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Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 19 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Luck did not favour former world champion Natasha Mohamed Roslan as she failed to win the women’s singles gold in bowling at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Brace for rain: Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah

A handout photo taken and released by the Australian Prime Minister's Office on December 15, 2025 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (2nd left) walking with police officers after laying flowers at the Bondi Pavillion at Bondi Beach, the scene of a shooting where 15 people were killed. — Australian Prime Minister's Office handout/AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Father, son behind Bondi Beach mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology, says Albanese

In this picture taken on June 16, 2020, media tycoon Jimmy Lai poses during an interview with AFP at the Next Digital offices in Hong Kong. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul’s conviction. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

‘I feel so badly’: Trump says he asked Xi to release Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

Undated photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate shows Donald Trump with a group of women; released by House Oversight Democrats on December 12, 2025. — Handout photo from House Oversight Democrats via AFP

World / 6 h ago

Countdown begins for Trump and Co: Decades of Epstein sex-trafficking files set for release this Friday

Malaysia

19 m ago

Malaysia’s 5G performance reflects rapid expansion and strong user growth

The MCMC also presented its own data showing that average 5G download speeds remain robust, at over 218 Mbps on the DNB network and over 315 Mbps on the second network operated by U Mobile, which it said aligns with national targets. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Malaysia’s communications regulator has pushed back against a recent report showing a decline in 5G speeds, arguing that the moderation is a natural consequence of rapid expansion and massive user growth.The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was responding to a report from the speed-testing...

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EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Datuk Harun announced the dates in a statement following a special meeting held today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 21 m ago

EC sets Jan 24 polling day for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

North-east District police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the local men, aged between 25 and 28, were detained at several locations around the state. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Roadside brawl in Jelutong over sale of car: Penang police arrest six men in restaurant fight

Former prime minister’s aide Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin claimed trial to four corruption charges under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, all centred around the allegation that he had received bribes worth over RM176,000 from businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 31 m ago

PKR drops Shamsul Iskandar as Melaka chapter chief amid corruption trial, appoints Adam Adli as replacement

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STAR president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said the RM6.43 billion revenue projected under the Sabah 2026 Budget was only a fraction of what the state is constitutionally entitled to, citing long-standing failures to implement key financial provisions under the Federal Constitution. — Bernama pic

45 m ago

Sabah’s untapped wealth: RM30b a year possible if constitutional entitlements honoured, says Jeffrey Kitingan

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said halal certification can open up more opportunities for food and beverage businesses, not only in Malaysia, but in South-east Asia, China, Europe and even the United States. — Bernama pic

51 m ago

Going global: Penang’s Muslim-friendly eateries can expand with halal certification, says CM

Kamarulzaman Kamarudin, 56, is accused of attacking Normuda Mod Noor, 68, at Surau Nurul Hidayah, Jalan Bukit Jana, Kampung Bukit Jana, Kamunting, in the Larut, Matang and Selama district at about 2.30pm on December 10. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Man pleads not guilty to machete attack on surau caretaker in Taiping

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the amendments are crucial to closing loopholes that could be exploited, particularly by corrupt individuals or hardened criminals who claim to be cooperating with the authorities to evade legal action. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Closing loopholes: Whistleblower Protection Act amendments to be tabled next year to stop criminals exploiting law, says Anwar

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the 54-year-old man was deceived after receiving a call on February 21 at his home in George Town from an individual claiming to be a cybersecurity officer. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Manager duped out of RM2.54m in elaborate phone scam in Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Negara that the police report on the case will be submitted to the Attorney-General today for further action. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

‘No compromise’: Police assure full, transparent probe into Durian Tunggal triple shooting in Melaka, says Anwar

The meeting, chaired by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, began at 10am, to determine important dates for the by-election such as the date of the writ of election, nomination day, polling day and the electoral roll to be used, as well as other preparations. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

EC convenes to set dates for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections in Sabah

In Terengganu, the number of flood victims has increased to 470 people from 141 families as of 9am this morning, compared to 326 people from 101 families yesterday evening. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Terengganu flood evacuees climb to 470 as Sarawak situation improves

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Brace for rain: Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah

Air Selangor Vice President II, Special Projects, Mohd Zulfadli Awang, (third from left) receives the IWA award at the IWA Water and Development Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. — Air Selangor pic

3 h ago

Air Selangor named one of world’s top 3 ‘outstanding’ water utilities for climate action

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic

3 h ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said the primary goal of MCMC’s measure is to guarantee legal protection for online safety, including addressing cyber fraud, child exploitation, the spread of harmful content, and fake news. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Online safety push: MPs back ‘deeming provision’ to rein in big social media platforms

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the target is attainable provided the franchise industry sustains an annual growth rate of between eight and 10 per cent while aggressively expanding into international markets. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

RM100b by 2030: Malaysia bets big on franchises to go global, says Zahid

A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic

4 h ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

In a statement yesterday, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) said flooding is expected to occur from tomorrow (December 16) until Friday, following the continuous rain alert (bad weather level) issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Flood risk rising in Kelantan: Heavy rain could trigger overflows from today until Friday

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