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A couple visit Sunway Square Mall with their dog riding in a stroller. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sunway mall reverses pet-friendly policy after Selangor exco reaffirms shopping centre ban

Piles of insulating sheaths suspected to be from stolen cables. — Prasarana pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘We can’t handle this alone’: Prasarana sounds SOS for national action over cable theft epidemic

Malaysia’s women’s doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah powered through in straight games to keep their semi-final hopes alive. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei strike back, Pearly Tan–Thinaah make it two from two at BWF World Tour Finals

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 18, 2025. — Sayuti Zainudin pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Shafee: Government must not delay Najib’s house arrest if court allows it

Proton’s new EV facility in Tanjong Malim symbolised a broader transition to localisation and new technology. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 19 h ago

From Saga to sockets: 2025 was the year Malaysia’s car industry finally flipped the switch

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, praising her mature and inclusive leadership in advancing the Federal Territories. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘Thank you, Dr Z’: Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to outgoing FT minister's leadership, promises smooth transition

Safee Sali said Harimau Malaya must continue to receive support as the team represent Malaysia on the international stage. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Accept it, learn from it, move on: Former national striker Safee backs FAM after Fifa ruling

Lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today that the prosecution has completed the chemist report in the drug use case involving Malaysian rapper Namewee, also known as Wee Meng Chee. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Chemist report ready for Namewee’s drug use case, says lawyer

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain attends a townhall session at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya on October 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Not a simple process’: Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar speaks during a press conference — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Lim Lip Eng: Why still no arrests when Durian Tunggal police shootings now considered murder?

Syed Mohammad Syafiq Syed Cholan and Muhammad Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal both scored hat-tricks in Malaysia’s dominant victory. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysian Hockey Confederation

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia crush Singapore 12-2 to storm into SEA Games men’s hockey final

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida stand for the royal anthem as they attend the opening ceremony of the 33rd South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok December 9, 2025. She led a nine-member crew to gold in the mixed keelboat SSL47 category today. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Royal gold: Thailand’s Queen Suthida sails to SEA Games victory

Louis Vuitton is suing ValueMax Retail in Singapore’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over jewellery sold at a pawnshop outlet. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Louis Vuitton sues Singapore pawnshop over alleged trademark infringement

Initial investigations indicated the victim was attacked with a machete during a brawl and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man hacked to death during South Klang brawl; Selangor police seek witnesses

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had taken several factors into consideration before appointing Hannah and Lo to lead the portfolios. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Hannah Yeoh’s FT appointment won’t affect Malay agenda, says Zahid

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Sports / 9 h ago

Golden ride: Malaysia hits 200 medal milestone with track cycling triumph at SEA Games

The squad comprising Abdul Azim Aliyas, Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan, Muhammad Hafiq Mohd Jafri, Muhammad Yusri Shaari and New Joe Lau defeated hosts Thailand. — Bernama pic

BANGKOK, Dec 18 — The national track cycling squad brought cheer after achieving Malaysia’s 200th medal target by winning gold in the men’s team pursuit event at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 at the Hua Mark Velodrome here today.The squad comprising Abdul Azim Aliyas, Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan, Muhammad Hafiq...

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Malaysia’s cultural and creative industry contributed 6.8 per cent to GDP in 2024, expanding to RM130.7 billion, according to Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Art isn’t a dead end: Cultural, creative industry made up 6.8pc of Malaysia’s GDP in 2024, says stats dept

A general view shows the Sungai Besi toll plaza on July 19, 2022. — Hari Anggara pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No toll rate hikes for 10 highways in 2026, govt to absorb cost

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the establishment of the Gig Consultative Council and Gig Workers Tribunal would serve as a fair, efficient, and reality-focused governance and dispute resolution mechanism for the realities of gig work. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ramanan flags gig council, HR policy as top priorities to boost employment ecosystem

Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks at a weekly press conference at Auditorium Seri Angkasa in Kuala Lumpur on December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fahmi defends new Cabinet appointments amid public criticism

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (left) attend the Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak 2025 Celebration Dinner at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Kuching on June 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Fahmi: PM orders ‘timely completion’ of Sarawak Cancer Centre

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor speaks at an event at Dataran Bagandang in Beaufort on November 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sabah CM threatens chronically underperforming GLCs with closure

Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said MyRMK functions as a dynamic and continuous monitoring system, rather than merely a static plan, with the capability to provide real-time updates on the progress of project implementation and the achievement of policy objectives set under 13MP. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Economy minister: MyRMK system to track 13MP implementation from next year

As of December 17, nearly 5.6 million Sara recipients — including newly approved recipients — had utilised their MyKad to purchase basic goods at registered outlets, reflecting a 99 per cent usage rate, with total spending amounting to RM4.59 billion, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Nearly 5.6 million Sara recipients spend RM4.59b in basic goods as of Dec 17, says Amir Hamzah

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Singapore has warned of longer waits at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints during the December holiday rush, amid intensified checks on e-vaporiser smuggling. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 17 h ago

Holiday bottlenecks loom at Singapore–Malaysia land checkpoints with tighter e-vape checks, say authorities

The court heard that Krish Khalifa had made a total of nine posts across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok showing himself holding or using e-vaporisers in public places and at home. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore’s first social media vaping conviction sees man fined RM44,000

Singapore police said the case marks the first time a motorist will be charged over driving under the influence of etomidate after a crash in the city centre. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore to charge motorist over etomidate driving in first case of its kind

Louis Vuitton is suing ValueMax Retail in Singapore’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over jewellery sold at a pawnshop outlet. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Louis Vuitton sues Singapore pawnshop over alleged trademark infringement

Jahalal Ali was jailed for 15 weeks after admitting to assault offences and setting a mattress on fire, with a further 49 days added for breaching a remission order tied to earlier crimes. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Man jailed after assaults on 80-year-old and mattress fire at Singapore nursing home

File photo of a Singapore Police Coast Guard patrol, as authorities investigate and crack down on maritime smuggling routes used to bring foreigners into Singapore illegally. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Paid to look the other way: Indonesian tugboat crew jailed, caned for role in smuggling foreigners into Singapore

A view of private residential apartments and public housing estates in Singapore June 13, 2016. The number of lower-income families receiving support under a key government financial aid scheme fell to its lowest level in five years in 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore families on key govt aid scheme fall to five-year low in 2024 as economy, job market strengthen

A 19-year-old former religious teacher admitted in court to committing an indecent act with a 12-year-old girl he met during mosque lessons. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore teen religious teacher pleads guilty to indecent act with underage girl, sentencing in January

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World

A wolf is photographed in a forest near the Russian border, in Hukkajarvi, eastern Finland, on May 15, 2022. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

From protected to targeted: Berlin backs law allowing regular wolf hunting

The facade of GV hotel is seen in Davao City, Mindanao, where father-and-son duo Sajid and Naveed Akram stayed during their visit in November, weeks before they allegedly killed 15 people on Bondi Beach in Australia. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

‘Where can we buy durian?’: Hotel staff recall alleged Bondi shooters’ quiet stay in Philippines

Smoke rises from the site of a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani on December 18, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Talks in Paris target Hezbollah disarmament with ceasefire under pressure

Pechier, who has denied wrongdoing, reportedly appeared unmoved by his sentence. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

French court jails doctor for life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

The bill, sponsored by right-wing firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, was approved by 216 votes to 211 and now heads to the Senate, where its fate is less certain. — Pexels.com pic

World / 7 h ago

US House passes bill to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

An inquiry found at least 10 errors during an Optus network upgrade that cut off Triple Zero emergency calls for nearly 14 hours. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Australia inquiry finds multiple failures behind Optus emergency call outage that killed two

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during an event marking the anniversary of the death of Liberator Simon Bolivar in Caracas December 17, 2025. Venezuela struck a defiant note, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a potentially crippling blockade. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Venezuela says ‘not intimidated’ by Trump oil blockade threat, claims exports unaffected

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the White House in Washington December 17, 2025. Trump said he had ‘inherited a mess’ even as he acknowledged prices remain high nearly a year into his term. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

In rare White House address, Trump touts progress, blames Biden as approval on economy remains low

Money

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0840/0880 against the US dollar. ― Bernama pic

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit inches up, but all eyes on US inflation numbers

Mixue, which has over 53,000 locations globally, announced a 10-year storefront lease in New York City in September. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Spill the tea, America — Chinese brands are coming to take on coffee culture

The removal of red tape comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China this year for the first time in seven years, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping. — China Daily pic via Reuters

Money / 13 h ago

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington July 24, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Trump says next US Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates ‘by a lot’

Japan became the latest market to force changes to Apple’s App Store business model. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Apple opens iPhones to alternative app stores in Japan under new competition law

Vehicles wait as a train passes at a railway crossing in Hanoi. Siemens said it will work with Vietnamese firm Vinspeed on the country’s high-speed rail network. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Siemens wins Vietnam high-speed rail deal despite China’s regional dominance

Tech stocks led declines across Asian markets as doubts grew over whether massive AI investment will deliver returns. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

AI angst spreads to Asia after another Wall Street tech rout

The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar in early trade, its strongest showing in nearly five years. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to strongest level since 2021 in early trade, even as US dollar gains

Sports

People walk near the Rabat-Agdal train station decorated with Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 branding in Rabat, Morocco on December 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Festive fixtures meet Afcon fever: Premier League braces for a season of stars lost and title twists

The squad comprising Abdul Azim Aliyas, Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan, Muhammad Hafiq Mohd Jafri, Muhammad Yusri Shaari and New Joe Lau defeated hosts Thailand. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Golden ride: Malaysia hits 200 medal milestone with track cycling triumph at SEA Games

National archers (from left) Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki, Alang Ariff Aqil Muhammad Ghazalli and Muhammad Aiman Syafiq Mohd Tariki celebrate winning the gold medal after defeating the hosts 232–228 in the men’s compound team event at the 2025 SEA Games Thailand in Bangkok December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Wind, pressure, gold — Malaysia’s archers hit bullseye at SEA Games 2025

Syed Mohammad Syafiq Syed Cholan and Muhammad Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal both scored hat-tricks in Malaysia’s dominant victory. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysian Hockey Confederation

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia crush Singapore 12-2 to storm into SEA Games men’s hockey final

Malaysia’s women’s doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah powered through in straight games to keep their semi-final hopes alive. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei strike back, Pearly Tan–Thinaah make it two from two at BWF World Tour Finals

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida stand for the royal anthem as they attend the opening ceremony of the 33rd South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok December 9, 2025. She led a nine-member crew to gold in the mixed keelboat SSL47 category today. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Royal gold: Thailand’s Queen Suthida sails to SEA Games victory

Fifa’s announcement comes amid ongoing criticism from supporter groups over ticket prices for the 2026 tournament. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket RM200m in record payday

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe in action with Talavera de la Reina’s Jaime Gonzalez during their Copa del Rey Round of 32 match at Estadio El Prado in Talavera de la Reina December 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Mbappe one goal from Ronaldo record after wild Copa night for Real