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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 Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has advised travellers heading to Malaysia over the Vesak Day long weekend to expect significant delays at the Tuas and Woodlands land checkpoints. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 05 May 2025

Heavy traffic forecast at Singapore-Malaysia checkpoints starting May 8 for Wesak Day long weekend

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the convincing re-election of his People’s Action Party would help the city-state face turbulent times. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 04 May 2025

Workers’ Party rises, but PAP still reigns — Singapore’s vote echoes global shift toward stability

Voters have handed Singapore’s long-time ruling party a landslide election victory, offering Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a clear mandate to navigate the trade-orientated Southeast Asian nation through economic upheaval sparked by looming US tariffs. — AFP pic
Singapore / 04 May 2025

Singapore voters hand Lawrence Wong and PAP resounding mandate with 65.57pc of vote in landslide election victory

A total of 2,164,593 Singaporeans turned up to cast their votes for the country’s General Election (GE2025) as of 5pm, according to the Elections Department (ELD). — Bernama pic
Singapore / 03 May 2025

Singapore GE2025 sees 82pc voter turnout by 5pm, with polls set to close at 8pm

Officials keep watch as people vote in the general election at a polling station in Singapore on May 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 03 May 2025

Singapore GE2025: Rain falls, but spirits stay high as Singaporeans vote

Travellers heading to Malaysia via the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints faced long delays on Saturday due to extremely heavy departure traffic. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 03 May 2025

Travellers face up to five-hour delays at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints as Malaysia-bound traffic stalls at border

People at a polling station during the general election, in Singapore May 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 03 May 2025

Singapore GE2025: 48pc of eligible voters have cast ballots as of 12pm

A woman votes in the general election at a polling station in Singapore on May 3, 2025. Polling stations opened on May 3 across Singapore as voters began casting their ballots in an election seen as the first real test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his long-ruling People's Action Party. — AFP pic
Singapore / 03 May 2025

Singapore polls open as new PM Wong seeks strong mandate amid tariff turmoil, opposition eyes gains

Workers' Party supporters attend a final rally ahead of the general election in Singapore May 1, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Singapore GE2025: Five approved assembly sites open for candidates and supporters after polls close

The trio are accused of fraud involving servers from Dell and Supermicro, which were reportedly exported to Malaysia in potential breach of US export controls. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Singapore court sets RM3.28m bail for suspect in Nvidia fraud case linked to Malaysia

Workers’ Party candidate Alexis Dang speaks at a rally in Singapore April 28, 2025, ahead of the general election tomorrow. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Sexist, racist abuse of women candidates in Singapore GE2025 draws backlash from gender equality NGO

Photo is for illustration purposes only. The suspects face allegations under the Vandalism Act. Under Section 3 of the Vandalism Act, offenders found guilty of vandalism could face a fine of up to S$2,000 (RM6,575), imprisonment for up to three years, and between three to eight strokes of caning. — AFP file pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Thirteen youths under investigation for wheelchair vandalism at Sengkang and Boon Lay polling stations

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong greets supporters with Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a People’s Action Party (PAP) lunchtime rally in Singapore’s central business district April 28, 2025 ahead of the general election tomorrow. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Can Lawrence Wong win over a wary electorate? Singapore PM faces first poll test

A general view of the Parliament House in Singapore June 2, 2016. The country holds a general election tomorrow. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Singapore GE2025 in numbers: 97 seats, 211 candidates and one nation decides

Supporters of the Singapore’s opposition Workers’ Party attend the election rally in Singapore May 1, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

Singapore votes: Will it be continuity or change in GE2025?

Supporters of the People’s Action Party (PAP) attend rally ahead of the general election in Singapore April 26, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 02 May 2025

From lawyers to union leaders, GE2025 candidates reflect Singapore’s workforce