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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

AirAsia’s female cabin crew will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform, if they wish. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia

Life / 8 h ago

Hijab-friendly uniforms take flight as AirAsia lets its crew put their own spin on red

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 13 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman (centre), president of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya on December 5, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Mixed signals on e-invoices leave companies unsure, MEF urges govt clarity ahead of Jan 1 compliance date

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Albert Tei arrives at the Shah Alam Courts Complex today, where he later rejected claims that his meeting with Dr Mahathir was politically motivated. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Albert Tei says viral Dr Mahathir meeting was about legal advice, not politics

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