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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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 5 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

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  / 5 h ago

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

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 12 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  / 10 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic
Sports  / 1 h ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

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  / 10 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

Jho Low had bought a 7.35-carat diamond ring and matching diamond earrings, both over 3 carats, for his mother. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

US court tells Jho Low to surrender RM5.5m ‘flawless’ diamonds crafted by same jeweller who did Rosmah’s infamous pink necklace

Jagdeep Singh Deo said he is currently on medical leave. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Penang DCM Jagdeep says treating ankle problem, amid rumours of gardening leave to sort out personal issues

A screenshot of the missing Albertine Leo Jia Hui aged six who was last seen at the Eco Galleria mall in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baru. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Johor cops arrest three, reclassify case of missing six-year-old Albertine Leo as kidnapping

A RM1 million reward awaits Malaysian Olympic gold medallists under the National Sports Incentive Scheme. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s Olympic history: From 1956 debut to record medal haul in 2016

Bertrand Rhodict is among the youngest athletes to represent Malaysia in Paris Olympics 2024 for the first time— AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Your 15 Malaysian athletes gearing up for their first Olympic journey 

Malaysia has had a strong tradition in diving, with athletes like Datuk Pandelela Rinong (pic) and Cheong Jun Hoong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri previously making significant impacts on the international stage. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Which sporting events could see Malaysia shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Malaysia’s Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif during the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024: Malaysian athletes target new heights in Olympic quest

Meta’s director of public policy for South-east Asia, Rafael Frankel, apologised for the technical error, while confirming that it has since been rectified. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Meta apologises for Facebook auto-translate ‘condolence’ gaffe during King’s installation

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, flanked by Deputy Health Director-General (Public Health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli (seated, 3rd left) and Miri mayor Adam Yii (3rd right), joins Miri MP Chiew Choon Man (seated, 2nd right) and others in a group photo with the children and their parents taking part in the programme. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

One in three Malaysian teens overweight or obese, says deputy health minister, as study reveals alarming spike

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (centre) and other senior Public Works Department (JKR) officials visited the site of the Bintulu-Jepak project on yesterday. — Picture courtesy of JKR Sarawak
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Deputy premier: Bintulu-Jepak Bridge project reaches 82pc, on track for February 2025 completion

The Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Workers’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2024 were each passed by majority vote, after the third reading by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Dewan Negara passes key Bills to enhance worker rights and welfare

Last month, Wan Saiful said that his wife was battling stage four stomach cancer. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful’s wife, Alena Omar, dies after battle with cancer

Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

New Senate president calls appointment a great honour for state on Sarawak Day

Puspakom announced today that starting July 25, customers must provide a Tax Identification Number for all transactions via MyPuspakom and at Puspakom branches. — Picture courtesy of Puspakom
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Puspakom requires tax identification number for vehicle inspection starting July 25

The picket line outside a Bank Islam branch in Kuala Terengganu. — Picture courtesy of Nube
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Bank worker union launches nationwide picket over alleged union-busting, fight for fair salaries

To celebrate the resumption of passenger jet services in Subang Airport, Firefly offers promo all-in one-way fares from as low as RM129 to Penang and RM249 to Kota Kinabalu.
Malaysia / 22 Jul 2024

Firefly to operate 737 flights from Subang to Penang and Kota Kinabalu starting August 29, ticket sales now open