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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

The Digital Ministry projects that Malaysia’s AI sector could add RM13–20 billion a year to GDP by 2030 and create up to 500,000 high-skilled jobs. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

AI could add up to RM20b to Malaysia’s economy by 2030, says Digital Ministry

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaks at the closing ceremony of the national-level International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration in Putrajaya December 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Nancy: Malaysia shifting from charity model to rights-based approach for persons with disabilities

The final day of this Dewan Rakyat session is set to be tense, with a motion to suspend the Kota Bharu MP expected to dominate proceedings. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 1d ago

In Dewan Rakyat today: Motion to suspend Takiyuddin for six months expected to dominate

Kuala Lumpur Police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigation Unit has taken over the probe into a viral video alleging misconduct by MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 1d ago

Bukit Aman takes over probe into viral video alleging misconduct by MACC chief

The deputy chief minister said BN’s inclusion in the new Sabah Cabinet is aimed at preserving political stability and keeping the state’s development agenda on track. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

‘Bigger picture is a stable Sabah’: Masidi defends BN’s inclusion in new state Cabinet

The 26-year-old inmate was rearrested less than an hour after fleeing the Resident Reintegration Centre in Kluang, following a joint operation by police and prison officers. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 1d ago

Fowl play foiled: Escaped Kluang inmate caught near chicken coop in under an hour

Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M Kumar said Bukit Aman CID has formed a special team to investigate reports lodged by families of three men shot dead by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, on November 24. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Bukit Aman forms special team to probe families’ claims in Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Court system checks show that the cases of Shamsul Iskandar, 50, and Tei, 37, will be mentioned before Judge Suzana Hussin at 9am. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Shamsul Iskandar, Albert Tei to face corruption charges in Sessions Court today

Firefighters at the scene where a heavy-machinery load surged forward and crushed the driver’s cabin along Jalan Miri Bypass in Miri, killing both men inside. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 1d ago

Heavy-machinery load comes loose, crushes trailer cabin, killing two in Miri (VIDEO)

A shopping trolley is pushed around a supermarket on May 19, 2015. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Why your wallet feels lighter even when inflation is low — Bank Negara’s explanation

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership was today blamed for Sabah Bersatu’s heavy defeat at the state polls, amid claims of internal disputes and insufficient financial support. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 1d ago

Sabah Bersatu blames Muhyiddin for total election loss, demands he resign as party and coalition chief

The Ministry of Higher Education will fully cooperate with police investigations into a group of university students allegedly involved in immoral activities in Penang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

MOHE won’t shield uni students arrested in immoral activity case, says Zambry

MBPP said it has also lodged a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission over a video accusing the council of improper conduct. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 1d ago

Penang council lodges police, MCMC reports over viral video, says claims over shophouse project baseless

Former Perlis mentri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man arrives for his trial on 10 charges of submitting false claims and receiving money from unlawful activities at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, Kuala Lumpur, December 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Ex-Perlis MB accused of false claims asked for refunds to manage overseas trips himself, witness tells court

The Sarawak government will give state civil servants Special Financial Aid equivalent to two months’ salary, to be paid this month at a cost of RM131 million, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Sarawak to give civil servants two months’ bonus, RM700 in for federal staff serving in state

Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the decision was endorsed at the state executive council meeting today. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Kelantan approves SOP for gold panning licences, applications to open early 2026