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A view of Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa, where participants can be seen during the National Field Archery Championship 2025 in Hulu Kelang, Ampang Jaya today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

From tragedy to thriving terrain: How Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa is being reimagined as Ampang Jaya’s newest green escape

Labuan Chinese Chamber President Datuk Wong Kii Yii (left) expressed shock over the revelation by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (right) that the Chinese community was largely unaware of what the GRS-led state government had done for them. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Poor awareness of GRS support among Chinese could cost community, says Labuan chamber chief

Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun operates an excavator during the Kunak New Township groundbreaking ceremony on August 9, 2025. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Sabah’s development limited by finances, not political will, says Masidi

Kota Kinabalu police chief Assistant Commissioner Kasim Muda handing out safety pamphlets to road users under the Kingfisher flyover in the city on December 20, 2025. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Kota Kinabalu sees crime dip in 2025, but road fatalities and thefts remain a concern

Perak is giving businesses a reprieve by deferring the ban on single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2026 to March 1, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Say no to plastic… in two more months: Perak postpones bag ban to March 1, 2026

The victim’s body is seen being retrieved by rescue personnel at the scene. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Woman’s body found in river near Sunway Putra Mall, police classify case as sudden death

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick (second from right) poses for a photo with visitors during the first Sabah government-organised Christmas celebration at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu on December 19, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

From 19 years of church-led to official: Sabah holds first state Christmas celebration, vows continuity

The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found buried in Rembau has been remanded for seven days under a murder investigation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Body found in bag in Pedas: Second suspect remanded for seven days in murder probe

Phillip Among was sentenced after being found guilty of a molestation charge, with the court ruling the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. — Picture via Facebook/Phillip Among

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Sabah politician Phillip Among gets eight months’ jail for molesting 18-year-old, files appeal to High Court

JPJ senior director of enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the figures were recorded under OpLuxury, covering the period from January 1 to December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

JPJ: Over 2,600 luxury vehicle owners caught with expired road tax this year, Porsche drivers top list

Mohd Ikram Danial Zainuddin, 25, with his brothers Mohd Iqbal Danish Zainuddin, 17, and Mohd Iqmal Danny Zainuddin, 14, clean furniture at Taman Sri Damai Perdana as residents return to tidy their homes after flooding in Kuantan, Pahang yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Flood evacuee numbers rise in Terengganu and Kelantan, drop in Pahang

Christmas decorations are seen at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Sazali Harun said users’ interests will be protected despite unchanged toll rates next year, with concessionaires monitored. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Highway authority says service quality won’t drop as toll rates freeze next year

The MACC is reportedly coordinating with UK authorities to investigate an international law firm over alleged links to misappropriated 1MDB funds, focusing on cross-border financial flows and professional service providers. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

MACC working with UK in probe on law firm linked to US$1b 1MDB misappropriation

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said divorce should not be treated lightly, urging couples in crisis to seek Shariah-based professional help. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Religious affairs minister: Divorce not a shortcut, couples should seek Shariah-based counselling first

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, who earlier said he was not keen to contest the Lamag state by-election following his father’s death, has since been named Barisan Nasional’s candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

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First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

From tragedy to thriving terrain: How Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa is being reimagined as Ampang Jaya’s newest green escape

Poor awareness of GRS support among Chinese could cost community, says Labuan chamber chief

Sabah’s development limited by finances, not political will, says Masidi

Kota Kinabalu sees crime dip in 2025, but road fatalities and thefts remain a concern

Say no to plastic… in two more months: Perak postpones bag ban to March 1, 2026

Woman’s body found in river near Sunway Putra Mall, police classify case as sudden death

From 19 years of church-led to official: Sabah holds first state Christmas celebration, vows continuity

Body found in bag in Pedas: Second suspect remanded for seven days in murder probe

Sabah politician Phillip Among gets eight months’ jail for molesting 18-year-old, files appeal to High Court

JPJ: Over 2,600 luxury vehicle owners caught with expired road tax this year, Porsche drivers top list

Flood evacuee numbers rise in Terengganu and Kelantan, drop in Pahang

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Highway authority says service quality won’t drop as toll rates freeze next year

MACC working with UK in probe on law firm linked to US$1b 1MDB misappropriation

Religious affairs minister: Divorce not a shortcut, couples should seek Shariah-based counselling first

Bung Moktar’s son named BN candidate for Kinabatangan by-election