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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

Singapore's Prime Minister and secretary-general of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) Lawrence Wong greets supporters following his nomination ahead of the general election in Singapore on April 23, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 15 May 2025

Why were Singapore ministers dining with a convicted money launderer? SDP demands answers

An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.
Singapore / 15 May 2025

Maid who stabbed Singapore employer’s mum-in-law gets murder charge reduced on provocation appeal

A view of the control tower next to Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore April 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 14 May 2025

Singapore Changi Airport starts Terminal 5 project to meet booming Asia travel demand

In the first four months of 2025, BYD sold 3,002 cars, or 20 per cent of total vehicle sales in Singapore. Toyota and BYD’s main EV rival Tesla sold 2,050 and 535 units each during the same period. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 14 May 2025

Move over Toyota, BYD now rules Singapore’s roads

A general view of a residential block in Tampines, Singapore, on April 12, 2024. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 14 May 2025

Failed robbery in Tampines ends with violent attack on two women

A photograph of Shere Khan that Luni Singapore posted prior to its mutilation.
Singapore / 14 May 2025

Another cat found dead in suspected abuse case, fuelling fears of cruelty trend in Singapore

Singapore health authorities said there is no indication that the variants circulating locally are more transmissible or cause more severe disease compared to previously circulating variants. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 13 May 2025

Singapore sees Covid-19 cases spike to 14,200, driven by LF 7, NB 1.8 variants; ICU cases remain low

Zhang Shuyan, the former managing director of maintenance firm FYH Integrated, pleaded guilty in April to falsifying accounts by billing the town council for higher-priced multi-stage pumps instead of the actual single-stage units provided. — AFP pic
Singapore / 13 May 2025

In Singapore, ex-maintenance firm boss jailed for S$233,000 pump scam involving Tampines Town Council

The alleged victim, Daniel Tay, who is the father of an Albirex player, said he was struck with a metal foldable chair after intervening in a verbal altercation between parents following the match. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 13 May 2025

In Singapore, parents brawl after 8-0 youth win; post-match scuffle leaves one hurt, one arrested

Passport-less clearance is already available at Changi Airport, Marina Bay Cruise Centre and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, with Changi offering an average clearance time of 10 seconds. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/
Singapore / 13 May 2025

Automated immigration lanes coming to Marina South, West Coast Piers by 2027, says Singapore’s ICA

The Singapore High Court recently dismissed a woman’s lawsuit over her eviction from a family-owned condo. — AFP pic
Singapore / 13 May 2025

Evicted by mum: Singapore woman loses lawsuit over ‘right to stay’ in family condo

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (pictured), Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat and labour chief Ng Chee Meng have reportedly sent legal letters to Facebook user Sng Chia Huat, also known as Rich Sng, demanding an apology and damages for defamatory posts. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 13 May 2025

Singapore ministers take legal action over Facebook claims tying them to convicted money launderer Su Haijin

In a Facebook post today, Low said her image was misused on a China app, also called Taibai, and a group on messaging app WeChat to promote fraudulent wealth management products. — Picture via Facebook/Low Yen Ling
Singapore / 12 May 2025

Singapore’s Temasek, senior minister warn of China investment scam using doctored photo and fake app

A composite of some of the recovered items. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Police Force
Singapore / 12 May 2025

Cartier, cash and carats: Trio charged over S$685,000 two-day burglary spree in Singapore’s posh Bukit Timah

Developed in partnership with Chinese artificial intelligence firm Streamax and Singapore-based TNT Surveillance, the new braking technology is designed to detect road hazards earlier than the human eye and react significantly faster. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 12 May 2025

Singapore public transport operator SBS Transit to trial AI-driven braking system on buses in 2026

The quadruped robots, known for their dog-like agility, have become a fixture in several industries in Singapore — patrolling construction sites, navigating hazardous zones, and even assisting with social services. — Pexels.com pic
Singapore / 12 May 2025

From guides to guards: Robot dogs find new roles across Singapore’s public and private sectors