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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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

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  / 10 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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 10 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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

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

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 14 h ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa, said unlicensed vape vending machines can be seized. — Bernama pic    
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

FT minister says unlicensed vape vending machines can be seized, but no complaints lodged yet

Deputy Law Minister M. Kulasegaran said the second reading of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been postponed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Second reading of citizenship amendment Bill postponed to next Dewan Rakyat session

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said media outlets have the right to impose restrictions by methods deemed necessary, including closing the comment section, taking into account the decision of the Federal Court regarding readers’ comments posted on the media portal sites. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

No directive for news outlets to disable comment sections on social media, says Fahmi

This 2023 file photograph shows an aerial view of the Forest City development in Johor Baru. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Pulau 1 in Johor’s Forest City to be duty-free island

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move was part of an effort to ensure that the halal industry continued to grow globally. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

DPM Zahid says Malaysia to utilise abandoned land for halal industry expansion as non-Bumiputera firms dominate certification

The documentary which presents a closer narrative on the personality of Sultan Ibrahim will be broadcast on Astro 502, Unifi TV 631, Mytv 121 and Bernama TV Facebook. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Bernama TV to air special documentary ‘Di Sebalik Mahkota’ tomorrow ahead of 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s installation

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the establishment JTDC is in-line with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to realise Johor as a developed state by 2030. — Picture courtesy of Onn Hafiz Ghazi/Facebook
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Johor MB announces one-stop talent hub to boost state's 2030 development goals

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hospitalised since Monday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Dr Mahathir hospitalised for coughing since Monday

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said that the government is looking to enact a new and relevant cyberbullying law following the death of cyberbullying victim and influencer Rajeswary Appahu, known as Esha. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Putrajaya eyeing new cyberbullying law after death of influencer Esha by suicide, says Fahmi 

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain urged the community to continue playing a role in providing information regarding missing persons cases. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

IGP: 24-hour wait to report missing person just a myth

On Tuesday, Shalini Periasamy, 35, a TikTok user going by the handle @alphaquinnsha pleaded guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 to using vulgar language on TikTok with the intent to incite anger. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Mum of influencer Esha demands justice after cyberbully gets off with RM100 fine despite suicide

File picture of students on their first day of school in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Gabriel, Kampung Pandan, January 2, 2014. A programme with scientists will be carried out immediately in 100 schools nationwide to attract students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Education Ministry introduces programme with scientists at 100 schools to spark students’ interest in STEM

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia is also a caring monarch who takes an interest in the welfare of the people, using his interactions to hear their complaints and problems firsthand, said Mersing District Officer Jamil Hasni Abdullah. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Sultan Ibrahim values casual interactions with the people without strict protocols, says Mersing district officer

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government will decide on the viability of the project by the end of the fourth quarter — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Anthony Loke: Malaysia to decide on HSR project with Singapore by year-end

The same court yesterday also set aside the death penalty against Habin Noor Sulaiman, 56, who was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Nur Ain Ashikin Jemedi, 17, in 2010 by stabbing her 19 times and pouring formic acid on her head. She died in hospital 21 days later. ― Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

In Johor, former guard and cop among three to escape death sentence after federal court review of murders

Nurain Hasnorizal, 25, sprinkled rose water on the grave of her second child, Muhammad Luth Syauqi Nur Sufyan, 2, who was buried at the Kampung Banggol Berangan Muslim Cemetery on July 12. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Jul 2024

Police: Farmer released on bail amid investigation into poisoned crackers killing two brothers in Kulim