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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said a new investigation paper has been opened involving the individual. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC probes former minister over alleged land embezzlement, says Azam Baki

On the X platform today, Maybank said that some transactions may take longer than usual or are temporarily unavailable. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Maybank hit by intermittent slowdown, DuitNow payments and transfers affected

The accused P. Suresh (covered with towel) and businessman Chua Chin Heng, both from Singapore, at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court today. Dec 24, 2025. —  Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

After viral brawl in JB mall and police station, Singaporean part-time actor and family of three charged

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri was discharged from a hospital in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after receiving treatment for chest pains. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

‘We will not hesitate to act’: Perikatan, Pakatan leaders back stability in Perlis amid pressure on menteri besar

Earlier media reports stated that police had sought public assistance in locating Suri Narudin after her aunt filed a missing person report at the Ampang Police Station on December 15. — Picture from social media
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Pedas ‘body in bag’: Police confirm remains are missing woman Suri Narudin

JKM in a statement today said the information is not true and could mislead the public, especially senior citizens and their family members. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

False information: No official Malaysian Senior Citizen Card issued, clarifies Social Welfare Dept

Activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, was discovered dead in the early hours of December 24. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Suspended activist lawyer M. Ravi found dead in Singapore; police investigating unnatural death

File picture of Muslims attending Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, June 29, 2023. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will summon a Muslim individual suspected of being involved in the ‘Interfaith Water Ceremony’ programme to obtain an explanation regarding his involvement. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Jakim to summon Muslim individual over alleged involvement in interfaith water ceremony

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

According to FMT, judicial commissioner Asmah Musa awarded RM35,000 in general damages and RM10,000 in aggravated damages, along with RM5,000 in costs and 5 per cent interest until full settlement to former plantation and commodities minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin bin Aman Razali. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Former minister wins RM45,000 in libel case against Chinese daily over false MCO breach claims

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

 

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While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot
13 h ago

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
1d ago

Does early specialisation sabotage greatness?

I won’t pretend to have heard of Portland band Alien Boy before this, but I stumbled upon their song Changes earlier in the year and was immediately captivated by their sound. — Picture via Instagram
20 Dec 2025

My favourite albums of 2025

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling (left) points to the dress code poster at IRB Miri office. — The Borneo Post pic
19 Dec 2025

Permissive or Prohibition Malaysia, your choice?

 

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Thailand’s national flag flies over the city skyline in Bangkok on October 28, 2024. — AFP pic
4 h ago

The West has not lost Thailand — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, the long-term sustainability of the industry depends on whether the next generation views batik not merely as a cultural artefact, but as a viable economic opportunity. — Bernama pic
6 h ago

We must treat batik as an economic and ESG asset — Dalilawati Zainal

8 h ago

Malaysia’s leadership in the SDGs remains vital for a better world — Lee J. Peter

While solar photovoltaic (PV) has achieved considerable success under this scheme, the performance of biomass-based power generation has been mixed, despite the country’s significant biomass resource potential from palm oil, forestry, and agricultural residues. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
10 h ago

Enhancing biomass energy deployment under Malaysia’s FiT framework — Ahmad Ibrahim

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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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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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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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Sabah voters, every which way they lose

I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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Cancer Diaries: When everyone, myself included, needs reminding I’m still sick

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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Fifa is not going to change Malaysia

Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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Cancer Diaries: Where Bangkok feeds me and shows me my limits

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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