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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

The author argues that Malaysia’s public universities risk hollowing themselves out through KPI pressure, ranking obsession and a culture of silence — and that meaningful reform depends on rebuilding psychological safety and treating universities as learning organisations, not metric-driven factories. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 14 h ago

The Ivory Tower’s silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn — Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

Opinion / 16 h ago

My favourite films of 2025

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 17 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 6 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

SEREMBAN, Dec 27 — Police have arrested an individual suspected of being involved in an explosion that occurred after an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the Desa Palma area, Nilai, near here on December 22.Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the man, known as Yeoh Hock...

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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

Phase 1 of the Bagan Datuk Flood Mitigation Project (RTB), valued at RM87.6 million, has been planned to address flooding issues in Bagan Datuk, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DPM Zahid: Phase 1 of Bagan Datuk flood mitigation project set to begin in 2026

The Fire Department said two men suffered burns after a boat they were servicing suddenly caught fire at a land parking area along Jalan Pasir Belanda in Teluk Kumbar today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Two workers injured after boat catches fire during maintenance in Teluk Kumbar in Penang

Bomba and search teams continue efforts to locate a boy reportedly attacked by a crocodile at Kelai River jetty near Rumah Panjang Jingga, Pulau Bruit, Daro. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 6 h ago

SAR teams scour Pulau Bruit River for missing boy after suspected crocodile attack

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

Lawyer Ag Amli Noraufe Ag Nohin shows the service letter to be submitted to the court. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sabah polls: Election petition filed to annul Sindumin seat result over alleged ballot misconduct

Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen, particularly reports of unilateral military movements and territorial advances by the Southern Transitional Council in the eastern governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Foreign Ministry: Malaysia voices concern over Yemen escalation, backs de‑escalation efforts

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A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

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Australian national Diana Ong was charged with vandalism after spray painting offensive words on Christian charity Salvation Army building and three of its vans in Singapore on Christmas Day 2025 and has been ordered to undergo a mental health test. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

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Baey Yam Keng (left) with Gabriella, who found his wallet, and Maxence of the French national police, who helped return it during the Singapore minister’s trip to France, an act of kindness he shared in a Christmas Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Baey Yam Keng

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The court heard the money was wrongly credited by a university and was not returned despite repeated attempts to recover it. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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A man who admitted consuming drugs with former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy (pic), widely known as M. Ravi, hours before his death was charged in court today with arranging a gathering for drug use. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore court charges man who admitted consuming drugs with former lawyer Ravi before his death

In Singapore, two women turned themselves in within days of each other: a 72-year-old domestic worker jailed for a 34-year visa overstay, and another sentenced for overstaying for more than 16 years. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 2d ago

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Police today arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teenager for their suspected involvement in a snatch theft case near Redhill Close. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore police arrest duo after man robbed of cash in Redhill

Container cranes are pictured at the Port of Singapore June 10, 2018. Singapore port operator PSA is preparing for a possible increase in vessel traffic should shipping lines resume using the Suez Canal after nearly two years of diversions around Africa. — Reuters pic

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A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 4 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

Imran Ahmed, head of the Center for Countering Digital Hate and an American permanent resident, is among five Europeans involved in tech regulation who have been denied visas by the US State Department. — Screengrab from YouTube/Triggernometry

World / 4 h ago

European tech watchdog chief challenges US entry ban in court, calls it unconstitutional

Yang Chao, a former head of China’s state-owned insurance company, is expected to be taken to court on corruption charges. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Former China Life Insurance chief expelled from Communist Party over bribery and abuse of power

The seven people, plus two more outside Italy, were accused of financing ‘“associations based in Gaza, the Palestinian territories, or Israel, owned, controlled, or linked to Hamas’, which Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi labelled as ‘terrorist’ groups. — Unsplash pic

World / 7 h ago

Italy arrests seven over alleged €7m funding for Hamas under guise of humanitarian aid

Cambodia’s Defence Minister Tea Seiha (left) and Thailand’s Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit (right) pose with documents during a border meeting after the two countries agreed an immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025. — Handout picture by Agence Kampuchea Presse via AFP

World / 5 h ago

UN urges confidence-building after Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire

Switzerland is increasing defence spending, modernising artillery and ground systems and replacing ageing fighter jets with Lockheed Martin F-35As. — Unsplash pic

World / 7 h ago

Neutral but vulnerable: Swiss army chief says country cannot defend itself against major attack

A bridge lies damaged after Thai air strikes in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap border area, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Thailand and Cambodia agree ‘immediate’ ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes

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Money

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

The local currency traded mixed this week, opening at 4.07 before strengthening to as high as 4.0410 on Friday morning, then easing to close the week at 4.0470. — Bernama pic

Money / 13 h ago

Ringgit to trade in narrow 4.03–4.05 range amid holiday lull

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 13 h ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trading sideways next week amid holiday lull

A worker blows into an alcohol breath analyser to check for alcohol consumption after his working hours at Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits groups, at Alwar, Rajasthan, November 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

In India’s desert state, global drinks giants grapple with water scarcity and local anger

The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 1d ago

Palm oil remains top contributor as Malaysia’s agriculture sector expands 3.1pc in 2024

Asian stocks edged higher today amid holiday-thinned trade and with some exchanges closed for Boxing Day, while precious metals extended their year-long rally towards record highs. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Asia markets rise as silver hits record US$75 and gold stays near highs

Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 1d ago

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Japan’s ¥122.3-trillion (RM3.2 trillion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some ¥9 trillion for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to accelerate Tokyo’s sweeping upgrade of its military in the face of worsening relations with China. — Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim’s men up to fifth in the Premier League. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Dorgu delivers first United goal as depleted Red Devils edge Newcastle at Old Trafford

Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Salah penalty sends 10‑man Egypt into Afcon knockouts after tense win over South Africa

Jockey Ben Jones spent a nervy few minutes waiting on the photo finish before his number eight was called. — Picture via X/zach

Sports / 16 h ago

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A view of the field as seen from the stands at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

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Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios pose with the trophy ahead of their Battle of the Sexes exhibition in Dubai, December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

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Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

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