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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

The accused P. Suresh (covered with towel) and businessman Chua Chin Heng, both from Singapore, at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court today. Dec 24, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 14 h ago

After viral brawl in JB mall and police station, Singaporean part-time actor and family of three charged

JKM in a statement today said the information is not true and could mislead the public, especially senior citizens and their family members. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 14 h ago

False information: No official Malaysian Senior Citizen Card issued, clarifies Social Welfare Dept

On the X platform today, Maybank said that some transactions may take longer than usual or are temporarily unavailable. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Maybank hit by intermittent slowdown, DuitNow payments and transfers affected

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said a new investigation paper has been opened involving the individual. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MACC probes former minister over alleged land embezzlement, says Azam Baki

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm alert for several areas nationwide, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected to last until 9pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, KL, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm

Earlier media reports stated that police had sought public assistance in locating Suri Narudin after her aunt filed a missing person report at the Ampang Police Station on December 15. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Pedas ‘body in bag’: Police confirm remains are missing woman Suri Narudin

A worker walks past beer cans inside a production unit at Murree Brewery in Rawalpindi December 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 9 h ago

Yes, Pakistan brews beer — and its 164-year-old brewery is finally allowed to export it

Activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, was discovered dead in the early hours of December 24. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 18 h ago

Suspended activist lawyer M. Ravi found dead in Singapore; police investigating unnatural death

Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company’s Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, April 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

How Malaysia-born Silicon Valley dealmaker Lip-Bu Tan charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

File picture of Muslims attending Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, June 29, 2023. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will summon a Muslim individual suspected of being involved in the ‘Interfaith Water Ceremony’ programme to obtain an explanation regarding his involvement. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Jakim to summon Muslim individual over alleged involvement in interfaith water ceremony

According to FMT, judicial commissioner Asmah Musa awarded RM35,000 in general damages and RM10,000 in aggravated damages, along with RM5,000 in costs and 5 per cent interest until full settlement to former plantation and commodities minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin bin Aman Razali. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Former minister wins RM45,000 in libel case against Chinese daily over false MCO breach claims

Based on the International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 report released by DOSM today, the composition of the non-citizen population has decreased from 10.0 per cent in 2024 to 9.9 per cent in 2025. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Stats Dept: Malaysia’s non-citizen population projected at 3.38 million in 2025

A Singapore Airlines jet on the tarmac. A 26-year-old man was jailed for attempting to steal high-value luggage on a Dubai–Singapore flight, CNA reported. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

He tried to pull off a RM315,000 mid-air theft in Singapore Airlines business class — and got 20 months’ jail for it

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit closes at near five-year high as the dollar slips on shaky US sentiment

Malaysia

10 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to shun hatred, embrace empathy this Christmas

In a Facebook post today, the prime minister said that Malaysia’s strength as a nation lies in its unity in diversity, particularly among its multi-religious and multi-racial communities. — Screengrab from X/Anwar Ibrahim/Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — In conjunction with the Christmas celebration tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to strengthen their resolve to reject hatred and foster empathy, in the interest of mutual harmony.Anwar, in a Facebook post today said that Malaysia’s strength as a...

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EU officials criticised Washington’s decision to impose visa bans on European figures combating online hate, with Thierry Breton calling the move ‘McCarthy’s witch hunt’. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Is McCarthy’s witch hunt back?’: EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans on officials tackling online hate

Previously, a woman in her 50s and a five-year-old girl, her adopted daughter, were found dead in the 9.45am fire, while the victim’s son in his 20s was injured after being struck by the kitchen roof. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Butterworth fire that killed woman and adopted daughter: Son to face charges, says Penang top cop

The body of an unidentified man, believed to be a foreign national and found with multiple injuries by the roadside in Bukit Serampang in Tangkak, Johor, this morning, was discovered to have no travel documents on him. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

In Johor, body of man with neck and head injuries found by roadside in Tangkak

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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm alert for several areas nationwide, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected to last until 9pm. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, KL, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm

Industrial Court chairman Zalina Awang @ Mamat made the decision after finding that the airline failed to prove that the termination of the three pilots was carried out bona fide (in good faith). — Unsplash pic

10 h ago

Industrial Court rules in favour of three ex-Malindo Airways pilots, awards RM1.44m for wrongful dismissal

People shop for Christmas decorations in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, December 24, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

10 h ago

Across Malaysia, a Christmas woven from community spirit, simple joys and shared traditions

A 22-year-old worker was killed in a construction accident at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, with a colleague taken to hospital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 h ago

Worker killed, another injured in construction accident at Kelantan’s Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

Bachok District Police deputy chief DSP Mohd Azrie Sulaiman said the victim was discovered by villagers about 1.5 kilometres from the location where he was believed to have been playing in the water before being swept away by strong currents. — Picture from X/Bernama

11 h ago

Police: Nine-year-old swept away by currents at Pantai Kemayang in Kelantan found drowned

In addition to its focus on physical and economic development, the Sarawak government also places strong emphasis on nurturing knowledgeable and highly skilled human capital, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Abang Jo: Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme set to nurture skilled, competitive workforce

The Home Ministry (KDN) announced that applications for the 2025 foreign worker quota in the services sector under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will close early on December 26 as the 30,000 quota nears full capacity, it said in a statement today. — File picture by Farhan Najib

11 h ago

Foreign worker quota applications for services sector to close early on Dec 26, says Home Ministry

In his Christmas message on X today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reminded the people to always avoid any elements, words or actions that could trigger anger, unease or misunderstanding among any parties when celebrating the diversity that defines Malaysia’s identity. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

In Christmas message, DPM Fadillah says festive season a platform to strengthen national unity

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar, said 21 premises were raided, with 20 of them found to be used as call centres for managing and promoting gambling websites. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

12 h ago

Bukit Aman: Police arrest 85 in nationwide online gambling crackdown

Unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol prices nationwide will drop by eight sen and six sen, respectively, bringing them to RM3.16 and RM2.56 per litre from December 25 to 31, 2025. — Picture by Hari Anggara

12 h ago

Retail price of unsubsidised RON97, RON95 to fall by six to eight sen from Dec 25 to 31

Pablo Picasso’s ‘L’Ecuyere et les clowns’ is one of 12 paintings belonging to Jasmine Loo, held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses in the US. — Picture from https://www.mutualart.com/

12 h ago

Twelve 1MDB-linked paintings worth RM140m, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Calder, may be exhibited at National Art Gallery

Final preparations are in full swing at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Johor Bahru ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebrations, with volunteers working tirelessly to decorate the interior and grounds of the church today, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Families in Sarawak and Sabah return home, ready for Christmas celebrations

Church staffer Charles Ashokkumar, 46, busy making final preparations ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebrations at the Lady of Fatima Church in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, December 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

On Christmas Eve, ministers call for togetherness, harmony and goodwill across Malaysia

Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan said talks were held at his office today with all parties involved, following complaints from residents to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Penang rep: Illegal cattle pen in Batu Uban to be relocated after odour complaints from residents

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the DOE said the raid was carried out by its enforcement team based on information provided by Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, and that evidence of open burning activities was found at the site. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Alam Sekitar

13 h ago

Johor DOE raids Jalan Kempas Lama illegal waste site over burning odour complaints

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