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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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong during a joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Water no longer a flashpoint, PM Anwar says in Malaysia-Singapore talks — next up: air traffic fixes and tricky maritime boundaries

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during their joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore make progress on airspace talks for improved flight access

A multi-agency team searches for two brothers who were swept away by strong currents after falling into a drain in Taman Prima Saujana, Kajang on December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Boy dies after falling into Kajang drain; search goes on for missing older brother

According to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying the transfer is intended to finance part of the country’s development expenditure needs.
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Dewan Rakyat approves RM14.6b transfer to development fund

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

Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Human Rights, Elections and Institutional Reform chairman William Leong Jee Keen said that since the act came into force, it had raised questions regarding fairness, transparency and the protection of human rights. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 1d ago

Act 747: Parliamentary committee calls for review of key provisions to safeguard human rights

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the 4.951-kilometre stretch, previously known as Miri Work Package 12 under Phase 2 of the Pan Borneo Highway (LPB2), is currently in the pre-construction phase. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Miri section of Trans Borneo Highway to begin construction in early 2026, says works minister

Deputy Chief Minister II and Sabah Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, said he has 10 days remaining to finalise the Budget details before its presentation at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 1d ago

Sabah Budget 2026 to be tabled on December 12, says state finance minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said attends the Third Meeting of the Third Term of the 15th Parliament’s Dewan Rakyat sitting at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Malaysia passes historic Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 to protect children, set up tribunal

A discipline teacher told the Coroner’s Court that a ragging culture exists among senior students at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, during testimony in the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

‘Yes, ragging exists’: Teacher in Zara Qairina inquest admits to culture involving male students, but not among girls

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Ministers’ Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

PM Anwar heads to Singapore tomorrow for 12th leaders’ retreat with eye on trade, regional issues

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has said the state will not be affected by the federal suspension on raw rare earth exports as its Gerik pilot project continues under a special federal approval. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Perak not affected by federal govt short-term REE export ban, says MB

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said the police received a report regarding the incident last night and the case has been classified as sudden death. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Man dies after fall while retrieving pickleball at KL sports facility

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the reappointments enable the three ministers to continue carrying out key responsibilities crucial to policy continuity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 1d ago

Anwar welcomes reappointment of three ministers as senators

The Kota Kinabalu High Court today heard the Attorney-General’s Chambers object to an NGO’s bid to halt the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death, with the AGC arguing the proceedings are lawful and the applicant lacks ‘locus standi’. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

AGC: NGO has no standing to halt Zara Qairina inquest already hearing 56 witnesses

The remains of a coastal wall are seen in Kampung Tanjung, Kuala Nerus, on September 25, 2025, after a collapse believed to be caused by coastal erosion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

Deputy minister: No special fund, but govt prioritising RM296m emergency works as coastal erosion worsens from floods, waves

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch ceremony of the First Perodua Electric Vehicle (EV) at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Kuala Lumpur on December 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1d ago

As vacancies grow, Anwar says to decide on new Cabinet line-up ‘soon’