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New evidence related to the killing of three victims in the Durian Tunggal police shooting was presented during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

AGC orders Durian Tunggal police shooting case reclassified as murder

Continuous heavy rain is expected in parts of Terengganu, Pahang, and Johor from today until Thursday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Continuous heavy rain forecast until Thursday in Terengganu, Pahang and Johor

Dashcam footage showed retired mechanic Boris Gurman, 69, knocking the elder attacker to the ground as he tries to rip away his long-barrelled gun. — Picture via X
World  / 4 h ago

Dashcam reveals retired mechanic, wife tried to disarm Bondi Beach shooters before deaths

Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks at a press conference in George Town on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Who is Akmal Nasrullah Nasir? A brief primer on the low-key leader now heading one of the toughest ministries

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Why wasn’t it murder from day one, asks deputy minister

Civil Defence Force personnel conduct rescue operations in Kuala Terengganu on November 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

METMalaysia issues heavy rain warning for multiple states, parts of Pahang on highest alert

Malaysia saw a string of unsettling violent crimes this year, with several high-profile murders drawing national attention and raising fresh concerns about safety in homes, schools and public spaces. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Tracking violence: Murders, shootings and stabbings that shocked Malaysia in 2025

An undated file photograph shows the National Registration Department logo at its headquarters in Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Dual citizenship in Malaysia: NRD clarifies voluntary renunciation and legal process

A photo taken on November 25, 2025, shows a man working at a plastic waste facility in a village on the outskirts of Hanoi. — AFP pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Villagers in Hanoi recycle the world’s waste, but pay with their health

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has described his appointment to helm the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) as a significant responsibility. — Bernama pic
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Johari Abdul Ghani calls Miti portfolio a significant responsibility amid global challenges

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia poses for a commemorative photo during the Ceremony for the Presentation of Letters of Appointment and the Oath of Office, Allegiance, and Secrecy of Federal Ministers and Deputy Ministers at Istana Negara, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Seven ministers, eight deputy ministers officially sworn in following Madani Cabinet reshuffle

Belongings collected at the scene of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
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A timeline of lives lost and courage shown in the Bondi Beach mass shooting

Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
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Cancer Diaries: I shouldn’t need to think about MyDigitalID as I lay dying

Johor Umno information chief Md Israk Abdullah (centre) holds a copy of the police report made against political satirist Fahmi Reza at the Pontian police station on December 16, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Md Israk Abdullah
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Johor Umno demands sedition probe on Fahmi Reza’s X post on Tunku Mahkota Ismail

Get your 'pie tee' and 'popiah' on weekend mornings at this stall in front of Restoran Wong Soon Kee. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Hit up Caesar’s Authentic Homemade stall in Subang Jaya SS14 for ‘pie tee’ and ‘popiah’

 

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Public Service Department personnel sign into MyDigital ID at the PSD lobby in Putrajaya, December 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
6 h ago

Cancer Diaries: I shouldn’t need to think about MyDigitalID as I lay dying

Visitors view books at the Straits Quay Convention Centre in Penang on November 28, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
2d ago

Repurposing university libraries

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
11 Dec 2025

Quit the old tired electioneering, change the game to win a bit

The author argues that PTPTN no longer functions as a real loan system because repayment rates are so poor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
11 Dec 2025

Can we stop calling PTPTN a loan?

 

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The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the United States has sparked debate over issues of sovereignty and economic alignment. — Reuters pic
4 h ago

Let’s not allow the ART between Malaysia and US continue to be polarising — Hafiz Hassan

Example of ‘tanggam’ in Malay architecture. — Picture by Nurshuhada Zainon
4 h ago

‘Tanggam’ and ‘kigumi’: Where is our shared timber-building heritage heading? — Nurshuhada Zainon

According to the author, the decline of forests, weakened river systems and shrinking mangroves has slowly reduced the ability of our landscapes to absorb heavy rain and buffer storms. — Unsplash pic
4 h ago

From forest to flood: How lost biodiversity shows up in your wallet — Siti Hawa Yusof

A general view of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur on May 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
1d ago

Why Petronas finds it difficult to accept Sarawak’s current demands — Samirul Ariff Othman

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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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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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Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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The author reminds Malaysians that KLIA was opened in 1998 and says there has been only the occasional leaking and minor flooding in its past 27 years. — Screengrab via X
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Poor optics but otherwise resilient #KLIA

PKR announced its 10 candidates for the Sabah state election on November 29. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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PKR parades integrity candidates Sabah-style

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A scene from ‘No Other Choice’ directed by South Korea’s Park Chan-wook. — Screengrab from YouTube/NEON
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