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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 government is toughening its stance against gig platforms, warning that dodgers face up to two years’ jail, a RM50,000 fine, or both under the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 if they default on Socso and EPF contributions. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Not just fines: Jail time for companies that dodge social protection for gig workers, govt warns

The River Cruise Teluk Intan is an attraction that offers a three-kilometre journey along Sungai Perak, combining natural scenery, local history and culture. — Pictures from Facebook/Tourism Perak
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Waters rise, tourist numbers fall: Perak floods sink boat income by 90pc

The minister told Parliament today that Malaysia and China are expected to sign a new bilateral memorandum of understanding, although he did not disclose details about the MoU. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Tengku Zafrul: China now keen to deepen trade ties after Malaysia–US pact

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor waves to members of the media as his vehicle enters Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Sabah’s new Cabinet sees renamed portfolios and familiar old guard, with Pakatan’s Jamawi as sole fresh face

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the government has a total of 4,044 doses of vaccine for health workers and 2,881 doses for older Malaysians, as of November 10, 2025. — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Malaysia’s flu shot supply good through Feb 2026, Health Ministry has prices under watch

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil speaks to reporters at the city contingent police headquarters on December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Lessons from Chow Kit Ops Songsang bust: KL police to review how raids are run

Ahmad Zailani Ali, 50, claimed trial to using a fake ‘Datuk’ title, an offence under Section 3(1)(a) of the Emblems, Awards and Titles (Negeri Sembilan) Enactment 2017 punishable with a five-year jail term or RM500,000 fine. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Which ‘Datuk’? Man, 50, lands in Negeri Sembilan court for putting fake title on business cards

A Hazmat team checks an animal-food processing factory in the Kerteh Biopolymer Park in Terengganu for a toxic gas leak on November 30, 2025 after nine workers experienced breathing problems. — Screengrab from Facebook/Info Bencana Terengganu
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Factory cleanup gone wrong: Nine workers in Kerteh hospitalised after suspected ammonia gas leak

Police raided a health club in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur on November 28, 2025 as part of its anti-prostitution and anti-deviant sex operation, rounding up 208 people, of whom 17 were civil servants, but has since released them after all of them denied being victims of any crime. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Education Ministry suspends officers caught up in Chow Kit men’s only spa raid, says internal probe ongoing

Recovered motorbikes lined up after being retrieved from flood-hit areas in Hat Yai. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Hat Yai floods leave over 1,000 Malaysian vehicles stuck in basements and streets with recovery stalled, says volunteer group

Steven Sim said employers must stop treating the RM1,700 minimum wage as the benchmark for graduate starting salaries. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

HR minister reminds employers: Don’t peg fresh grad pay to RM1,700 floor, lowballing drags down entire wage structure

Blogger Papagomo, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (left), claims trial in the Sessions Court, Sepang, on December 1, 2025 to a charge of posting fake content on Facebook alleging that 11 PKR MPs withdrew support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on May 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Not guilty plea: Papagomo in court over fake Anwar withdrawal post on Facebook

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said government aid for 30-somethings will still be available even after the age cap comes into effect from January 1, 2026. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Turning 30 won’t mean losing government help, says youth minister

The Sabah Umno deputy chief congratulated the winning parties and reminded them their mandate is a trust from the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Rahman Dahlan: Sabah Umno respects voters’ mandate, will rise again

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who tabled the Bills, informed the House that their second and third readings are scheduled for the current parliamentary session. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Immigration and passports amendment Bills tabled for first reading

The BN secretary-general said the coalition is ready to support a Hajiji-led state government. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Zambry: BN ready to support new Sabah government under Hajiji