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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri

Life / 7 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to manage diversity has strengthened international confidence and positioned it as a stabilising force in South-east Asia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia among world’s most peaceful countries despite being complex, says Anwar

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 17 h ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Damage to a casino in Pursat Province after Thai strikes amid Cambodia-Thailand border clashes on December 13, 2025. — Agence Kampuchea Press handout pic via AFP

World / 19 h ago

‘Our actions this morning already spoke’: Thai jets strike against Cambodia despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas served two terms as Kelana Jaya assemblyman and later held key leadership roles in Malaysia’s corporate sector.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Corporate leader and political veteran Megat Najmuddin dies at 81

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

An activist waves the Palestinian flag as part of a civilian flotilla aiming at breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip leaves the port of Barcelona August 31, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the police were still investigating the suspect, aged 28, who is under remand till Dec 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police probe jealousy angle after man surrenders over wife’s killing in Penang

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s politics in 2025: Stability, surprises and shifting alliances

Malaysia

5 m ago

No request yet from Anwar on Cabinet reshuffle names, says Zahid

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrives for the 33rd All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF Malaysia) general assembly in Hulu Langat December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has yet to request names to fill vacant posts, despite speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had not received any official request from the prime minister on the matter.“The prime...

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BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the 33rd All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF Malaysia) general assembly in Hulu Langat December 14, 2025, as the coalition weighs negotiations over candidates for the Lamag and Kinabatangan by-elections. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 m ago

Zahid signals BN leans towards talks, not contests, in Lamag and Kinabatangan after Bung Moktar’s death

Among the key milestones are the approval of compulsory education up to Form Five and the recruitment of nearly 53,000 new teachers nationwide. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 48 m ago

More teachers, fewer dropouts: MOE highlights progress in education reforms over past three years

DAP Youth says SPM Malay requirement proves community respects national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia, says DAP Youth Wing

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decision was made following feedback from teachers who felt the sSPLKPM was affecting their focus on their core duties. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

1 h ago

MOE ends SPLKPM so teachers can focus fully on the classroom

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

Selangor JPJ officers attend a briefing on the use of body-worn cameras in October. — Picture via Facebook/JPJ Negeri Selangor

2 h ago

Selangor JPJ receives 27 body cameras for frontline enforcement

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

An activist waves the Palestinian flag as part of a civilian flotilla aiming at breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip leaves the port of Barcelona August 31, 2025. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

A view of the aftermath after a fire destroyed 30 semi-permanent houses in Tawau last night. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Midnight blaze rips through 30 stilt houses on Tawau waterfront

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was sent to Setiu Hospital for post-mortem. — Picture via Facebook

3 h ago

Woman dies after Myvi veers into opposite lane, hits palm oil lorry in Setiu

Police said a 47-year-old man lost RM241,000 after falling for a phone scam that claimed he was under investigation for money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

‘Arrest warrant’ scam drains RM241,000 from former company manager in Kluang

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Malaysia’s politics in 2025: Stability, surprises and shifting alliances

Police said the accident, which occurred at about 6.10am yesterday, involved a motorcycle, a Proton Saga and a Proton X50. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Three-vehicle crash in Kota Tinggi claims life of 73-year-old motorcyclist

The aftermath of the crane collapse at the Tanjung Bin Power Plant near Kukup, Pontian. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Malakoff launches internal investigation into fatal Tanjung Bin maintenance incident

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg during a working visit to the GCL Group headquarters in Suzhou December 12, 2025. — Ukas pic

4 h ago

Sarawak to pivot industrial parks towards high-tech, low-carbon future, says Abang Johari

Despite fiscal tightening and global uncertainty, Malaysia’s economy continued to grow in 2025, underpinned by domestic demand, reforms and steady investment. — Picture by Hari Anggara

5 h ago

2025 in review: How Malaysia held its nerve and kept the economy moving

Kelantan MMEA said dozens of foreign fishing boats have been detected in national waters this year, with seizures worth over RM1 million. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Kelantan MMEA flags Malaysia-Vietnam, Thailand joint areas as illegal fishing hotspots

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