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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

The 100 AM Daiso store in Singapore first opened in February 2018 and was one of 33 outlets around the island, and will be closing on January 4, 2026. — Social media screengrabs from 100ammall and DAISO Singapore

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet

File picture of the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020 heading towards Kuala Lumpur. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was taken as the proposal to upgrade the 34.59-kilometre stretch of FT2 from Kuala Lumpur to Port Klang is no longer economically viable, due to the high costs of land and asset acquisition, as well as the potential social impact should the project proceed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

No upgrade for Federal Highway from KL-Port Klang: Govt flags sky-high costs, social impact

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 9 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained critical evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers demand Melaka police chief be placed on garden leave after whistleblower challenges police timeline

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this illustration on December 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MCMC: WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube to be auto-registered under Malaysian licensing from Jan 1

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

A general view shows the exterior of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

Police lead former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai away from his home after his arrest under the national security law in 2020; Lai was found guilty on December 15, 2025, of collusion and sedition. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

A general view of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Not a place for elites’: Anwar says Seri Negara must be symbol for all Malaysians

Malaysia

18 m ago

Trailer driver pleads not guilty to DUI charge in Shah Alam court after Kota Kemuning toll plaza crash

A trailer driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs and causing injury, in a crash at a toll plaza last week. — Pictures from social media

SHAH ALAM, Dec 15 — A trailer driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs and causing injury, in a crash at a toll plaza last week.Noor Azuan Abdul Rahman, 48, was charged with committing the offence at...

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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 / 40 m ago

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

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

Malaysia / 49 m ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (2nd left) with the recipients of donations at the TNB Ceria ke Sekolah Programme, Edition P194 Petra Jaya December 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Sarawak–Peninsula electricity link remains at policy, technical study stage, says DPM Fadillah

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The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post

2 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said his ministry had taken note that there were implementation challenges at the ground level, including detailed technical studies, designs based on targeted levels of protection, land acquisition processes as well as the relocation of existing utilities. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia’s flood mitigation efforts ramp up with 141 projects approved under 13MP Rolling Plan 1

Traffic is seen at the KL-Seremban Expressway heading towards Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated April 14, 2024. Since its launch on September 1, 2018, the AWAS system has raked in RM304.3 billion in fines across 49 monitored locations nationwide, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

AWAS system nets RM304.3b in fines from 49 accident-prone spots across Malaysia

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the federal government, through the platform of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council, is committed to negotiating a better special allocation rate, including increasing the amount of special allocation to Sabah. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Federal, Sabah govts to continue special grant talks on Dec 19, says Amir Hamzah

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) inspected 1,172 childcare centres nationwide, issuing 373 notices to those breaching safety rules as of October. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Daycare safety inspections: 1,172 centres checked nationwide, 373 notices issued by Fire and Rescue Dept

A still shows a pillion rider on a motorcycle shooting at a person outside a petrol station in Klang.

2 h ago

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Rompin district police chief Supt Sharif Sharif Mondoi said the accident occurred when a 53-year-old tanker truck driver lost control, veered onto the left shoulder, then swerved into the opposite lane and collided with the right side of a trailer driven by a 46-year-old man. — Picture from Facebook/Info Bencana Pahang dan Luar Pahang

2 h ago

In Pahang, two hurt as chemical-laden tanker truck collides with iron-loaded trailer near Rompin

According to MMA president Datuk Dr R. Thirunavukarasu, depression rates have doubled since 2019, while nearly half of young adults have reported thoughts of self-harm. — Pixabay pic

3 h ago

MMA: Lifestyle changes key to curbing Malaysia’s mental health crisis

Flash floods hit several homes in Kampung Mohd Amin in Johor Bahru on December 13, 2025. The government has taken proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems to address the risk of a second wave of floods, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Govt ready for second wave of floods, strengthens early warning and evacuation plans across East Coast, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect is believed to be currently abroad, and efforts to locate the individual are ongoing with the cooperation of Bukit Aman, as well as several relevant agencies and parties. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Bukit Aman hunts Simpang Pulai shooting and stabbing suspect, man believed abroad

Sook State Assemblyman Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the approach is important to increase the added value of Sabah’s marine produce and reduce dependence on the export of raw materials. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Sabah’s deep-sea fisheries key to blue economy growth, says Arthur Kurup

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said dengue cases nationwide also declined by 56.5 per cent to 51,046 cases as of December 6, compared with 118,291 cases recorded throughout 2024. ― AFP pic

3 h ago

Dengue deaths plunge 61.3pc in Malaysia, cases drop by more than half, says health minister

The accused, Muhammad Zulhairi Shunazar Abdul Shukor, 38, who is attached to the Kuala Perlis police station, claimed trial after the charge was read before Magistrate Nurul Natasha Rizal. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Perlis police corporal pleads not guilty to dangerous driving charge over fatal Kangar crash

The Home Ministry is rolling out immigration system upgrades at the Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex to smooth Malaysia–Singapore crossings during busy periods. — Picture by Hari Anggara

3 h ago

Home Ministry fast-tracks upgrades at Johor checkpoints to ease Malaysia-Singapore peak-hour jams, completion targeted by Dec 31

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar with the seized drugs at the Selangor police contingent headquarters in Shah Alam, December 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Kajang drug bust: Three arrested, RM10.4m worth of drugs seized in Selangor raid

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