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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO

Singapore / 19 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Sports / 14 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Singapore / 19 h ago

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 13 h ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Malaysia

1 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings that touched on Malaysians’ rights including the freedom of expression and freedom to gather peacefully for rallies.Here are the cases that made headlines in 2025:1. Didn’t tell the police five days before a peaceful rally? It’s...

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The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan over an alleged horizontal price-fixing agreement, its chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said. ― TODAY pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MyCC: 31 Kelantan childcare firms accused of price fixing

A floating chicken coop built by flood victim Raja Sahrin Tengku Ismail at Kampung Seberang Batu Badak, Segamat, to protect his poultry during continuous heavy rain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Floods hit Pahang again as Rompin evacuees rise, Johor sees surge in Segamat victims

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

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Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic

14 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the incident stemmed from a personal dispute over a business loan. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Johor cops: Mount Austin riot over business loan spat, not triads

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

14 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the controversy over his use of the title ‘doctor’ (Dr) has been settled. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Youth and sports minister: MMC has explained ‘doctor’ title issue

KTMB Southern Express train service for the Gemas-JB Sentral-Gemas route will be terminated effective January 1, after nine years of operation. — Picture via Facebook/KTMB

15 h ago

Farewell Southern Express: KTMB ends Gemas–JB Sentral service Jan 1, ETS takes over

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Maxis Bhd has fully restored services for customers affected by the fire incident at its telecommunications tower site in Kampung Kelebor, Kuala Kangsar, two days ago. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Up and running again: Maxis restores services after Kuala Kangsar tower blaze, investigation underway

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

15 h ago

Nilai IED blast: Police rule out extremism, probe continues with suspect still in hospital

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic

15 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar says voice samples from families, complainant and officers were taken for comparison — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Police submit crucial audio in Durian Tunggal fatal shooting, CyberSecurity Malaysia to analyse

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

17 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Jalan Bukit Bintang left littered with rubbish after a night of festivities. — Picture via Facebook/DBKL

17 h ago

Lee Lam Thye: Punishment alone won’t stop littering, schools must instil civic responsibility

Newly sworn‑in Perlis MB Abu Bakar Hamzah trims RM3,000 from his salary in move to ease state finances. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Abu Bakar clocks in as new Perlis MB with RM3,000 pay cut, tells exco to trim theirs too

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