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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri was discharged from a hospital in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after receiving treatment for chest pains. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘We will not hesitate to act’: Perikatan, Pakatan leaders back stability in Perlis amid pressure on menteri besar

On the X platform today, Maybank said that some transactions may take longer than usual or are temporarily unavailable. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Maybank hit by intermittent slowdown, DuitNow payments and transfers affected

Colourful Christmas lights and festive decorations at a home in Taman Teluk Molek, Teluk Air Tawar have drawn crowds, becoming a symbol of joy, harmony and multicultural unity after homeowners D. Charles, 53, and S. Christe, 48, opened their home to the public. — Bernama pic

Life / 19 h ago

Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

Activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, was discovered dead in the early hours of December 24. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 5 h ago

Suspended activist lawyer M. Ravi found dead in Singapore; police investigating unnatural death

File picture of Muslims attending Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, June 29, 2023. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will summon a Muslim individual suspected of being involved in the ‘Interfaith Water Ceremony’ programme to obtain an explanation regarding his involvement. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Jakim to summon Muslim individual over alleged involvement in interfaith water ceremony

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said a new investigation paper has been opened involving the individual. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC probes former minister over alleged land embezzlement, says Azam Baki

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

Earlier media reports stated that police had sought public assistance in locating Suri Narudin after her aunt filed a missing person report at the Ampang Police Station on December 15. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Pedas ‘body in bag’: Police confirm remains are missing woman Suri Narudin

US President Donald Trump dances with a troupe of traditional Malay performers after being greeted on arrival in Malaysia for the 47th Asean Summit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, October 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s viral moments in 2025 — the good, the bad and the bizarre

The accused P. Suresh (covered with towel) and businessman Chua Chin Heng, both from Singapore, at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court today. Dec 24, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 1 h ago

After viral brawl in JB mall and police station, Singaporean part-time actor and family of three charged

Malaysia

25 m ago

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

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

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 24 — Malaysia’s non-citizen population is projected to reach 3.38 million in 2025, with an annual growth rate declining to - 0.5 per cent compared to 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).Based on the International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 report released by DOSM today, the...

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Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat was reported saying last week that statutory rape cases in the state would be refered to the Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department if they are found to 'involve consensual sex.' — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 32 m ago

Suhakam protests Kelantan’s plan to put statutory rape under religious body purview

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 / 45 m ago

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

Seremban 2 Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) senior operations commander Yusri Abdullah Sani said that in the incident, which occurred at 9.18am, eight houses were completely razed, while another sustained about 30 per cent damage. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Seremban morning blaze destroys eight houses in Labu, 51 residents affected

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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

45 m ago

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

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

1 h ago

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

MOH said the implementation of the Hepatitis B birth dose in Malaysia has proven effective since 1989 in reducing Hepatitis B infection rates among children and has contributed to long-term health protection for the population. — Picture from pexels.com

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Health Ministry to keep Hepatitis B birth dose in national immunisation programme

The ministry said the statement was issued in response to local media reports on the proposal to offer e-hailing services using a bargaining or bidding concept, which had been raised by several gig worker organisations to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

HR Ministry: Gig Consultative Council to tackle e-hailing driver bidding issues

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said that in a state marked by diverse faiths, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, Christmas provides a vital platform to reinforce unity and foster harmonious relations among communities. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

On Christmas Eve, Sabah leaders urge love, unity and compassion across the state

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said a new investigation paper has been opened involving the individual. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MACC probes former minister over alleged land embezzlement, says Azam Baki

The accused P. Suresh (covered with towel) and businessman Chua Chin Heng, both from Singapore, at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court today. Dec 24, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

1 h ago

After viral brawl in JB mall and police station, Singaporean part-time actor and family of three charged

Selangor tops the 2024 PAKW cost of living index for all household sizes, while Kelantan, Kedah, and Perlis register among the lowest, according to Malaysia’s Department of Statistics. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Stats Dept: Selangor tops cost of living index, Kelantan among states with lowest

According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, His Majesty’s arrival at the Senai International Airport at 9.20am was welcomed by Johor State Secretary Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman, Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani, and Comptroller of the Royal Household of Johor Colonel (Retd) Datuk Mohamed Perang Musa. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

2 h ago

King returns home after special UAE visit

On the X platform today, Maybank said that some transactions may take longer than usual or are temporarily unavailable. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Maybank hit by intermittent slowdown, DuitNow payments and transfers affected

Teong Chooi Tim, 33, is charged with defrauding a 33-year-old individual by deceiving the victim into believing that the accused was the director of the company and offering him a lucrative return on investment with a business capital payment of RM900,000, when he was not the director of the company. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Insurance agent pleads not guilty in KL to masquerading as company director in RM900,000 cheating case

A total of 27,657 individuals were detained in Kedah drug operations, including 24,335 identified as drug addicts — a 14.6 per cent increase, mostly Malays — with 77 of those arrested being civil servants, including police officers and personnel, as police stressed they would not compromise on such involvement. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Kedah drug crackdown nabs 77 civil servants, including police personnel

Earlier media reports stated that police had sought public assistance in locating Suri Narudin after her aunt filed a missing person report at the Ampang Police Station on December 15. — Picture from social media

2 h ago

Pedas ‘body in bag’: Police confirm remains are missing woman Suri Narudin

Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. — Picture via The Borneo Post

3 h ago

Sarawak steadily progressing towards developed status by 2030, says governor

According to police, two suspects, a man and a woman, were arrested at an antique shop in Jalan Munshi and following the arrest, a raid was conducted at a house in Pokok Mangga which led to the arrest of another male suspect along with the seizure of case items. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Cops nab three suspected burglars in Melaka Tengah, remanded until Dec 29

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