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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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 13 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  / 9 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  / 15 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  / 7 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 5 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  / 5 h ago

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

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 13 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  / 5 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  / 12 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  / 11 h ago

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

Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance (MCRA) with their counter-proposals to the government's Bill on citizenship law change. — Picture by Ida Lim
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

MCRA gives PM, ministers, all MPs a counter-proposal to fix ‘regressive’ parts of citizenship Bill

The ceremony was held at the Istana Negara main surau and began with congregational Maghrib prayers July 11, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Istana Negara holds prayer ceremony in conjunction with installation of Sultan Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 17th King 

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Legal and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the Dewan Rakyat sitting in the third week saw the motion of the Auditor General’s Report Series 2/2024 passed after being debated by 52 Members of Parliament and winding-up by 14 ministries. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Azalina: Dewan Rakyat passes A-G’s Report and three crucial Bills in third week

The new co-payment feature for medical and health insurance and takaful products is among the options offered to new consumers with lower premium, offering flexibility based on the consumers’ financial needs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Co-payment feature in medical insurance to lower premiums, remains optional, says industry group

An elderly woman who lived alone was found dead in a house fire in Kampung Bukit, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat at 7.30pm, yesterday. — Picture courtesy of Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Tumpat house fire claims life of elderly woman living alone

The latest estimates on the effectiveness of the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s flagship projects and initiatives show investments involved will be worth RM60.7 billion instead of the initial projection of RM25 billion when the roadmap was launched on August 29, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Economy Ministry: Malaysia’s Energy Transition Roadmap to draw RM60.7b in investments

Students hold bags and placards against sexual harassment during the launch of the national-level Anti-Sexual Harassment Advocacy Roadshow in Putrajaya October 29, 2023. The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment by a male employer towards a female employee, according to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Women Ministry announces first tribunal award for employer’s sexual harassment

The trial of Badrul Hisham Shaharin, or Chegu Bard, charged with making seditious remarks on his Facebook page that would tarnish the good name of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will begin on November 26 at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Chegu Bard’s sedition trial for remarks against the King to commence on Nov 26

File picture of store workers and customers around Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur. The Economy Ministry warned that business licences can be cancelled if rented to foreign workers, violating the conditions stipulated under local authority regulations. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Economy Ministry warns Malaysians: Business licences at risk if rented to foreign workers

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (3rd left) officiates the the International Conference on the Ancient Kedah’s History Based on Yi-Jing Records in Kuala Lumpur July 12, 2024. Also present are the Malaysian Museums Department Director-General Datuk Kamarul Baharin A. Kasim (2nd left), National Archives of Malaysia Director-General Datuk Jaafar Sidek (right), the Shandong Province Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission Director Cao Jinping (centre) and the Embassy China Minister in Malaysia Zheng Xuefang (3rd right) and Secretary General of the Ministry of National Unity Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof (2nd right). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

National unity minister considers new history syllabus in schools to reflect ancient Kedah’s Bujang Valley findings

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 is being drafted and is expected to be completed by the end of the year to replace the current blueprint that will end next year. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 to focus on country’s digital and industry needs, says Zambry

The Economy Ministry said the proposed implementation of the targeted RON95 subsidy will be finetuned from all aspects so that the initiative will run smoothly and increase the effectiveness of aid distribution to the people. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Economy Ministry: Govt reevaluating subsidies, assistance, including RON95, amid rationalisation efforts

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Malaysia is capable of being the best host for the Asean Summit 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

PM Anwar confident Malaysia will excel as Asean Summit 2025 host

Dzaiddin's passing was confirmed by former Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Malaysian judiciary expresses condolences over the passing of former CJ Tun Dzaiddin

Dzaiddin, who served as the Chief Justice from 2000 to 2003. —Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Former CJ Mohamed Dzaiddin dies

Yesterday, BNM’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to keep the OPR at 3.00 per cent following its meeting. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Jul 2024

Economists say Bank Negara likely to keep status quo on OPR for rest of 2024