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The Department of Irrigation and Drainage warned of possible flooding in seven districts in Kelantan following continuous heavy rain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Kelantan flood warning: Seven districts at risk from Dec 14 to 17

The Fire Department said 18 infants were among 34 people rescued using boats after flash floods hit a childcare centre. — Composite of social media photos

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Eighteen babies, 10 children among 34 rescued as flash floods hit Johor kindergarten

File photo for illustration purposes only. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said police will summon the individual who circulated a viral video alleging an ambulance was blocked for a convoy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

Anwar and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the Vietnam–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Anwar, Vietnam PM discuss ties and Cambodia–Thailand tensions in phone call

Anwar said Malaysia, as Asean Chair, will strengthen collective efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Anwar: Malaysia to convene special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting amid regional tensions

Anwar said he briefed US President Donald Trump on Malaysia’s mediation efforts under the Asean chairmanship. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)

Malaysia / 13 Dec 2025

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

The body of Malaysian Armed Forces sergeant Fahmey Darus, 39, who was killed in a collision involving an army truck and a Proton Wira near Kampung Bukit Belah, Machang, was laid to rest at the Nibong Islamic Cemetery in Kampung Padang Kala Melor, Kota Bharu, December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

MAF sergeant killed in Machang crash laid to rest with military honours

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (second right) and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (second left) witness the exchange of a memorandum of understanding between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Melaka state government on connectivity infrastructure for the Melaka smart city initiative at a hotel in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

MCMC allocates RM310m to boost Melaka’s smart city plan with state-wide digital rollout

The Health Ministry said this followed the completion of the latest pharmacist recruitment exercise, in which only 600 permanent posts were filled due to a limited number of vacancies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

MOH to reopen pharmacist job applications next year

Kuala Pilah district police chief Supt Muhammad Mustafah Hussin said the 47-year-old victim was alone at the location searching for stink beans when the incident occurred. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Man allegedly shot while foraging for ‘petai’ in Kuala Pilah forest, gunman still at large

Rapid KL rail operator Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) will extend the operating hours of Bukit Jalil Station till 12.30am in conjunction with the FA Cup final between Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Sabah FC this Sunday. — SoyaCincau pix

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Rapid KL to run late trains for FA Cup final at Bukit Jalil on Sunday

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the estimated supply expenditure for 2026 stands at RM6.402 billion, against an estimated revenue of RM6.430 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Sabah tables RM6.43b Budget 2026, projects surplus despite dip in oil and palm revenue

Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said that Star was not joining GRS but was merely supporting the formation of a unity government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

Despite earlier stance to stay in Sabah Opposition, Jeffrey Kitingan says Star grassroots now back GRS support

The Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and discharge on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law, the prime minister said. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun announced that the assistance will be extended to all Sabah public civil servants, including those on contract, open vote positions and daily-paid workers. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 12 Dec 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, major currencies on optimism over easing tensions

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

Kelantan flood warning: Seven districts at risk from Dec 14 to 17

Eighteen babies, 10 children among 34 rescued as flash floods hit Johor kindergarten

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

Anwar, Vietnam PM discuss ties and Cambodia–Thailand tensions in phone call

Anwar: Malaysia to convene special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting amid regional tensions

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

MAF sergeant killed in Machang crash laid to rest with military honours

MCMC allocates RM310m to boost Melaka’s smart city plan with state-wide digital rollout

MOH to reopen pharmacist job applications next year

Man allegedly shot while foraging for ‘petai’ in Kuala Pilah forest, gunman still at large

Rapid KL to run late trains for FA Cup final at Bukit Jalil on Sunday

Sabah tables RM6.43b Budget 2026, projects surplus despite dip in oil and palm revenue

Despite earlier stance to stay in Sabah Opposition, Jeffrey Kitingan says Star grassroots now back GRS support

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Sabah civil servants to get one-month bonus in 2026, says state finance minister