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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

Puspa was informed by her other children that there were videos and live broadcasts uploaded by the three individuals gossiping about her late daughter who went by the name Esha on social media. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2024

Mother of TikToker who died after alleged cyberbullying files police complaint against three people, including ex-cop

If you’re being bullied or cyberbullied, telling someone, including a stranger on a helpline could make all the difference. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2024

Getting bullied online or IRL? Here’s what you can do

According to experts, bullies might have emotional trauma, which brings out aggression against others to feel good about themselves. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2024

Are you bullying others? You could be struggling with issues yourself

Although cyberbullying involves only words, it can still cause mental, psychological and physical harm by affecting your emotions, actions, behaviour and cognition. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia / 13 Jul 2024

More than sticks and stones: Experts warn cyberbullying far more dangerous than just mean words

Newborns born after midnight are seen at the Penang General Hospital January 1, 2019. Malaysia’s fertility landscape has undergone significant changes with a decline of 4.9 children in 1970 to 1.6 children in 2022, below the replacement level since 2013, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Govt statistics show Malaysians not making enough babies to replace themselves; down to 1.6 in 2022

A view of the sword, the long keris and sundang from the Royal Regalia. The public will have the opportunity to see the Royal Regalia during the Installation Ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia at Istana Negara on July 20. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Experience the King’s Royal Regalia at special ceremony on July 20 (VIDEO)

Lim Guan Eng has submitted a representation to the Attorney General’s Chambers to drop four corruption charges involving the construction of the undersea tunnel and road projects in Penang worth over RM6 billion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Guan Eng’s trial: Former Penang CM submits representation to drop corruption charges

Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin dismissed the review application filed by Mohd Hazalif Mohd Hazani, 30, also known as Alif Teega, and his wife Aisyah Hijanah Azhari, 26, after finding that the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court had complied with Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code in granting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) request for the remand. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Claims of misappropriating donations: High Court rejects social media influencer couple Aisyah Hijanah, Alif Teega’s bid to set aside remand order 

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (left) hands over a Malaysian passport to an applicant at the new passport office in the Kota Kinabalu International Airport July 12, 2024.
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Sabah gets its first passport office inside airport terminal, able to process applications in one hour

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim wanted state leaders to always pay attention to political stability and harmony among the diverse communities, as these are crucial to drawing foreign investors to the state.
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Sultan Ibrahim’s call to leaders to prioritise people’s welfare shifts focus towards development of Johor, says MB 

The fare rate for the Rapid Mobility service, in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, has been adjusted to RM7 for two passengers (one disabled passenger and one companion) per booking, starting July 15. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Rapid Bus introduces RM7 fare for disabled passengers and their companions in KL, Penang from July 15

File picture of visitors camping at the beach in Bagan Lalang. The Campsite Planning Guidelines in Negeri Sembilan has been approved to ensure visitor safety at camping sites in the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

N. Sembilan’s new campsite planning rules emphasise visitor safety, says state exco

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (centre) speaks to Immigration staff at the new passport office in the Kota Kinabalu International Airport July 12, 2024.
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Home minister says 10-year Malaysian passport to be available soon

Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee highlighted Sarawak’s unique position in Malaysia, where the use of English is more prevalent compared to other states. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Sarawak deputy minister defends English education focus, rejects calls for reduced usage

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil holds a press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya on July 12, 2024. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Fahmi tells Bersatu to blame Muhyiddin, Hamzah for mess over MPs backing Anwar

The Ministry of Health is refining regulations related to the ban on the sale of all smoking products, including through vending machines. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Health Ministry tightens regulations on e-cigarette and tobacco sales through vending machines after viral post on X