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Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 6 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

Former Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a by-election must be held if the Speaker certifies that the Perlis state government no longer commands a majority, in accordance with state law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Former EC chairman: Perlis Constitution permits by‑elections if majority lost before term ends

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic

Life / 4 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Malaysia

4 m ago

Hockey stick road rage caught on video in Bukit Mertajam, two men remanded

A screengrab from a viral video that captured a heated roadside argument in Bukit Mertajam, including the alleged brandishing of a hockey stick.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Two men have been remanded for four days after a heated roadside confrontation — including the alleged brandishing of a hockey stick — in Bukit Mertajam was caught on video and spread rapidly across social media.According to Buletin TV3, the suspects were ordered into remand...

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A motorcyclist died when he fell into a river following a road accident at Jalan Muara Mongkos, Serian, earlier this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 m ago

Motorcyclist dies after plunging into river following early-morning crash in Serian

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the 62-year-old suspect has been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Nilai IED blast: 62-year-old suspect remanded for seven days, say police

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 42 m ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

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The government has decided to extend the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) into next year, offering short-term work opportunities and experience in the public sector. — Bernama pic

47 m ago

Government extends MySTEP into 2026, offering short-term public sector jobs to graduates and job seekers

Senior JPJ enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the operations were carried out at Jalan Genting Sempah, the Gombak Toll Plaza and Jalan Ampang near the KLCC Twin Towers. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Late-night stunts, illegal racing and loud bikes draw JPJ action across Kuala Lumpur

1 h ago

Holiday traffic surge sees 300‑metre queues at Rantau Panjang border complex

The PAS president said former Perlis menteri besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was ‘wronged’ after refusing to bow to pressure over projects. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Abdul Hadi alleges Perlis crisis driven by power struggle and improper pressure over projects

Policy stability, bold reforms and public trust have driven the Madani Government’s success today, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

2 h ago

Madani Government achievements rooted in investment, job creation and inclusive growth, says Anwar

Police said the suspect told investigators he believed he was being chased by ghosts during the incident. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Man remanded for seven days after injuring parents with samurai sword in Ipoh

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

2 h ago

Incorrect address and highway congestion delay firefighters responding to Kuala Kangsar telecom tower fire

A vehicle wades through floodwaters on Jalan Kamaruddin, Kuala Terengganu after heavy rain December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Authorities urge caution as rain continues despite drop in flood evacuees in Terengganu

A screengrab from the seven-second video of the incident circulated online.

3 h ago

Johor Bahru road-rage incident sees e-hailing driver struck with steering lock

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

3 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

Police handout map highlights the roads affected around Kuching Waterfront. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Police announce road closures near Kuching Waterfront as city prepares for New Year countdown festivities

Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC will keep engaging social media platforms, with full enforcement of Malaysian digital laws set for January 1, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

4 h ago

All platforms accountable, no excuses: Fahmi warns of stricter digital laws from 2026

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

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