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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

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

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  / 18 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

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

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’

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’

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Online vs On-Campus: The Future of Learning in Singapore

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6th Asian Beach Games under detailed, practical preparation

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Sanya Hosts Chefs de Mission Seminar for 6th Asian Beach Games

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Ice, snow tourism boosts cultural exchanges between China, Russia

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Xiamen Resumes Direct Yacht Services

The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 7.76 points, or 0.48 per cent, to 1,622.84 at the close, after opening slightly firmer at 1,631.46 and moving between 1,617.79 and 1,632.95 throughout the session. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Bursa Malaysia snaps two-day rally as profit-taking, weak sentiment drag market

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Singapore and Jiangsu Forge Strategic Partnerships to Grow Global Accounting Talent and Support Expansion of Regional Businesses

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Mr. Yu-Wei Liew of WEIL Hotel wins Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leader at ACES Awards 2025

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Mr. Yu-Wei Liew of WEIL Hotel wins Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leader at ACES Awards 2025

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1wish Season with Santa Jones – Christmas Advents by 1win and Jon Jones

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XTransfer Launches Industry-First Whitepaper on Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement and Risk Control Network

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IMDA Launches Talent Accelerator Programme to Develop Singapore’s Media Industry Talent, Grow Original IPs and Expand Global Partnerships

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Evaluating Study Modes: SIM Compares the Benefits of Full-Time and Part-Time Options

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Asia School of Business Leads the AI Evolution in Southeast Asia with Inaugural AI-Powered Leadership Conference

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A Season of Sparks: Indulge in Luxe Experiences and Festive Flavours at Hokkaido Table, Velvet Restaurant & Bar, JIN Gastrobar, and Kissa Cafe & Diner

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OceanX and BRIN Launch Expedition to Study Indonesia’s Hidden Seamount Worlds