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Pearly Tan and M Thinaah during the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Thailand Open badminton tournament in Bangkok on May 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

Malaysia power into SEA Games semis to lock in women’s badminton medal

Continuous rain is expected overnight in Johor, involving the districts of Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru from December 7 to 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of non-stop heavy rains overnight in Johor and Sarawak 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks beside Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in a townhall session during the ‘Rancakkan Madani’ programmer, Dataran Putrajaya December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar gives all ministers thumbs up in surprise midterm review, says no weak links

Lawyer Surendra Ananth speaks during the “Justice for the Disappeared” forum organised by the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) and held at the Bar Council auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. December 06, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

‘Nothing to do with race’: Lawyers explain why court ordered RM3m in Amri’s case, RM36m in Raymond Koh’s case

Motorcyclist Roslan Rusly (right) shares the snapshot he took with the hotel security guard who lent him RM1 so he could pay the RM5 parking fee and exit the hotel carpark at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture from Facebook/Roslan Rusly
Life  / 12 h ago

Motorcyclist short on cash touched by Bukit Bintang hotel guard’s RM1 act of kindness

Leong Jun Hao leads Malaysia to the SEA Games badminton semi-finals after beating the Philippines’ Jewel Angelo Albo 21-17, 21-18 in the men’s singles on December 7, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Malaysia secures semi-final spots in SEA Games badminton

Police said the woman’s hair was also cut during the incident, prompting her to flee the house and seek help from nearby neighbours before she was rescued. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal to reduce parking bays at new projects near public transit hubs could encourage residents to use public buses and trains and lower housing prices for home buyers at the same time. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) presents the People’s Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0 to a recipient representative at the closing ceremony of the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme’ at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (right), and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

The government has doubled the tax refund allocation to RM4 billion to clear its backlog and if necessary, will pump in more, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also finance minister said on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Govt doubles tax refund kitty to RM4b, payouts start tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of his book ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

Penang police uncover 30 bitcoin mining machines hidden at several premises around Jalan Air Putih, Balik Pulau on December 6, 2025 following a join inspection with TNB on high electricity usage. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Mystery electricity spike in Balik Pulau leads police to hidden bitcoin mine

Katy Perry shared a series of photos from her Lifetimes Tour stop in Japan, including a selfie of the pair cuddled beneath autumn foliage. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official after months of speculation

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said he will ensure full transparency in investigating what transpired in the police shooting that killed three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 that has been challenged by the victims’ families. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bukit Aman receives CD of Durian Tunggal shooting from next-of-kin; IGP pledges thorough investigation

The Chief Registrar of the Federal Court said the rotation exercise follows a complaint received on September 22, 2025 alleging the presence of touting activities involving lawyers and certain individuals in the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Police to rotate officers at KL court complex to curb alleged lawyer touting

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, said he had enjoyed joining forces with Golden State star Steph Curry. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

LeBron, Curry impress as USA romp past Canada in Olympic warm-up

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, July 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises

Uruguay's midfielder #15 Federico Valverde (R) and Uruguay's forward #19 Darwin Nunez warm up ahead of the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Caroline on July 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Nunez, Uruguay players brawl in stands with fans after Copa loss

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 10: Nestor Lorenzo, Head Coach of Colombia gestures during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium on July 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Lorenzo hails Colombia’s bravery in Copa semi triumph

TOPSHOT - Colombia's midfielder #05 Kevin Castano celebrates his team's victory in the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Caroline on July 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Colombia defeat Uruguay to reach Copa America final

Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, but hoped there would be less drama in the finals. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

King Charles wishes England well for Euro final, but says less drama please

TOPSHOT - England's forward #19 Ollie Watkins (L) and England's defender #06 Marc Guehi celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between the Netherlands and England at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on July 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 11 Jul 2024

Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has shut the door on any collaborations with tobacco companies, electronic cigarettes and alcohol. — Bernama pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Sports Ministry says no more grants for events linked to vaping, smoking and alcohol

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark’s Holger Rune during their men’s singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik at a press conference at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM), July 10, 2024. Aaron said the leaner look was achieved through extra training hours at night, on top of morning and evening sessions, and food control since the past few weeks in order to reduce body fat and gain muscle. — Bernama pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Leaner and meaner shuttlers Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik eye Olympic gold

The 2007 photo went viral after Yamal’s father recently posted it on Instagram with the caption: “The beginning of two legends.” — Photo credit Yamal's fathers Instagram
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

From snapshot to stardom: Old photo of pre-fame Messi with Euro 2024 wonder kid Lamine Yamal resurfaces 

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after losing the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Maskless Mbappe upstaged in France Euro 2024 semi-final defeat         

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal celebrates at the end the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final

Lionel Messi of Argentina smiles during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Canada and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Finding the net at 37 to set up final spot, Messi says enjoying ‘last battles’ for Argentina

Argentina's supporters gather at Times Square, New York City after the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Argentina and Canada on July 9, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Messi on target as Argentina sees off Canada to reach Copa America final        

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match. —Reuters pic
Sports / 10 Jul 2024

Wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final