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Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks at a press conference in George Town on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Who is Akmal Nasrullah Nasir? A brief primer on the low-key leader now heading one of the toughest ministries

Civil Defence Force personnel conduct rescue operations in Kuala Terengganu on November 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

METMalaysia issues heavy rain warning for multiple states, parts of Pahang on highest alert

Dashcam footage showed retired mechanic Boris Gurman, 69, knocking the elder attacker to the ground as he tries to rip away his long-barrelled gun. — Picture via X

World / 12 h ago

Dashcam reveals retired mechanic, wife tried to disarm Bondi Beach shooters before deaths

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Dual citizenship in Malaysia: NRD clarifies voluntary renunciation and legal process

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Why wasn’t it murder from day one, asks deputy minister

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia poses for a commemorative photo during the Ceremony for the Presentation of Letters of Appointment and the Oath of Office, Allegiance, and Secrecy of Federal Ministers and Deputy Ministers at Istana Negara, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Seven ministers, eight deputy ministers officially sworn in following Madani Cabinet reshuffle

The three matches affected are Malaysia’s 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on May 29, the 2-1 victory over Singapore on September 4, and the 1-0 win against Palestine on September 8. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 8 h ago

Fifa sanctions FAM, Harimau Malaya hit with three 3-0 losses over ineligible players

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abd Rahman speaks to the press at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on June 25, 2025. — Sayuti Zanudin pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

After court‑ordered ‘reflection’ on Syed Saddiq appeal, prosecution decides the next move is forward

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Tracking violence: Murders, shootings and stabbings that shocked Malaysia in 2025

Heavy rain falls during the FA Cup Final between JDT and Sabah FC at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur on December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Monsoon surge continues: METMalaysia issues rain warnings for peninsula, puts Pahang on max alert

National Muay Thai athlete Angie Yan Jia Chi performs in the women’s Wai Kru event at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s Angie Yan stuns Thai world champion to claim Wai Kru gold on SEA Games debut

Johor Umno information chief Md Israk Abdullah (centre) holds a copy of the police report made against political satirist Fahmi Reza at the Pontian police station on December 16, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Md Israk Abdullah

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Johor Umno demands sedition probe on Fahmi Reza’s X post on Tunku Mahkota Ismail

Life / 8 h ago

From KL to Penang on RM35? Perodua thinks the new RM76,000 Traz can do it

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, chats with attendees after the presentation of appointment letters and the swearing-in ceremony for federal ministers and deputy ministers at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim’s message to Anwar’s new Cabinet: Integrity, teamwork, and service to the people

File photo of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Hannah Yeoh. The prime minister rejected claims today that Yeoh’s appointment strengthens DAP dominance, saying she serves the government, not a political party. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Atrocious’: Anwar hits back at race-based attacks on Hannah Yeoh’s Cabinet appointment

Malaysia

1 h ago

Hannah Yeoh thanks Anwar for trust as she sets out priorities for Federal Territories

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, who thanked him for the trust placed in her following her appointment to oversee the Federal Territories. — Picture via Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Hannah Yeoh has set out her priorities after being appointed minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), thanking Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for the trust placed in her and pledging transparent, people-centred governance.In a statement following her appointment, Yeoh described the role as a...

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File photo of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Hannah Yeoh. The prime minister rejected claims today that Yeoh’s appointment strengthens DAP dominance, saying she serves the government, not a political party. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Atrocious’: Anwar hits back at race-based attacks on Hannah Yeoh’s Cabinet appointment

The Penang Welfare Department is seeking relatives of a nine-month-old baby girl who has been at Seberang Jaya Hospital since March and a three-year-old boy known as ‘Zaki’ was found during an operation in Bukit Mertajam. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Penang Welfare Dept appeals for family to come forward in two child cases

The victim was four years and 11 months old at the time and was under the accused’s care. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Five-year jail term for babysitter who fractured child’s leg in Kajang

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Abang Johari said the increase reflects the urgent need for specialised cancer treatment facilities in the state. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Sarawak steps in with extra RM500m for state Cancer Centre equipment

Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun holds a copy of the Sabah Budget 2026 ahead of its tabling at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in Kota Kinabalu December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Sabah Assembly passes Supply Bill 2026, approving RM6.4b state Budget

RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 prices will drop by three and two sen per litre respectively. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

RON97, unsubsidised RON95, diesel prices dip nationwide for Dec 18-24 ahead of year-end travel

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim embraces Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar in Putrajaya December 17, 2025, during his farewell courtesy call. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Anwar thanks Armed Forces chief Mohd Nizam for service ahead of retirement

Police said four suspects were arrested on the day of the incident, with four more detained in follow-up operations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Police detain eight over brutal Batu Caves slashing attack

Department of Environment (DoE) officers conduct an emissions test on a vehicle during the National Motor Vehicle Movement Operation at the Mambau R&R in Port Dickson December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Malaysia’s vehicle emission compliance hits 94pc, nearing DoE target, says deputy D-G

Three people wade through floodwaters in Taman Guru, Kuantan, December 17, 2025, following the overflow of Sungai Belat. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Flood evacuee numbers rise in Johor and Pahang, ease in Terengganu

A total of 642 drug seizures involving nearly 7,000kg were recorded between January and November. — Bernama file pic

3 h ago

Drugs top Customs seizures list with RM478.5m haul this year

Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said today that poverty figures are fluid and depend on field data collection. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Sabah CM admits hardcore poor families still missed by official data

The new minister pledged to work closely with government agencies, NGOs, academia and the private sector. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Forests, water and climate resilience top Arthur Kurup’s to-do list as new environment minister

Additional ferry trips have been added to cope with higher passenger numbers during the school holidays. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

4 h ago

Ferry operator: 74,000 tickets sold ahead of school holiday rush to Langkawi

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (second from right) witnesses a signing ceremony at Entopia on December 17, 2025. — Opalyn Mok pic

4 h ago

Chow: Penang tourism ‘maturing’ with 7.2 million airport arrivals, new global partnerships

Penang Chief Minister speaks to the press at his office in George Town on March 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Penang CM welcomes new ministers, hopes for ‘special attention’ from Miti

Orang Asli residents from the Bateq and Mendriq tribes have had to use boats and bamboo rafts to cross flooded paths in Kampung Pasir Linggi, Pos Lebir in Gua Musang, Kelantan, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Floods affect over 1,000 Orang Asli across five Gua Musang villages in Kelantan

Kor Wei Ye, 37, was charged with possessing a silver Sigarms pistol without a valid permit at a house in Bandar Laguna Merbok near Sungai Petani, Kedah, at 9am last December 7. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Unemployed man pleads not guilty to illegal pistol possession in Sungai Petani

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