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Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari poses with the national squash team, celebrating their haul of four gold and two silver medals after the men’s and women’s singles finals at the Thailand SEA Games 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Malaysia breaks SEA Games medal tally record abroad with 221 medals in Bangkok

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic

Money / 19 h ago

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

Pearly-Thinaah were stretched to the limit in the contest, battling for 81 minutes before eventually going down 15-21, 21-16, 19-21 to Yuki Fukushima–Mayu Matsumoto. — File pic via Bernama

Sports / 12 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah secure semi-final spot despite Japanese pair win

According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun stay in semi-final hunt at BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik face must-win test

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 12 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

A screengrab from a video released by the Providence Police December 17, 2025, shows an individual they want to speak with who was in the proximity of the person of interest in connection with the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. — Providence Police via Reuters

World / 16 h ago

Brown University shooting suspect found dead after twin attacks

Malaysia

8 h ago

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary Secretary Zahrin Aris said the amendments would better protect the rights and welfare of creative practitioners while reinforcing Finas’ role as a key driver in the development of the local content industry. — Unsplash pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The strengthening of the legal framework through amendments to the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas) Act 1981 (Act 244) is expected to enhance governance and regulatory aspects of the film industry, according to the Malaysian Film Producers Association (PFM).PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary...

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Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the man, in his early 50s, was detained around Genting Sempah, Pahang this afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

Children play at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Labong, Endau, after floods forced their families to evacuate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

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Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence of the accused, P Stephen Nyanamuthu, 55, failed to raise any reasonable doubt against the prosecution’s case. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Melaka lorry driver jailed nine years for sexually assaulting student, 13, in school van

Finas says recent amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia Bill 2025 focus on industry growth and governance, not social media regulation or creative restrictions. — File picture by Hari Anggara

10 h ago

Finas: Social media content not regulated under new film Bill amendments

The National Registration Department confirmed that a deceased man’s MyKad number was not misused, following viral social media claims. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 h ago

No foreign swap: NRD says MyKad of deceased Malaysian not misused

Children play at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Labong, Endau, after floods forced their families to evacuate. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

Motac has revoked the licence of Winborneo Leisure Tour Sdn Bhd over legal violations, effective December 18, 2025. — Unsplash pic

11 h ago

Winborneo Leisure Tour loses licence as Motac cracks down

Passengers breeze through KLIA immigration in seconds via the MyBorderPass app, reducing queues and making travel smoother. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Through the gate in seconds: MyBorderPass speeds up travel at KLIA

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the figure represents an increase of 146 per cent, or 5,033 cases, compared with the same period last year, which recorded 3,451 cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 h ago

Bukit Aman: Part-time job scams soar 146pc from Jan 1 to Dec 14, victims lose over RM200m nationwide

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

Bayu Raudhah Sabah Welfare Organisation secretary Sitti Fhaizah Mukthar confirmed that all information and records related to the #JusticeForZara Fund have been disclosed to the relevant authorities for review and monitoring. — Picture via Facebook

11 h ago

JusticeForZara fund: Bayu Raudhah Sabah Welfare Organisation denies misuse, details RM255,016.27 raised and spent

Initial reports indicated that the assault involved the 18-year-old son of a babysitter, leaving visible bruising on the child’s face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

12 h ago

KL police arrest suspect over toddler’s black eye, four-day remand until Dec 22

The suspect was brought to the Tampin Magistrates’ Court this morning for a remand application. — Screengrab from social media

12 h ago

Body of woman-in-bag found at Pedas home: Police secure seven-day remand for suspect until Dec 25

Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed is currently facing five charges of criminal breach of trust involving more than RM458.5 million under Section 409 of the Penal Code. He is also charged with 10 counts of transferring proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to RM116.45 million, along with three additional money laundering charges involving RM22.8 million. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Court grants Maju Holdings director Abu Sahid temporary passport release for UK trip despite pending charges

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel

12 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

12 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

The cooking gas blast ripped out the kitchen ceiling of the two-storey terraced house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor and left its 51-year-old occupant with burns to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

13 h ago

Cooking gas blast leaves lone occupant in Taman Pagoh Jaya house with 60pc burns, now in ICU

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