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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

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  / 11 h ago

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

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 11 h ago

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

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

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  / 10 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

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  / 11 h ago

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

Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail spoke at the presentation ceremony of the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM Pahang) to the Religious Cluster (Mosque & Surau Keberanan Jumaat) of the West Pahang Zone in 2025 at Sg Koyan, Lipis December 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Pahang MB says ready to evaluate Cameron Highlands rail line proposal amid congestion concerns

Former NCT member Taeil will remain in prison after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld his three-and-a-half-year sentence in a sexual assault case. — Picture via Instagram/mo.on_air
Showbiz  / 16 h ago

Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

 

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The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.
21 h ago

My favourite films of 2025

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri
2d ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot
24 Dec 2025

Cancer Diaries: Sometimes you’re grateful just to feel your hands

According to the author, the true world-beaters climb slowly, steadily. And crucially, they spend their early years dabbling widely, dipping into multiple sports, subjects, instruments — building what you might call a rich ‘learning capital’ that compounds beautifully over decades. — pexels.com pic
23 Dec 2025

Does early specialisation sabotage greatness?

 

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The next pandemic is not a question of if, but when. Whether Malaysia responds with confidence or chaos will depend largely on the strength of its STEM ecosystem. — Alex/Unsplash pic
12 h ago

Why STEM will become our shield in future pandemics — Asmida Isa

(Top) The author (4th right) and Prof Chung (centre) with students at NCCU. (Bottom) UM students arriving at Taoyuan International Airport. — Pictures courtesy of Gan Yee Chin
14 h ago

Preparing them for the world — Gan Yee Chin

While Malaysians — much like observers across the world — remain shocked by the length and severity of the custodial sentence and fine imposed on former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, delivered on Boxing Day 2025, what ultimately stands out is not the punishment itself, but the discipline with which justice was administered. — Picture by Yusof Isa
16 h ago

The rule of law and Malaysia’s return to the league of ‘like minded countries’ — Phar Kim Beng

In several high-profile incidents, including mass stabbings and lone-actor attacks in public spaces, early media and online commentary rushed to frame the violence as terrorism. In some cases, investigations later confirmed the absence of ideological motivation, organisational links, or intent to intimidate the public or coerce the state. — Daniel Von Appen/Unsplash pic
18 h ago

When security labels replace legal judgment — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

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Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling (left) points to the dress code poster at IRB Miri office. — The Borneo Post pic
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Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
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Visitors view books at the Straits Quay Convention Centre in Penang on November 28, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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The author contends that meaningful change will only happen if parties radically rethink how they campaign by engaging voters seriously, offering real policy choices, empowering independents and innovating beyond old habits because Malaysians are ready for better options if they are given them. — Bernama pic
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The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

So many people are turning to public healthcare now, perhaps due to the rising premiums and perhaps also because of the horror stories about insurers finding too many reasons not to honour their policies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor smiles from his vehicle after being sworn in for a second term in Kota Kinabalu November 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Despite successful surgery and no residual cancer found, the recovery journey continues with complications including a five per cent drop in heart function and menopausal symptoms. — AFP pic
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Teachers prepare for class at a school in Ipoh, Perak, on June 23, 2020. — Picture by Farhan Najib
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This file picture shows supporters of Barisan Nasional and Warisan turning up to support their respective candidates during the nomination process for the 17th Sabah state election at SRJK (C) Yuk Chin in Tawau November 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
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I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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People need to drive out of their parking lots so let’s not act like that space in front of their car is ours by divine right! — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
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Honking: When someone double parks and blocks your car

Karnan G. Crak, who had a minor role in ‘Jagat’, now stars as Siam in ‘Macai’. — Picture courtesy of Skyzen Studio
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We need to talk about ‘Macai’

The writer argues that even Fifa’s damning verdict won’t shake a system where the powerful set the rules — and rewrite the documents. — Reuters file pic
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Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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