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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 2 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 19 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during their joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore make progress on airspace talks for improved flight access

The Supply Bill 2026 was passed after all 59 assemblymen present during the sitting voted in favour of it. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Perak passes RM1.61b state Budget for 2026

The demolition operation in Kampung Jawa, Klang for the West Coast Expressway (WCE) Section 3 project is under control and is going smoothly without any untoward incident. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 2d ago

Kampung Jawa demolition drama ends quietly as police keep peace for WCE project

Lawyer Mahajoth Singh (centre), who represents businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, speaks to reporters at the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court, November 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

MACC rejects Lawyers for Liberty’s ‘intimidation’ claim, says notice to Albert Tei’s lawyer issued lawfully

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has already paid RM42 billion to settle 1MDB’s debts (principal and interest) and commitments from 2018 to date. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Anwar: Govt has repaid RM42b in 1MDB debts but RM9b still outstanding

This file picture shows a view of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

‘Maybe’: Teacher hints at link between wardens’ removal and Zara Qairina tragedy

Car loan holders in good standing may qualify for early settlement discounts once the new Hire-Purchase Act abolishes the controversial Rule of 78 interest calculation method. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 2d ago

Malaysian banks to offer ‘goodwill discount’ for early car loan settlement following HP law reform

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has reprimanded Kenering assemblyman Mohamad Husairi Ariffin for allegedly making false claims over a housing project in the Gerik constituency during the State Legislative Assembly sitting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Perak MB clarifies Gerik housing project, denies RM50m funding claim

The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening safety in schools and will not compromise on any form of bullying. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 2d ago

MOE commits to long-term anti-bullying reforms with 10,000 new teachers and expanded CCTV coverage

Digital payments have become the preferred method for Malaysians, driven by government initiatives like DuitNow QR and growing consumer trust in cashless transactions. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Three in five Malaysians now use digital payments, Ipsos study finds

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received RM21 million in excise duty from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for the procurement of Sodium-Glucose Transport Protein 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which will benefit 49,128 patients, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 2d ago

Sugar tax sweetens healthcare: RM21m funds diabetes and kidney treatments

An aerial view shows a home surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Anwar allocates RM500m to repair Malaysia’s flood-damaged public infrastructure

More than 84 per cent of 16.5 million eligible Malaysians, or 13.9 million, have enjoyed the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme as of Nov 30, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 2d ago

Deputy finance minister: Budi95 records RM5.16b in sales, government projects up to RM4b in savings

Upko deputy president Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin said the results announced by the Election Commission signal a clear desire among Sabahans for a political landscape shaped by local parties — similar to the model seen in neighbouring Sarawak. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Sabah must seize ‘Sarawak moment’ to assert local political control, says Upko deputy

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today reminded graduates not to be complacent amid rapid modernisation or fall into unhealthy pursuits, urging them instead to become builders of a strong civilisation using the knowledge they have gained. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

King urges graduates to uphold integrity, build strong civilisation

Datuk Azman Abidin, political secretary to the prime minister, with participants during Malaysia Brand Day in Kuala Lumpur, December 2, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Over 100 SMEs to showcase homegrown brands at first Malaysia Brand Day 2026

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) today announced that the MySawasdee train service has been cancelled following the need for post-flood safety inspections as well as track cleaning and repair work in several areas that are still not stable. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

KTMB cancels MySawasdee trains between KL and Hat Yai for December amid flood damage inspections