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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic

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Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic

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Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM

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Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic

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According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic

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A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Why Malaysian Christians put up Christmas trees: More than decoration, a symbol of togetherness

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

A screengrab from a video released by the Providence Police December 17, 2025, shows an individual they want to speak with who was in the proximity of the person of interest in connection with the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. — Providence Police via Reuters

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Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland title after a slanted-eyes gesture posted online sparked anger across East Asia. — Picture via Instagram/Sarah Dzafce

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The cooking gas blast ripped out the kitchen ceiling of the two-storey terraced house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor and left its 51-year-old occupant with burns to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cooking gas blast leaves lone occupant in Taman Pagoh Jaya house with 60pc burns, now in ICU

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has called on the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) to reconsider a directive reportedly prohibiting decorations in kitchens and outlets that have already obtained halal certification.In a reel posted on his official Facebook account, the Merlimau assemblyman...

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Children play at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Labong, Endau, after floods forced their families to evacuate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the figure represents an increase of 146 per cent, or 5,033 cases, compared with the same period last year, which recorded 3,451 cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bukit Aman: Part-time job scams soar 146pc from Jan 1 to Dec 14, victims lose over RM200m nationwide

The suspect was brought to the Tampin Magistrates’ Court this morning for a remand application. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Body of woman-in-bag found at Pedas home: Police secure seven-day remand for suspect until Dec 25

Initial reports indicated that the assault involved the 18-year-old son of a babysitter, leaving visible bruising on the child’s face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

KL police arrest suspect over toddler’s black eye, four-day remand until Dec 22

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the 140,030 figure reflected both the scale of mental health and social challenges faced by the public, as well as increasing awareness and willingness to seek professional help. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Nancy Shukri: One-stop social support centre has assisted over 142,000 Malaysians nationwide with emotional, psychosocial support

Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence of the accused, P Stephen Nyanamuthu, 55, failed to raise any reasonable doubt against the prosecution’s case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Melaka lorry driver jailed nine years for sexually assaulting student, 13, in school van

Fahmi Reza’s lawyer Rajsurian Pillai said that the graphic artist and activist was called in by Bukit Aman earlier today to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Fahmi Reza held by police over social media post involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail

Human Resource Minister Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan speaks at a press conference at the Social Security Organisation (Socso) office in Kuala Lumpur, December 19, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Employers can settle Socso penalties with 80pc discount until Feb next year, says Ramanan

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