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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

An illustration of the Maharani Freeport. — Picture via Maharani Energy Gateway/Facebook

Money / 6 h ago

Johor’s Maharani Freeport eyes Singapore as deep-water energy hub, experts say competition remains stiff

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong during a joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Water no longer a flashpoint, PM Anwar says in Malaysia-Singapore talks — next up: air traffic fixes and tricky maritime boundaries

The Finance Ministry said savings from the targeted RON95 subsidy will fund the development of educational, health and public transport facilities in Malaysia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Finance Ministry says targeted RON95 subsidies not straining Treasury but saving up to RM4b a year

Malaysia

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Guan Eng presses PM for independent probe of Durian Tunggal police shooting

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng attends the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to order an independent investigation into the fatal police shooting of three men in Malacca, saying the PM “should publicly address this grave public concern.”The DAP leader also called on Anwar to...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will finalise the new members to fill vacancies in his Cabinet only after speaking with the heads of the political parties in his alliance government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 m ago

Cabinet vacancies: PM Anwar says will hear party chiefs first, then decide on new ministers

Firefighters rescued a patient from a Health Ministry ambulance involved in a collision near SK Kundasang, while the van driver was arrested after acting aggressively towards the rescue team. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 16 m ago

Ambulance and van collide near Kundasang; patient rescued, driver arrested after confrontation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 m ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

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Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Bringing justice to your doorstep: How mobile courts can help children, disabled persons in Malaysia, according to CJ

Azalina said Takiyuddin would be referred to the Privileges Committee over his comments linking an MMEA exercise to the Memali incident. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

41 m ago

Azalina: Cabinet sends Kota Bharu MP’s case to Privileges Committee for independent review

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Bung Moktar laid to rest at Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery

A 25-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Kuching Sessions Court to allegedly injuring his 70-year-old granduncle with a meat cleaver during an incident at a Kampung Tabuan Lot surau. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Man pleads not guilty to hurting granduncle in Kuching surau cleaver rampage

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

CJ: AI helps spot sentencing trends, but human judges still make final call in Malaysian courts

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) adviser and former executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya December 5, 2025. MEF president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman is seen on the right. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Two-thirds of employers bracing for medical premium surge in 2026, MEF survey shows

The burnt table that was extinguished by firefighters near the possible altar. — Bomba pic

1 h ago

Firefighters find ‘occult’ setup, pentagrams after table ignites in Kuching home

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the body viewed 24-hour Socso protection as a positive step but warned unresolved tax refund delays are straining businesses.— Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

MEF backs 24-hour Socso coverage, but urges Putrajaya to resolve tax refund delays

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to media, marking his first 100 days in office as the 11th Chief Justice, in Putrajaya December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2 h ago

CJ: Standalone Commercial Court in KL under study to boost investor confidence, new Shah Alam courthouse also eyed

A worker inspects processed edible bird’s nest at a Malaysian facility. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Mat Sabu: Malaysia’s RM1.5b bird’s nest industry gets boost from new China export pact

Plus said the diversion is to enable bridge beam installation work to be carried out safely at KM 37.6 to KM 37.7 northbound and southbound from 10pm to 5am starting December 8 until 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Plan ahead: Night detours along Kulai–Sedenak stretch Dec 8-11 as Plus installs bridge beams

Malaysia’s Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency says the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services are still safe, but more research is needed on Shariah-compliant consumer habits. — SoyaCincau pic

1 h ago

Items may be halal, but contracts must be Shariah-compliant, AKPK says of BNPL review

In line with the amendments, Finas would provide detailed protections in its subsidiary regulations, covering the welfare of production crews and workers, standard contracts, payment guarantees, job security, insurance coverage, including Socso, as well as production and set safety. — Picture courtesy of Stephen Chua

2 h ago

Legal updates: Finas says new rules for digital era to boost Malaysia’s film industry and crew welfare

Sultan Ibrahim was visibly moved while watching a special montage commemorating his son, the late Tunku Abdul Jalil Sultan Ibrahim, who died of liver cancer, during the launch of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Centre in Larkin, Johor on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

A decade on, King opens cancer centre in Larkin honouring son lost to liver cancer

Albert Tei arrives at the Shah Alam Courts Complex today, where he later rejected claims that his meeting with Dr Mahathir was politically motivated. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Albert Tei says viral Dr Mahathir meeting was about legal advice, not politics

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