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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

The Federal Court also ordered that Najib’s application for judicial review be heard before a new High Court judge. Hence the matter before Justice Alice Loke.

What You Think / 5 h ago

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

Malaysia / 2 h ago

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Logan Paul with the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, which is heading to auction amid a booming nostalgia-driven market. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Life / 18 h ago

Logan Paul plays his Pokémon card right with sale of record RM21.4m collectible

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

When you’re around Bukit Ceylon, look for the ‘ikan bakar’ served at Fatimah Corner — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

When in the city centre, drop by Lorong Ceylon’s Fatimah Corner for perfectly cooked ‘ikan bakar’ for lunch

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

Thirteen Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, comprising senior and junior personnel, returned home safely after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 by their family members. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Thirteen Malaysian police officers return after UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

The victim, a 40-year-old local man working in the private sector, was deceived into participating in a fictitious investment scheme. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Private sector worker in Miri cheated of RM238,000 in bogus China investment

In Singapore, two women turned themselves in within days of each other: a 72-year-old domestic worker jailed for a 34-year visa overstay, and another sentenced for overstaying for more than 16 years. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Domestic helper, 72, turns herself in after overstaying visa in Singapore for 34 years, gets six months’ jail, RM9,500 fine

Malaysia

36 m ago

Fatal fire at Sentul PPR claims lives of mother and son, bodies found in toilet

A woman and her son died in a fire at an apartment in Dato Senu People’s Housing Project (PPR) Sentul this morning. — Screengrab via video on social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — An elderly woman and her son died in a fire at an apartment in Dato Senu People’s Housing Project (PPR), Sentul here, this morning.Kuala Lumpur JBPM Operations Centre in a statement said it received a call about the incident at 7.18am.“The victims, an 82-year-old woman...

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Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks during the 2025 Fortune Innovation Forum at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on November 17, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 57 m ago

Malaysia’s resilience shines in 2025, says Amir Hamzah, with ringgit roaring and unemployment at decade‑low

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said a collaborative family practice framework and dedicated support units should be introduced to address the impact of rising divorces on children caught in domestic upheavals. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysian Bar urges family law reforms as divorces rise, calls to shift away from courtroom battles

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File picture of a man making a call beside a banner displaying the National Scam Response Centre hotline in Kuala Lumpur, July 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

Teacher loses RM144,000 to scammer posing as officer from National Scam Response Centre

The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will continue to strengthen the MYFutureJobs initiative. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Over 622,000 Malaysians placed in jobs as MYFutureJobs drives resilience amid global uncertainty

2 h ago

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Daniel Qayyum Kamalrolzlan, dressed in a blue T-shirt, nodded in understanding after the charges were read separately before Magistrate Balqis Roslin this morning. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Butterworth man charged with murder of mother and adopted sister in Teluk Air Tawar fire

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

MetMalaysia announced that the areas affected are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, while in Terengganu it involves Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings for Kelantan and Terengganu

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said these digital platform algorithms function as a “secret source” to ensure users repeatedly return to the applications, posing a far greater danger to children, who cannot regulate their own usage. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Children at risk as social media algorithms keep users hooked, says Fahmi

The victim, a 40-year-old local man working in the private sector, was deceived into participating in a fictitious investment scheme. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Private sector worker in Miri cheated of RM238,000 in bogus China investment

Thirteen Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, comprising senior and junior personnel, returned home safely after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 by their family members. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Thirteen Malaysian police officers return after UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

Zahid said their win in the Creative Idea (Primary School) Category with their robot rover proved that Malaysian children, including those in rural areas, possess the talent and huge potential to compete at the global level. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Zahid congratulates Orang Asli pupils for winning gold at international robot olympiad

The victim’s body was taken to the Forensic Unit of Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital here for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Boy, 10, dies after motorcycle ridden by uncle collides with lorry in Kuala Krai

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

7 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

18 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

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