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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia
Life  / 9 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 7 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Bitcoin is highly volatile, so large investors can potentially earn significant returns if prices rise—but they also face substantial risk of losses if prices fall. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 3 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

MAS has issued repeated warnings since 2017 that cryptocurrencies are not suitable for retail traders. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 24 Nov 2023

Singapore’s Monetary Authority tells crypto firms: No offering carrots to customers, local credit cards can’t be used to buy tokens from 2024

Fonseka Wannerichega Hema Ranjini arrives at the State Courts on Nov 23, 2023. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 24 Nov 2023

Singapore NTU dropout pleads guilty to forging degree certificate to get hired by three firms including Walt Disney Company

Ministry of Foreign Affairs director-general Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan. — Picture courtesy of The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok/Facebook via TODAY
Singapore / 24 Nov 2023

Court charges Ministry of Foreign Affairs official for misusing diplomatic bags to send Panadol, luxury watches between Singapore, China

The 42-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to 11 weeks’ jail today after pleading guilty to a charge of appearing nude in public and a charge of committing mischief.― TODAY file pic
Singapore / 22 Nov 2023

Singapore man gets jail for public nudity after pulling down shorts to scratch private parts in Chai Chee street

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that when it comes to raising fees during ‘difficult years like this one’, the Government adopts the approach of delaying non-essential fee hikes for ‘a while longer’, or moderating any immediate increases. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 22 Nov 2023

PM Lee: Subsidising fare, fee hikes to lower Singapore’s cost of living will cost taxpayers more, needy households will benefit less

Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the NTUC National Delegates’ Conference 2023 Opening Ceremony today. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 22 Nov 2023

PM Lee: ‘Pro-growth, pro-worker’ govt allows tripartism to work, so companies, investors willing to pay ‘Singapore premium’

Singapore’s economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, data showed today, while officials narrowed their full-year forecast owing to subdued demand for its exports in key markets including the United States and China. — AFP pic
Singapore / 22 Nov 2023

Singapore economy growth beats forecast in third quarter

was sentenced to three years and three months’ jail after pleading guilty to one charge under the Infectious Diseases Act for engaging in sexual activity with another person without disclosing his HIV infection. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 21 Nov 2023

Singapore male sex worker gets more than three months of jail for sex with various men without warning them he was HIV-positive

Raffles Town Club has 14,000 active members and opened its doors officially in March 2000, according to its website. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 20 Nov 2023

Land occupied by Singapore Raffles Town Club to be returned to Govt for residential redevelopment by Oct 2026

Ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim arrives at the State Courts on Nov 17, 2023. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 18 Nov 2023

Ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim to undergo 5 separate trials for sexual offence charges

Gaming chairs produced by Singapore startup Secretlab. — Picture courtesy of Secretlab via TODAY
Singapore / 18 Nov 2023

Jail for ex-employee of Singapore startup Secretlab who took more than 200 gaming chairs to sell for personal gain

Singapore and Indonesia launched cross-border payment services today, the countries’ central banks said, as part of a regional drive to boost connectivity. — AFP pic
Singapore / 17 Nov 2023

Singapore and Indonesia launch cross-border QR-code payments

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung holding the ‘wireless alert alarm system’ at the NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre on November 16, 2023, as National Development Minister Desmond Lee and Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat look on. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 17 Nov 2023

Singapore unveils plans for better living conditions for seniors, including emergency buttons in more rental flats (VIDEO)

DPP Foo also argued that the application by Wang’s extended family members to enter Singapore did not support Kang’s argument for bail since the mother and niece’s extension of visit passes was not granted. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 17 Nov 2023

Singapore court again denies bail for suspect involved in S$2.8b money laundering case

Former Workers’ Party MP Yaw Shin Leong. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 15 Nov 2023

Former Singapore Workers’ Party MP Yaw Shin Leong dies aged 47

Ng Yong Kuan (wearing mask) at the State Courts in October 2023. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 15 Nov 2023

Squatting with sister in hostel, former National University of Singapore student used spy camera to record females showering