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The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (fourth from left) poring over manuscripts and letters from Malay Rulers during a visit to the British Library in London on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Queen cautions against blanket claims over ‘stolen’ Malaysian artefacts from colonial era

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 12 h ago

‘Most handsome tomb in Penang’: Sheikh Omar’s mausoleum, a hidden gem in Air Itam’s historic Malay village

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Sports  / 6 h ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 10 h ago

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are seen in this image released by the US Department of Justice on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — US Justice Department/Handout via Reuters
World  / 7 h ago

The Epstein files are out — but where is Trump?

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore  / 8 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Malaysia Productivity Corporation deputy director-general Dr Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah said the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is using AI to help agencies automate checks and streamline workflows. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Less paperwork, more speed: Govt uses AI to save big

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to see his net worth surpass US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion), driven by gains linked to Tesla and SpaceX, according to Forbes. — Reuters pic
Money  / 6 h ago

How Elon Musk crossed the US$700b line — and left every other billionaire behind

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit
Singapore  / 3 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing left) rejects claims that the BN is undermining the current Anwar administration. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘Once loyal, always loyal’: Zahid says BN unwavering ally to Anwar’s unity govt

The Malaysian passport ranks 12th in the latest global passport index. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Malaysia ranks 12th, Singapore tops most powerful passports index

Pulau Kapas sank early this morning at the Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal. — Picture courtesy of PPC. 
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

High cost and no docking spot: Penang finally decides to dispose of state's iconic ferries after sinking of ‘Pulau Kapas’

Last year, the prosecution decided to discontinue the Yayasan Akalbudi trial, which resulted in the High Court granting Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a DNAA for all 47 corruption charges he faced. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Malaysian Bar files appeal over dismissal to challenge AG’s DNAA for Zahid Hamidi in Yayasan Akalbudi case

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the amendment to the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007 was necessary because there was previously a lack of appropriate protection and support for children during criminal trial processes. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Azalina: Passing of Child Witness Evidence (Amendment) Bill won’t affect rights to fair trial; child testimonies to be evaluated same way as adult witnesses

M Thinesh was charged with committing the offence against a six-year-old boy at a childcare centre on July 16. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Teacher pleads not guilty to using criminal force on autistic child, 6, at PJ childcare centre 

US Department of Justice hits a deal to recover US$1.8m worth of assets under former 1MDB lawyer Jasmine Loo’s control. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

US DoJ makes deal with Jasmine Loo to get back RM8.4m worth of Picasso artwork, Swiss funds linked to 1MDB 

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the government must not let others dictate its laws on school donation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Umno Youth sides with Education Minister Fadhlina over banning alcohol and tobacco school donations, slams Loke over review call

MMEA acting director-general, Maritime Vice Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim said the move is part of efforts to ensure MMEA enforcers perform their duties with full integrity, especially during operations in the country’s waters. — Picture from X/Bernama 
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

MMEA personnel to be equipped with bodycams to ensure no SOP violations while on duty

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police had also completed the investigation paper (IP) on the case, which was reported on July 15. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Missing aviation fuel at police Air Wing Unit base: Six suspects out on police bail, internal inquiry on three cops, says Selangor police chief 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain and a deputy director of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department during a briefing in Kuala Lumpur, July 24, 2024. Also present is National Security Council director-general Datuk Raja Nurshirwan Zainal Abidin. — Picture from X/Fahmi Fadzil
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Traditional crimes now moving to cyberspace, social media, says Fahmi

International funds have become net buyers of Malaysian equities this year, driven by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s policies aimed at boosting foreign investments in the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, financial news outlet Bloomberg reported yesterday. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

From outflows to inflows: AI drives Malaysia market turnaround

It was previously reported that proposed implementation of the targeted RON95 subsidy will be finetuned from all aspects. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Report: Malaysia’s economic growth may allow PM Anwar to delay subsidy cuts

A threat actor recently published a database on a dark web forum, claiming it belonged to Maybank2u. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Maybank reassures customers its systems secure amid claims Maybank2u database published on dark web forum 

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the police had also completed the search for evidence of the case. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Selangor top cop says investigation paper on Nur Farah Kartini’s murder almost completed, to be submitted to DPP by Friday 

Efforts to salvage the retired Penang ferry “Pulau Kapas,” had so far failed. — Penang Kini/Facebook
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Retired since 2018, Penang ferry ‘Pulau Kapas’ sinks at Butterworth Wharf

In a brief report on the hot weather status, the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) yesterday said that out of the total cases, 26 were heat stroke, 78 were heat exhaustion, and eight were heat cramps. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Jul 2024

Nadma: Heat-related illnesses spike to 112 cases by July 23; expect drier days ahead with two active tropical cyclones in Philippines, South China Sea