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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

Pictures of trash littering Jalan Bukit Bintang and a garbage truck arriving in the area. — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Festive fun, not trash: DBKL urges responsible celebration as Jalan Bukit Bintang gets littered

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri speaking at an event October 20, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Perlis assemblyman insists actions justified, vows PAS remains in his heart

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

Slow-moving traffic at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza Traffic in Kuala Lumpur as the public began entering the capital for the end-of-year school holidays, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Christmas getaway snarls traffic on Malaysia’s major highways

Three PAS state assemblymen in Perlis whose positions were automatically vacated following the immediate termination of their party membership have been instructed to promptly return all state government assets in their possession. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Expelled Perlis reps told to return state assets immediately

Almost 1,400 staff from a cleaning company were attending the event when smoke and flames were spotted from the roof at the rear of the hall, prompting the emcee to order an immediate evacuation. — Picture from Facebook/Kelab Info Malaysia

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Hotel banquet hall fire in Melaka forces guests to evacuate, one hospitalised (VIDEO)

The Federal Court also ordered that Najib’s application for judicial review be heard before a new High Court judge. Hence the matter before Justice Alice Loke.

What You Think / 2 h ago

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

Logan Paul with the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, which is heading to auction amid a booming nostalgia-driven market. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Life / 15 h ago

Logan Paul plays his Pokémon card right with sale of record RM21.4m collectible

In the incident at about 9.45am on December 10, a woman in her 50s and her five-year-old adopted daughter were found burnt to death in their rented house in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar in Butterworth. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Man to be charged tomorrow over house fire deaths of mum, adopted sister in Butterworth

A cloth is used to cover up graffiti on Salvation Army vehicles at a compound along Upper Bukit Timah Road today, after police arrested a 43-year-old woman over the incident. — Picture via Instagram/sgfollowsall

Singapore / 18 h ago

Graffiti at Salvation Army site on Christmas Day leads to woman’s arrest in Singapore

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

Malaysia

12 m ago

Butterworth man charged with murder of mother and adopted sister in Teluk Air Tawar fire

Daniel Qayyum Kamalrolzlan, dressed in a blue T-shirt, nodded in understanding after the charges were read separately before Magistrate Balqis Roslin this morning. — Reuters pic

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 26 — A 23-year-old surveyor has been charged with murdering his mother and adopted younger sister at a house in Teluk Air Tawar on Dec 10, according to Sinar Harian.Daniel Qayyum Kamalrolzlan, dressed in a blue T-shirt, nodded in understanding after the charges were read separately before Magistrate...

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The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

MetMalaysia announced that the areas affected are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, while in Terengganu it involves Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 53 m ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings for Kelantan and Terengganu

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said these digital platform algorithms function as a “secret source” to ensure users repeatedly return to the applications, posing a far greater danger to children, who cannot regulate their own usage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Children at risk as social media algorithms keep users hooked, says Fahmi

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The victim, a 40-year-old local man working in the private sector, was deceived into participating in a fictitious investment scheme. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Private sector worker in Miri cheated of RM238,000 in bogus China investment

Thirteen Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, comprising senior and junior personnel, returned home safely after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 by their family members. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Thirteen Malaysian police officers return after UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

Zahid said their win in the Creative Idea (Primary School) Category with their robot rover proved that Malaysian children, including those in rural areas, possess the talent and huge potential to compete at the global level. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Zahid congratulates Orang Asli pupils for winning gold at international robot olympiad

The victim’s body was taken to the Forensic Unit of Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital here for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Boy, 10, dies after motorcycle ridden by uncle collides with lorry in Kuala Krai

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

15 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

17 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

Almost 1,400 staff from a cleaning company were attending the event when smoke and flames were spotted from the roof at the rear of the hall, prompting the emcee to order an immediate evacuation. — Picture from Facebook/Kelab Info Malaysia

17 h ago

Hotel banquet hall fire in Melaka forces guests to evacuate, one hospitalised (VIDEO)

Pictures of trash littering Jalan Bukit Bintang and a garbage truck arriving in the area. — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

17 h ago

Festive fun, not trash: DBKL urges responsible celebration as Jalan Bukit Bintang gets littered

Slow-moving traffic at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza Traffic in Kuala Lumpur as the public began entering the capital for the end-of-year school holidays, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Christmas getaway snarls traffic on Malaysia’s major highways

Media reports previously described the case as particularly disturbing, with the father-in-law allegedly conspiring with his son-in-law to carry out the robbery before both were arrested by police last Saturday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

18 h ago

Father-in-law, son-in-law remanded four more days until Dec 28 over robbery of female student at Al Bukhary Mosque in Kedah

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states, with heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms expected until 7pm. — Picture by Hari Anggara

18 h ago

Storm alert: MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for multiple states until 7pm

Three PAS state assemblymen in Perlis whose positions were automatically vacated following the immediate termination of their party membership have been instructed to promptly return all state government assets in their possession. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Expelled Perlis reps told to return state assets immediately

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