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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

The author argues that Malaysia’s public universities risk hollowing themselves out through KPI pressure, ranking obsession and a culture of silence — and that meaningful reform depends on rebuilding psychological safety and treating universities as learning organisations, not metric-driven factories. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 7 h ago

The Ivory Tower’s silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn — Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 10 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

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My favourite films of 2025

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

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 / 2 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 4 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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

Wang Li dances with a partner at the Hai Shang Jiu Meng Dance Hall in the Changning district of Shanghai December 10, 2025. — AFP pic

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

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

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 27 — 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 near here today.The two workers, aged 26 and 40, sustained first-degree burns to the head and hands in the fire.Penang...

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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 / 25 m ago

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

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 / 42 m ago

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

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 / 2 h ago

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

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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

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

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

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which took effect at 12pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Anwar welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire, urges commitment to peace measures

Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen, particularly reports of unilateral military movements and territorial advances by the Southern Transitional Council in the eastern governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

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Foreign Ministry: Malaysia voices concern over Yemen escalation, backs de‑escalation efforts

Lawyer Ag Amli Noraufe Ag Nohin shows the service letter to be submitted to the court. — The Borneo Post pic

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Sabah polls: Election petition filed to annul Sindumin seat result over alleged ballot misconduct

Sentul district police chief ACP Sukarno Mohd Zahari said initial investigations, including post-mortem examinations, found that both victims died as a result of the blaze. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son, police say

Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid issued the remand order against the suspects, aged between their 20s and 50s, to facilitate investigations under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.— iStock pic

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Ten remanded four days to aid probe into Melor public market riot in Kota Bharu

File photo shows Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang (2nd left), accompanied by local officials and rescue personnel, inspecting the flood situation at Jalan Gelama. — The Borneo Post pic

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Challenges, crime and faith: Sibu’s defining moments in 2025

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

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

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

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

Residents of Kampung Pasir Raja, Hulu Dungun are asking the authorities to build a new mosque as the existing mosque is often hit by floods, especially during the monsoon season. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Frequent flooding in Terengganu’s Kampung Pasir Raja prompts residents to seek new mosque on higher ground

Police are on the hunt for a male inmate suspected of escaping from the Bukit Chabang Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre, with immediate measures in place to ensure public safety. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Police launch manhunt for Bukit Chabang Puspen inmate who escaped during visiting day

The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Malaysia should adopt a living wage to tackle rising living costs and promote inclusive economic growth, according to experts. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysia should introduce living wage to promote inclusive growth, say experts

The seized cigarettes and liquor are valued at an estimated RM731,809.44, with total import duty and tax amounting to RM3,472,209.93, — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Sarawak Customs seize RM4.2m worth of untaxed cigarettes and liquor in Sibu raid

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