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Baey Yam Keng (left) with Gabriella, who found his wallet, and Maxence of the French national police, who helped return it during the Singapore minister’s trip to France, an act of kindness he shared in a Christmas Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Baey Yam Keng

Singapore / 16 h ago

‘My lucky day’: Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ex-PM Najib gets concurrent 15-year jail terms, RM11.38b fine over 1MDB scandal

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s statement read out by his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet shake hands and hold up a document, during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur October 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

‘Let this be the final signing’: Thailand pushes for truce as border fighting flares

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

‘We paid a big price’ — Arteta warns Arsenal over repeat of Rice red-card drama

A court-ordered eviction at Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur resulted in a violent protest that led to the Dang Wangi police chief being struck with a stone on September 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Eight to face charges over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured ex-Dang Wangi police chief

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says Bersatu must decide whether to act against five of its Perlis assemblymen who withdrew support for menteri besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Hadi stresses Bersatu’s responsibility amid Perlis political turmoil

The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 6 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

Opinion / 6 h ago

My favourite films of 2025

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

Malaysia

11 m ago

No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son, police say

Sentul district police chief ACP Sukarno Mohd Zahari said initial investigations, including post-mortem examinations, found that both victims died as a result of the blaze. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Police have found no elements of criminal activity in a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her son at a flat in Sentul here yesterday, according to Sinar Harian.Sentul district police chief ACP Sukarno Mohd Zahari said initial investigations, including post-mortem examinations,...

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File photo shows Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang (2nd left), accompanied by local officials and rescue personnel, inspecting the flood situation at Jalan Gelama. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Challenges, crime and faith: Sibu’s defining moments in 2025

Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid issued the remand order against the suspects, aged between their 20s and 50s, to facilitate investigations under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

Ten remanded four days to aid probe into Melor public market riot in Kota Bharu

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 38 m ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

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Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

47 m ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Residents of Kampung Pasir Raja, Hulu Dungun are asking the authorities to build a new mosque as the existing mosque is often hit by floods, especially during the monsoon season. — Bernama pic

59 m ago

Frequent flooding in Terengganu’s Kampung Pasir Raja prompts residents to seek new mosque on higher ground

Police are on the hunt for a male inmate suspected of escaping from the Bukit Chabang Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre, with immediate measures in place to ensure public safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Police launch manhunt for Bukit Chabang Puspen inmate who escaped during visiting day

The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Malaysia should adopt a living wage to tackle rising living costs and promote inclusive economic growth, according to experts. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Malaysia should introduce living wage to promote inclusive growth, say experts

The seized cigarettes and liquor are valued at an estimated RM731,809.44, with total import duty and tax amounting to RM3,472,209.93, — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Sarawak Customs seize RM4.2m worth of untaxed cigarettes and liquor in Sibu raid

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

3 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

People wade through flash floods at Jalan Kamaruddin, Kuala Terengganu, following heavy rain since early morning, during a site survey yesterday. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Terengganu floods: Evacuees rise to 468 as water levels breach alert at three rivers

Malaysia is learning from the experiences of other countries, including Australia and Denmark, its policy and implementation would be tailored to suit the local context. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Fahmi: Sandbox initiative will test digital safeguards for children before full enforcement

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

5 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Tauffq Johari said they must also prepare themselves to shoulder greater responsibilities, including the prospect of becoming the nation’s future leaders. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Youth and sports minister urges young people to build character and take on greater responsibilities

Fahmi said the rapid advancement of AI should not be viewed in isolation but must go hand in hand with society’s capacity to assess, understand and filter information, particularly amid the growing complexity of the digital landscape. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Fahmi: AI must be paired with digital literacy to curb misinformation

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

6 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with the public while attending the PMX Sayang Sabah Friendly Program with Community Leaders of the N44 Tulid State Legislative Assembly in Keningau November 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

PM Anwar vows to accelerate Sabah development under new state govt

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