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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

LG Han battled against his longtime friend Choi Hyun-seok in the popular reality show. — Screengrab from YouTube
Singapore / 12 May 2025

Michelin-starred Labyrinth’s LG Han becomes first Singapore chef on South Korea reality show ‘Chef & My Fridge’ (VIDEO)

Some of the items recovered from the trio who reportedly entered Singapore on social visit passes in the past two weeks.
Singapore / 12 May 2025

In Singapore, three foreign nationals busted for Bukit Timah break-ins after teen and mum tip-off

File photo for illustration purposes only. The National Parks Board did not disclose how many otters were involved or the extent of the woman’s injuries. — AFP pic
Singapore / 12 May 2025

Otter bites woman at Singapore’s Robertson Quay, National Parks Board steps up patrols

The Singaporean actress issued a statement on Saturday denying she was the person caught on a hot mic. — Picture via Facebook
Singapore / 12 May 2025

‘Total shock’: Singapore actress Eleanor Lee says leaked anti-China hot mic isn’t her

Lion City Sailors celebrate with their fans at Jurong East Stadium after winning the Singapore Premier League. — Picture from Facebook/Lion City Sailors
Singapore / 11 May 2025

Lion City Sailors lift Singapore league trophy under billionaire owner Forrest Li ahead of AFC Champions League Two final clash next weekend

In the clip, a woman — alleged to be Lee — can be heard venting frustrations about her career in China. — Picture via Facebook/Eleanor Lee
Singapore / 10 May 2025

‘Most Chinese nationals are idiots’: Singapore actress Eleanor Lee faces cancel calls in China over leaked rant

In 2024, more than 460 individuals aged 19 and below were arrested for sexual crimes, with incidents involving sexual penetration of minors most common. This figure was on par with 2023, which saw over 470 arrests — a 30 per cent increase from the previous year. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 May 2025

Over 460 Singapore youth arrested for sexual offences in 2024, ministry highlights link to pornography exposure

Police arrested a 27-year-old runner in western Singapore after the victim tipped them off during a second cash drop. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 10 May 2025

‘He sounded too happy’: Exchange student’s gut feeling helps Singapore police foil S$70,000 fake bail plot

The affected sites are the former Bedok Town Secondary, Temasek Primary, Temasek Secondary, Qiaonan Primary and Siglap Secondary schools. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 10 May 2025

Singapore unveils plans to build new housing on five vacated school sites in Bedok, Tampines and Pasir Ris 

Speaking ahead of a thank-you walkabout at West Coast Market Square with about 20 PSP members and volunteers, Dr Tan said he would remain active within the party but will no longer contest elections. — Picture via Facebook/Progress Singapore Party
Singapore / 10 May 2025

PSP founder Dr Tan Cheng Bock retires from Singapore electoral politics, urges party to regroup after GE2025 loss

Wong acknowledged growing concerns within the business community, citing findings from a recent Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 May 2025

Singapore PM Wong pledges support for businesses hit by US tariffs, promises economic relief

File picture of a Singapore Police Coast Guard boat patrolling the Johor Straits next to Pasir Gudang on the Malaysian side of the border. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 May 2025

Four months’ jail, caning for Malaysian who entered Singapore waters illegally and rammed police boat

The Singapore Civil Defence Force responds to a fire involving a two-storey industrial building in Tampinese. — Picture via Facebook/SCDF
Singapore / 09 May 2025

Fire breaks out at Tampines industrial building in Singapore, triggers school and office evacuations

At the time of the offence, Tan was employed by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS). He was subsequently redeployed to non-sensitive administrative duties during police investigations, before resigning on March 1 this year. — AFP pic
Singapore / 09 May 2025

Ex-Singapore prison officer fined S$300 for shoplifting four boxes of lozenges from supermarket

Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said the companies had their permits revoked after they were found offering unauthorised express bus services and selling tickets online — activities prohibited for foreign operators. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Singapore / 09 May 2025

Four Singapore tour bus operators barred from Malaysia over licence breaches

OCBC’s results rounded up a solid first-quarter earnings season by Singapore banks with OCBC and DBS Group beating forecasts and United Overseas Bank posting stable but weaker-than-expected results. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 May 2025

Singapore’s OCBC posts profit beat, sets aside credit buffers for rougher ride ahead