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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

Police officers speak to the public on the death of the student at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah. — Picture from Facebook/Nasrul Che Ali
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Arau cops confirm death of student cyclist near UniMAP entrance

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (centre) receives a mock cheque worth RM15,000 for school aid in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency from Penang Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) General Manager, Norhizami Abu Hasan (left), during the Ceria Sekolah Programme for Nibong Tebal, organised by TNB at the Nibong Tebal Parliamentary Service Centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Amid Op Sky probe, Education Ministry says no private firms or financial consultants allowed into schools to offer loans

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari observes exhibition items during a visit in conjunction with the reopening of the Sultan Alam Shah Museum. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

MB Amirudin: More ‘AI centres’ next year to boost Selangor’s smart state ambitions

Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek delivered a speech at the Ceria Sekolah Parlimen Nibong Tebal Program, organised by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), held at the Nibong Tebal Parliamentary Constituency Service Centre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Education Ministry braces for massive repair costs as schools in Sabah, Sarawak suffer ‘total loss’ from floods

A police report over an attempted theft was lodged at the Penang International Airport Police Station in Bayan Lepas. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Foreigner nabbed for attempted theft on board of flight from Subang to Penang

Kuala Lumpur Chief Police Officer Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a report was lodged over an officer from the Wangsa Maju police headquarters. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

KL cops confirm sexual harassment report lodged against Wangsa Maju officer taking statement of rally participant

Residents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raise their hands as a rebel soldier monitors access to Unity Stadium in Goma on February 6, 2025 after rebel M23 and Rwandan forces claimed control on January 27. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Defer travel to DRC till security there stable, Wisma Putra tells Malaysians after deadly clashes

Johor Education and Information chairman Aznan Tamin said only 204 schools in the state, mostly in the capital and Pasir Gudang districts, still run two sessions due to high student density. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Johor pushes for single-school session by 2030, only 17pc on dual sessions now

Previously abundant in Malaysia, many fish species, including ‘ikan kembung’ (Indian mackerel) are now declining in its waters and in the markets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

From ‘no-catch’ zones to man-made reefs: Putrajaya’s big plans to save Malaysia’s dwindling fishes

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil during his visit to review WiFi access points at Kolej Kediaman Ketujuh Za'ba at University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. February 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Fahmi: Improved, wider coverage of WiFi in three public universities UM, Usim and UniMAP

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (fourth from right) presents the Best Overall Project Award 2024 to the ICT Division for the Melaka Online Tender System 2.0, represented by State ICT Head Fauzi Elham@Alhim (centre) at the 2025 Melaka State Development Awards. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

In Melaka’s RM88m plan to boost growth in 2025: New market, police station, road upgrades including Banting-Gelang Patah highway

Authorities believe the syndicate, operating under the guise of grocery stores and eateries in Klang, Selangor and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur (pictured), offered unlicensed money transfer services to mainly Indonesian and Indian customers. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Immigration unearths RM3.6m illegal funds transfers to India, Indonesia in Brickfields and Klang through grocery marts, eateries

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks to reporters during his visit to review WiFi access points at Kolej Kediaman Ketujuh Za'ba at University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur .February 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Don’t get carried away when creating content, Fahmi tells influencers after Bandung missing person hoax

Hindu devotees fulfilling their vows during Thaipusam at the Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh on January 25, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Ipoh to close roads four days from Feb 10 for Thaipusam

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, graciously presented an award to the overall best participant of the Quran Recitation, Khairul Zaki Razali, at the Selangor State Level Quran Recitation and Memorization Ceremony held at the Lecture and Islamic Discussion Hall, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Selangor Sultan reminds Muslims to not be influenced by deviant, superstitious teachings

Thailand cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five Myanmar border towns near its northern frontier from February 5, 2025 as part of efforts to combat criminal networks like human trafficking and scams. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2025

Perak man among 61 Asians and Africans rescued from Myanmar human trafficking and scam ring