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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 13 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

Former Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a by-election must be held if the Speaker certifies that the Perlis state government no longer commands a majority, in accordance with state law. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Former EC chairman: Perlis Constitution permits by‑elections if majority lost before term ends

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

Former NCT member Taeil will remain in prison after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld his three-and-a-half-year sentence in a sexual assault case. — Picture via Instagram/mo.on_air
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail spoke at the presentation ceremony of the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM Pahang) to the Religious Cluster (Mosque & Surau Keberanan Jumaat) of the West Pahang Zone in 2025 at Sg Koyan, Lipis December 27, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Pahang MB says ready to evaluate Cameron Highlands rail line proposal amid congestion concerns

While Malaysians — much like observers across the world — remain shocked by the length and severity of the custodial sentence and fine imposed on former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, delivered on Boxing Day 2025, what ultimately stands out is not the punishment itself, but the discipline with which justice was administered. — Picture by Yusof Isa
What You Think  / 18 h ago

The rule of law and Malaysia’s return to the league of ‘like minded countries’ — Phar Kim Beng

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money  / 11 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

The Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey by SkillsFuture Singapore released on April 26, 2025 reveals the job struggles and pay trends for Singapore graduates in 2024.— File picture by Miera Zulyana
Singapore / 27 May 2025

Graduating from a Singapore university? Survey shows private grads lag in jobs, pay gap widens

Singapore / 27 May 2025

Singapore PM hails Malaysia’s ‘successful’ Asean chairmanship 

Former Singaporean police officer Koh Kian Tiong was reportedly sentenced to nine years’ jail in the island nation today for taking bribes linked to illegal gambling nearly 20 years ago. — Pixabay pic
Singapore / 26 May 2025

Nine years jail for ex-Singapore cop on the run since 2007 after taking bribes from gambling kingpin

The Singapore Oceanarium has been teasing internet users on what they can expect when it opens to the public on July 23, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Oceanarium
Singapore / 26 May 2025

Three times bigger: Singapore Oceanarium on Sentosa to open July 23 (VIDEO)

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim is sworn in as Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, during a swearing-in ceremony at the Istana, in Singapore, May 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 26 May 2025

‘We’re in this together’: Singapore Malay-Muslim success a collective effort, says acting Muslim affairs chief

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and wife Loo Tze Lui are welcomed by a guard of honour from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) upon arrival at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the 46th Asean Summit on May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 26 May 2025

Singapore PM arrives in KL for Asean Summit

A Singapore-registered car collided with an arriving Malaysia-registered bus on the Causeway yesterday morning. — Screengrabs from Nagenthiran Elamkovam
Singapore / 25 May 2025

Singapore’s ICA says crash between car and Malaysian bus at Woodlands Checkpoint ‘shouldn’t have happened’, vows review

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan attends the swearing-in ceremony for the cabinet of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Istana in Singapore on May 23, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 25 May 2025

Singapore foreign minister hails Anwar’s direct diplomacy on Myanmar as Asean pushes for peace

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim is sworn in as Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, during a swearing-in ceremony at the Istana, in Singapore, May 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 24 May 2025

Singapore Muslim affairs minister condemns Gaza remarks by expat commentator Critical Spectator, warns of threat to social harmony

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during his and his cabinet's swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore on May 23, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 24 May 2025

PM Wong: New Singapore govt will be steady global partner with both US and China, serve all citizens equally

Lawrence Wong (centre) is sworn in as Singapore's Prime Minister as Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) looks on during a swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore on May 23, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 24 May 2025

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, new Cabinet sworn in after PAP election victory

A screen grab from surveillance footage shows the youth about to perform sexual acts on the cat. — Facebook/Sayang Our Singapore's Community Cats pic
Singapore / 23 May 2025

Singapore youth faces sentencing after sexually abusing cat, tormenting autistic classmate

Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words “Artificial Intelligence AI” in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 23 May 2025

AI use in Singapore classrooms outpaces policy, raising concerns among educators

A file photograph shows the visibly congested border crossing between Malaysia and Singapore over the Johor Strait. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 23 May 2025

Planning a trip to Malaysia in June? Brace for hours-long jams at Singapore checkpoints

A person holds a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 23 May 2025

Singapore exposes disturbing trend of online child exploitation with new prosecutions

Singapore warned foreign embassies against inciting domestic reactions to international issues after the US and Chinese embassies in the city-state took swipes at each other on Facebook over the South China Sea dispute. — AFP pic
Singapore / 22 May 2025

Singapore warns embassies against inciting domestic reactions to global disputes after US-China social media spat