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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  / 6 h ago

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

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates during the Premier League match with West Ham United at London Stadium in London December 14, 2025. Rogers has emerged as a central figure in Villa’s remarkable run of form. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports  / 19 h ago

Sleeping giants no more as Aston Villa gatecrash Premier League title conversation

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

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

The Epstein files are out — but where is Trump?

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Shah Alam police were alerted by passers-by to the body of a newborn girl wrapped in plastic behind a supermarket in Section 25 on December 20, 2025. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Cops investigate abandoned newborn found dead behind Shah Alam Section 25 supermarket

The atmosphere during the closing ceremony of the 33rd Thailand SEA Games at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok December 20, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Flame out, future in — SEA Games 2025 close in Bangkok with Malaysia next in line

Teo said the construction of the 5G network is focused on urban areas with high economic activity at present, but expansion to other areas, including rural ones, has also begun and will continue periodically. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7pc, says deputy minister

Under the MNOs and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) agreement, Teo said each MNO must choose to invest in entity A or B within the dual 5G network model. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Government limits telcos’ equity in dual 5G network to boost competition, Dewan Rakyat told

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof previously announced the three-month proof-of-concept starting June 1, initially targeting Malaysian motorcycle and bus travellers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Malaysia launches second QR code system MyRentas for Singapore-bound bus passengers

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, July 3, 2024. The Sessions Court today granted Muhyiddin’s application for the temporary release of his international passport to allow him to attend his granddaughter’s graduation ceremony in London. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Court grants Muhyiddin’s request for temporary release of passport to attend granddaughter’s London graduation

Following a tip-off, the girls were found at a house in Simpang Bekoh, Jasin, along with two women, who are reportedly the aunt and grandmother of one of the girls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Police: Missing Kuala Pilah orphanage girls found safe in Melaka

The accused, S. Anand Kumar, is escorted by policemen to the Magistrate’s Court in Raub, Pahang July 3, 2024 — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Tour bus driver in fatal Genting crash claims trial to reckless driving causing death, and having no valid licence

The KTM commuter train is seen arriving at Kajang Station in this file photo taken on October 5, 2022. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

How bad are our KTM stations? One public transport advocate visits 59 to find out

The PAC said there were regulation violations and overlaps concerning the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS) and ePPAx under both the Human Resources (HR) Ministry and the Home Ministry. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

PAC report exposes regulatory violations and wastage in foreign worker management

FGV Holdings Bhd has announced a reimbursement drive for its migrant workers, offering to repay any fees they paid to third parties to secure employment with the Malaysian firm. ― Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

FGV launches new recruitment fee compensation drive in bid to get off US blacklist

Singapore recently implemented a series of anti-money laundering rules aimed at preventing illicit funds from entering and circulating within the country. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Singapore’s new S$20,000 cash declaration rules: What Malaysians need to know

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is currently serving his reduced jail sentence of six years from 12 at the Kajang Prison — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

High Court says no to Najib’s judicial review bid over ‘house arrest’ call

At the Court of Appeal today, a consent order which had been agreed to by Mais, the Selangor government and Raguram’s Hindu family was read out and recorded by the court. ― Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

In court, Mais and Hindu family agree man won’t be reburied according to Islamic rites; next-of-kin to inherit assets

Homes are submerged by flash floods in Taman Vista Seri Kiranau, Penampang, on June 30, 2024, following heavy rain in the district. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Maintenance underway at flood-hit Penampang water treatment plant, alternative intake activated

Kuala Pilah police chief Supt Amran Mohd Ghani urged members of the public who have information on the girls’ whereabouts to contact investigating officer, Sergeant Ruzaidi Ismail at 012-3648589. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Three teen girls missing from Kuala Pilah orphanage, police seek public’s help

File picture of residents of Vista Seri Kiranau housing during the flash floods in Penampang, June 30, 2024. The MCMC in a statement said it has successfully restored 14 out of 41 telecommunications towers in several areas on the West Coast of Sabah affected by floods as of 10am yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Sabah floods: MCMC restores 14 telecommunications towers

The chairman of the company, allegedly a ‘Datuk’, was remanded until July 6, while the director of the company involved was remanded until tomorrow. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Jul 2024

Company chairman, director remanded in MACC’s billion-ringgit highway project investigation