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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  / 13 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 14 h ago

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

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 11 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 15 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

Jeyaretnam is required to add correction notices to his article and social media posts, along with a link to the government’s clarification. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 22 Mar 2025

Singapore Opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued Pofma over foreign auxiliary police officer claims

People walk past a departure board displaying Singapore Airlines SQ318 flight to London Heathrow as cancelled at Changi Airport in Singapore March 21, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Diverted, delayed, cancelled: Heathrow turmoil hits Singapore flights

A woman was arrested on Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means after allegedly attacking three men at a food stall in the complex. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Woman charged over chopper attack at People’s Park Complex food stall in Singapore

Gunalan Morgan, a former producer-presenter with Mediacorp’s Tamil radio station Oli 96.8, appeared in court today to face seven charges, four of which are related to sex crimes. — AFP pic
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Ex-Mediacorp radio DJ charged with sexual communication with a minor, voyeurism in Singapore

Singapore has slipped to 34th place in the latest World Happiness Report, marking its lowest ranking since 2017. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Taiwan overtakes Singapore as happiest nation in Asia

A screengrab of the congestion at Woodlands Checkpoint at 10.15am today, heading towards Johor.
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Singapore’s ICA advises against non-essential travel to Johor this weekend as land checkpoint jams persist

According to the national water agency PUB, rainfall levels in some areas have far exceeded Singapore’s average for March. — Picture via Facebook/PUBSG
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Rain check: Monsoon soaks Singapore, disrupts travel, business and leisure

Motoring tycoon Peter Kwee has lost his claim over five properties registered in his daughter Karen’s name. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Singapore High Court rejects motoring tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim to daughter’s properties

Yong was arrested on August 1, 2024, and charged on August 3, 2024, over a promissory note arrangement involving Evergreen Group Holdings. — Picture via Instagram/dynimm
Singapore / 21 Mar 2025

Singapore court denies David Yong of Netflix’s ‘Super Rich in Korea’ travel again over flight-risk concerns

A file photograph shows visitors in front of the logo of the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 2, 2023. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Singapore finswimmers, coaches pledge full cooperation in police probe into falsified SEA Games 2023 results

A woman was arrested yesterday for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means after allegedly attacking three men at a food stall in the complex. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Woman arrested after alleged knife attack injures three at People’s Park Complex in Singapore

The incident reportedly occurred after a social gathering attended by BA staff between scheduled flights during a layover in Singapore. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

British Airways crew member detained in Singapore over sexual assault allegations

The defendants have denied wrongdoing, claiming Zhong had authorised certain payments, but the court found no credible evidence supporting their claims. — AFP pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Chinese tycoon sues former Singapore-based family office staff over alleged S$74m fraud

Singapore is entering its hottest period of the year, typically from March to May. — AFP pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Singapore rolls out cooling measures as heatwave response plan unveiled

People wave Palestinian flags as they take part in a protest to show support for Palestinians and to call for a halt in arms sales to Israel after it renewed strikes on Gaza, as part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Barcelona, Spain, March 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Singapore urges resumption of negotiations for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

File picture shows a Republic of Singapore Air Force Chinook helicopter (top right) flying a giant national flag on National Day, August 9, 2014. Oracle announced yesterday that it will provide Singapore’s armed forces and defence ministry with an “air-gapped” isolated cloud computing infrastructure. — AFP file pic
Singapore / 20 Mar 2025

Oracle seals first SE Asia defence cloud deal with Singapore