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Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (fourth from left) poring over manuscripts and letters from Malay Rulers during a visit to the British Library in London on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Queen cautions against blanket claims over ‘stolen’ Malaysian artefacts from colonial era

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 5 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 9 h ago

‘Most handsome tomb in Penang’: Sheikh Omar’s mausoleum, a hidden gem in Air Itam’s historic Malay village

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Sports  / 3 h ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates during the Premier League match with West Ham United at London Stadium in London December 14, 2025. Rogers has emerged as a central figure in Villa’s remarkable run of form. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports  / 19 h ago

Sleeping giants no more as Aston Villa gatecrash Premier League title conversation

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are seen in this image released by the US Department of Justice on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — US Justice Department/Handout via Reuters
World  / 4 h ago

The Epstein files are out — but where is Trump?

Malaysia Productivity Corporation deputy director-general Dr Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah said the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is using AI to help agencies automate checks and streamline workflows. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Less paperwork, more speed: Govt uses AI to save big

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to see his net worth surpass US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion), driven by gains linked to Tesla and SpaceX, according to Forbes. — Reuters pic
Money  / 3 h ago

How Elon Musk crossed the US$700b line — and left every other billionaire behind

An aerial view shows the space where the Fensfeltet planned industrial area could be. Plans to mine Europe’s largest rare earth deposit in Norway have stalled amid concerns that extraction could harm endangered species and fragile ecosystems. — AFP pic
World  / 9 h ago

Europe’s biggest rare earth find hits a snag over beetles, moss and mushrooms

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore  / 6 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

During the incident on the night of September 1, 2024, the 16-year-old brandished a 9cm flick knife and issued a verbal threat. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 11 Jun 2025

Sixteen-year-old convicted of armed rioting in Singapore MRT assault sparked by misunderstood allegation

From September, helpers working in homes with unvaccinated children under seven in Singapore must show proof of measles immunity. ― Picture by Hari Anggara.
Singapore / 11 Jun 2025

From September, Singapore mandates measles shots for helpers in homes with unvaccinated kids under seven

Photo is for illustration purposes only. A male Mediacorp employee was found behaving suspiciously in a female restroom, prompting his dismissal and a police investigation. — Unsplash pic/Tim Mossholder
Singapore / 11 Jun 2025

Singapore’s national broadcaster Mediacorp dismisses employee after ‘serious incident’ in female toilet, police investigating

Ong, best known for bringing Formula One to Singapore in 2008, faces two charges: abetting a public servant to obtain gifts and abetting the obstruction of justice. He was charged on October 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 11 Jun 2025

Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty in Singapore ex-transport minister Iswaran’s corruption case on July 3

A grounded Jetstar Asia plane at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, central Japan. The Singapore-based budget carrier will cease operations by end-July after more than two decades in the air. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 11 Jun 2025

Qantas pulls plug on Singapore-based budget arm Jetstar Asia, at least 500 to lose jobs

The Singapore government and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, have agreed to undertake a land swap at Holland Road, here. — Picture courtesy of the Johor state government
Singapore / 10 Jun 2025

Singapore, Johor regent in landmark RM20b Holland Road land swap near Botanic Gardens

Under Singaporean law, those convicted of voyeurism can face up to two years in jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these penalties. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 10 Jun 2025

Singaporean man jailed 28 days for taking upskirt photos on MRT escalator

The crash, which occurred at a junction in Tampines on April 22, killed 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril and 57-year-old senior technician Norzihan Juwahib. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 09 Jun 2025

Fifth charge for Singaporean driver after six-vehicle Tampines crash that killed two

Annie (not her real name) shared her story of survival and strength after years of betrayal and abuse, hoping to raise awareness about hidden domestic sexual violence. — Unsplash pic via TODAY
Singapore / 08 Jun 2025

‘I really hate him for what he did’: Wife at the centre of Singapore’s shocking rape ring case speaks out

A screengrab of the incident as it unfolded at Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Singapore on Thursday evening.
Singapore / 08 Jun 2025

Woman arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 1 check-in as travellers look on

In a statement, the Singapore police said the officer was taken off driving duties after allegedly leaving scene of accident. — Freepik pic
Singapore / 07 Jun 2025

Singapore cop under probe after cyclist injured in Keppel Road hit-and-run

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan shake hands as they meet at the State Department in Washington June 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 07 Jun 2025

Singapore watching US tariff talks ‘very carefully’, says foreign minister

Photo is for illustration purposes only. In Singapore, a 13-year-old student was allegedly handed a vape by her private tutor, prompting a Health Sciences Authority investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Singapore / 07 Jun 2025

Tutor under investigation for allegedly buying vape for 13-year-old student in Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, where a security officer was assaulted by a drunk patron in a lift after a nightclub disturbance. — AFP pic
Singapore / 07 Jun 2025

Singapore PR jailed 10 days for chokehold on Marina Bay Sands security officer after boozy night out

The alleged scam came to light after a victim lodged a police report on June 3, claiming she had been approached by three women in Singapore’s Chinatown. — AFP pic
Singapore / 07 Jun 2025

Four charged in Singapore after ‘blessing’ scam leaves victim empty-handed — and holding a bag of leaves

The company said Teo will first join Temasek’s board as deputy chairman on July 1, before taking the helm on October 9. — Picture via Facebook/Teo Chee Hean
Singapore / 06 Jun 2025

Former Singapore DPM Teo Chee Hean is next Temasek chairman