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Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

File photo of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Hannah Yeoh. The prime minister rejected claims today that Yeoh’s appointment strengthens DAP dominance, saying she serves the government, not a political party. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Atrocious’: Anwar hits back at race-based attacks on Hannah Yeoh’s Cabinet appointment

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, who thanked him for the trust placed in her following her appointment to oversee the Federal Territories. — Picture via Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Hannah Yeoh thanks Anwar for trust as she sets out priorities for Federal Territories

National Muay Thai athlete Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar (left) launches an attack against host nation fighter Suphakon Sirilun during the men’s 57kg final at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysian Muay Thai squad pull off sensational three-gold feat by upsetting home favourites, including a World Champion

National diver Yong Rui Jie competes in the men’s one-metre springboard event at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre, Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

SEA Games 2025: Malaysia denied diving clean sweep, claim bronze in men’s one-metre springboard

Piles of insulating sheaths suspected to be from stolen cables. — Prasarana pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘We can’t handle this alone’: Prasarana sounds SOS for national action over cable theft epidemic

At 6pm, the ringgit inched down to 4.0855/0940 against the greenback, from 4.0835/0875 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar as traders lock in gains

Police said four suspects were arrested on the day of the incident, with four more detained in follow-up operations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police detain eight over brutal Batu Caves slashing attack

National silat athlete Muhammad Izzul Irfan (right) faces Thailand’s Phiraphon Mitthasan in the men’s Class D final at the 2025 SEA Games at Hall 4, Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Three-hour suspense ends in joy as Malaysian silat athlete Izzul Irfan Marzuki retains SEA Games gold

A Malaysian martial arts coach has been accused of assaulting a Filipino referee at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand following protests over a disputed pencak silat result, the Philippine Olympic Committee said. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysian ‘pencak silat’ coach accused of striking SEA Games judge in tie-break dispute

This screengrab taken from Instagram shows at the Gan Chen Jie at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 held at Jakarta, Indonesia. — Screengrab via Instagram/stellachenjie

Sports / 19 h ago

Gan Chen Jie clinches gold, breaks SEA Games record in women’s 50m rifle three positions

Proton’s new EV facility in Tanjong Malim symbolised a broader transition to localisation and new technology. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 4 h ago

From Saga to sockets: 2025 was the year Malaysia’s car industry finally flipped the switch

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain attends a townhall session at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya on October 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Not a simple process’: Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire

Pet owners and animal lovers visit the Oh My Pet Expo at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2025. — Picture By Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Exco: Pets still not allowed in Selangor shopping malls due to multi-racial sensitivities

The Malaysian sepak takraw team pose with their gold medals after defeating hosts Thailand 2–1 in the men’s team regu final at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Choburi December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Eight medals to glory: Malaysia close in on 200-haul target at SEA Games 2025

Malaysia

3 m ago

Chemist report ready for Namewee’s drug use case, says lawyer

Lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today that the prosecution has completed the chemist report in the drug use case involving Malaysian rapper Namewee, also known as Wee Meng Chee. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — The prosecution has confirmed that the chemist report for Malaysian rapper Namewee or Wee Meng Chee has been completed, Wee’s lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today.When contacted by Malay Mail, Tay said the deputy public prosecutor had this morning told the Magistrate’s Court that the chemist...

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Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal will face contempt proceedings over remarks he made regarding the ongoing inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, with the case scheduled for February 3, 2026. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 20 m ago

Sabah court to hear Shafie’s contempt charges for comments made on Zara Qairina inquest on Feb 3

Namewee, 42, faces two separate charges from October 24: possession of 5.12g of ecstasy at a hotel room on Jalan Conlay and self-administering amphetamine, methamphetamine, tetrahydrocannabinol and ketamine at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department toilet in Dang Wangi district police headquarters on the same day. — Picture from Instagram/namewee

Malaysia / 30 m ago

Namewee down with Influenza A, court dates for drug case pushed to Dec 22 and Jan 19

Speaking to reporters after his first meeting at the ministry, Sim said discussions with officials had focused on how to support and grow local enterprises rather than on perceptions surrounding his new portfolio. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Steven Sim rejects downgrade talk on Kuskop appointment, pledges focus on Malaysian businesses

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Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said a good Malaysian leader must be able to care for every segment of society, stressing that inclusivity has been a consistent value throughout his political career. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Steven Sim vows inclusive leadership as Kuskop minister, dismisses criticisms

Piles of insulating sheaths suspected to be from stolen cables. — Prasarana pic

3 h ago

‘We can’t handle this alone’: Prasarana sounds SOS for national action over cable theft epidemic

Initial investigations indicated the victim was attacked with a machete during a brawl and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. — Pexels pic

3 h ago

Man hacked to death during South Klang brawl; Selangor police seek witnesses

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 43rd Annual General Meeting Dinner of Koperasi Peserta-Peserta Felcra Malaysia Berhad (KPFMB) in Kuala Lumpur, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Felcra declares 15pc dividend for 2025, payout expected early next year

Steven Sim Chee Keong speaks at Wisma Genting in Kuala Lumpur on December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Steven Sim starts work as entrepreneur development minister after Cabinet reshuffle

Sabah Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the party was currently assessing the criteria for a ‘winnable candidate’ based on engagement sessions with grassroots leaders to ensure comfortable victories in both seats. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Sabah Umno narrows Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election contenders to four

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the media could also play a role in advising the government on delivering more effective communication, stressing that the objective was not to engage in propaganda. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anwar urges stronger, more transparent govt communication

Members of the media during a one-hour briefing by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with local and international media editors-in-chief in Putrajaya, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Anwar: Malaysian Media Council to guide govt on press freedom reforms

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain attends a townhall session at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya on October 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

‘Not a simple process’: Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire

Displaced Palestinians stand on a road after heavy rain in Jabalia city, northern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken to task the views of certain parties who have questioned Malaysia’s assistance to Gaza, describing such criticism as lacking humanitarian values. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Anwar hits back at critics questioning Malaysia’s humanitarian aid to Gaza

Displaced people gather inside a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Thailand, Cambodia agree to attend Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in KL next week, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that government measures include ensuring targeted subsidies and cash assistance, as well as increasing the minimum wage so that the people are not burdened by the rising cost of daily living. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Cost of living tops govt agenda in 2026, says Anwar

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar speaks during a press conference — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka

4 h ago

Lim Lip Eng: Why still no arrests when Durian Tunggal police shootings now considered murder?

Petronas’ dividend payments to the government are determined by market conditions and the performance of the oil and gas industry, which remains subject to volatility amid an uncertain global landscape, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia can’t rely on Petronas dividends as oil markets stay volatile

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Generational reset: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle gives younger leaders their turn

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