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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 new additions will join Singapore’s existing Invincible-class submarines, expanding the fleet to six. — Picture via Facebook/Ministry of Defence, Singapore
Singapore / 08 May 2025

Singapore expands submarine fleet with two more Invincible-class vessels

Speculation is rife that BTS member Jin may have secretly filmed a music video in Singapore, after images found through an interactive game he launched showed local hotspots. ― AFP pic
Singapore / 08 May 2025

Did BTS’ Jin secretly film a music video in Singapore? Fans spot clues in ‘Echo’ album game

Certificate of Entitlement (CoE) premiums for Category A and B cars rose in the May 7 bidding exercise, with Category A premiums increasing crossing S$100,000 for the first time since October, according to Channel News Asia. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 08 May 2025

Singapore car ownership costs spike as CoE premiums climb past S$100,000

The video, uploaded on May 6, has since racked up 1.4 million views and around 7,000 shares. — Screengrab from Facebook/Kok Keong Steven Tan
Singapore / 08 May 2025

Singapore police arrest couple for grievous hurt and drug offences after assault video goes viral

Analysts reportedly expect the Singapore dollar to strengthen further against the US dollar, with one economist telling CNA the currencies could eventually reach parity. — AFP pic
Singapore / 08 May 2025

Report: Singapore dollar seen rising further, may reach parity with US dollar

Shares of DBS rose 1.5 per cent in morning trade, outperforming the benchmark index’s 0.3 per cent drop. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 08 May 2025

DBS edges past estimates despite profit dip, tweaks 2025 view

Singapore has reportedly launched a new government-owned entity, Singapore GasCo, to centralise natural gas procurement and supply. — File picture via Reuters
Singapore / 07 May 2025

Singapore creates new agency to buy natural gas, find more sources

Bill Gates pauses to smell a durian before eating it at Newton Food Centre, Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Gabriel Ryan Adaikalam
Singapore / 07 May 2025

Bill Gates seen sampling durian, local favourites at Singapore’s Newton Food Centre (VIDEO)

Singapore’s ERP system, first implemented in 1998, is an electronic toll collection scheme designed to manage road traffic congestion. — Picture from Facebook/LTA
Singapore / 07 May 2025

Singapore LTA slams false reports of post-election ERP tol hike circulating on social media

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday paid tribute to Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean and Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as they retire. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 07 May 2025

‘Giants of public service’: Singapore PM Wong hails outgoing senior minister Teo, DPM Heng ahead of political retirement

The logo of the People's Action Party (PAP) is seen on a supporter's T-shirt as party members gather at a nomination centre to support their candidates ahead of the general election in Singapore on April 23, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 06 May 2025

Inside the dinners linking Singapore’s top ministers to a S$3b money laundering kingpin

Photos of Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat attending dinners with Su Haijin, as shared by former Reform Party president Charles Yeo.
Singapore / 06 May 2025

Singapore health, transport ministers deny links to Fujian gangster Su Haijin after dinner photos spark scrutiny

Photos of Ng Chee Meng attending dinner with Su Haijin, as shared by former Reform Party president Charles Yeo.
Singapore / 06 May 2025

Union chief Ng Chee Meng declines Cabinet post after backlash over past behaviour, dinner with money launderer Su Haijin

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates (left) and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong seen shaking during a meeting in Singapore yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Singapore / 06 May 2025

‘Cutting-edge work’: Gates Foundation to open Singapore office tapping Asian science, innovation

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh will remain Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition after Saturday’s general election, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said today. — Picture via Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Singapore / 05 May 2025

Singapore PM Wong says Workers’ Party ‘put up tough fight’, confirms Pritam Singh to stay opposition leader

Singapore’s home-grown large language model Sea-Lion has reportedly logged 235,000 downloads, with users including Indonesia’s GoTo Group, and now recognises 13 languages — AFP pic
Singapore / 05 May 2025

Singapore’s Sea-Lion AI model gains traction with firms like Indonesia’s GoTo Group, offering 13 regional languages