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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 11 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 9 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 9 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 5 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded the statement of a former minister suspected of receiving about RM5 million in bribes and a luxury Lamborghini linked to billboard and land transfer projects in the capital.Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million...

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Calls to introduce a councillor system are growing as DBKL defers releasing details of the 2026 Budget allocations with no date set as of December 29, 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

Newly sworn‑in Perlis MB Abu Bakar Hamzah trims RM3,000 from his salary in move to ease state finances. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Abu Bakar clocks in as new Perlis MB with RM3,000 pay cut, tells exco to trim theirs too

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Labuan seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million from January to December 29 this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Luxury cars among 55 vehicles seized by Labuan Customs in RM7.1m crackdown

Discontinuing the special allowance for medical personnel serving in Sabah and Sarawak will heavily impact Malaysia’s already strained healthcare system — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Scrapping special allowance risks crippling Sabah and Sarawak healthcare, warns SUPP

Maxis Bhd has fully restored services for customers affected by the fire incident at its telecommunications tower site in Kampung Kelebor, Kuala Kangsar, two days ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Up and running again: Maxis restores services after Kuala Kangsar tower blaze, investigation underway

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 5 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Police have launched an investigation after footage of a trailer truck damaging cars at the Ayer Keroh R&R went viral online. — Screengrab of the video from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police investigate viral video of trailer truck colliding with cars at Ayer Keroh R&R

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

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Singapore / 5 h ago

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Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

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Singapore / 6 h ago

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Singapore / 5 h ago

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Singapore / 8 h ago

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The newly opened Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam at Changi Beach in Singapore provides sheltered private halls for Hindu post-death rites by the sea. — Pictures via Facebook/Hindu Endowments Board

Singapore / 2 h ago

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Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver the country’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, with ‘live’ broadcasts and online coverage planned. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 7 h ago

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Singapore / 8 h ago

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A displaced resident sits in a tent in front of a Buddha statue at a temporary camp set up in a pagoda in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 55 m ago

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating newly signed ceasefire with hundreds of drone incursions

An Election Commission official counts a ballot at a polling station during Myanmar’s general election in Yangon December 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

Myanmar’s pro-military party claims majority win in first phase of junta-run election

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (centre) looks as Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn (left), who is also the country’s foreign minister, shakes hands with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow (right) during a meeting in China’s Yunnan province December 29, 2025. — Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) handout via AFP

World / 3 h ago

Thailand and Cambodia seek to ‘rebuild political mutual trust’, China says

Members of a choir pray for victims of deadly flash floods in Sumatra, as they gather to sing Christmas carols outside the fX Sudirman shopping mall, in Jakarta December 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney shop owner, was wounded after tackling one of the gunmen at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event, an intervention authorities say saved lives.

World / 1 h ago

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Flights were cancelled and delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after dense fog reduced visibility across the Indian capital. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

More than 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport amid dense fog and smog

A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet takes off at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu December 29, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

China launches military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan ports

Benjamin Netanyahu (right) is due to meet Donald Trump in Florida as Washington pushes for progress on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

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Money

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Money / 2 h ago

Silver’s sprint past US$80 sparks bubble warnings amid supply crunch

A woman walks past a shopping mall in Beijing. China is set to roll out a new action plan for its digital yuan from January 1 as the central bank pushes broader adoption of the e-CNY. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

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Malaysia’s producer prices declined further in November 2025, led by sharp falls in agriculture and mining. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 5 h ago

DOSM: Lower input costs drag Malaysia’s producer prices in November 2025

Asian equities climbed to six-week highs as investors doubled down on bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next year. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

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The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 9 h ago

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Money / 8 h ago

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Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun makes a public apology over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through unauthorised data access, at the Government Complex in Seoul November 30, 2025. — Yonhap via Reuters

Money / 7 h ago

Coupang announces RM4.78b compensation to South Korean users for massive data leak

Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s late-week gains despite thin holiday trading. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa starts the day on the front foot, volume takes a back seat

Sports

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Sports / 1 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

Unai Emery returns to Arsenal with Villa flying — and a chance to strike another blow to his former club’s title hopes. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

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Cristiano Ronaldo says his passion for the game remains high as he continues his pursuit of 1,000 career goals. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

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De Minaur has hired a new fitness trainer as he looks to take the next step at Grand Slam level. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins scores past Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

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Van Dijk warned Liverpool cannot keep conceding from corners if their upturn in form is to last. — Reuters pic

Sports / 7 h ago

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Selangor FC player Norr Al Rawabdeh (right) attempts a shot at the Melaka FC goal during the Malaysia Super League match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium in Petaling Jaya December 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Three goals in 13 minutes! Selangor blitz Melaka to leapfrog KL City in Super League

Real Madrid CF joined tributes to Martin, 44, who had been appointed coach of Valencia’s women’s B team earlier this year. — Picture via X/TribunaVCF

Sports / 6 h ago

Valencia coach Fernando Martin and three children die in Indonesia boat accident