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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

Soh Wooi Yik (left) and Aaron Chia took the silver in the men’s doubles badminton final at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok on December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

SEA Games heartbreak for Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as Indonesia claims men’s doubles gold

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 1 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

Malaysia

2 m ago

MCMC: WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube to be auto-registered under Malaysian licensing from Jan 1

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this illustration on December 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Major social media and messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, will be automatically registered under a Malaysian licensing framework beginning Jan 1, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today.MCMC said the move is designed to bring large-scale service providers with eight...

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In Hulu Terengganu, 191 people from 58 families have relocated to four PPS at Balairaya Kampung Pelandang, Balairaya Kampung Kemat, Masjid Kampung Peneh, and Kampung Lubok Periok. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Flood evacuees rise in Terengganu as Sarawak numbers dwindle

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

A multitude of events marked Malaysia’s aviation sector this year, including runaway passenger demand, fleet expansions by both major airlines, Malaysian Aviation Group and AirAsia and the addition of numerous new routes, especially from Chinese airlines to Kuala Lumpur. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

From new routes to renewed MH370 search: Malaysia’s aviation sector reaches new heights in 2025

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Among the main offences detected were expired motor vehicle licences (14 cases), riding without a valid driving licence (13 cases), expired driving licences (one case) and failure to display P or L stickers (11 cases). — Picture from Facebook/RXZ Members – Official

1 h ago

Melaka cops hit RXZ Members Ride 3.0 with 87 traffic summonses

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

Firefighters extinguish the fire at the scene. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Driver escapes as car catches fire near Kanowit roundabout in Sarawak

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move aims to avoid unhealthy competition that could affect the sustainability of real players in the relevant industry. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Zahid calls for contractor screening to curb unhealthy competition in construction sector

At about 11.30pm on Saturday, 30 semi-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas. — Picture from Facebook/Vitaminbae

2 h ago

Fire engulfs Tawau water village in Sabah, residents leap into sea to escape flames

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

2 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

The department said in a statement that investigations were underway to determine the cause of the incident that claimed two lives and left three others injured when a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin power plant area near Kukup. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba Pontian Baru

2 h ago

Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse

KPWKM minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she would obtain detailed information on the matter to assess the form of assistance that could be provided, to ensure that the children involved continue to be safeguarded. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Alleged two-husbands case in Terengganu: Ministry to prioritise children’s welfare, says minister

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

3 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Forensic officers examine a victim’s body at the scene of a shooting on a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia December 15, 2025. — AAP/Dean Lewins pic via Reuters

3 h ago

Anwar condemns Sydney attack that killed at least 12 people, offers condolences and solidarity with Australia

Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

4 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

Kada chairman Khalid Abdul Samad said compensation is provided at RM3,000 per hectare for the damaged paddy crops in Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Kelantan’s flood-hit paddy farmers to receive compensation after RM2.3m crop losses

Malaysians embrace colourful Christmas preparations ahead of December 25. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

17 h ago

Early shoppers, decorations and holiday deals herald Christmas across Malaysia

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

17 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

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