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The court heard the money was wrongly credited by a university and was not returned despite repeated attempts to recover it. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore man jailed after refusing to return RM28,500 wrongly transferred to his account

Baey Yam Keng (left) with Gabriella, who found his wallet, and Maxence of the French national police, who helped return it during the Singapore minister’s trip to France, an act of kindness he shared in a Christmas Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Baey Yam Keng

Singapore / 15 h ago

‘My lucky day’: Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ex-PM Najib gets concurrent 15-year jail terms, RM11.38b fine over 1MDB scandal

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak seen at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on Nov 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Prosecutors seek maximum 20-year term, RM11.3b fine for Najib in 1MDB case conviction

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s statement read out by his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet shake hands and hold up a document, during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur October 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

‘Let this be the final signing’: Thailand pushes for truce as border fighting flares

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

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. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police yet to trace family of woman who lived a year at KLIA Terminal 1

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

A court-ordered eviction at Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur resulted in a violent protest that led to the Dang Wangi police chief being struck with a stone on September 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Eight to face charges over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured ex-Dang Wangi police chief

Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

‘We paid a big price’ — Arteta warns Arsenal over repeat of Rice red-card drama

The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar after touching a high of 4.0318 in morning trade, with analysts saying the currency’s underlying momentum remains intact. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit slips slightly but holds firm after testing 4.03 against US dollar

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says Bersatu must decide whether to act against five of its Perlis assemblymen who withdrew support for menteri besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hadi stresses Bersatu’s responsibility amid Perlis political turmoil

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

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Malaysia should introduce living wage to promote inclusive growth, say experts

Malaysia should adopt a living wage to tackle rising living costs and promote inclusive economic growth, according to experts. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

SHAH ALAM, Dec 27 — Malaysia should adopt a living wage to tackle rising living costs and promote inclusive economic growth, according to experts.A living wage is calculated based on the real cost of living in a specific area, ensuring that workers maintain a decent standard of living.Universiti Teknologi Mara...

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The seized cigarettes and liquor are valued at an estimated RM731,809.44, with total import duty and tax amounting to RM3,472,209.93, — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Sarawak Customs seize RM4.2m worth of untaxed cigarettes and liquor in Sibu raid

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

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People wade through flash floods at Jalan Kamaruddin, Kuala Terengganu, following heavy rain since early morning, during a site survey yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Terengganu floods: Evacuees rise to 468 as water levels breach alert at three rivers

Malaysia is learning from the experiences of other countries, including Australia and Denmark, its policy and implementation would be tailored to suit the local context. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Fahmi: Sandbox initiative will test digital safeguards for children before full enforcement

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

4 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Tauffq Johari said they must also prepare themselves to shoulder greater responsibilities, including the prospect of becoming the nation’s future leaders. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Youth and sports minister urges young people to build character and take on greater responsibilities

Fahmi said the rapid advancement of AI should not be viewed in isolation but must go hand in hand with society’s capacity to assess, understand and filter information, particularly amid the growing complexity of the digital landscape. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Fahmi: AI must be paired with digital literacy to curb misinformation

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with the public while attending the PMX Sayang Sabah Friendly Program with Community Leaders of the N44 Tulid State Legislative Assembly in Keningau November 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

PM Anwar vows to accelerate Sabah development under new state govt

Machang Fire and Rescue Station chief Ahmad Alfarra Mohamad Zain said they received a distress call about the incident at 4.33 pm and arrived at the location less than 30 minutes later. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Boy, 13, swept away by river currents while trying to save brother in Kelantan

Ipoh District Police Chief, ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, confirmed that the department received a 999 emergency call regarding the incident at 6:41 am and a police team was immediately dispatched to the scene for further action. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

4 h ago

Police detain man after running amok, injuring two family members in Ipoh

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

6 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s statement read out by his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Ex-PM Najib gets concurrent 15-year jail terms, RM11.38b fine over 1MDB scandal

A court-ordered eviction at Kampung Sungai Baru in Kuala Lumpur resulted in a violent protest that led to the Dang Wangi police chief being struck with a stone on September 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

17 h ago

Eight to face charges over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured ex-Dang Wangi police chief

A two-year-old girl was killed, while seven others were injured in a collision involving two vehicles on Jalan Felda Belara. — Picture via social media

17 h ago

Two-year-old girl killed, seven hurt in Perodua Axia collision in Kuala Terengganu

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