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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the National Tahfiz Education Policy (DPTN) 2.0 and the Malaysia Tahfiz Recognition Standard (SPTM) will strengthen protection for tahfiz students. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

DPM Zahid vows tighter tahfiz school policies to protect students after wave of abuse cases

The body of a woman was found inside a bag buried behind an unoccupied house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

DNA tests underway to identify woman’s body found in bag behind Pedas house

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza said he was released on police bail after being detained and questioned over a social media post involving Johor’s Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Reza

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

Police have detained a man in his 20s who survived the deadly house fire that killed a woman and her adopted child in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar, after investigations found the blaze involved criminal elements. — Picture via Facebook/Pejabat Daerah & Tanah Seberang Perai Utara

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

Police suspect foul play in Butterworth blaze, son under investigation over death of mother and child

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the IMF’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economy, saying the government remains focused on prudent management, job creation, and accelerating reforms.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

This file picture taken on August 26 shows an aerial view of Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The hyperscale facility will cover 51 hectares and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2025

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary Secretary Zahrin Aris said the amendments would better protect the rights and welfare of creative practitioners while reinforcing Finas’ role as a key driver in the development of the local content industry. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the man, in his early 50s, was detained around Genting Sempah, Pahang this afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the 140,030 figure reflected both the scale of mental health and social challenges faced by the public, as well as increasing awareness and willingness to seek professional help. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Nancy Shukri: One-stop social support centre has assisted over 142,000 Malaysians nationwide with emotional, psychosocial support

Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence of the accused, P Stephen Nyanamuthu, 55, failed to raise any reasonable doubt against the prosecution’s case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Melaka lorry driver jailed nine years for sexually assaulting student, 13, in school van

Finas says recent amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia Bill 2025 focus on industry growth and governance, not social media regulation or creative restrictions. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Finas: Social media content not regulated under new film Bill amendments

The National Registration Department confirmed that a deceased man’s MyKad number was not misused, following viral social media claims. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

No foreign swap: NRD says MyKad of deceased Malaysian not misused

Children play at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Labong, Endau, after floods forced their families to evacuate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

Motac has revoked the licence of Winborneo Leisure Tour Sdn Bhd over legal violations, effective December 18, 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 Dec 2025

Winborneo Leisure Tour loses licence as Motac cracks down

Passengers breeze through KLIA immigration in seconds via the MyBorderPass app, reducing queues and making travel smoother. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 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

DPM Zahid vows tighter tahfiz school policies to protect students after wave of abuse cases

DNA tests underway to identify woman’s body found in bag behind Pedas house

Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

Police suspect foul play in Butterworth blaze, son under investigation over death of mother and child

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

Nancy Shukri: One-stop social support centre has assisted over 142,000 Malaysians nationwide with emotional, psychosocial support

Melaka lorry driver jailed nine years for sexually assaulting student, 13, in school van

Finas: Social media content not regulated under new film Bill amendments

No foreign swap: NRD says MyKad of deceased Malaysian not misused

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

Winborneo Leisure Tour loses licence as Motac cracks down

Through the gate in seconds: MyBorderPass speeds up travel at KLIA