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Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move aims to avoid unhealthy competition that could affect the sustainability of real players in the relevant industry. — Bernama pic

Zahid calls for contractor screening to curb unhealthy competition in construction sector

At about 11.30pm on Saturday, 30 semi-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas. — Picture from Facebook/Vitaminbae

Fire engulfs Tawau water village in Sabah, residents leap into sea to escape flames

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

The department said in a statement that investigations were underway to determine the cause of the incident that claimed two lives and left three others injured when a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin power plant area near Kukup. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba Pontian Baru

Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse

KPWKM minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she would obtain detailed information on the matter to assess the form of assistance that could be provided, to ensure that the children involved continue to be safeguarded. — Bernama pic

Alleged two-husbands case in Terengganu: Ministry to prioritise children’s welfare, says minister

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Forensic officers examine a victim’s body at the scene of a shooting on a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia December 15, 2025. — AAP/Dean Lewins pic via Reuters

Anwar condemns Sydney attack that killed at least 12 people, offers condolences and solidarity with Australia

Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

Kada chairman Khalid Abdul Samad said compensation is provided at RM3,000 per hectare for the damaged paddy crops in Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Kelantan’s flood-hit paddy farmers to receive compensation after RM2.3m crop losses

Malaysians embrace colourful Christmas preparations ahead of December 25. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Early shoppers, decorations and holiday deals herald Christmas across Malaysia

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the party’s supreme council has not met to determine MIC’s political direction. — Bernama pic

MIC still part of BN as supreme council yet to decide on future ties, says deputy president

Police said the elephant suddenly grabbed the motorcyclist, causing him to fall into a ravine, while the pillion passenger escaped unharmed. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Orang Asli rider injured after wild elephant grabs him off motorcycle in Gerik