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Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 15 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 16 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

A still shows a pillion rider on a motorcycle shooting at a person outside a petrol station in Klang.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Luck did not favour former world champion Natasha Mohamed Roslan as she failed to win the women’s singles gold in bowling at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect is believed to be currently abroad, and efforts to locate the individual are ongoing with the cooperation of Bukit Aman, as well as several relevant agencies and parties. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bukit Aman hunts Simpang Pulai shooting and stabbing suspect, man believed abroad

Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Facebook screenshots showing a barbeque party at the Pasir Ris Park in Singapore and a group dance that drew smiles and frowns from the online community.

Singapore / 19 h ago

A moment of joy: Migrant workers’ park dance in Singapore draws praise — and familiar backlash (VIDEO)

Flash floods hit several homes in Kampung Mohd Amin in Johor Bahru on December 13, 2025. The government has taken proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems to address the risk of a second wave of floods, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Govt ready for second wave of floods, strengthens early warning and evacuation plans across East Coast, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak

The Home Ministry is rolling out immigration system upgrades at the Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex to smooth Malaysia–Singapore crossings during busy periods. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home Ministry fast-tracks upgrades at Johor checkpoints to ease Malaysia-Singapore peak-hour jams, completion targeted by Dec 31

Malaysia

8 m ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — A moment of distraction proved costly for a Porsche Panamera driver in Kuala Langat yesterday after he lost control of his car and crashed while trying to retrieve his dropped mobile phone.The driver, a trader in his 40s, was uninjured in the incident, which police...

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Malaysia / 35 m ago

Slower 5G speeds a sign of success, not weakness, says MCMC in rebuttal to Ookla report

Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said the primary goal of MCMC’s measure is to guarantee legal protection for online safety, including addressing cyber fraud, child exploitation, the spread of harmful content, and fake news. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 36 m ago

Online safety push: MPs back ‘deeming provision’ to rein in big social media platforms

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the target is attainable provided the franchise industry sustains an annual growth rate of between eight and 10 per cent while aggressively expanding into international markets. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 45 m ago

RM100b by 2030: Malaysia bets big on franchises to go global, says Zahid

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A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic

49 m ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

In a statement yesterday, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) said flooding is expected to occur from tomorrow (December 16) until Friday, following the continuous rain alert (bad weather level) issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday. — Bernama pic

56 m ago

Flood risk rising in Kelantan: Heavy rain could trigger overflows from today until Friday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shares a light moment with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (left) before boarding his flight at Tawau Airport on May 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Sabah reps confident 40pc special grant issue will be resolved faster through Anwar–Hajiji ties

A resident of Kampung Kerdas in Gombak is seen in flood water due to heavy rains in the area on Dec 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Flood prep: Telcos, Starlink and hardened towers ready to protect Malaysia’s connectivity

Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib

13 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

Malakoff said one of the three contractor personnel injured in the crane collapse at the jetty of the Tanjung Bin Complex on Saturday has been discharged from hospital, while two others remain hospitalised and are receiving medical care. — Picture via Facebook

13 h ago

Malakoff confirms one injured contractor discharged after Tanjung Bin crane collapse, two still hospitalised

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

14 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to the Saudi Arabian Military Industries today provides an opportunity for Malaysia to study the approaches and models used to strengthen its defence capabilities. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Defence Ministry outlines strategic acquisitions in 13MP RP1 to modernise armed forces

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

A trailer driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs and causing injury, in a crash at a toll plaza last week. — Pictures from social media

15 h ago

Trailer driver pleads not guilty to DUI charge in Shah Alam court after Kota Kemuning toll plaza crash

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (2nd left) with the recipients of donations at the TNB Ceria ke Sekolah Programme, Edition P194 Petra Jaya December 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Sarawak–Peninsula electricity link remains at policy, technical study stage, says DPM Fadillah

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post

16 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said his ministry had taken note that there were implementation challenges at the ground level, including detailed technical studies, designs based on targeted levels of protection, land acquisition processes as well as the relocation of existing utilities. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Malaysia’s flood mitigation efforts ramp up with 141 projects approved under 13MP Rolling Plan 1

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