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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  / 5 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 10 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 9 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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are seen in this image released by the US Department of Justice on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — US Justice Department/Handout via Reuters
World  / 5 h ago

The Epstein files are out — but where is Trump?

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to see his net worth surpass US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion), driven by gains linked to Tesla and SpaceX, according to Forbes. — Reuters pic
Money  / 4 h ago

How Elon Musk crossed the US$700b line — and left every other billionaire behind

Malaysia Productivity Corporation deputy director-general Dr Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah said the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is using AI to help agencies automate checks and streamline workflows. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Less paperwork, more speed: Govt uses AI to save big

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  / 7 h ago

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

An aerial view shows the space where the Fensfeltet planned industrial area could be. Plans to mine Europe’s largest rare earth deposit in Norway have stalled amid concerns that extraction could harm endangered species and fragile ecosystems. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Europe’s biggest rare earth find hits a snag over beetles, moss and mushrooms

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing left) rejects claims that the BN is undermining the current Anwar administration. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘Once loyal, always loyal’: Zahid says BN unwavering ally to Anwar’s unity govt

Rescuers claimed that the dog was obviously distressed and traumatised at the vet after rescue. — Screencap via Instagram/@myforever doggo
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Vet Department takes hold of husky in viral abuse video

Fahmi said that telcos have given their assurance there will be no additional costs for consumers after the rollout of the second network. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Jul 2024

Telcos commit to no extra charges for consumers after second 5G network rollout, says Fahmi

An electrical vehicle is parked at a charging station in Putrajaya in this June 18, 2024 photograph. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Govt mulls parking fee waivers for electric vehicles in cities to promote green transport, says housing minister

Staff from Sepang Aircraft, MAS Engineering Hangar, and CAE gathering at the KLIA Southern Support Zone Aircraft Engineering area, July 4, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Sepang Viral
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Chemical leak at KLIA’s Southern Support Zone prompts medical response after 20 experience nausea

A file photograph shows commuters using the escalators at the KTM Komuter station at KL Sentral. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

KTMB was called out over busted escalators, lifts, toilets at stations. Here’s its response

The Catholic Church in Penang is pursuing the beatification and canonisation of Sybil Kathigasu, a nurse renowned for her bravery during World War II. — Archives/Tatler Asia pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s first saint? Catholic Church here starts bid to beatify Perak WWII hero Sybil Kathigasu

Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz delivers a speech at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) in Kuala Lumpur July 4, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Tengku Zafrul: 3,000 5G-powered smart factories by 2030 expected to boost Malaysia’s GDP by RM36.8b

The Sabah dispute has seen periodic flare-ups involving diplomatic notes, legal actions, and even armed incursions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Putrajaya submits diplomatic protest note to UN rejecting Manila’s bid to reclaim Sabah after Paris court rule

The Auditor-General’s Report cited MPN’s reception of a large grant of RM35.84 million by the government as the reason for its audit.
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

A-G report: National Council of Professors needs ‘thorough overhaul’ after misusing almost RM400,000 to finance private companies

The report indicated that Mara Inc should reassess its goals and the execution of its fundamental property management functions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

A-G’s report: Mara Inc’s inefficient operations lead to RM286m loss

Azalina said the proposed amendments would also empower investigating officers to seize bank accounts suspected of being involved in online fraud. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Govt proposes new laws targeting mule accounts to tackle rising online fraud

Job seekers checking out the MyFuture Jobs exhibition at the National Bukit Jalil Stadium in June 2024 — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

A-G’s report: HRD Corp’s GIG training incurred expenses of RM51.69 million, certain participants attending as many as 16 sessions

File picture of an anti-narcotics police chemist testing cocaine from a seized brick in Lima February 29, 2016. In a statement yesterday, AADK said the Bill was designed to expedite the treatment and rehabilitation process, especially for voluntary admissions. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

AADK: Drug Rehabilitation Bill 2024 to streamline treatment, support voluntary admissions

According to Ipsos data, 65 per cent of respondents expressed confidence in law enforcement’s ability to apprehend the correct criminals after a crime. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Ipsos report: Malaysians show rising confidence in cops, two-thirds believe officers treat everyone equally

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on July 4, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin.
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

As AG stays silent, Rosmah presses on with bid to strike out money laundering and tax evasion charges

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to the media after chairing a meeting of the Supreme Committee on the Establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission in Kuala Lumpur July 4, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Jul 2024

Bill to protect gig workers slated for Oct tabling in Parliament, says DPM Zahid