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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia
Life  / 17 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 12 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 12 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 16 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Villarreal midfielder Francis Coquelin (left) and Real Betis forward Borja Iglesias jump for the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and Villarreal CF at Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, September 11, 2022. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain’s Nations League squad

Manchester City’s Erling Braut Haaland scores their second goal against Borussia Dortmund at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain, September 14, 2022. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Man City’s Haaland wins Premier League Player of the Month for August

Ian Rush made 73 appearances for Wales and scored 28 times — a goal-scoring record for the country that was not broken until 2018, by Gareth Bale. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Rush named adviser and football ambassador by Wales FA

Andre Anura @ Anuar is flanked by Shahrizal Nasharuddin Isham of Terengganu (left) and fellow Sabahan Muhammad Sunik Muslimin after the medal presentation September 16, 2022. — Picture courtesy of UnitGrafik KBSS
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Long jump: Andre secures Sabah’s second Sukma 2022 athletics gold

People gather at a beach in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, on September 15, 2022. The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the Qatar World Cup but it will be a winner anyway if an overspill of fans floods its hotels, restaurants and planes. Dubai is gearing up with fan zones announced at parks, beaches and in the financial centre, and hotels offering special packages. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Away game: Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

In this file photo taken on January 1, 2019 Serena Williams of the US (left) and Roger Federer of Switzerland (right) take a selfie following their mixed doubles match on day four of the Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Serena welcomes Federer to retirement: ‘Always looked up to you’

General view of the Premier League logo on a match ball before the match between Burnley and Bournemouth at Turf Moor February 22, 2020. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule

Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during round one of the Portland LIV Golf Invitational at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club on June 30, 2022. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

As LIV draws more ire, DeChambeau sees compromise in time

In this file photo taken on July 12, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts after a point against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon. — Adrian Dennis/Pool/AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Legend Federer hails 'incredible adventure' as he announces retirement

Argentina’s Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi after beating Italy to win the Finalissima at Wembley Stadium, London, June 1, 2022. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Argentina call up Messi, Di Maria for pre-World Cup friendlies

Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after scoring the 0-2 from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League group E football match between Sheriff and Manchester United at Zimbru stadium in Chisinau on September 15, 2022. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

Ronaldo scores first goal this season as Man Utd stroll in Europa League

In this file photo taken on July 12, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer (right) shakes hands and embraces Spain's Rafael Nadal (left) after Federer won their men's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. — Adrian Dennis/Pool/AFP pic
Sports / 16 Sep 2022

It was an ‘honour to share all these years’ with Federer, says Nadal

Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min in action with Sporting CP’s Manuel Ugarte at Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal, September 13, 2022. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Sep 2022

Spurs stars aren’t ‘undroppable’ warns Conte

Cristiano Ronaldo was called up to the Portugal squad today for Nations League games against the Czech Republic on September 24 and against Spain three days later. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Sep 2022

Ronaldo given full backing by Portugal boss Santos

Romania’s Simona Halep won the French Open in 2018 and Wimbledon in 2019, but slipped out of the top 20 in May and then lost in the second round at Roland Garros. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Sep 2022

Halep has nose surgery and is out for rest of 2022

In this file photo taken January 16, 2019 Switzerland’s Roger Federer looks on as he plays Britain’s Daniel Evans during their men’s singles match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Sep 2022

Roger Federer, from enfant terrible to saintly global icon