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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, praising her mature and inclusive leadership in advancing the Federal Territories. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Thank you, Dr Z’: Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to outgoing FT minister's leadership, promises smooth transition

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic

Money / 5 h ago

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 8 h ago

Migrants feel ‘betrayed’ after Canada’s immigration policy shift

The squad comprising Abdul Azim Aliyas, Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan, Muhammad Hafiq Mohd Jafri, Muhammad Yusri Shaari and New Joe Lau defeated hosts Thailand. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Golden ride: Malaysia hits 200 medal milestone with track cycling triumph at SEA Games

A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Why Malaysian Christians put up Christmas trees: More than decoration, a symbol of togetherness

A screengrab from a video released by the Providence Police December 17, 2025, shows an individual they want to speak with who was in the proximity of the person of interest in connection with the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. — Providence Police via Reuters

World / 3 h ago

Brown University shooting suspect found dead after twin attacks

According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Wei Chong–Kai Wun stay in semi-final hunt at BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron–Wooi Yik face must-win test

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

A showcase of beloved Crayon Shin-chan movie figures fills the museum area. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Life / 18 h ago

Crayon Shin-chan crashes KL: Cheeky chaos, nostalgia and laughs all in one exhibition

Flames rise from the ruptured gas pipeline in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, on April 1, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s 2025 in review: Trump’s visit, the Putra Heights gas‑pipeline inferno, deadly shootouts and major scandals

Gold letters removed from the front of a 20-year-old LG Whisen air conditioner after a viral YouTube video revealed they were made of pure gold. — Composite of images from YouTube/Ringring Unnie

Life / 5 h ago

A 20-year-old LG air conditioner triggers South Korea’s unlikeliest gold hunt

Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland title after a slanted-eyes gesture posted online sparked anger across East Asia. — Picture via Instagram/Sarah Dzafce

Life / 3 h ago

Slanted-eyes gesture by Miss Finland prompts East Asia outrage and fallout at home

Malaysia

26 m ago

Cooking gas blast leaves lone occupant in Taman Pagoh Jaya house with 60pc burns, now in ICU

The cooking gas blast ripped out the kitchen ceiling of the two-storey terraced house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor and left its 51-year-old occupant with burns to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

MUAR, Dec 19 — A man is in critical condition at Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar after suffering severe burns in a cooking gas explosion at his home in Taman Pagoh Jaya last night.Muar police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim, identified as 51-year-old Fauzisham...

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People snapping photos at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Well-being Index rose to 120.6 points in 2024, driven mainly by gains in economic, social and environmental indicators, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 55 m ago

Malaysia’s well-being score climbs in 2024, economy doing the heavy lifting

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Fahmi Reza’s lawyer Rajsurian Pillai said that the graphic artist and activist was called in by Bukit Aman earlier today to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fahmi Reza held by police over social media post involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail

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Fahmi Reza’s lawyer Rajsurian Pillai said that the graphic artist and activist was called in by Bukit Aman earlier today to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act. — File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Fahmi Reza held by police over social media post involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1 h ago

‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

Malaysians can apply for Socso benefits with a click instead of having to queue up at its offices from January 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Click, submit, done: Socso benefits go online from Jan 1, says HR minister

Human Resource Minister Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan speaks at a press conference at the Social Security Organisation (Socso) office in Kuala Lumpur, December 19, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Employers can settle Socso penalties with 80pc discount until Feb next year, says Ramanan

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15 , 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Malaysian Bar condemns online death threats against lawyer, urges swift action

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa has denied signing any digital document titled “appointment letter” that purports the National Financial Crimes Prevention Centre is an official entity to assist in the money refund assistance programme for fraud victims. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Bukit Aman says no official money refund programme from police, ‘appointment letter’ circulating is fake

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said the initiative, referred to as the Traveller Scheme or Skim Pengembara, will be piloted through a feasibility study beginning next year to ensure that nearly 400,000 local workers who cross the Johor Causeway daily are not left out of social security protection. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

Ramanan directs Socso to extend social security for 400,000 Malaysians crossing Johor Causeway daily

Lindung 24/7 provides comprehensive protection to workers without time limitations, including coverage for accidents and unforeseen incidents that may affect their well-being outside official working hours. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Round-the-clock worker protection: Lindung 24/7 set for rollout in early to mid-2026 after Dewan Negara nod

Authorities are looking into allegations that a man sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy at a religious primary school in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Police probe alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old boy at KL religious school

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the legacy of Kwong Wah Yit Poh, describing it as one of the world’s oldest surviving Chinese newspapers that has endured colonial rule, periods of conflict, transitioning to self-governance, and now the digital revolution. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Chinese-language media strengthens regional ties and shared knowledge, Anwar says as Kwong Wah Yit Poh turns 115

Malaysia Airports MD Datuk Mohd Izani said the new routes and smoother operations will help strengthen Malaysia as an aviation hub. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

Malaysia Airports expands routes, boosts operational efficiency ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

In a statement today, LLM said traffic is expected to increase from as early as Friday, December 19, especially on routes heading to the East Coast, North, and South. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

3 h ago

Christmas traffic surge: LLM forecasts 2.6 million vehicles daily on major highways

Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan (second from left) inspects vehicles during a special integrated operation at Sungai Ramal Toll Plaza in Kajang on December 18, 2025, with officers now wearing body cameras. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Body-worn cameras now in Selangor JPJ operations to support evidence and officer safety, says director

On October 14, the 14-year-old was charged with murdering a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Bandar Utama school stabbing: Psychiatric report pending for 14-year-old accused, hearing reset to Jan 16

File picture of a kitten in Shanghai, December 3, 2015. The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services is investigating nearly 2,000 complaints of animal neglect at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya after a cat and a dog were found dead inside on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

4 h ago

DVS updates statement on Damansara Damai animal neglect case, clarifies legal details

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