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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

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the KKDW December 2025 Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

DPM Zahid: 2026-2030 Social Policy Action Plan to rethink how Malaysia sees growth, cut dependence on govt aid

A drone view of a rescue member walking in an area affected by deadly landslides following heavy rains, as the search operation for victims continues in Malalak, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia December 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Foreign Ministry confirms safe evacuation of three Malaysians stranded in Sumatra floods, search ongoing for two others

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

达基尤丁说，弄错国旗图案不是道歉就可了事的事情，就算是伊党的活动，伊党也支持对付相关负责人。-SAYUTI ZAINUDIN摄-

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Speaker defers motion to suspend Takiyuddin to next Parliament session

A discipline teacher at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha told the Coroner’s Court she had no ill intentions and was not protecting anyone in the inquiry into Zara Qairina’s death. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 h ago

Teacher denies protecting anyone in Zara Qairina case, says she acted in good faith

Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 20 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 20 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 20 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

Muslims visit the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 20 h ago

Tabung Haji receives over 84,000 Haj appeals, 2026 intake records just 18pc deferrals, says deputy minister

A discipline teacher told the inquest that Zara Qairina’s parents held her bedside as they uttered their final, heartbreaking words before her ventilator was removed. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 21 h ago

‘Zara, wake up’: KK Coroner’s Court told of father’s desperate plea in 13-year-old’s final moments

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attend the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat (ALR) in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 h ago

Singapore and Malaysia deepen ties with updated RTS Link deal and pacts on drug control and healthcare

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying answers questions during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 h ago

Govt mulls delaying e-Invoice rollout for MSMEs after calls for longer transition period

Reconstruction at Taman Putra Harmoni remains frozen as lawsuits and objections stall government efforts to rebuild homes destroyed in the gas pipeline explosion. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 21 h ago

Rebuilding stalls in Putra Heights as legal disputes, objections from some residents freeze aid for blast-hit homes

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying responds to questions during the Dewan Rakyat sitting at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 h ago

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

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DPM Zahid: 2026-2030 Social Policy Action Plan to rethink how Malaysia sees growth, cut dependence on govt aid

Foreign Ministry confirms safe evacuation of three Malaysians stranded in Sumatra floods, search ongoing for two others

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

Speaker defers motion to suspend Takiyuddin to next Parliament session

Teacher denies protecting anyone in Zara Qairina case, says she acted in good faith

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

Tabung Haji receives over 84,000 Haj appeals, 2026 intake records just 18pc deferrals, says deputy minister

‘Zara, wake up’: KK Coroner’s Court told of father’s desperate plea in 13-year-old’s final moments

Singapore and Malaysia deepen ties with updated RTS Link deal and pacts on drug control and healthcare

Govt mulls delaying e-Invoice rollout for MSMEs after calls for longer transition period

Rebuilding stalls in Putra Heights as legal disputes, objections from some residents freeze aid for blast-hit homes

E-Invoice: Wholesale, retail trade pose highest revenue-leakage risk, says deputy finance minister