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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm alert for several areas nationwide, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected to last until 9pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, KL, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm

JKM in a statement today said the information is not true and could mislead the public, especially senior citizens and their family members. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

False information: No official Malaysian Senior Citizen Card issued, clarifies Social Welfare Dept

A worker walks past beer cans inside a production unit at Murree Brewery in Rawalpindi December 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 14 h ago

Yes, Pakistan brews beer — and its 164-year-old brewery is finally allowed to export it

2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company’s Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, April 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

How Malaysia-born Silicon Valley dealmaker Lip-Bu Tan charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

A Singapore Airlines jet on the tarmac. A 26-year-old man was jailed for attempting to steal high-value luggage on a Dubai–Singapore flight, CNA reported. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

He tried to pull off a RM315,000 mid-air theft in Singapore Airlines business class — and got 20 months’ jail for it

Based on the International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 report released by DOSM today, the composition of the non-citizen population has decreased from 10.0 per cent in 2024 to 9.9 per cent in 2025. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Stats Dept: Malaysia’s non-citizen population projected at 3.38 million in 2025

According to FMT, judicial commissioner Asmah Musa awarded RM35,000 in general damages and RM10,000 in aggravated damages, along with RM5,000 in costs and 5 per cent interest until full settlement to former plantation and commodities minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin bin Aman Razali. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Former minister wins RM45,000 in libel case against Chinese daily over false MCO breach claims

Industrial Court chairman Zalina Awang @ Mamat made the decision after finding that the airline failed to prove that the termination of the three pilots was carried out bona fide (in good faith). — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Industrial Court rules in favour of three ex-Malindo Airways pilots, awards RM1.44m for wrongful dismissal

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit closes at near five-year high as the dollar slips on shaky US sentiment

In a Facebook post today, the prime minister said that Malaysia’s strength as a nation lies in its unity in diversity, particularly among its multi-religious and multi-racial communities. — Screengrab from X/Anwar Ibrahim/Bernama

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to shun hatred, embrace empathy this Christmas

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

The Home Ministry (KDN) announced that applications for the 2025 foreign worker quota in the services sector under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will close early on December 26 as the 30,000 quota nears full capacity, it said in a statement today. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Foreign worker quota applications for services sector to close early on Dec 26, says Home Ministry

FAM is committed to providing full cooperation to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and will respect the ongoing legal process. . — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

FAM follows through with police report over document forgery allegations involving naturalised players

Malaysia

19 m ago

Jais: Claims of palace protection for Qadiani teachings are baseless and insulting to Sultan

Claims that the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) faces difficulty taking legal action against Qadiani teachings because they are protected by influential figures with links to the palace are untrue, said its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad. — Bernama pic

SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Claims that the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) faces difficulty taking legal action against Qadiani teachings because they are protected by influential figures with links to the palace are untrue, said its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.He said statements issued by a preacher regarding deviant...

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 31 m ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

Johor police issued 4,433 traffic summonses in the first two days of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve operations, from Tuesday until 12.30pm yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor police issue over 4,400 summonses in first two days of festive traffic operations

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

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Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku

1 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

The investigation paper on the alleged police assault of a man during an arrest was yesterday submitted to the Selangor State Prosecutor’s Office for further instructions. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

Police pledge transparency as Banting assault investigation paper handed to Selangor prosecutors

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

4 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

EU officials criticised Washington’s decision to impose visa bans on European figures combating online hate, with Thierry Breton calling the move ‘McCarthy’s witch hunt’. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

‘Is McCarthy’s witch hunt back?’: EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans on officials tackling online hate

In a Facebook post today, the prime minister said that Malaysia’s strength as a nation lies in its unity in diversity, particularly among its multi-religious and multi-racial communities. — Screengrab from X/Anwar Ibrahim/Bernama

15 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to shun hatred, embrace empathy this Christmas

Previously, a woman in her 50s and a five-year-old girl, her adopted daughter, were found dead in the 9.45am fire, while the victim’s son in his 20s was injured after being struck by the kitchen roof. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang

15 h ago

Butterworth fire that killed woman and adopted daughter: Son to face charges, says Penang top cop

The body of an unidentified man, believed to be a foreign national and found with multiple injuries by the roadside in Bukit Serampang in Tangkak, Johor, this morning, was discovered to have no travel documents on him. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

In Johor, body of man with neck and head injuries found by roadside in Tangkak

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm alert for several areas nationwide, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected to last until 9pm. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, KL, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm

Industrial Court chairman Zalina Awang @ Mamat made the decision after finding that the airline failed to prove that the termination of the three pilots was carried out bona fide (in good faith). — Unsplash pic

15 h ago

Industrial Court rules in favour of three ex-Malindo Airways pilots, awards RM1.44m for wrongful dismissal

People shop for Christmas decorations in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, December 24, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

15 h ago

Across Malaysia, a Christmas woven from community spirit, simple joys and shared traditions

A 22-year-old worker was killed in a construction accident at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, with a colleague taken to hospital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

16 h ago

Worker killed, another injured in construction accident at Kelantan’s Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

Bachok District Police deputy chief DSP Mohd Azrie Sulaiman said the victim was discovered by villagers about 1.5 kilometres from the location where he was believed to have been playing in the water before being swept away by strong currents. — Picture from X/Bernama

17 h ago

Police: Nine-year-old swept away by currents at Pantai Kemayang in Kelantan found drowned

In addition to its focus on physical and economic development, the Sarawak government also places strong emphasis on nurturing knowledgeable and highly skilled human capital, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Abang Jo: Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme set to nurture skilled, competitive workforce

The Home Ministry (KDN) announced that applications for the 2025 foreign worker quota in the services sector under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will close early on December 26 as the 30,000 quota nears full capacity, it said in a statement today. — File picture by Farhan Najib

17 h ago

Foreign worker quota applications for services sector to close early on Dec 26, says Home Ministry

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