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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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 8 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  / 13 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  / 15 h ago

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

Lee Zii Jia, who was represented by his coaches Wong Tat Meng and Liew Daren and manager Lee Zii Yi, explained the reason behind the shuttler’s stance, adding that he no longer required help to realise his medal hopes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Shuttler Zii Jia turns down chance to join Road to Gold programme, says committee 

The Briton, who turned 21 on Monday, has not played since April after undergoing operations on both wrists and also an ankle. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Raducanu delays comeback after ‘challenging year’

Based on the progress shown under the guidance of head coach Kim Pan Gon, which has seen Malaysia now ranked among the top 24 teams in Asia, there is no doubt that this Harimau Malaya squad can create history by going beyond the second round of the World Cup Qualifiers this time. — Bernama pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Harimau Malaya aim to create history by getting past second round of World Cup qualifiers

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina with a foot injury, the Brazilian football federation announced yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Ederson misses Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers with foot injury

Paris has linked Azerbaijani figures to a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing France’s reputation as host of the 2024 Olympic Games. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

France detects Azerbaijan-linked campaign to smear Olympic bid

Brazil forward Neymar is recovering well from the knee surgery he had after suffering an injury last month but there is still no forecast of when he will be able to return to action, national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said today. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Neymar responding well to treatment, says Brazil’s team doctor 

Uruguay’s record goal scorer Luis Suarez yesterday received his first call-up under new coach Marcelo Bielsa who named the 36-year-old in his squad to face Argentina this week in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina clash

Manchester United could be without Rasmus Hojlund for a critical Champions League trip to Galatasaray, while Christian Eriksen will be sidelined for a month in the latest injury blow to the Red Devils. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Man U, Denmark suffer Hojlund, Eriksen injury blow

Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Zverev overpowers Alcaraz, Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals Russian derby

A hearse carrying the coffin of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton is driven past Old Trafford stadium. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Thousands line Manchester streets to bid final farewell to Bobby Charlton

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scores their fourth goal from the penalty spot in a match against Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, November 12, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Chelsea’s Palmer wins England call-up for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Tottenham Hotspur’s Ben Davies in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, November 11, 2023. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Wales ‘never stopped believing’ in Euro 2024 bid, says Davies

Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, a World Cup winner in 2010, takes over at Como after Moreno Longo was sacked, with the club saying it was looking for a new man to take the permanent job. — Picture from social media
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Fabregas becomes interim Como coach in managerial bow

Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund reacts during a match against Luton Town at Old Trafford, Manchester, November 11, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Man United’s Hojlund, Eriksen withdrawn from Denmark team duty

FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said that that the national team under coach Kim Pan Gon would gain more benefits if successful in qualifying for the third round of the 2026 World Cup. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Qualifying for World Cup 2026 FAM’s main priority, says president 

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) announced in a statement today that fans can enjoy the ‘early bird’ campaign, which provides a discount for tickets purchased before December 15. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

BAM: Malaysia Open 2024 tickets on sale from Wednesday