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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  / 4 h ago

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

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

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

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

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

According to the Communications Ministry in a written reply published on the official Parliament website, under the subsidiary regulations, service providers will be responsible for ensuring their platforms are not accessible to users under the age of 16. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

MCMC moves to bar under-16s from social media under new Online Safety Act subsidiary laws

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim says 32,000 workers across 3,000 employers have seen salary increases of up to 16 per cent under the Progressive Wage Policy as of November this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 h ago

Progressive Wage Policy boosts wages of 32,000 workers by up to 16pc, says HR minister

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the use of the airboats in view of the current unpredictable weather and to ensure rescue agencies are prepared should a second wave of flooding occur. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 22 h ago

King grants use of two royal airboats for flood rescues

Lim Guan Eng said in a statement today that his warnings about expanded SST and e-invoicing predate the Sabah state election by nearly a year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says he warned about SST, e-Invoicing long before Sabah polls, rejects claims of post-election shift

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at a press conference during the KKDW December 2025 Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

DPM Zahid to present resolution for Felda-FGV Terengganu land dispute in Cabinet tomorrow, boards race to finish proposals

Ewon said today his ‘Sabah First’ message remains unchanged, despite criticism over joining a unity government. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 h ago

Ewon rejects claims he ‘scammed’ voters, says new Sabah govt puts local parties in driver’s seat

Former senior political secretary to the prime minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (centre), is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 23 h ago

After corruption charges, PM’s ex-aide Shamsul Iskandar says ‘InsyaAllah, I will prove my innocence’

Datuk Ben Chong said the absence of Chinese ministers in the new Sabah Cabinet reflects voter sentiment and that political stability must take priority. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 23 h ago

GRS’ sole Chinese assemblyman says community ‘does not deserve’ Sabah Cabinet posts after swing to Warisan

Police said a 61-year-old former accountant in Johor lost RM469,875 after being duped by a fraudulent TikTok investment scheme promising high returns. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 h ago

Former accountant loses over RM460,000 after falling for investment scam advertised on TikTok, say police

Muhammad Nazmi Izzuddin Muhamad Zubairi is brought to the Sessions Court in Balik Pulau December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Teacher pleads not guilty to attempted murder of wife in Penang, granted RM15,000 bail

PAC chair Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said recurring procurement flaws continue to drain public funds. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 1d ago

PAC flags ‘systemic weaknesses’ in govt procurement practices, says public trust at stake

Firefighters work on extricating the bodies. — Police pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Miri police seek witnesses of articulated truck accident that left two crushed in trailer cabin

The deputy prime minister said Madani-era reforms have helped keep electricity, water and sewerage services affordable while accelerating Malaysia’s shift toward renewable energy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

DPM Fadillah: Affordable power and water among key gains of Madani reforms

Sabah Parks will prohibit single-use plastic bags across all its protected areas from January 1 as part of efforts to safeguard fragile ecosystems.
Malaysia / 1d ago

Sabah Parks to enforce full ban on single-use plastic bags from January 1

A submerged road in Hulu Langat this morning. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 1d ago

Flooding cuts access in Hulu Langat, police help SPM candidates reach schools

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shares a light-hearted moment with Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan upon his arrival in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar lands in Singapore for annual leaders’ retreat and MoU exchanges