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However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

CAAM said the Boeing 737 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MXH, which was scheduled to depart for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), aborted its take-off after experiencing a tyre burst. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

CAAM confirms Malaysia Airlines plane aborted take-off after burst tyre at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kedah

The group, estimated at 15 men, allegedly attacked the three victims while they were dining inside the premises. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic
Life  / 8 h ago

When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had stepped down as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Opposition leader’s office: Hamzah Zainudin has not resigned, viral letter false

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei
Sports  / 8 h ago

From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

People dine near a television screen showing a news report on patrol and law‑enforcement operations around Taiwan conducted by China’s Fujian Coast Guard, at a restaurant in Beijing December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

What does China mean by ‘Taiwan independence’?

The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic
Money  / 5 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025  but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

In a statement this morning, MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip announced that severe continuous heavy rain is expected to occur in Kuching, Serian (Serian) and Samarahan, while the alert level is in Serian (Tebedu), Sri Aman and Betong. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Wet weather alert: Severe continuous rain warning in Sarawak from today until tomorrow, says MetMalaysia

ICA Commanders from Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints present National Day cakes and 68 cupcakes to their counterparts from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) and Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ in celebration of Malaysia’s 68th Merdeka. — Picture via Facebook/Immigration.Checkpoints.Authority
Singapore / 31 Aug 2025

Singapore celebrates Malaysia’s 68th National Day with sweet gesture at Causeway

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said Muhammad Hairil Muhammad Effendi’s body was found floating in the sea off East Coast Park after a call for assistance was received at 9.55pm yesterday. — Freepik pic
Singapore / 31 Aug 2025

Eleven-year-old boy missing since Friday found dead at Singapore’s East Coast Park, say police

Singapore already issues storm alerts as it battles flooding issues alongside climate change. — Picture from Facebook/Land Transport Authority
Singapore / 30 Aug 2025

How Singapore plans to protect its low-lying coasts from rising seas

Emeritus Professor Tan Yock Lin of the National University of Singapore died aged 70 from multiple injuries after a lorry ploughed into his car on Upper Thomson Road on July 7, 2023. — Picture from Facebook/SMU Yong Pung How School of Law
Singapore / 30 Aug 2025

Construction worker who killed NUS professor in road crash gets two-year jail sentence, fine and lifetime driving ban 

Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau has arrested nine people, including national and former players, since August 19, 2025 over alleged game rigging. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 30 Aug 2025

Singapore postpones national basketball league final to Sept 7 amid match-fixing scandal

The Singapore government intends to build a new and broader platform than the existing M³ network to accommodate and develop its Malay-Muslim demographer for the future. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Singapore / 30 Aug 2025

Singapore govt plans new platform to unite its Malay-Muslim groups as younger voices grow louder

The 55-year-old Hotel Miramar Singapore on Havelock Road will be closing its doors at the end of October 2025. — Picture from Hotel Miramar Singapore
Singapore / 30 Aug 2025

Another hospitality veteran bows out as Hotel Miramar shuts after five decades

Speeding remained a major concern, with the number of violations spiking by 45.5 per cent to 118,076, from 81,141 a year earlier. — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 29 Aug 2025

Singapore records rise in traffic accidents and fatalities in first half of 2025, police data shows

mm2 Asia is working with creditors to find “fair and amiable solutions” that would safeguard its long-term viability. — Picture via Facebook/Cathay Cineplexes
Singapore / 29 Aug 2025

Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia sinks further into the red in Singapore

Sammy Obeid said in a social media post that his stand-up comedy performance in the city-state, scheduled for Sunday, was cancelled after regulator Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) did not issue a permit, despite him submitting a much toned-down script. — Picture via Facebook/Sammy Obeid
Singapore / 29 Aug 2025

US comedian accuses Singapore of censorship after Gaza-linked show cancelled, regulators deny claim

Under the new measures, boys who are caught vaping more than once may be caned, while both male and female students risk being suspended from school. — Bernama file pic
Singapore / 29 Aug 2025

Students repeatedly caught vaping in Singapore face suspension, caning under new rules

Singapore’s latest measures include higher fines for vape users and the reclassification of etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 28 Aug 2025

Higher fines, caning among new penalties as Singapore targets rise in vaping and Kpods

Singapore’s Education Minister Desmond Lee speaking during a dialogue session on bullying at the Singapore’s Ministry of Education August 27, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Desmond Lee
Singapore / 28 Aug 2025

Singapore to crack down on school bullying after high-profile cases spark public outcry

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the Malaysia-registered vehicle, which was carrying air-conditioning equipment and servicing parts, was stopped for checks at about 11am on Aug 27. — Screengrab via Facebook/Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Singapore / 28 Aug 2025

Malaysian man arrested at Singapore checkpoint after nearly 900 vapes found in van (VIDEO)

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Singapore health authorities said all those affected have since recovered and returned to class yesterday. None required hospital treatment. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 27 Aug 2025

Singapore preschool sees gastroenteritis outbreak, 26 affected but all recovered

Photos of the green water spotted in a canal along Yishun Close, as shared by Nee Soon GRC MP Jackson Lam on Facebook. — Pictures via Facebook
Singapore / 27 Aug 2025

Singapore authorities confirm ink discharge behind green water in Yishun canal