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Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

Former Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a by-election must be held if the Speaker certifies that the Perlis state government no longer commands a majority, in accordance with state law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Former EC chairman: Perlis Constitution permits by‑elections if majority lost before term ends

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 3 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail spoke at the presentation ceremony of the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM Pahang) to the Religious Cluster (Mosque & Surau Keberanan Jumaat) of the West Pahang Zone in 2025 at Sg Koyan, Lipis December 27, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Pahang MB says ready to evaluate Cameron Highlands rail line proposal amid congestion concerns

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 13 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

Malaysia

14 m ago

Police announce road closures near Kuching Waterfront as city prepares for New Year countdown festivities

Police handout map highlights the roads affected around Kuching Waterfront. — The Borneo Post pic

KUCHING, Dec 28 — Several roads around the Kuching Waterfront will be temporarily closed to facilitate the Countdown 2026 event.Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the closures will be in effect from 4pm on December 31 until 2am on January 1, 2026.“The roads affected will be at Jalan...

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Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC will keep engaging social media platforms, with full enforcement of Malaysian digital laws set for January 1, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 38 m ago

All platforms accountable, no excuses: Fahmi warns of stricter digital laws from 2026

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Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC will keep engaging social media platforms, with full enforcement of Malaysian digital laws set for January 1, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

38 m ago

All platforms accountable, no excuses: Fahmi warns of stricter digital laws from 2026

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

52 m ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

Screenshot from a video of a tiger roaming near Kampung Membatu that went viral in November.

1 h ago

Tiger strikes again in Jerantut, killing pregnant cow

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said that police seized a motorcycle believed to have been used by the 62-year-old suspect. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Suspect in Nilai explosion arrested with burn injuries as police seize motorcycle, thank public for tip‑off

Investigations are ongoing into a reported assault in the Port Dickson district. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Lukut machete attack leaves man seriously injured, police investigating

Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

1 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

14 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

14 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

14 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Bomba and search teams continue efforts to locate a boy reportedly attacked by a crocodile at Kelai River jetty near Rumah Panjang Jingga, Pulau Bruit, Daro. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

14 h ago

SAR teams scour Pulau Bruit River for missing boy after suspected crocodile attack

The two suspects (wearing dark blue jeans) alongside two other suspects of another case are escorted to the courtroom upon their arrival at the Kuching Courthouse. — Chimon Upon/The Borneo Post pic

14 h ago

Police secure remand extension for two suspects in Jalan Sungai Tapang murder probe

Phase 1 of the Bagan Datuk Flood Mitigation Project (RTB), valued at RM87.6 million, has been planned to address flooding issues in Bagan Datuk, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

DPM Zahid: Phase 1 of Bagan Datuk flood mitigation project set to begin in 2026

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

A hardware shop assistant suffered losses amounting to RM56,600 after being deceived by a cash prize scam syndicate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

Hardware shop assistant in Terengganu loses RM56,600 to prize scam syndicate

The Fire Department said two men suffered burns after a boat they were servicing suddenly caught fire at a land parking area along Jalan Pasir Belanda in Teluk Kumbar today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Two workers injured after boat catches fire during maintenance in Teluk Kumbar in Penang

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