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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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic
Sports  / 5 h ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

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  / 11 h ago

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

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 17 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

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  / 9 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

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  / 15 h ago

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

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

According to reports, Maddison was the first player in the 33-player provisional squad not to make the final cut for the tournament in Germany. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jun 2024

Reports: James Maddison cut from England's Euro 2024 squad

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in action during her quarter final match against Russia’s Mirra Andreeva at Roland Garros, Paris, June 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Sabalenka eyes French Open semis, Rybakina beaten by Paolini

Spanish manager Pep Guardiola, whose contract at the English giants runs until 2025, cast doubt over his long-term future at the Etihad after winning a historic fourth straight Premier League title last month, admitting it is difficult to find motivation after so much sustained success. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Man City chairman expects to find ‘right solution’ to Guardiola’s future

Leong Jun Hao, ranked world number 32, took on Jonathan Christie of Indonesia, ranked third in the world and the All England champion, and battled for 62 minutes before emerging with a 21-13, 16-21, 21-12 victory at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. — Bernama pic  
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Indonesia Open: Jun Hao pulls off giant-killing act by ousting title favourite Jonathan Christie

Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, 36, winner of the silver medal in the keirin event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics said presenting the country’s first gold medal to the people of Malaysia is what he is aspiring to do in Paris. — Bernama pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Azizulhasni: Winning gold in Paris will ensure a peaceful retirement for me 

Statesman Tun Musa Hitam (4th, right) presided over an afternoon tea ceremony with three national track cyclists who qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bukit Tunku, June 5, 2024. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, national track cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom (left), YSD chairman Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar (right) who is also the former president of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), and national track cycling squad head coach John Beasley (3rd right). — Bernama pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Malaysian athletes more equipped, prepared for Olympics this time, says minister

Antonio Conte, who will be returning to management following a one-year break following his departure from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, has signed a contract that will keep him at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona until 2027. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Former Juventus, Spurs boss Conte appointed Napoli manager

National team head coach Kim Pan Gon speaks at the pre-match press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 5, 2024. With him is skipper Dion Cools. — Picture from Facebook/FAM
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Pan Gon aims to defy odds against Kyrgyzstan again

Ducati Spanish rider Marc Marquez rides during the second practice session ahead of the Italian MotoGP race at Mugello on June 1, 2024. The six-times MotoGP world champion will join the Ducati factory team on a two-year deal from 2025, the Italian manufacturer said on Wednesday. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Marc Marquez joins Ducati factory team on two-year deal

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) technical director Scott O’Donell in a discussion with Malaysian head coach Kim Pan Gon during the Harimau Malaya squad’s central training camp at Wisma FAM, June 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Pan Gon needs a miracle in Bishkek

Spain’s Lamine Yamal in action during a friendly against Brazil at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid March 26, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Young stars give Spain Euro 2024 hope amid institutional chaos

Russia’s Mirra Andreeva reacts after winning her fourth round match against France’s Varvara Gracheva (not pictured) in Paris June 3, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Teenager Andreeva frees her mind in quest for French Open upset

Kevin De Bruyne is very much the talisman for his club as well as his country, who will have high hopes of doing well at the tournament in Germany, but there is a perennial air of fragility over his physical condition. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

De Bruyne key to Belgium’s hopes but doubts remain over his fitness

Cristiano Ronaldo’s move away from the European elite to Saudi Arabia after a disappointing showing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has raised questions about whether the 39-year-old’s brilliant career is nearing an end. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Relentless Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory with Portugal

Germany players pose for a team group photo before the match against Ukraine at the Max-Morlock Stadion in Nuremberg, Germany June 3, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Germany desperate to restore elite status while England expects

Roberto Martinez was sacked by Everton and became Belgium manager in 2016 with a similar task to that assigned to him last year when he took over as Portugal coach from Fernando Santos after they lost to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2024

Portugal boss Martinez primed for baptism of fire