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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 13 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 6 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 11 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  / 13 h ago

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

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes talks in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada November 15, 2023. — Picture by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images via AFP
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Hamilton defends F1 Vegas race after Verstappen outburst

England's defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and England's defender Harry Maguire (right) attend an England men's football team training session at St George's Park in Burton-Upon-Trent November 14, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Alexander-Arnold revels in new role for England

England's manager Gareth Southgate attends an England men's football team training session at St George's Park in Burton-Upon-Trent November 14, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Southgate uses Bobby Charlton footage to inspire England

Yin Ruoning of China speaks with the media during a press conference prior to the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida November 15, 2023. — Picture by Michael Reaves/Getty Images via AFP
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

China’s Yin Ruoning, Japan’s Nasa Hataoka share lead at LPGA Tour Championship

Hungary's forward Martin Adam (centre) celebrates after scoring Hungary's first goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 Group G qualification football match between Bulgaria and Hungary, at the Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia November 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Hungary and Slovakia reach Euro 2024 while starlet Yamal scores for Spain

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their first round-robin match at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin November 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Djokovic’s ATP Finals record bid on course after Sinner beats Rune

Dion Cools in action as he heads the ball in the opening Group D match of the 2026 World Cup/2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, November 16, 2023. — Bernama pic
Sports / 17 Nov 2023

Harimau Malaya roars back from two goals down to edge Kyrgyzstan for dramatic win

Rory McIlroy said his sudden and surprising decision to resign from the PGA Tour policy board was because he had so many commitments. ― Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

McIlroy quit PGA Tour board because of heavy workload

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his round-robin match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on day 3 of the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on November 14, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Sinner becomes first Italian to reach ATP Finals semis

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez participate in the opening ceremony for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Verstappen slams Las Vegas GP as ‘99pc show’

Australia’s Jamie McLaren shoots and scores a goal their 2026 Fifa World Cup Asian qualification football match between Australia and Bangladesh played in Melbourne on November 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Australia kick off 2026 qualifying with 7-0 rout of Bangladesh

Japan’s forward Ayase Ueda scores a hat-trick goal during the second half of the Asian 2nd-round qualifier for 2026 World Cup between Japan and Myanmar at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka prefecture on November 16, 2013. — JIJI Press handout pic via AFP
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Moriyasu demands even more goals after Japan thrash Myanmar

South Korea’s forward Son Heung-min fights for the ball with Singapore’s defender Muhammad Safuwan Baharudin during the 2026 World Cup qualification football match between South Korea and Singapore in Seoul on November 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Son on target as Klinsmann’s South Korea thump Singapore

Nick Kyrgios had knee surgery in January and then aborted comeback plans at Wimbledon after tearing a ligament in his wrist. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Kyrgios takes inspiration from Zverev for injury comeback

Neymar underwent surgery earlier this month after picking up his left knee injury on international duty, with his recovery expected to last until mid-2024. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

No one should assume Neymar's role in Brazil, says coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev in Turin November 15, 2023. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2023

Alcaraz beats ranting Rublev, Medvedev through to semi-finals