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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

Dzulkefly said that the registration in November followed the formal recognition and inclusion of Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Master of Pathology (Medical Genetics) programme in the Fourth Schedule of the amended Act. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Health minister: Malaysia registers first genetic pathology specialists in key healthcare reform

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor greets supporters at Sri Gaya in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Front-row clues: BN, PBS and Upko leaders’ presence hint at Sabah Cabinet shape ahead of swearing-in

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor smiles from his vehicle after being sworn in for a second term in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Hajiji expected to hold press conference on Sabah Cabinet line-up this afternoon

MACC confirmed that Sofia Rini Buyong was released today after her remand order expired. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Woman held in MACC probe into alleged bribe linked to PM’s former aide released on bail, says Azam

Over 64,000 PTPTN borrowers who now earn RM8,000 and above are yet to pay back their debt as of October 31, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

As high-earners sit on RM257m PTPTN debt, govt weighs loan exemptions for first-class private varsity grads

Lieutenant Colonel Kamarulzaman Ali (in white shirt) is seen at the Johor Baru Sessions Court December 1, 2025, after claiming trial to a charge of soliciting a bribe to overlook cigarette-smuggling activities in Kota Tinggi. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Senior military intelligence officer charged with soliciting bribes to ignore cigarette-smuggling in Johor

MACC said all belongings seized from businessman Albert Tei, under investigation for bribery, have been accounted for in an itemised inventory that he signed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Phones, iPad, DVR seized and signed: MACC shows inventory after businessman Albert Tei’s arrest

Barisan Nasional has forwarded its list of proposed ministers and deputy ministers for the incoming Sabah administration, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

BN submits Sabah Cabinet nominations, Zahid says formation to be finalised soon

MetMalaysia detected a tropical storm brewing 1,000km from Kudat, Sabah near Da Nang, Vietnam on December 1, 2025, adding that it’s not expected to significantly affect Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Malaysia safe as tropical storm swirls near Vietnam

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, while tabling the bill, said she hopes to get it to second reading by Wednesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Azalina pushes Anti-Bullying Bill forward, debate expected Wednesday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially launched Perodua’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the Perodua QV-E, marking the nation’s second automaker’s inaugural entry into the local EV market. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Anwar hails Perodua’s RM800m leap as QV-E drives Malaysia into the electric age

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of the Perodua EV at the MITI Tower in Kuala Lumpur December 1, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Anwar says Malaysia has clarified US pact to Beijing, stresses China remains ‘very important’ trading partner

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said the government is not bound to buy goods or invest in the US to any specified value under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

US$240b trade pact purchases are up to companies, not govt, Miti tells Dewan Negara

SPM-taking students pray before the school-leaving examination on November 25, 2025 as stormy weather batters Malaysia with heavy rains, strong winds, and floods. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

SPM on the move: Floods force relocation of over 300 candidates across four Perak schools

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor smiles from his vehicle after being sworn in for a second term in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Hajiji’s second-term Sabah state Cabinet expected today — but who’s in?

Tan Sri Pandikar Amin (left) was defeated by independent candidate for Pintasan Datuk Fairuz Renddan in one of the biggest Sabah election upsets on November 29, 2025. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2025

Counting chickens? Independent Fairuz claims Pintasan as Pandikar loses bet, wife’s Sekong loss adds to couple trouble