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

Life / 16 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

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 / 18 h ago

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

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 3 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to shun hatred, embrace empathy this Christmas

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

A drone view shows new Tesla Model Y vehicles parked at the National City Marine Terminal in National City, California. Tesla enters the holiday season with EU sales down nearly 40 per cent year-on-year. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

In Europe’s electric-car Christmas, BYD gets the presents, not Tesla

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Malaysia

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Cabinet ministers send festive greetings, emphasising togetherness and national harmony

Christian worshippers pose for commemorative photographs after attending religious ceremonies during Christmas celebrations at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Klang, December 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Cabinet today extended Christmas greetings to Christians nationwide, underscoring the importance of unity, harmony and mutual respect in Malaysia’s multi-religious and multicultural society.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Christmas reflects the beauty of Malaysia, where diversity continues to strengthen the nation and...

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James Wong Keang Meng, 71, (centre) together with his wife Peggy Lua Kheng Luan, 65, (left), assisted by First Assembly Church secretary Andrew Yeap Kuang Wei, 47, took the opportunity to decorate the First Assembly Church with a Christmas tree in conjunction with Christmas celebrations in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, December 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Kelantan Christians mark Christmas with neighbourly harmony and simple celebrations

Christians attend religious ceremonies in conjunction with Christmas celebrations at St John’s Cathedral in Kuala Lumpur, December 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 m ago

Across Malaysia, Christmas marked by worship, unity and family celebrations

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.

Malaysia / 27 m ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

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The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic

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Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan

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Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media

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Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

The site of the alleged illegal open burning at an engineering factory in Maju Jaya Industrial Park, Johor Bahru. — Picture courtesy of Johor Department of Environment (DoE)

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Illegal burning, e‑waste offences uncovered in Johor DoE raids amid foul odour reports

File picture of the Gemas-Johor Bahru ETS at the Kempas Railway Station in Johor Bahru on December 11, 2025. KTMB said that following the completion of the works, ETS services have resumed normal operations and the Sungkai–Slim River route has been fully restored but said temporary delays are expected for some journeys due to schedule adjustments and train movements. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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ETS Sungkai-Slim River operations restored after fallen tree incident, temporary delays expected

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has described PAS Central’s decision to immediately expel three Perlis assemblymen as a firm move that carries wisdom. — Bernama pic

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Perlis MB hails PAS expulsion of three assemblymen amid questions over state stability

Claims that the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) faces difficulty taking legal action against Qadiani teachings because they are protected by influential figures with links to the palace are untrue, said its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad. — Bernama pic

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Jais: Claims of palace protection for Qadiani teachings are baseless and insulting to Sultan

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

Johor police issued 4,433 traffic summonses in the first two days of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve operations, from Tuesday until 12.30pm yesterday. — Bernama pic

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Johor police issue over 4,400 summonses in first two days of festive traffic operations

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

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Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku

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Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

The investigation paper on the alleged police assault of a man during an arrest was yesterday submitted to the Selangor State Prosecutor’s Office for further instructions. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

Police pledge transparency as Banting assault investigation paper handed to Selangor prosecutors

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

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PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

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

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

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