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Pearly Tan and M Thinaah during the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Thailand Open badminton tournament in Bangkok on May 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

Malaysia power into SEA Games semis to lock in women’s badminton medal

Continuous rain is expected overnight in Johor, involving the districts of Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru from December 7 to 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of non-stop heavy rains overnight in Johor and Sarawak 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks beside Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in a townhall session during the ‘Rancakkan Madani’ programmer, Dataran Putrajaya December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar gives all ministers thumbs up in surprise midterm review, says no weak links

Leong Jun Hao leads Malaysia to the SEA Games badminton semi-finals after beating the Philippines’ Jewel Angelo Albo 21-17, 21-18 in the men’s singles on December 7, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 11 h ago

Malaysia secures semi-final spots in SEA Games badminton

Motorcyclist Roslan Rusly (right) shares the snapshot he took with the hotel security guard who lent him RM1 so he could pay the RM5 parking fee and exit the hotel carpark at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture from Facebook/Roslan Rusly
Life  / 10 h ago

Motorcyclist short on cash touched by Bukit Bintang hotel guard’s RM1 act of kindness

Police said the woman’s hair was also cut during the incident, prompting her to flee the house and seek help from nearby neighbours before she was rescued. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that if Barisan Nasional’s component parties continue working with DAP and Pakatan Harapan in the next general election, his party will chart its own path. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MCA says ‘good luck’ to BN if allies team up with Pakatan, DAP again in next GE

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal to reduce parking bays at new projects near public transit hubs could encourage residents to use public buses and trains and lower housing prices for home buyers at the same time. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) presents the People’s Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0 to a recipient representative at the closing ceremony of the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme’ at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (right), and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

A bank employee helped prevent a customer from losing more than S$200,000 to scammers after intervening during a tense encounter at a DBS branch late last year.  — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 16 h ago

Singapore bank employee foils S$200,000 scam attempt as victim almost hands cash to criminals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of his book ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

The government has doubled the tax refund allocation to RM4 billion to clear its backlog and if necessary, will pump in more, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also finance minister said on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Govt doubles tax refund kitty to RM4b, payouts start tomorrow

Penang police uncover 30 bitcoin mining machines hidden at several premises around Jalan Air Putih, Balik Pulau on December 6, 2025 following a join inspection with TNB on high electricity usage. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Mystery electricity spike in Balik Pulau leads police to hidden bitcoin mine

Katy Perry shared a series of photos from her Lifetimes Tour stop in Japan, including a selfie of the pair cuddled beneath autumn foliage. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 16 h ago

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official after months of speculation

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said he will ensure full transparency in investigating what transpired in the police shooting that killed three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 that has been challenged by the victims’ families. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Bukit Aman receives CD of Durian Tunggal shooting from next-of-kin; IGP pledges thorough investigation

Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed his displeasure at a proposed guideline for Muslims in non-Muslim events. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Religious harmony at risk if new guidelines for Muslims are introduced, warns Selangor Sultan

A Perodua Axia involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash with a five-tonne truck on Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, leaving two dead and two seriously injured on February 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang crash claims two lives, leaves two more critical on way to Besut wedding

Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the disbursed amount was granted to entrepreneurs who applied for Tekun Nasional funding through the Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI) and SPUMI Goes Big programmes. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Tekun’s RM100m allocation: Deputy minister says RM3.6m released to 143 Indian Malaysian businesses since Jan 14

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad while visiting the Chemor health clinic in Ipoh, Perak. February 6, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Health Ministry says RM18.9m allocated for digital transformation of 100 public health clinics nationwide

Concerns have been raised over a new directive under the Public Service Remuneration System to raise the weekly working hours for shift-based nurses from 42 to 45 hours amid high demand for public healthcare. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Final decision pending: Health Ministry weighs shift to 45-hour work week for nurses, ambulance drivers

Products from Coca-Cola Europe Pacific Partners distributed in the Europe has been affected by recalls over chlorate levels. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Coca-Cola in Malaysia not affected by chlorate contamination, health minister says

Ahmad Zahid noted that the halal industry development plan would focus on high-value sectors such as halal pharmaceuticals, halal logistics, and food technology. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Step up and target RM63.1b halal exports in 2025, DPM Zahid tells Malaysian companies as global race heats up

A GISBH-linked care home in Subang Jaya, Selangor was among numerous properties investigated by the authorities after the scandal involving child abuses and the Al-Arqam cult broke in August 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

As new term starts Feb 17, Selangor to enrol 200 GISBH children starting school for first time

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (right) interacts with visitors at the Official Opening and Open Day of the North Seberang Perai Wellness Hub at Sungai Dua Health Clinic. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Health minister: Obesity, high cholesterol more prevalent in Penang than nationwide

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspect will be brought back for charges once Sabah investigations where she is currently held, are complete. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Comedian’s wife, suspect in multi-state fraud cases, to face charges in Selangor

Malaysia aims to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities through strategic education partnerships, fostering a skilled workforce for the future. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Johor partners UAE university, UTM to drive AI education forward in state

PLKN 3.0 participants undergo light weapons shooting training at the First Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment Shooting Range in Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur on February 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

National service training: D-G says no to shirking, yes to delaying, but employers must justify refusal to release workers

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia top leaders held a meeting on February 7, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Azmin Ali
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Bersatu campaigners told to get ready, as Muhyiddin anticipates snap general election at end of 2025

Joniston said the Sabah government has budgeted RM70 million for non-Muslim religious bodies for 2025, an increase of RM13.25 million compared to the 2024 allocation of RM56.75 million, as it advocates fairness and harmony. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Open dialogue and mutual respect beats strict guidelines: GRS info chief backs federal move on Muslims at non-Muslim events

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said that all local councils must first attend engagement sessions with stakeholders before increasing any rates to premises. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Engage first, hike rates later: Sabah DCM defers rollout of new by-laws, says increases too drastic

Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick sparked uproar in Sabah when he allegedly breached custom by splashing water on to the Keningau Oath Stone using a dipper without proper ceremonial rites during a January 25, 2025 visit. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Sabah floods and Keningau Oath Stone: Tensions rise over perceived cultural breach