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The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (fourth from left) poring over manuscripts and letters from Malay Rulers during a visit to the British Library in London on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Queen cautions against blanket claims over ‘stolen’ Malaysian artefacts from colonial era

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit

Singapore / 11 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 14 h ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

Malaysia

7 h ago

Truck stuffed with 1.5 million untaxed cigarettes worth RM2.8m seized in Kelantan raid

The General Operations Force (PGA) Southeast Brigade, through Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan, successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle untaxed white cigarettes worth over RM2.8 million during a raid at Jalan Kampung Pek. — Bernama pic

KOTA BAHRU, Dec 21 — The General Operations Force (PGA) Southeast Brigade, through Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan, successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle untaxed white cigarettes worth over RM2.8 million during a raid at Jalan Kampung Pek here today.PGA Southeast Brigade Commander SAC Ahmad Radzi Hussain said the raid, conducted...

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Police arrested two foreigners and seized a pistol, live ammunition and an assortment of drugs during a raid in Perai. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Gun in pants, bullets in doll: Police arrest two foreigners in Perai drug raid

The first-ever emergency thoracotomy was successfully performed at Kapit Hospital on Friday. — The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Life-saving milestone: Kapit Hospital surgeons perform first emergency thoracotomy

Civil Defence says personnel are ready for a possible second flood wave. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Civil Defence gears up: Officers on standby nationwide as monsoon threatens second flood wave

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Floodwaters submerge the main Pekan–Kuantan road, December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Floods ruffle feathers at Kuantan rehab centre — residents save 300 chickens, 25 lost

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition will push to reintroduce the GST after GE16 but will accept the SST system for now. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Zahid: BN will push for GST return after GE16, says it’s ‘best tax system’

LHDN said the concession covers errors in Stamp Duty Return Form (BNDS) submissions, inaccurate information affecting stamp duty assessment, and offences identified under subsection 72D(2) of the Stamp Act 1949. — Picture by Hari Anggara

10 h ago

No penalties in first year of self-assessment stamp duty system, says LHDN

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

Mersing CID arrested two Malaysians – a 28-year-old man and 24-year-old woman – suspected of stealing from a gold shop in Endau on December 18, 2025. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

Mersing cops link couple to RM19,300 Endau jewellery heist, recover stolen goods

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

10 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Two men have been arrested so far in connection with the murder of the unidentified woman whom police investigators believe died from strangulation after quarrelling with one of the suspects in Ampang, Selangor before her remains were dumped in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Pedas murder case: Police say woman in bag was strangled to death in Ampang first, identity still unknown

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he hopes Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be granted a royal pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, while stressing the decision rests entirely with His Majesty. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

‘We can’t bear to see Najib in jail’: Zahid says he’ll keep praying for royal pardon

A fire broke out in the Kuala Besut Health Clinic, Terengganu file storage room on December 21, 2025 and was prevented from spreading beyond by staff before firefighters arrived. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Muhammad Zul Ain Zulkifli

11 h ago

Fire breaks out in Kuala Besut Health Clinic file room, staff help limit damage

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing left) rejects claims that the BN is undermining the current Anwar administration. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

11 h ago

‘Once loyal, always loyal’: Zahid says BN unwavering ally to Anwar’s unity govt

A newborn boy was found abandoned at the Teluk Likas Public Park in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at about 6.30am December 20, 2025. — Screengrab from Google Maps

12 h ago

Abandoned baby boy, hours old, found alive at Teluk Likas park, authorities tracing parents

Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs director Datuk Jumain Abdul Ghani was weighing in on a recent incident in Telipok in which an ustaz was suspended after allegedly beating up a group of tahfiz students outside a cyber café. — Picture from Facebook/Jumain Abdul Ghani

12 h ago

Viral tahfiz student abuse in Sabah sparks call for stricter oversight of teacher conduct

File picture of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) flags pictured in Kuching ahead of the 12th Sarawak election December 11, 2021; it’s next election must be held by April 10, 2027 if not called earlier. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

New flag rules effective from Jan 1, 2026, Kuching mayor reminds political parties

Visitors enjoy the Christmas display at Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement on December 16, 2025. The festive decorations come amid controversy over claims that the state government banned Christmas décor at halal-certified hotels and eateries, which federal Islamic authorities have since clarified is not the case. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Melaka Christmas decor controversy could send wrong signal to tourists, says Tiong King Sing

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