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Malaysia  / 5 h ago

No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate

Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

A boy holding a supply stands among people waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Trump credits Anwar’s help as Cambodia and Thailand agree to halt border clashes

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the woman who claimed her husband was among those shot dead in Durian Tunggal was not legally married to the suspect. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Woman who claimed husband among Durian Tunggal dead not legally married to him, Melaka police chief says

Sabah Electricity chairman Saadiah Aziz said the utility will not sugar-coat the reality of ongoing power shortages and reliability issues in the state. — Picture via Facebook/Sabah Electricity Corporate
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘We won’t sugar-coat it’: Sabah Electricity admits reliability gaps in ongoing state power woes

The Sea Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

SEA Games: Seven Malaysian shuttlers move closer to finals in Thailand

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young reportedly grew close after working together on the Disney+ series Uncle Samsik, which premiered in May 2024.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 6 h ago

The real deal: Actor Byun Yo-han and Girls’ Generation Tiffany Young in serious relationship after co-starring as lovers in ‘Uncle Samsik’

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Penang-style ‘lor bak’ and ‘cincaluk’ pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Café in Taman Universiti, PJ

Karate athlete C. Shahmalarani won gold medal against Myanmar athlete Florence Nay Chi Htun in the Women 50kg Kumite during the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Govermment Building Complex Chaeng Watthana yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Gymnastics, karate and athletics power Malaysia to seven golds at SEA Games

Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

Anwar said he briefed US President Donald Trump on Malaysia’s mediation efforts under the Asean chairmanship. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

File photo for illustration purposes only. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said police will summon the individual who circulated a viral video alleging an ambulance was blocked for a convoy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

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
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sunway Medical Centre launches Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

The Fire Department said 18 infants were among 34 people rescued using boats after flash floods hit a childcare centre. — Composite of social media photos
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Eighteen babies, 10 children among 34 rescued as flash floods hit Johor kindergarten

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) Celebration at PICC Putrajaya, December 5, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
05 Dec 2025

Anwar: ‘I won’t protect anyone, even in my own office, from corruption probes’

Fahmi said the government has yet to impose licensing rules on influencers but will study calls for clearer ethics guidelines. — Bernama pic
05 Dec 2025

Influencer oversight on the table? Fahmi says government exploring concerns

The communications minister said Putrajaya was seeking follow-through from Terengganu after Felda and FGV clarified their land payments. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
05 Dec 2025

Fahmi: Felda’s Terengganu land dues already paid, now waiting on state to act

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur, December 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
02 Dec 2025

Tengku Zafrul wraps up Cabinet tenure, addresses China’s jitters over ART pact

 

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Childcare fees must still be paid upfront, and only families who earn enough to file and pay income tax can claim the rebates later. — AFP pic
02 Dec 2025

‘Tax relief? There is such a thing?’: B40 mums say childcare aid misses the mark

Malaysia’s oldest university, Universiti Malaya, ranked 166th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
18 Nov 2025

Universiti Malaya slips yet leads Malaysian varsities in 2026 QS sustainability list; UCSI shines in environmental indicator

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be visiting three fast-growing African economies from November 18 to 24, 2025 to meet state leaders, business and youth to expand trade and diplomatic ties. — Bernama pic
17 Nov 2025

PM Anwar flies to Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya this week to boost trade and diplomacy

SS14 residents protest against the proposed Jalan Lagoon Selatan-Subang Kelana Link/Persiaran Kewajipan elevated link in Subang Jaya November 8, 2025. — Picture By Choo Choy May
08 Nov 2025

‘We deserve to know’: SS14 residents push Subang Jaya City Council for transparency on elevated link plan

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the exhibition reflects how Malaysia–China ties have evolved over five decades, expanding beyond trade and technology into deeper cultural engagement.— Picture by Raymond Manuel
04 Nov 2025

Seni Malaya inks China art collaboration as TRX hosts Asean tour of young contemporary artists from China

Zaim Ikhwan Zahari leaves the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya October 31, 2025, after the verdict was delivered in the case involving his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, who was charged with neglecting their autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, resulting in physical injuries two years ago. — Bernama pic
31 Oct 2025

‘We accept God’s will, but find the killer,’ Zayn Rayyan’s grandfather urges police after daughter-in-law jailed for neglect

Defence lawyer Haresh Mahadevan pleaded for leniency, saying the real killer remains free, as the court convicted Ismanira Abdul Manaf of neglecting her autistic son, Zayn Rayyan. — Bernama pic
31 Oct 2025

Real culprit still out there, defence pleads as court jails Zayn Rayyan’s mother for neglect

Ismanira Abdul Manaf (right) with her husband Zaim Ikhwan Zahari at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex, October 31, 2025. — Bernama pic
31 Oct 2025

Zayn Rayyan’s mother Ismanira gets five years’ jail for neglecting autistic son, must serve sentence immediately

The court found that Ismanira Abdul Manaf failed to ensure proper supervision of the boy between noon on December 5 and 9.55pm on December 6, 2023, at an apartment in Damansara Damai. — Bernama pic
31 Oct 2025

Zayn Rayyan’s mother found guilty of neglect

Ismanira (left) is charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 with allegedly neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause physical injury in the hours before his disappearance from their Damansara Damai home between December 5 and 6, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
31 Oct 2025

Judgment day as Zayn Rayyan’s mother arrives in court for child-neglect verdict

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hands over the gavel for Asean chairmanship to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on October 28, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
28 Oct 2025

Anwar: Friendship built on respect, not wealth and power, Trump meeting was ‘enlightening’

(From left) Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Asean Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn pose for a photo during the signing ceremony of the Instrument of Accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-east Asia (TAC) by the Republic of Finland, ahead of the 47th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur October 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
25 Oct 2025

Finland signs Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in KL, marking milestone in Asean relations

The logo of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) is pictured in front of Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers ahead of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 23, 2025. — AFP pic
25 Oct 2025

Kuala Lumpur to host landmark 47th Asean Summit, bloc’s biggest since 1976

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during his visit to the International Media Centre (IMC) in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur October 22, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
22 Oct 2025

Communications minister: Smooth preparations for press coverage ahead of 47th Asean Summit

Anwar said the government has also approved a loan repayment exemption for all PTPTN borrowers who graduate with a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree from public universities under Budget 2026, provided they come from low- and middle-income families. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
10 Oct 2025

Budget 2026: Free varsity education for 5,800 low-income students, PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarifies the question of naturalised citizenship for seven Harimau Malaya footballers in Parliament amid a dispute by Fifa on October 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
09 Oct 2025

Malaysian citizenship for Harimau Malaya heritage players followed the book, home minister says up to Fifa, FAM to resolve dispute

Malaysia might follow Singapore, Brunei, Laos in banning vapes to prevent wasting resources on dealing with vape-related diseases in future. — Picture by Choo Choy May
07 Oct 2025

Health Ministry to push Cabinet for total vape ban, foresees related health costs hitting RM400m by 2030

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighted that outdated laws, limited technical expertise, and weak coordination among enforcement agencies remain key obstacles. — Bernama pic
07 Oct 2025

Home Ministry: Legal gaps, lack of technical expertise hamper enforcement against international scam syndicates

In the Putra Heights incident, the fire was brought under control when the gas valves were shut and the remaining leaked gas burned out. — Bernama pic
06 Oct 2025

Soil instability, repeated stress caused Putra Heights gas blast, says parliamentary pecial select committee

 

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to cease hostilities and refrain from further military action. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
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Malaysia urges Thailand, Cambodia to halt hostilities as Asean observers to be deployed

 
Rising prices have led many families to opt for more modest Christmas preparations while keeping the festive spirit alive. — Bernama pic
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A thriftier Christmas: Malaysians deck the halls without breaking the bank

 
Dong Zong says UEC recognition can coexist with strong Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirements under Article 152 of the Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
10 m ago

Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy