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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal to reduce parking bays at new projects near public transit hubs could encourage residents to use public buses and trains and lower housing prices for home buyers at the same time. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

The number of flood evacuees taking shelter in relief centres in Pahang, Perak and Selangor have dropped as of 4pm on December 7, 2025. ― File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Floods ease in Pahang, Perak evacuee numbers fall below 1,000 while Selangor logs 40

Malaysian Bar president Datuk Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab speaks at the 4th Human Rights Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 7, 2025. — Photo by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar’s new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with the public during the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku’ programme in Putrajaya on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Understand the Constitution: Anwar says freedom of speech comes with limits and moral duty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) presents the People’s Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0 to a recipient representative at the closing ceremony of the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme’ at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (right), and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signed copies of his latest book, ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at its launch at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

‘Every single cent’: PM Anwar pledges latest book royalties to students who need aid

The government has doubled the tax refund allocation to RM4 billion to clear its backlog and if necessary, will pump in more, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also finance minister said on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Govt doubles tax refund kitty to RM4b, payouts start tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of his book ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

Police said the woman’s hair was also cut during the incident, prompting her to flee the house and seek help from nearby neighbours before she was rescued. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

As the monsoon pauses latex production, local communities in Gua Musang turn to gold panning in nearby streams, using improvised tools to earn a modest daily income while awaiting government licensing plans. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Monsoon gold: Gua Musang villagers turn to panning as rubber trees stop producing

Mohd Dir Basri cradles his daughter, Humaira Qaleysya, while a Civil Defence Force member gives her water to drink. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Two missing five-year-old girls found cold but unharmed near Kuching village after overnight search

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) watches as Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) speaks at a townhall session during the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku’ programme at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Zahid says Putrajaya under Madani treats all states equally, regardless of political leanings

Videos featuring Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, purportedly backing certain forms of assistance, have been circulating on the internet. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Deepfakes: Border agency warns public against AI-generated videos of its director-general promoting govt aid

Penang police uncover 30 bitcoin mining machines hidden at several premises around Jalan Air Putih, Balik Pulau on December 6, 2025 following a join inspection with TNB on high electricity usage. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Mystery electricity spike in Balik Pulau leads police to hidden bitcoin mine

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri cautioned parents against using phones as babysitters as their children are at risk of being exposed to inappropriate content and online predators. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

Malaysia has laws, so don’t let phones raise your kids, Nancy Shukri tells parents

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar at the opening of the National Public Service Reform Convention at Tun Azizan Zainul Abidin Auditorium, Perbadanan Putrajaya on December 6, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Dec 2025

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

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

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

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

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

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

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

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

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

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

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

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

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

Floods ease in Pahang, Perak evacuee numbers fall below 1,000 while Selangor logs 40

Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar’s new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

Understand the Constitution: Anwar says freedom of speech comes with limits and moral duty

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

‘Every single cent’: PM Anwar pledges latest book royalties to students who need aid

Govt doubles tax refund kitty to RM4b, payouts start tomorrow

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

Monsoon gold: Gua Musang villagers turn to panning as rubber trees stop producing

Two missing five-year-old girls found cold but unharmed near Kuching village after overnight search

Zahid says Putrajaya under Madani treats all states equally, regardless of political leanings

Deepfakes: Border agency warns public against AI-generated videos of its director-general promoting govt aid

Mystery electricity spike in Balik Pulau leads police to hidden bitcoin mine

Malaysia has laws, so don’t let phones raise your kids, Nancy Shukri tells parents

Chief secretary: Malaysia Madani is about innovation and values, not politics