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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  / 14 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

Three men in the city-state have been charged with committing fraud against Dell and Super Micro by falsely representing where the servers they bought would end up. — AFP pic
Singapore / 13 Mar 2025

Singapore prosecutors say US servers fraud case involves US$390m of transactions

Billionaire tycoon Kwek Leng Beng is reportedly dropping his lawsuit against his son, Sherman Kwek, and other directors of City Developments Limited (CDL), bringing an end to a weeks-long corporate dispute. — Picture via Facebook
Singapore / 13 Mar 2025

Family feud ends: Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng to drop lawsuit against son Sherman

The US’ escalating trade actions could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, warned Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong today. — AFP pic
Singapore / 12 Mar 2025

Singapore DPM warns Trump’s trade moves could disrupt global economy as Asia ‘watches with anxiety’

A 58-year-old man was arrested yesterday after police discovered a younger man dead in a public housing flat in Boon Lay, a residential estate in western Singapore. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Singapore / 12 Mar 2025

Singapore police arrest man after brother found dead

File picture of a voter casting his ballot during the general election at a polling centre in Singapore September 11, 2015. Singapore must hold elections by November 2025, although the prime minister can call for earlier polls. The vote will be the first electoral test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took over from long-time premier Lee Hsien Loong as leader of the People’s Action Party in May 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 11 Mar 2025

Singapore revises electoral boundaries as PM Lawrence Wong prepares for first election

Kopi Penumbuk was found to contain Tadalafil, a potent prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Food Agency
Singapore / 11 Mar 2025

Singapore orders removal of Malaysia’s ‘Kopi Penumbuk’ after detecting potent erectile dysfunction drug

Example of armodafinil tablets purchased from illegal peddlers in Singapore. — Picture courtesy of Health Sciences Authority
Singapore / 11 Mar 2025

‘Blistering over 60pc of body’: Singapore issues alert after nine hospitalised for modafinil, armodafinil side effects in past year

Singapore Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo says misinformation is causing youths to change attitude on cannabis. — Picture from Facebook/Josephine Teo
Singapore / 11 Mar 2025

Singapore blames ‘misinformation’, Thailand legalisation for more relaxed attitude towards marijuana among youths

Lady Gaga's four shows in Singapore this year is her only stop in Asia on this tour. — Picture from Facebook/Lady Gaga
Singapore / 11 Mar 2025

What subsidies? Singapore says no govt grant given to secure four-show Asian exclusive for Lady Gaga

According to Singapore authorities, Paulus Tannos has permanent residency in Singapore and holds a diplomatic passport from Guinea-Bissau, but his diplomatic immunity is not recognised because he was not accredited with the foreign affairs ministry. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 Mar 2025

Singapore to extradite Indonesian graft suspect Paulus Tannos in landmark case

A screen capture shows the Pokemon Go City Safari page for Singapore.
Singapore / 10 Mar 2025

Pokemon Go City Safari arrives in Singapore end of March, to feature exclusive Mudbray and Mudsdale

The Facebook app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.— Reuters pic
Singapore / 10 Mar 2025

Singapore to require digital advertisers to verify IDs under new anti-scam measures

Malone Lam built a reputation for spending lavishly at clubs. — Picture composite via social media
Singapore / 10 Mar 2025

Singaporean charged with US$306m bitcoin theft ran up six-figure bills at clubs, gave out Hermés bags like candy

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong reiterated that Singapore’s strength lies in its people — those who arrived in the past, those born here, and those who continue to join the nation. — Picture from Facebook/Lee Hsien Loong
Singapore / 09 Mar 2025

New citizens strengthen Singapore, drive innovation and growth, says senior minister Lee Hsien Loong

Investigations revealed that he had covered himself with a blanket and set up his mobile phone in video recording mode before allegedly revealing himself to the flight attendant as she served his meal. — Pexels.com pic
Singapore / 09 Mar 2025

Man to be charged for exposing himself to cabin crew on flight to Singapore

Singaporean Malone Lam and his accomplice, Jeandiel Serrano, 21, were arrested and charged in September last year. They allegedly spent the laundered cryptocurrency proceeds on international travel, nightclubs, luxury automobiles, watches, jewellery, designer handbags, and rental properties in Los Angeles and Miami.
Singapore / 09 Mar 2025

US court sets Oct 6 trial for Singaporean man in massive US$230m crypto theft case