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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

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

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the takeover process is lengthy as it involves extensive regulatory and technical requirements. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

AirBorneo to launch Sarawak rural flights in January, regional jets by end-2026 pending approvals

A viral photo of at least a dozen GRS assemblymen and independents were spotted meeting at a hotel in the city shortly after the new Cabinet — comprising seven members from GRS, one from Upko, one from Pakatan Harapan and one from BN — was sworn in. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Unease mounts in Sabah among GRS leaders, independents over BN joining state Cabinet

A total of 65 Influenza-like-illness (ILI) clusters have been reported in Perak as of Nov 29, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. — Unsplash pic/Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Perak flu season: 65 clusters reported, majority in schools, but trend now reversing

The 63-year-old suspect, dressed in a detention outfit, arrived at the court in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, at 9.25am in a police vehicle. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Kelantan man remanded six days until Dec 7 for alleged murder of wife in Tanah Merah

MetMalaysia said in a statement, issued at 10.40am, that the bad weather is expected to hit Melaka, as well as parts of Johor involving Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast in Melaka, Johor until 2pm, says MetMalaysia 

Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the officer’s arrest, which had been reported in the media, prompted the ministry’s integrity unit to launch an internal review to determine any disciplinary measures under civil service regulations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Deputy minister’s officer told to step down following Chow Kit arrest

The Tambun MP said his administration is on course to narrow the deficit after three years of back-to-back decrease since 2022. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Anwar: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit could shrink ‘significantly’ by 2028-29 if reforms continue

(Finalists, front row, from left): ⁠Prashwin Singh Tejpal Singh, ⁠Celeste Chung, ⁠Jay Chooi Je Qin, ⁠Dennis Chong Jing Yi, Chia Zhi Zhi, Alex Chong Chun Perng. (Back row from left): ⁠Intan Zalila Mohd Yusof (Secretariat, Rhodes Trust for Malaysia), Norhidayah Aslah (Head of Scholarship, Yayasan Khazanah), ⁠Datuk Kathleen Chew (Programme Director of YTL Foundation), Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail (Vice-Chancellor and CEO of IMU University and Pro-Chancellor to University MAWIP International), ⁠Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki (Trustee and Managing Director of Yayasan Hasanah & Trustee of Yayasan Khazanah), Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan (National Secretary for Rhodes Trust for Malaysia), Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad (Non Executive Chairman of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad), Datuk Shahira Ahmed Bazari (Head, Group Sustainability & Advocacy of Khazanah Nasional Berhad). — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Khazanah
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Malaysia’s Jay Chooi named 2026 Rhodes Scholar-Elect, aims to shape safer AI future

Taking questions from Opposition MPs during Question Time, the Tambun MP suggested a letter requesting for companies to be considered for public projects is not illegal. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Anwar: Requesting firms to be ‘considered’ for govt projects isn’t sacking-worthy

Outgoing Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that, unlike previously when incentives were tied directly to investment amounts, the NIIF focuses on what the investment delivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

‘Results, not investment size’: NIIF incentives to reward outcomes, says Tengku Zafrul

Flood victims being housed at the Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Atas Tol in Kuala Terengganu, December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Flood situation in seven states improving, fewer evacuees as of 8am this morning

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke added that although Sabah DAP will not be part of the state government structure, the party’s leaders will continue to serve the people of Sabah actively and work to restore their confidence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

‘A clear signal from voters’: Sabah DAP to stay out of state govt, says Anthony Loke

According to the viral report, the crocodile is said to have entered through a sluice gate in the village area, which connects to the Perak River. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Perak man seriously injured in croc attack in Teluk Intan

Judge Roslan Mat Nor set the trial for February 2 and 3, 2027, and scheduled April 7 next year for the next case management. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

High Court sets Feb 2027 trial for businessman’s defamation suit against Caprice

File picture of the KL Strike Force of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), in collaboration with the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), during a raid at a health centre in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, November 29, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2025

Putrajaya health club raid: Jawi takes statements from suspects in immoral acts probe