890/1925. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit edges higher after Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 2.75pc

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 2.61 points, or to 0.16 per cent, to 1,618.94 from Wednesday’s close of 1,621.55. — Picture from X/Bernama

Money / 13 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends at day’s low as late selling wipes out early gains

A Cathay Pacific A350 flies low over Hong Kong’s urban area near Kai Tak Sports Park, built on the site of the former Kai Tak Airport, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its opening during the Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong, China March 30, 2025. Cathay Pacific has said it plans to buy back all of its shares owned by Doha-headquartered Qatar Airways worth HK$6.96 billion, ending the two carriers’ eight-year shareholding relationship. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Qatar Airways to sell entire Cathay Pacific stake in HK$6.96b deal

BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said core inflation is likely to remain stable and close to its long-term average, as the economy continues to grow steadily at a modest pace. — Bernama pic

Money / 14 h ago

BNM governor says steady growth, manageable inflation underpin OPR decision

At 8 am, the ringgit was 4.1865/1985 against the US dollar compared with Wednesday’s close of 4.1890/1925. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 21 h ago

Ringgit strengthens ahead of BNM rate decision, trades around 4.18 against US dollar

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (centre), his wife Ros’gela da Silva (R), and his Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, look on during a visit to the Quilombola Community of Itacoa-Miri in Acara, Para State, Brazil on November 3, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

Afghan Women’s United football team players warm up during a training session at Raja Club Athletic Academy (RAC) in Casablanca on October 24, 2025, ahead of the Fifa Unites: Women’s Series 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 49 m ago

In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

Malaysia’s Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan (up) celebrate after winning against Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida at the end of the women’s semi-final double match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris August 30, 2025. — AFP file pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah top World Tour Finals rankings for first time ahead of Japan Masters

FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in action with Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika at Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges, November 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Barcelona’s Flick happy to see Yamal back in form at Brugge but urges caution over injury

Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the FIFA Peace Prize—Football Unites the World will recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

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Sports / 19 h ago

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Sports / 19 h ago

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American tennis player Venus Williams attends the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, US, November 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

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This undated picture shows Malaysian chess prodigy Genivan Genkeswaran, 16, playing at the 19th Asian Schools Chess Championships 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where he earns the Fide Master title. — Picture courtesy of Chess Master Journey

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysian teen chess prodigy Genivan Genkeswaran earns Fide Master title after winning Asian U-17 chess crown in Mongolia