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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

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 / 13 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 / 1 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 / 18 h ago

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

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

World / 14 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 17 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 / 15 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 / 13 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 / 17 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 / 15 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 / 18 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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 14 h ago

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

Malaysia

2 m ago

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

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

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 — The Johor government has declared tomorrow a special public holiday for the state in conjunction with Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) triumph in the 2025 FA Cup after defeating Sabah FC 5-0 in the final last night.In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri...

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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

Malaysia / 7 m ago

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

Malaysia / 1 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

Malaysia / 13 h ago

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

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

14 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

14 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

16 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

16 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

16 h ago

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

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek attends the handover ceremony of the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin project in Bukit Mertajam December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Fadhlina: 127 fast-build IBS school projects rolled out to address overcrowding nationwide

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

17 h ago

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

File picture for illustration purposes only. Police said the suspect is being investigated under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and the Arms Act 1960. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

Sungai Petani man accused of threatening elderly neighbour with pistol remanded for four more days

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

18 h ago

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

Felcra chairman Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said the agency will fully cooperate with MACC should an investigation be launched into its oil palm plantation acquisitions. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

18 h ago

Felcra chairman: Plantation acquisitions approved by board, open to MACC review

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

18 h ago

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

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