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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 / 8 h ago

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

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

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

Malaysia / 5 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 / 5 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 / 6 h ago

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

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 / 5 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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 6 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

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

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

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 / 3 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

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

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Israel says Sydney Bondi shooting was antisemitic attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah

Malaysia

55 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Seri Negara, the historic colonial mansion that was a silent witness to Malaysia’s journey to independence, will reopen its doors to the public on December 20 for the first time in six years, following a meticulous ten-month restoration.Visitors will now have the chance to explore...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets a guest during the launching of late S.M Mohamed Idris’s book at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

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 / 1 h ago

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

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said that of the total, 52 projects with investments worth RM123.8 billion have been approved, while 38 projects valued at RM48.9 billion are targeted to be finalised in 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Liew Chin Tong: Domestic and overseas trade missions since 2023 spark RM493b in Malaysia opportunities

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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

1 h ago

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

Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said on December 12, the 20-year-old victim saw a part-time job offer on the social media site Instagram. — AFP file pic

2 h ago

Terengganu assistant architect loses RM67,789 to Instagram part-time job scam

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

2 h ago

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

Fire and rescue personnel at the location of the fatal crane collapse at the Malakoff Power Plant in Tanjung Bin near Kukup, Pontian on Saturday, December 13, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

2 h ago

Johor fire department probes link between burning 4WD and Malakoff Power Plant crane collapse

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed an investigation paper has been opened and assured the probe will be conducted

2 h ago

Police investigate report that MACC officer drew gun at Albert Tei, wife

Bomba photo shows the condition inside the house affected by the landslide. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Sarawak landslide in Serian forces couple to relocate, no injuries reported

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 5.59am and firefighters from the Kidurong fire station were immediately dispatched to the scene. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

In Sarawak, pickup truck engine destroyed in Bintulu fire, owner escapes unhurt

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof delivers his opening keynote address at the Global AI, Digital and Green Economy Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, December 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Modern grid, low-carbon future: DPM Fadillah outlines Malaysia’s path to AI-powered energy

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

3 h ago

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

In Hulu Terengganu, 191 people from 58 families have relocated to four PPS at Balairaya Kampung Pelandang, Balairaya Kampung Kemat, Masjid Kampung Peneh, and Kampung Lubok Periok. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Flood evacuees rise in Terengganu as Sarawak numbers dwindle

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

3 h ago

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

A multitude of events marked Malaysia’s aviation sector this year, including runaway passenger demand, fleet expansions by both major airlines, Malaysian Aviation Group and AirAsia and the addition of numerous new routes, especially from Chinese airlines to Kuala Lumpur. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

From new routes to renewed MH370 search: Malaysia’s aviation sector reaches new heights in 2025

Among the main offences detected were expired motor vehicle licences (14 cases), riding without a valid driving licence (13 cases), expired driving licences (one case) and failure to display P or L stickers (11 cases). — Picture from Facebook/RXZ Members – Official

4 h ago

Melaka cops hit RXZ Members Ride 3.0 with 87 traffic summonses

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic

4 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

Firefighters extinguish the fire at the scene. — The Borneo Post pic

4 h ago

Driver escapes as car catches fire near Kanowit roundabout in Sarawak

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