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Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

People checking in at the check-in counter in Departure Hall in KLIA 1 in this file picture dated January 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Global passenger system glitch disrupts check-in and boarding at Malaysia Airports

In her 41-page written judgment released today, High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching said the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s house arrest order for Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not valid, as it did not follow the procedures in the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

High Court: Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are seen gathering outside Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 17 h ago

On the reaction to Najib’s Addendum — Ong Kian Ming

A passenger appears to try and calm the seemingly agitated woman, dressed in blue (left). The woman is pictured sitting in one of the seating areas in the airport. Her belongings are pictured around her, on luggage carts. KLIA today confirmed that authorities are aware of reports claiming a woman has been living in the terminal for the past year, and that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are investigating the matter. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KLIA terminal or home? Woman reportedly living at airport has mental health card, handed to hospital as police investigate

At 6pm, the local currency surged to 4.0615/0665 versus the greenback, from 4.0770/0800 at yesterday’s close. The ringgit reached 4.0747 on March 5, 2021. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit rallies to strongest level since March 2021 amid soft US dollar

The overturned trailer near the Seafield Toll Plaza interchange heading towards Shah Alam. — Picture from X/LLM Info Trafik

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Overturned trailer causes heavy traffic at Seafield Interchange on Elite Highway, lane to Shah Alam temporarily closed

Nizar Najib expressed disappointment in the decision not to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release. — TikTok screenshot

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Justice will prevail’: Najib’s son says father had packed his belongings, vows to keep fighting for his freedom (VIDEO)

(Seated, front row, from left) Organisation for Protection of Natural Heritage vice president Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, animal activist Shima Aris, lawyer N. Rajesh and Pumpkin’s owner Jessie Lee as well as a former staff of the veterinary clinic known as Ella, at Raj and Sach Advocate and Solicitor, Petaling Jaya, December 23, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for the East Coast states and Johor. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MetMalaysia: Continuous rain expected in East Coast states and Johor from Thursday

Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei (left) hold the Jalur Gemilang as they celebrate beating China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in the mixed doubles final match at the Badminton BWF World Championships in Paris August 31, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s 2025 sports highs: Badminton glory, SEA games medal record, and lawn bowls triumphs

Patriot missile systems of the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron are pictured during a ceremony at the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade’s base in Sochaczew, Poland on December 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Russia’s latest airstrikes put Nato on edge as Poland activates air‑defence systems

Malaysia

34 m ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — The High Court said no on Monday to Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s attempt to serve the rest of his six-year jail term at home.Here's Malay Mail's simplified version of High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching’s 41-page written judgment, which explains why Najib failed his court bid...

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Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

Nizar Najib expressed disappointment in the decision not to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release. — TikTok screenshot

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Justice will prevail’: Najib’s son says father had packed his belongings, vows to keep fighting for his freedom (VIDEO)

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Malaysian Paralympic Council president Datuk Seri Megat D Shariman Zaharudin speaks to the media at the presentation of incentives for the 2025 Asian Para Youth Games in Dubai by Chery Malaysia at the National Sports Council, Bukit Jalil December 23, 2025. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysian Paralympic Council seeks RM20m boost after record medal haul in Dubai

MyCC chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun, in a statement, said these enterprises are provisionally found to have infringed section 4(2)(d) of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

14 h ago

Six firms face MyCC scrutiny over alleged bid-rigging of 16 quotations and one tender issued by Kluang Prison Dept

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang

14 h ago

Penang top cop: Victim’s son believed to have acted alone in Butterworth fire that killed mum, adopted daughter

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that on December 10, the male victim came across an investment advertisement on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

Govt officer loses over RM12,000 to forex scam

The overturned trailer near the Seafield Toll Plaza interchange heading towards Shah Alam. — Picture from X/LLM Info Trafik

14 h ago

Overturned trailer causes heavy traffic at Seafield Interchange on Elite Highway, lane to Shah Alam temporarily closed

The funds, claimed by the government to be connected to the 1MDB scandal, are currently held in a client account of Clyde & Co LLP in the United Kingdom on behalf of PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) (PSOS-VZ). — Unsplash pic

15 h ago

High Court extends ban on PetroSaudi from handling RM1.61b tied to 1MDB scandal

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

15 h ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry at around 11.30am on Tuesday (December 23) to conduct preliminary checks on several army projects from 2023 to the present. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

MACC probes alleged corruption involving senior military officer

MAHB said in a statement posted on its official social media platform that check-in and boarding operations across its airports have resumed normal operations. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Malaysia Airports back to normal after global check-in glitch fixed

A passenger appears to try and calm the seemingly agitated woman, dressed in blue (left). The woman is pictured sitting in one of the seating areas in the airport. Her belongings are pictured around her, on luggage carts. KLIA today confirmed that authorities are aware of reports claiming a woman has been living in the terminal for the past year, and that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are investigating the matter. — Screengrab from social media

16 h ago

KLIA terminal or home? Woman reportedly living at airport has mental health card, handed to hospital as police investigate

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for the East Coast states and Johor. — Picture by Hari Anggara

16 h ago

MetMalaysia: Continuous rain expected in East Coast states and Johor from Thursday

Judge Suzana Hussin granted the temporary release of the passport to Abdul Hamid Shaikh, 51, after his counsel, Chetan Jethwani, informed the court that the application was agreed to by both the defence and the prosecution. —- File picture by Miera Zulyana

16 h ago

Hydroshoppe director granted temporary passport for global defence events despite bribe charge

File picture of the Gemas-Johor Bahru ETS at the Kempas Railway Station in Johor Bahru on December 11, 2025. Electric Train Service (ETS) operations that were disrupted following a fallen tree incident yesterday have resumed, with trains operating on a single track along the Sungkai–Slim River route in Perak from 6.32am today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 h ago

ETS services resume on single track after fallen tree disrupts Sungkai-Slim River route

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

17 h ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

(Seated, front row, from left) Organisation for Protection of Natural Heritage vice president Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, animal activist Shima Aris, lawyer N. Rajesh and Pumpkin’s owner Jessie Lee as well as a former staff of the veterinary clinic known as Ella, at Raj and Sach Advocate and Solicitor, Petaling Jaya, December 23, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

17 h ago

Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic

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