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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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

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  / 17 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  / 18 h ago

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

Vijay, 51, will personally attend the audio launch of his final movie, 'Jana Nayagan', at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
Showbiz  / 13 h ago

One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ — here’s why it’s worth the hype

The Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and discharge on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law, the prime minister said. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted that BESS Lahad Datu, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sabah Electricity, is designed to enhance the stability of the state’s electrical grid, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the integration of renewable energy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sabah launches South-east Asia’s biggest battery energy storage system to boost grid stability

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia’s Bali island on Friday. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

British adult film star Bonnie Blue’s Bali saga looks set to end with deportation over traffic violations

If you’re flying SIA and celebrating your birthday, remember that you can get free cake on board only on the actual day or one day before or after the flight, and make sure to request for it at least one week in advance. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Birthday blues at 30,000 feet: SIA says no to passenger asking for in-flight cake

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  / 17 h ago

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

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Choo Huang Ming with a military diorama he and his team created recently. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
09 Dec 2025

How an F-16 fascination took flight and became a miniature modelling career

Miniature models showcased at Malcom 2025. — Picture courtesy of Petace
06 Dec 2025

How a ‘big’ idea from a small hobby dinner grew into an internationally recognised miniature model show

Pacific West Dragonboat Club coach Lawrence Koh watches a training session in this undated photograph. — Pacific West Dragonboat Club pic
28 Nov 2025

Inside Penang’s dragon boat powerhouses: How everyday Malaysians train like Olympians for free

The Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta 2024 held at Straits Quay. — Picture courtesy of Petace
28 Nov 2025

Dragon boats, dumplings and the evil double fifth: Legends of the Duan Wu Festival

 

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The Penang International Dragon Boat Festival. — Picture courtesy of Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta
28 Nov 2025

Penang’s Dragon Boat legacy: From Gurney Drive glory to a global regatta

Yeoh Soon Hin (centre) witnesses Truong Quoang Cuong of Viet Princess Cruiser Corporation and Kenny Nye (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). — Penang Port Commission pic
21 Nov 2025

Penang launches luxury cruise ship set to draw affluent tourists and boost local economy

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow holds up the 2026 state budget at the Penang Legislative Assembly in George Town today, November 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
20 Nov 2025

‘Clear, clear, clear’: Chow Kon Yeow shuts down Kedah's Penang ownership claim in assembly speech

High-rise buildings are visible from Komtar in George Town, Penang, on July 20, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
20 Nov 2025

Penang identifies RM87b worth of rare earth deposits, eyes new economic boom

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang logged RM17.3 billion in total investments for the whole of 2024, based on data from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
20 Nov 2025

Penang CM: State investments hit RM15.78b to September amid renewed call for federal revenue share

State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the housing board has to clear its system and streamline its database after they found a large portion of previously registered applicants were no longer eligible for the affordable housing. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
19 Nov 2025

Faster access to housing: Penang cuts Rumah MutiaraKu application waiting from six months to three

File picture of an aerial view of Gurney Drive as from Komtar in George Town, Penang, September 7, 2020. State agrotechnology, food security and cooperative development committee chairman Fahmi Zainol said the state is collaborating with the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board to introduce an organic pineapple project with an urban farming concept. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
19 Nov 2025

Pineapples in the city: Penang pilots urban farming for food security

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the system should not have been implemented immediately without assessing its feasibility first to ensure public health and safety are safeguarded and without endangering lives. — Bernama pic
19 Nov 2025

Penang CM urges relevant ministries to act after emergency hotline disruptions

State social development, welfare and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the state government, together with the Penang Island City Council, has introduced initiatives to encourage senior participation in the workforce. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
19 Nov 2025

Penang on track to become age-friendly city by 2030, says state exco

An undated photograph shows Masjid Kapitan Keling. — George Town World Heritage Incorporated pic
18 Nov 2025

Penang designates seven 19th-century mosques, including Masjid Kapitan Keling, as official heritage sites

Fishing boats are seen near Queensbay Bayan Lepas Beach during cloudy weather on November 24, 2023. — Bernama pic
18 Nov 2025

Penang on alert for floods, monitors 20 hotspots with real-time updates from MetMalaysia

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) launches the state environmental health action plan (SEHAP) and the Penang information complaints system (ePINTAS)-SEHAP online platform, November 18, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
18 Nov 2025

Penang rolls out real-time dengue tracking platform to sharpen outbreak response

Penang state exco for health, youth and sports Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said it is often the case when one suicide case was reported, more cases will follow. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
18 Nov 2025

Follow suicide reporting guidelines, Penang health exco tells media; it can save lives

Local government, town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said the state government, through the local authorities, will focus on assisting existing TLQ operations to transition to centralised labour quarters (CLQ) in accordance with the 2022 guidelines for planning and building worker accommodation in Penang. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
18 Nov 2025

Penang to halt applications for new TLQs after Dec 31 amid shift to centralised worker quarters

The Tanjung Bungah assemblyman said construction works will continue as planned even during the Chinese New Year period in February and Hari Raya Aidilfitri in March. — Bernama pic
18 Nov 2025

Mutiara Line LRT construction to start January, no breaks for festive season

Penang Chief Minister and Padang Kota assemblyman Chow Kon Yeow at the Penang legislative assembly, November 18, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
18 Nov 2025

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement set to boost Penang’s E&E, halal and agriculture sectors, says CM

The deadly King Cobra is pictured with its hood raised during a workshop by the Fire and Rescue Department's King Cobra Squad. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
18 Nov 2025

What really happens when you stand two feet from a King Cobra — a Malaysian expert explains (VIDEO)

Penang recorded a total 564 cases of death due to suicide, putting it in fifth place among all states between 2020 and 2025, according to Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang. — AFP pic
17 Nov 2025

One in 10 Penang teens have attempted suicide; backbencher calls for action plan

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. Penang Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusof said the Mutiara LRT Line has been approved and is underway but questioned if its implementation genuinely benefits the public and does not become a financial liability to the state. — Bernama pic
17 Nov 2025

Penang on brink of mobility crisis? State Opposition leader warns of rising congestion, LRT shortfalls

 

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad inspects a replica of Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner after its launching at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, in Subang Jaya December 12, 2025. Also present is Sunway Group chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah. — Bernama pic
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Sunway Medical Centre launches Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

 
Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said political pressure should not determine education policy. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
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Nga Kor Ming said English proficiency helps civil servants engage more confidently at the global level, while Bahasa Melayu remains the core of official communication. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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Nga Kor Ming: English gives Malaysian civil servants a global edge, but Bahasa Melayu stays core