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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

AirAsia’s female cabin crew will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform, if they wish. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia

Life / 1 h ago

Hijab-friendly uniforms take flight as AirAsia lets its crew put their own spin on red

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

An illustration of the Maharani Freeport. — Picture via Maharani Energy Gateway/Facebook

Money / 7 h ago

Johor’s Maharani Freeport eyes Singapore as deep-water energy hub, experts say competition remains stiff

Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong during a joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Water no longer a flashpoint, PM Anwar says in Malaysia-Singapore talks — next up: air traffic fixes and tricky maritime boundaries

The Finance Ministry said savings from the targeted RON95 subsidy will fund the development of educational, health and public transport facilities in Malaysia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Finance Ministry says targeted RON95 subsidies not straining Treasury but saving up to RM4b a year

Malaysia

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Fahmi: Felda’s Terengganu land dues already paid, now waiting on state to act

The communications minister said Putrajaya was seeking follow-through from Terengganu after Felda and FGV clarified their land payments. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 — All financial obligations related to the 10 plantation lots owned by Felda and FGV Holdings Bhd have long been settled, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today.He said this was the clarification given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim regarding the land dispute with the...

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Malaysia’s white sandy beaches, like this one in Mersing, Johor, are enticing an increasing number of tourists from India, according to High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 m ago

As Indian tourists to Malaysia surge past 1.3 million, envoy says coming for our cities and white sandy beaches

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail speaks to a group of youths after Friday prayers at Masjid Tanjung Api, Taman Gelora on December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Wan Rosdy bin Wan Ismail

Malaysia / 13 m ago

‘Pahang 1st’ incentives: MB lists two-month bonus for state workers, cheaper school fees, and PTPTN aid for new grads among goodies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after Friday prayers in Cyberjaya December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Anwar tells police to ignore political attacks against him unless criminal in nature

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Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail speaks to a group of youths after Friday prayers at Masjid Tanjung Api, Taman Gelora on December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Wan Rosdy bin Wan Ismail

13 m ago

‘Pahang 1st’ incentives: MB lists two-month bonus for state workers, cheaper school fees, and PTPTN aid for new grads among goodies

A senior staff member told the Coroner’s Court that SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha teachers became fearful of going out after online backlash over 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death on July 17, 2025. — AFP pic

29 m ago

The internet is a scary place: Senior teacher breaks down at Zara Qairina inquest over online hate leaving staff afraid to go out

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng attends the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

38 m ago

Guan Eng presses PM for independent probe of Durian Tunggal police shooting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will finalise the new members to fill vacancies in his Cabinet only after speaking with the heads of the political parties in his alliance government. — Bernama pic

45 m ago

Cabinet vacancies: PM Anwar says will hear party chiefs first, then decide on new ministers

Firefighters rescued a patient from a Health Ministry ambulance involved in a collision near SK Kundasang, while the van driver was arrested after acting aggressively towards the rescue team. — Daily Express pic

48 m ago

Ambulance and van collide near Kundasang; patient rescued, driver arrested after confrontation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

52 m ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Bringing justice to your doorstep: How mobile courts can help children, disabled persons in Malaysia, according to CJ

Azalina said Takiyuddin would be referred to the Privileges Committee over his comments linking an MMEA exercise to the Memali incident. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

1 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet sends Kota Bharu MP’s case to Privileges Committee for independent review

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Bung Moktar laid to rest at Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery

A 25-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Kuching Sessions Court to allegedly injuring his 70-year-old granduncle with a meat cleaver during an incident at a Kampung Tabuan Lot surau. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Man pleads not guilty to hurting granduncle in Kuching surau cleaver rampage

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

CJ: AI helps spot sentencing trends, but human judges still make final call in Malaysian courts

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) adviser and former executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya December 5, 2025. MEF president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman is seen on the right. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Two-thirds of employers bracing for medical premium surge in 2026, MEF survey shows

The burnt table that was extinguished by firefighters near the possible altar. — Bomba pic

2 h ago

Firefighters find ‘occult’ setup, pentagrams after table ignites in Kuching home

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the body viewed 24-hour Socso protection as a positive step but warned unresolved tax refund delays are straining businesses.— Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

MEF backs 24-hour Socso coverage, but urges Putrajaya to resolve tax refund delays

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

CJ: Standalone Commercial Court in KL under study to boost investor confidence, new Shah Alam courthouse also eyed

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