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National diving athletes, Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi (left) and Nur Eili Sha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj pose with the gold medals they have won in the 10-metre synchronised event at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre in Bangkok December 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

SEA Games: Malaysia claim best gold tally since 2019, surpass Singapore in standings

Traders along Jalan Burma have protested the barriers, saying the move has affected their sales. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Road barriers go up along George Town’s Jalan Burma as MBPP targets traffic congestion

A view of Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa, where participants can be seen during the National Field Archery Championship 2025 in Hulu Kelang, Ampang Jaya today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

From tragedy to thriving terrain: How Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa is being reimagined as Ampang Jaya’s newest green escape

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the IMF’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economy, saying the government remains focused on prudent management, job creation, and accelerating reforms.— Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

JPJ senior director of enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the figures were recorded under OpLuxury, covering the period from January 1 to December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

JPJ: Over 2,600 luxury vehicle owners caught with expired road tax this year, Porsche drivers top list

Christmas decorations are seen at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Malaysia’s Thinaah Muralitharan (front) and Pearly Tan play a point during their women’s doubles semifinal match against Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province December 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah lose to Japanese pair in World Tour Finals semi‑finals

Pets and their owners sit inside a Thai movie theatre at Samut Prakan on June 10, 2023. The Selangor government cracked its whip in December 2025, days after a new mall in the state made headlines with its pet-friendly policy. — AFP pic
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There are legal provisions to ban pets at malls — Hafiz Hassan

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, who earlier said he was not keen to contest the Lamag state by-election following his father’s death, has since been named Barisan Nasional’s candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar
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Bung Moktar’s son named BN candidate for Kinabatangan by-election

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza said he was released on police bail after being detained and questioned over a social media post involving Johor’s Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Reza
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Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

The victim’s body is seen being retrieved by rescue personnel at the scene. — Picture courtesy of police
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Woman’s body found in river near Sunway Putra Mall, police classify case as sudden death

A total of 18,537kg of cocaine, ketamine, and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth RM1.53 billion were seized during the operation across the Klang Valley on December 16, 2025. — Bernama file pic
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Busted: Cops find RM1.53b in drugs cooking behind luxe facades in Cheras and Sungai Chua

Kenny, who is also the deputy Chef de Mission for the Malaysian contingent said the Sea Games Thailand 2025 outcome should not be viewed in isolation, pointing out that the national setup is guided by both short-term and long-term planning anchored on clearly defined performance milestones. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

BAM urges calm after Malaysia’s badminton team miss four-gold target at Sea Games Thailand 2025

The main suspect in the discovery of a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau is escorted to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban December 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Body found in bag: Police link money dispute to Pedas killing

This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2025 shows photographs, including of former US president Bill Clinton, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson and Ghislaine Maxwell, after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Epstein files released: Clinton appears in redacted trove, pages heavily blacked out

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Sean Paul performing one of his biggest global hits — Temperature, a defining anthem of mid-2000s dancehall. — Picture courtesy of Epic Elation
12 Oct 2025

Millennials ‘Get Busy’ again as Sean Paul brings dancehall heat to KL concert, proving he’s still high-voltage

The line carries Syomir’s signature tropical pulse, making each look feel as ready for the dance floor as it is for the runway. — Picture by Syomirizwa Gupta
11 Aug 2025

Couturier Syomirizwa Gupta brings after-party allure to KL Fashion Week with ‘The Sweetest Hangover’

DMY Creations's founder and chairman Datuk Muhammad Yusoff (centre) in Chennairecently to invite legendary actor Kamal Haasan for his son Fajrul Rahman’s (right)wedding reception. — Picture courtesy of DMY Creation
01 Oct 2024

Set to be wedding of the year, A-list stars Kamal Haasan, AR Rahman to attend DMY Creation founder’s son’s grand wedding reception

Nelly was arrested on charges of possessing ecstasy pills and lacking insurance. — Picture by Instagram/Cornell Hayes Jr
08 Aug 2024

Rapper Nelly arrested for ecstasy possession after pulled over while leaving casino, lawyer predicts case will be dismissed

 

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Mohamed Camara was banned for four matches for taping over an anti-homophobia logo on his shirt while playing for Monaco.— Reuters pic
31 Jul 2024

Monaco midfielder Camara transferred to Qatar after hiding anti-homophobia campaign logo last season

The Canadian women, reigning Olympic champions, defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympic opening match on Thursday. — AFP
26 Jul 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada women's football head coach suspended amid drone scandal

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof speaking to international media including media personnel from Malaysia who attended the 10th-anniversary memorial yesterday. Picture by Thasha Jayamanogaran
18 Jul 2024

Emotional tribute by pilot's son Melvic Choo and Dutch PM's vow for justice mark MH17 10th anniversary ceremony

Digna Van Boetzelaer (left), head prosecutor of North-Holland and coordinator of the Joint Investigation Team during an interview with members of the Malaysian press who are there for the 10th anniversary of MH17. — Picture by Thasha Jayamanogaran
16 Jul 2024

The downing of MH17, the 298 people lost, and the global frenzy that followed: A Dutch head investigator’s reflections

Wreckage of the MH17 airplane is seen after the presentation of the final report into the crash of July 2014 of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine, in Gilze Rijen, the Netherlands, October 13, 2015. — Reuters pic
16 Jul 2024

Flight MH17’s journey from Amsterdam to infinity: July 2014 to July 2024

During a press conference at Nu Sentral yesterday, Adhi said his admiration for Malaysia extends beyond music, acknowledging its role in fostering Tamil-independent music. — Pic by City Production.
08 Jul 2024

HipHop Tamizha’s Malaysia concert: A tribute to the birthplace of Tamil hip-hop

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 30: Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center on June 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. – AFP pic
01 Jul 2024

Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win

Aravind SA during his last full house performance in KL last year. ― Picture courtesy of Aravind SA
06 Apr 2024

Aravind SA — The comedian on a mission to destigmatise mental health, performs again in KL this month

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid in a statement tonight said that Nik Elin Zurina had filed three police reports after she received several death threats on her social media platforms.  — Bernama pic
11 Feb 2024

KL police chief: Cops probing death threats against lawyer who challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment

Charan preferred to think of the concert as a celebration of his father’s life instead of calling it a tribute. — Mr. Graphics Studio for Mojo Projects
17 Sep 2023

Singer Charan celebrates his late father SPB’s life with Malaysian fans at tribute concert

Deva returned to Malaysia after three decades leaving Bukit Jalil National Stadium all starry with his classic hit songs. — Picture by Dhivager Rathakrishnan.
14 Jun 2023

Iconic music composer Deva's live concert a hit, second show in the works due to demand

The whole arena went into a pause when Haricharan Seshadri (left) and Dhee (right) performed fan favourite 'Ennadi Maayavi Nee'. Santhosh on the keyboard is the composer of the song. — Picture courtesy of Kalaialagaan Rajendran
24 Mar 2023

When India's Santhosh Narayanan brought indie musicians — both international and local — together for a festival of music

Santhosh shot to fame after he showed his musical prowess by working on different genres and coming up with equally flamboyant scores. — Picture courtesy of Reacch Production
23 Feb 2023

Santhosh Narayanan of 'Kabali' fame, latest big name from Indian music scene to perform in Malaysia

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad speaking at a press conference after receiving the Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) party membership form at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, February 18, 2023. — Bernama pic
19 Feb 2023

Analysts: GTA, Pejuang remain politically irrelevant, joining Muafakat might be Dr Mahathir's last hope

Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan says all parties need to be investigated fairly. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
09 Feb 2023

Wan Saiful: To be fair, MACC should investigate all political parties in govt, not just Bersatu

AR Rahman continues to prove again and again why he is known as the God of Music at recent KL concert. — Picture by Kishyen Rao for DMY Creation.
04 Feb 2023

Euphoric! Legendary AR Rahman's fans continue to rave about his KL show

Ne-Yo took the stage in a sharp blue suit with his smooth moves and signature tilted fedora. — Picture: Hitman Solutions.
26 Jan 2023

Iconic R&B singer Ne-Yo leaves fans wanting more after nostalgic treat in KL concert

Rahman was all smiles while answering a question by Rahmaniac Malaysia at the KL Gateaway Mall last week. — Picture by Devan Manuel.
07 Jan 2023

Oscar-winning legendary Indian composer AR Rahman says Malaysian fans continue to inspire and motivate him (VIDEO)

AR Rahman having a moment with his fans at KL Gateaway Mall last week. He said his first show in Malaysia was back in 1996 when he was still new in the industry, yet he received tremendous support from Malaysians. — Picture by Devan Manuel
07 Jan 2023

Ahead of mega concert in KL, music maestro AR Rahman talks about saying yes to (almost) everything! 

 

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Police said the warden’s statement has been recorded and investigation papers referred to the public prosecutor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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Staff and students of Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (UNIPSAS), together with students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah and Pahang Youth volunteers, take part in an on-campus clean-up effort in Kuantan December 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
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