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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

A woman in Singapore had a narrow escape when her power bank caught fire on the train. — Picture via Xiaohongshu
Singapore / 08 Mar 2025

Fiery surprise: Singapore woman’s powerbank catches fire on train at Raffles Place MRT (VIDEO)

The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore are expected to encounter traffic congestion in the days leading up to and during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 07 Mar 2025

Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri

Workers Party MP Jamus Lim highlighted how Thaipusam was originally recognised as a public holiday but was later removed in 1968. — Picture from Facebook/Jamus Lim
Singapore / 07 Mar 2025

After MP Jamus Lim calls for Thaipusam public holiday return, Singapore ministry says up to employers to allow religious worship

Singapore will allocate up to S$10 million in grants to support renovation and deep cleaning of coffeeshop toilets, Xinhua reported, citing the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. — Unsplash pic/Tim Mossholder
Singapore / 05 Mar 2025

Loo and behold, Singapore splashes S$10m on coffeeshop toilets

Singaporean authorities have confirmed 187 cases of gastroenteritis following the distribution of ready-to-eat meals as part of a Total Defence exercise in February, Xinhua reported. — Pexels pic/Ella Olsson
Singapore / 04 Mar 2025

Singapore confirms 187 cases in food poisoning probe linked to national preparedness exercise

Scam cases in Singapore rose to 51,501 cases in 2024, accounting for 92.3 per cent of cybercrimes reported last year. — AFP pic
Singapore / 04 Mar 2025

Singapore mulls caning for scammers as losses soar to S$1.1b

Singapore Law Minister K. Shanmugan says is government believes there may have been false representation on the final destination of the AI-embedded Nvidia servers that passed through the island republic from the US to Malaysia. — AFP pic
Singapore / 03 Mar 2025

Singapore investigates Nvidia AI chips route from US to Malaysia, as final destination a mystery

Children reported by their parents for vaping will not be fined, Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam clarified in Parliament today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Singapore / 03 Mar 2025

Singapore’s health minister assures parents who report children for vaping won’t face fines

SM Universe (Singapore) is set to launch South-east Asia’s first K-pop training academy at *SCAPE this June. — Picture via Facebook/SM Universe Singapore
Singapore / 03 Mar 2025

SM Universe brings K-pop training to South-east Asia with new academy in Singapore

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP
Singapore / 02 Mar 2025

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

Despite 2024 being the auspicious Year of the Dragon, Singapore’s birth rate stayed at its historical low of 0.97. — AFP pic
Singapore / 01 Mar 2025

Dragon Year fails to boost Singapore’s plummeting birth rate, fertility below 1.0 in 2024