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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  / 12 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  / 12 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

File picture of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaking during an interview in Putrajaya, November 8, 2022. Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong has advised the former prime minister to refrain from travelling abroad to ensure his civil suit against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proceeds without further delay. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Don’t go overseas, judicial commissioner tells Dr Mahathir as 2022 ‘kutty’ defamation suit against Zahid delayed again

The police’s Forensic Unit is seen at an oil palm estate in Kampung Sri Kledang, Hulu Selangor, on July 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Nur Farah Kartini’s murder: Cops to focus probe solely on Sg Trolak today after handbag found yesterday

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong ha s yet to make a decision on the future of the party— Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Report: Feeling sidelined, MCA considering leaving BN amid growing discontent

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia enjoys traditional Malay village dishes such as ‘asam pedas’, ‘gulai nenas ikan kering’, ‘ulam’ (traditional salad) with ‘sambal belacan’, ‘siput sedut’, and boiled clams, his personal chef revealed. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Chef shares King’s love for spicy, not-too-sweet ‘kampung’ dishes like ‘asam pedas’ and his mastery in the kitchen

Cancer has surged to become the third most common cause of death in Malaysia. ― AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Health ministry: Sharp rise in cancer cases, late detection raise concern

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said that the one-year deadline for the technical committee to discuss, agree on and finalise the implementation of the 40 per cent net revenue allocation formula for Sabah expired yesterday. He said the ongoing failure to honour the 40 per cent revenue entitlement perpetuates economic disparities and contributes to the underdevelopment and poverty of Sabah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

DCM Kitingan accuses federal govt of neglecting Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim as deadline passes

A file photograph shows students sitting for national school examinations in Putrajaya. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

STPM results out on Tuesday

Members of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (1 RAMD) during the final rehearsal of the Main Honour Guard for the Installation Ceremony of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, on July 20 at the Sungai Besi Army Camp, July 18, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Full military pomp for installation of Sultan Ibrahim as King, Supreme Commander tomorrow

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the investigation into the case was initiated following the discovery of a torched body in the bushes near the Semenyih Dam in Selangor on June 23. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Murdered over RM7,000 debt: Suspects to be charged in Kajang court today, say cops

In a statement yesterday, MCMC said its investigation found that the social media posts by the three individuals involved lewd comments directed at a baby’s doctor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

MCMC issues compounds to three individuals for lewd FB comments on female infant circumcision

Lim Guan Eng’s request to withdraw the corruption charges related to the Penang undersea tunnel project has been dismissed by the attorney general. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Penang undersea tunnel project: AGC bins Guan Eng’s request to drop graft charges, trial to proceed

Anti-corruption investigators escort documents taken from the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) office in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

HRD Corp chief steps aside for MACC investigation

Petaling Jaya District police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the 36-year-old man, who is also a teacher, was arrested in Ampang, Selangor at 1.13pm yesterday after they received a report from a 36-year-old man that his child had been beaten. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

PJ cops nab teacher for alleged vicious assault on autistic six-year-old boy at childcare centre in Kelana Jaya 

Smoke rises from burning vehicles after protesters set them on fire near the Disaster Management Directorate office, during the ongoing anti-quota protest in Dhaka on July 18, 2024. Bangladeshi students set fire to the country’s state broadcaster on July 18, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Wisma Putra: Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka assures safety of Malaysians amid student protests in Bangladesh 

File picture of a sun bear. A male sun bear was captured after it entered a trap in Kampung Satan, Jeli, July 18, 2024, according to Kelantan Perhilitan. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Kelantan Perhilitan traps sun bear in Jeli, second one in a week 

Judge Dr Azrol Abdullah meted the sentence on Low Yu Ning, 38, after she pleaded guilty to exposing the child in a manner likely to lead to her death at a house on Jalan Danau Kota, Off Jalan Genting Kelang in Kuala Lumpur, at 1pm on December 6, 2021. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 19 Jul 2024

Ex-babysitter gets fine, community service for endangering two-year-old girl by leaving her unsupervised in car seat in room in KL, leading to her death