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Umno suffered heavy losses in the 2023 state elections, winning only 19 seats while losing 89, raising questions about its electoral strategy going forward. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Could internal pressures push Umno to team up with Perikatan? Analysts say unlikely

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, on luggage carts. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Video claims foreign woman has lived at KLIA for a year; authorities yet to comment

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

In her 41-page written judgment released today, High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching said the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s house arrest order for Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not valid, as it did not follow the procedures in the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

High Court: Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that the Madani government remains committed to the rule of law and separation of powers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar urges respect for judiciary after High Court rules on royal addendum

People checking in at the check-in counter in Departure Hall in KLIA 1 in this file picture dated January 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Global passenger system glitch disrupts check-in and boarding at Malaysia Airports

Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of deceased autistic six-year old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, is pictured at the Petaling Jaya Session Court on July 21,2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Sentence stands: High Court rejects Zayn Rayyan’s mother Ismanira’s bid to defer five-year prison term

Premium 'chasiu wantan mee' at Wing On Noodles House in Taman Desa. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

From crystal ‘chasiu’ to chicken ‘katsu sando’: The best things I ate this year

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are seen gathering outside Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 3 h ago

On the reaction to Najib’s Addendum — Ong Kian Ming

Authorities successfully detonated all explosive materials found inside the vehicle with the assistance of the Bomb Disposal Unit in the early hours today. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Nilai police hunt 60-year-old local suspect after Desa Palma vehicle blast

The accused used the e-commerce platform Carousell to contact a 13-year-old girl selling a dress, later offering her money for sexual services. ― iStock pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

From S$18 dress to S$150 hugs: How Singapore predator used Carousell to groom 13-year-old girl

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Navy’s “Golden Fleet” at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida on December 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump names US battleships after himself, says they'll be ‘100 times more powerful’

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Mindef fully respects the ongoing and future legal processes, in line with the ministry’s commitment to legal compliance and the principles of justice. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Mindef to await outcome of probe into senior military officer’s alleged corruption, says minister

Pictures of the fallen tree (left) and the tracks cleared afterwards were posted on X by KTM Berhad. — Picture from X/KTM Berhad

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Toppled tree disrupts KTM Komuter, ETS services between Sungkai and Slim River

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

Malaysia

9 m ago

Govt officer loses over RM12,000 to forex scam

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that on December 10, the male victim came across an investment advertisement on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 23 — A 58-year-old government officer lost RM12,017 after falling victim to a non-existent foreign currency exchange (forex) investment scheme.Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that on December 10, the male victim came across an investment advertisement on Facebook.He said the victim, who was...

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The overturned trailer near the Seafield Toll Plaza interchange heading towards Shah Alam. — Picture from X/LLM Info Trafik

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Overturned trailer causes heavy traffic at Seafield Interchange on Elite Highway, lane to Shah Alam temporarily closed

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

The funds, claimed by the government to be connected to the 1MDB scandal, are currently held in a client account of Clyde & Co LLP in the United Kingdom on behalf of PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) (PSOS-VZ). — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 58 m ago

High Court extends ban on PetroSaudi from handling RM1.61b tied to 1MDB scandal

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MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry at around 11.30am on Tuesday (December 23) to conduct preliminary checks on several army projects from 2023 to the present. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

MACC probes alleged corruption involving senior military officer

MAHB said in a statement posted on its official social media platform that check-in and boarding operations across its airports have resumed normal operations. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Malaysia Airports back to normal after global check-in glitch fixed

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, on luggage carts. KLIA today confirmed that authorities are aware of reports claiming a woman has been living in the terminal for the past year, and that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are investigating the matter. — Screengrab from social media

1 h ago

KLIA terminal or home? Woman reportedly living at airport has mental health card, handed to hospital as police investigate

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for the East Coast states and Johor. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

MetMalaysia: Continuous rain expected in East Coast states and Johor from Thursday

Judge Suzana Hussin granted the temporary release of the passport to Abdul Hamid Shaikh, 51, after his counsel, Chetan Jethwani, informed the court that the application was agreed to by both the defence and the prosecution. —- File picture by Miera Zulyana

2 h ago

Hydroshoppe director granted temporary passport for global defence events despite bribe charge

File picture of the Gemas-Johor Bahru ETS at the Kempas Railway Station in Johor Bahru on December 11, 2025. Electric Train Service (ETS) operations that were disrupted following a fallen tree incident yesterday have resumed, with trains operating on a single track along the Sungkai–Slim River route in Perak from 6.32am today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

ETS services resume on single track after fallen tree disrupts Sungkai-Slim River route

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

(Seated, front row, from left) Organisation for Protection of Natural Heritage vice president Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, animal activist Shima Aris, lawyer N. Rajesh and Pumpkin’s owner Jessie Lee as well as a former staff of the veterinary clinic known as Ella, at Raj and Sach Advocate and Solicitor, Petaling Jaya, December 23, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow announced a 50 per cent rebate on the new quit rent rates for 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

3 h ago

Penang offers 50pc rebate on new quit rent rates

The auxiliary police force was established to support national security efforts and to assist the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) within clearly defined responsibilities. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Don’t misuse auxiliary police for commercial purposes, warns top official

People checking in at the check-in counter in Departure Hall in KLIA 1 in this file picture dated January 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Global passenger system glitch disrupts check-in and boarding at Malaysia Airports

In her 41-page written judgment released today, High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching said the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s house arrest order for Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not valid, as it did not follow the procedures in the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Isa

5 h ago

High Court: Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

KPDN Sibu enforcement officers during an inspection at a local supermarket. — The Borneo Post pic

5 h ago

Sibu gazettes 14 essential items for Christmas Price Control Scheme

File picture of the landslide area at Taman Bukit Permai 2 in Ampang, March 12, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

5 h ago

Landslide fears mount in Ampang Jaya amid hillside developments and environmental concerns

Authorities successfully detonated all explosive materials found inside the vehicle with the assistance of the Bomb Disposal Unit in the early hours today. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama TV

5 h ago

Nilai police hunt 60-year-old local suspect after Desa Palma vehicle blast

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