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BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Zahid cautions BN component parties against exit, says there will be ‘no way back’

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

Malaysia secured its first badminton gold of the SEA Games today after national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M Thinaah triumphed in Bangkok. — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah break the spell as Malaysia finally strikes SEA Games gold

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

Soh Wooi Yik (left) and Aaron Chia took the silver in the men’s doubles badminton final at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok on December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 15 h ago

SEA Games heartbreak for Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as Indonesia claims men’s doubles gold

The Kuala Terengganu High Court ruled today that the earlier defamation trial against Clare Rewcastle-Brown was invalid and must be reheard. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Kuala Terengganu High Court orders retrial in Clare Rewcastle-Brown defamation case

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

Alert-level continuous rain warnings remain in place for parts of Perak, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak over the coming days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

More heavy rain ahead: MetMalaysia issues warnings for Pahang, Perak, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak until Dec 18

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Israel says Sydney Bondi shooting was antisemitic attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the party’s supreme council has not met to determine MIC’s political direction. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MIC still part of BN as supreme council yet to decide on future ties, says deputy president

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METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a thunderstorm warning for the Klang Valley, with Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya expected to face heavy rain and storms until 1pm today.The warning also covers parts of Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Malaysia.In East Malaysia,...

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move aims to avoid unhealthy competition that could affect the sustainability of real players in the relevant industry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 52 m ago

Zahid calls for contractor screening to curb unhealthy competition in construction sector

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

At about 11.30pm on Saturday, 30 semi-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas. — Picture from Facebook/Vitaminbae

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Fire engulfs Tawau water village in Sabah, residents leap into sea to escape flames

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The department said in a statement that investigations were underway to determine the cause of the incident that claimed two lives and left three others injured when a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin power plant area near Kukup. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba Pontian Baru

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Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse

KPWKM minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she would obtain detailed information on the matter to assess the form of assistance that could be provided, to ensure that the children involved continue to be safeguarded. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Alleged two-husbands case in Terengganu: Ministry to prioritise children’s welfare, says minister

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

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Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Forensic officers examine a victim’s body at the scene of a shooting on a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia December 15, 2025. — AAP/Dean Lewins pic via Reuters

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Anwar condemns Sydney attack that killed at least 12 people, offers condolences and solidarity with Australia

Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

Kada chairman Khalid Abdul Samad said compensation is provided at RM3,000 per hectare for the damaged paddy crops in Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 h ago

Kelantan’s flood-hit paddy farmers to receive compensation after RM2.3m crop losses

Malaysians embrace colourful Christmas preparations ahead of December 25. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Early shoppers, decorations and holiday deals herald Christmas across Malaysia

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

15 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

16 h ago

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio

16 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the party’s supreme council has not met to determine MIC’s political direction. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

MIC still part of BN as supreme council yet to decide on future ties, says deputy president

Police said the elephant suddenly grabbed the motorcyclist, causing him to fall into a ravine, while the pillion passenger escaped unharmed. — Picture by Farhan Najib

17 h ago

Orang Asli rider injured after wild elephant grabs him off motorcycle in Gerik

A survivor walks through piles of uprooted trees at a mosque in an area affected by a deadly flash flood following heavy rains in Karang Baru, Aceh Tamiang regency, Aceh province, Indonesia, December 6, 2025. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

‘It restored our spirit’: Aceh residents thank PM Anwar, Malaysians for humanitarian aid after flood disaster

The Malakoff Tanjung Bin Power Plant in Pontian, where a crane collapse yesterday killed two workers and injured three others. — Picture via Facebook

17 h ago

Bomba probes 4WD fire after deadly crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant

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

17 h ago

Zahid says BN has heard no formal word from MIC on quitting the coalition

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