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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 / 7 h ago

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

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

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

Malaysia / 2 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Maybank hit by intermittent slowdown, DuitNow payments and transfers affected

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri was discharged from a hospital in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after receiving treatment for chest pains. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘We will not hesitate to act’: Perikatan, Pakatan leaders back stability in Perlis amid pressure on menteri besar

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

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 / 2 h ago

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

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

Singapore / 6 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 4 h ago

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

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

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 / 2 h ago

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

US President Donald Trump dances with a troupe of traditional Malay performers after being greeted on arrival in Malaysia for the 47th Asean Summit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, October 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s viral moments in 2025 — the good, the bad and the bizarre

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

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

BACHOK, Dec 24 — Nine-year-old Muhamad Irfan Afendi, who went missing at Pantai Kemayang yesterday, has been confirmed drowned after his body was found washed ashore along the same beach today.Bachok District Police deputy chief DSP Mohd Azrie Sulaiman said the victim was discovered by villagers about 1.5 kilometres from...

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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

Malaysia / 3 m 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

Malaysia / 6 m 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

Malaysia / 10 m ago

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

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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

13 m 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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat was reported saying last week that statutory rape cases in the state would be refered to the Kelantan Islamic Affairs Department if they are found to 'involve consensual sex.' — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Suhakam protests Kelantan’s plan to put statutory rape under religious body purview

Seremban 2 Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) senior operations commander Yusri Abdullah Sani said that in the incident, which occurred at 9.18am, eight houses were completely razed, while another sustained about 30 per cent damage. — Picture by Devan Manuel

2 h ago

Seremban morning blaze destroys eight houses in Labu, 51 residents affected

File picture of apartments at Setia Alam in Shah Alam November 1, 2018. According to chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, homeownership by ethnicity shows that 75.0 per cent of Bumiputera households own homes, up from 73.3 per cent in 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

Stats Dept: Homeownership and access to basic amenities in Malaysia show improvement

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

2 h ago

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

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

2 h ago

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

MOH said the implementation of the Hepatitis B birth dose in Malaysia has proven effective since 1989 in reducing Hepatitis B infection rates among children and has contributed to long-term health protection for the population. — Picture from pexels.com

2 h ago

Health Ministry to keep Hepatitis B birth dose in national immunisation programme

The ministry said the statement was issued in response to local media reports on the proposal to offer e-hailing services using a bargaining or bidding concept, which had been raised by several gig worker organisations to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). — Picture by Farhan Najib

2 h ago

HR Ministry: Gig Consultative Council to tackle e-hailing driver bidding issues

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