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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

The Federal Court also ordered that Najib’s application for judicial review be heard before a new High Court judge. Hence the matter before Justice Alice Loke.

What You Think / 6 h ago

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outside the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Judge: Najib no ‘country bumpkin’, attempts to paint him as ignorant doomed to fail

Malaysia / 3 h ago

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Federal Court during proceedings related to the 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 31 m ago

‘Pure fantasy’ to suggest 1MDB’s officers colluded with Jho Low against Najib, High Court says

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

High Court throws out Najib’s ‘Saudi donation’ claim in 1MDB trial, finds defence untenable

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

Logan Paul with the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, which is heading to auction amid a booming nostalgia-driven market. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Life / 19 h ago

Logan Paul plays his Pokémon card right with sale of record RM21.4m collectible

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

When you’re around Bukit Ceylon, look for the ‘ikan bakar’ served at Fatimah Corner — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

When in the city centre, drop by Lorong Ceylon’s Fatimah Corner for perfectly cooked ‘ikan bakar’ for lunch

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

Malaysia

10 m ago

Kelantan districts warned of potential floods, danger‑level alert in force until Dec 30

Jalan Batu Balik in Pekan remains inundated after Sungai Pahang overflow, Dec 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

KOTA BHARU, Dec 26 — Several districts in Kelantan face potential flooding from today until December 30 following a continuous rain warning at the danger level issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) said areas...

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Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad identified the suspect as 62-year-old Yeoh Hock Sun from Kelantan, saying preliminary investigations indicate he acted alone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Police hunt ‘highly wanted, dangerous’ suspect linked to Nilai apartment blast

Several major roads around Kuala Terengganu city were closed today after flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rain since early morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Kuala Terengganu hit by flash floods, police shut several key roads

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Federal Court during proceedings related to the 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 31 m ago

‘Pure fantasy’ to suggest 1MDB’s officers colluded with Jho Low against Najib, High Court says

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This handout file photo taken and released on April 9, 2014 by Australian Defence shows a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion flying past Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield on a mission to drop sonar buoys to assist in the acoustic search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean. — AFP pic/Australian Defence/LSIS Bradley Darvill

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MH370 search to begin Dec 30, Ocean Infinity vessel en route to southern Indian Ocean

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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High Court throws out Najib’s ‘Saudi donation’ claim in 1MDB trial, finds defence untenable

Police display equipment seized in the raids during a press conference in Semenyih, December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Police take down Malaysia’s largest international drug syndicate, seize RM1.04b in narcotics

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outside the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Judge: Najib no ‘country bumpkin’, attempts to paint him as ignorant doomed to fail

A woman and her son died in a fire at an apartment in Dato Senu People’s Housing Project (PPR) Sentul this morning. — Screengrab via video on social media

2 h ago

Fatal fire at Sentul PPR claims lives of mother and son, bodies found in toilet

Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks during the 2025 Fortune Innovation Forum at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on November 17, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

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Malaysia’s resilience shines in 2025, says Amir Hamzah, with ringgit roaring and unemployment at decade‑low

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said a collaborative family practice framework and dedicated support units should be introduced to address the impact of rising divorces on children caught in domestic upheavals. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

2 h ago

Malaysian Bar urges family law reforms as divorces rise, calls to shift away from courtroom battles

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

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Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

File picture of a man making a call beside a banner displaying the National Scam Response Centre hotline in Kuala Lumpur, July 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Teacher loses RM144,000 to scammer posing as officer from National Scam Response Centre

The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will continue to strengthen the MYFutureJobs initiative. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Over 622,000 Malaysians placed in jobs as MYFutureJobs drives resilience amid global uncertainty

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1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Daniel Qayyum Kamalrolzlan, dressed in a blue T-shirt, nodded in understanding after the charges were read separately before Magistrate Balqis Roslin this morning. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Butterworth man charged with murder of mother and adopted sister in Teluk Air Tawar fire

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

MetMalaysia announced that the areas affected are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, while in Terengganu it involves Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings for Kelantan and Terengganu

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said these digital platform algorithms function as a “secret source” to ensure users repeatedly return to the applications, posing a far greater danger to children, who cannot regulate their own usage. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Children at risk as social media algorithms keep users hooked, says Fahmi

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