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Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Najib’s house arrest case: Agong as ‘constitutional monarch’ means ruler’s powers must follow Constitution, court says

Umno suffered heavy losses in the 2023 state elections, winning only 19 seats while losing 89, raising questions about its electoral strategy going forward. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Could internal pressures push Umno to team up with Perikatan? Analysts say unlikely

A passenger appears to try and calm the seemingly agitated woman, dressed in blue (left). The woman is pictured sitting in one of the seating areas in the airport. Her belongings are pictured around her, on luggage carts. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Video claims foreign woman has lived at KLIA for a year; authorities yet to comment

People checking in at the check-in counter in Departure Hall in KLIA 1 in this file picture dated January 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Global passenger system glitch disrupts check-in and boarding at Malaysia Airports

In her 41-page written judgment released today, High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching said the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s house arrest order for Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not valid, as it did not follow the procedures in the Federal Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

High Court: Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that the Madani government remains committed to the rule of law and separation of powers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar urges respect for judiciary after High Court rules on royal addendum

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of deceased autistic six-year old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, is pictured at the Petaling Jaya Session Court on July 21,2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sentence stands: High Court rejects Zayn Rayyan’s mother Ismanira’s bid to defer five-year prison term

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are seen gathering outside Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

What You Think / 11 h ago

On the reaction to Najib’s Addendum — Ong Kian Ming

The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

A passenger appears to try and calm the seemingly agitated woman, dressed in blue (left). The woman is pictured sitting in one of the seating areas in the airport. Her belongings are pictured around her, on luggage carts. KLIA today confirmed that authorities are aware of reports claiming a woman has been living in the terminal for the past year, and that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are investigating the matter. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 10 h ago

KLIA terminal or home? Woman reportedly living at airport has mental health card, handed to hospital as police investigate

Premium 'chasiu wantan mee' at Wing On Noodles House in Taman Desa. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

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Pictures of the fallen tree (left) and the tracks cleared afterwards were posted on X by KTM Berhad. — Picture from X/KTM Berhad

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Toppled tree disrupts KTM Komuter, ETS services between Sungkai and Slim River

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

The accused used the e-commerce platform Carousell to contact a 13-year-old girl selling a dress, later offering her money for sexual services. ― iStock pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

From S$18 dress to S$150 hugs: How Singapore predator used Carousell to groom 13-year-old girl

Singapore

15 h ago

From S$18 dress to S$150 hugs: How Singapore predator used Carousell to groom 13-year-old girl

The accused used the e-commerce platform Carousell to contact a 13-year-old girl selling a dress, later offering her money for sexual services. ― iStock pic

SINGAPORE, Dec 23 — A workplace safety and hygiene manager used fake online accounts impersonating a teenage girl to contact and sexually exploit minors, telling investigators he did so to hide his actions from his wife.Chew Koh Leong, 45, pleaded guilty yesterday to two charges of obtaining sexual services from...

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An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore driver jailed 27 months for high-speed expressway crash that injured 12 migrant workers

An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore church volunteer to get terrorism charge over St Joseph’s bomb hoax

The suspicious item found at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah, which police said resembled an improvised explosive device but was later assessed to contain no explosive elements. — Singapore Police Force pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Man arrested under anti-terror law after device scare at St Joseph’s Church in Singapore

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Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit

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Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

The Most Valuable Party (MVP), founded by restaurant owner Chia Yun Kai, has been officially registered, becoming Singapore’s 21st political party after its approval was gazetted on December 18.

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Singapore’s newest Opposition outfit Most Valuable Party gets the nod, eight months after filing papers

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic

2d ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

The Japanese discount retailer has pulled helium ‘voice-changer’ canisters from sale in Singapore while safety checks are carried out. — Picture via Facebook/DONKIOrchardCentral

2d ago

Helium ‘voice-changer’ pulled from Don Don Donki shelves in Singapore after safety review

Police and emergency responders were sighted at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah after a suspicious item was found this morning. — Picture via Facebook/St Joseph’s Church Bukit Timah

2d ago

Suspicious item at St Joseph’s Church in Singapore declared harmless after morning evacuation

A van driver was arrested for alleged drink driving after falling asleep at the wheel just metres from Singapore’s Traffic Police headquarters. ― Pixabay pic

2d ago

Asleep at the wheel — and outside Singapore’s Traffic Police HQ: Drink driver’s bad night ends 450m from the law

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic

2d ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church

2d ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

A 53 year old man was charged in court today with voluntarily causing hurt using a knife after a stabbing incident in Tampines. ― TODAY file pic

20 Dec 2025

Singapore man charged over Tampines stabbing incident after arrest within six hours

A Singaporean man sanctioned by the United States over links to the suspected mastermind of one of Asia’s largest scam networks has been arrested in the city-state, police said yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

20 Dec 2025

Singapore police arrest man connected to Cambodian tycoon accused of running scam empire

Police arrested a 17 year old boy after he allegedly robbed a man in Jurong West while armed with a karambit knife. — iStock pic

20 Dec 2025

Singapore teen arrested in Jurong West for suspected armed robbery with karambit knife

A 36 year old Vietnamese woman was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail yesterday after admitting to bigamy, which is a criminal offence in Singapore. — TODAY pic

20 Dec 2025

Singapore court jails Vietnamese woman 12 weeks for bigamy after secret marriage in Vietnam, lied about child

Ms Ng, who goes by mermaid.sg on TikTok and Instagram, deleted her social media accounts after the allegations surfaced. — Picture via X

19 Dec 2025

Singapore influencer Eunice Ng probed over alleged dog abuse

Louis Vuitton is suing ValueMax Retail in Singapore’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over jewellery sold at a pawnshop outlet. — Reuters file pic

18 Dec 2025

Louis Vuitton sues Singapore pawnshop over alleged trademark infringement

The court heard that Krish Khalifa had made a total of nine posts across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok showing himself holding or using e-vaporisers in public places and at home. — Reuters pic

18 Dec 2025

Singapore’s first social media vaping conviction sees man fined RM44,000

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