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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

Rosmaini Abd Raof is escorted by police officers to the Johor Baru High Court February 7, 2025, where he filed an application to suspend his 10-year prison sentence. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

JB trader who left pregnant ex-wife in coma seeks to suspend 10-year prison sentence, decision on Feb 25

On Wednesday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Na’im Mokhtar announced plans to introduce new rules requiring organisers to seek approval from religious authorities before inviting Muslim leaders to non-Muslim religious celebrations and funerals. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Cabinet: Jakim’s advice not policy, religious guidelines need approval

The Perlis government filed the review application with the Federal Court on October 30 last year, requesting the court to set aside its earlier decision rejecting the leave to appeal applications filed by the state government and three other parties. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Federal Court to hear Perlis govt’s bid to restore Muslim status of Hindu mum Loh Siew Hong’s children on April 8

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (right) and Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi during a courtesy call at the federal administration in Putrajaya yesterday. — Picture courtesy Facebook/ Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Johor seeks federal approval to revive Meridin East Pasir Gudang flyover, ease congestion woes, says MB

Established in 2010 to track down assets linked to international corruption, the Kleptocracy Initiative has pursued Russian oligarchs, Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha, and the families of former South Korean president Chun Doo Hwan. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

US quietly disbands Kleptocracy Initiative, anti-graft unit behind 1MDB prosecution, says journalist

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif stated that the internal investigation is being conducted by two committees, namely the technical investigation committee chaired by the chief executive director and the steering committee chaired by herself. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

DBKL board member’s alleged misconduct in RM4m project: Internal probe findings out this week, says KL mayor

Saifuddin was responding to Datuk Dr Alias Razak (PN-Kuala Nerus), who had inquired about the progress of investigations into allegations of improper issuance of medical visas to foreign nationals without following proper procedures. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Home minister confirms 22 Immigration officers questioned in medical visa probe

Earlier reports had claimed that the celebrities — actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan, singer Ziana Zain and astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor — had been paid up to RM400,000 over one to two years as brand ambassadors for the financial consultancy firm under MACC investigation. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Report: MACC nears completion of Ops Sky probe after celebrity statements

Police have arrested two more individuals suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident, which saw two vehicles being driven recklessly in front of an entertainment centre on Jalan Klang Lama on January 29.
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Two more arrested in Old Klang Road hit-and-run, bringing total to seven

Customs director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled 7,215 smuggling cases last year, with a total seizure and tax value amounting to RM1.644 billion, an increase of 85.92 per cent compared to RM884.27 million in 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Customs foiled 7,215 smuggling cases in 2024, seizures worth RM1.6b

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said that through the ministry and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the government is actively conducting engagement sessions with ministries and industry stakeholders to finalise the scope and tax rate. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

SST expansion, rate review to be gazetted in 1Q 2025 after stakeholder engagement, says MOF

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) announced that applications are open for admission to 20 public universities, 36 polytechnics, 106 community colleges, and two institutions under the MARA Higher Education Division (MARA BPT). — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

UPUOnline applications open Feb 10 for foundation, diploma, and degree programmes

The affected highways are the North-South Expressway (PLUS), New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), and Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

LLM widens peak-hour heavy vehicle ban on PLUS, NKVE, ELITE and DUKE from February 19

Federal CCID director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf addresses a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur February 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Bukit Aman: RM260m lost to commercial crime in Malaysia in first 33 days of 2025

The rising waters of Sungai Kinabatangan have inundated Kampung Mengaris 1 (left) and Kampung Mengaris 2, both located along the riverbanks in Kinabatangan, Sabah, February 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

Floods worsen in Sabah, Sarawak as evacuee numbers rise

Datuk Ibrahim Baki (left) and Datuk Len Talif Salleh. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2025

PBB Convention: Ibrahim Baki, Len Talif eyeing VP posts in party polls?