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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  / 11 h ago

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

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 4 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  / 12 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  / 8 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

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

In the 2022 World Cup when former coach Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the team’s 6-1 demolition of Switzerland, a bright Portugal future shimmered on the horizon. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

End of the road for Ronaldo? Portugal Euros KO points to the exit sign

Turkiye defender Merih Demiral arrives for a training session at the team’s base camp in Barsinghausen July 5, 2024, ahead of their Uefa Euro 2024 match against Netherlands. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 quarterfinal preview: Erdogan in attendance for Turkiye vs Netherlands, England battle Switzerland

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise

Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America today after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Copa America: Canada stun Venezuela on penalties to reach semis

Iga Swiatek is looking ominous on the grass at Wimbledon as she hunts a sixth Grand Slam crown. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek faces ‘gangster’ threat, Djokovic feels need for speed

Defeat for Portugal at the European Championship yesterday likely brought down the curtain on the extraordinary international career of Cristiano Ronaldo. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement

French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal because he was tired, his coach Didier Deschamps said. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says French coach 

Spain came through a tough physical encounter with Germany and emerged 2-1 winners after extra time yesterday to book a semi-final spot at Euro 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Spain’s De la Fuente proud of fighting spirit in Euro win over Germany

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann feels his team had a positive Euro 2024 and believes they were the better side against Spain as they exited the tournament in a dramatic extra time defeat in the quarter-finals yesterday. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Nagelsmann’s Germany bowed but not broken after Euro exit to Spain 

Spain’s Mikel Merino scores the second goal. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Spain dig deep to earn dramatic extra time victory over Germany

France’s goalkeeper #16 Mike Maignan. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Euros 2024 quarter-finals: France shoves past Portugal to move into the semis on penalties, Spain gets extra time to beat Germany

France buried some bitter memories from recent tournaments to win their first penalty shootout since 1998 on Friday and earn a place in the semi-finals of the Euros. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

Goal-shy France enjoy first penalty shootout win since 1998

France’s and Portugal’s players line up during a penalty shoot-out. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jul 2024

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-finals

Slot’s commitment to an attacking, high-tempo style similar to Klopp’s game-plan was significant in the decision to hire him. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Arne Slot ready to embrace pressure as Liverpool’s new boss after Klopp era

Turkiye’s defender #03 Merih Demiral makes a controversial hand gesture as he celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Turkiye at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig July 2, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Uefa suspends Demiral for ‘wolf’ celebration, fines Bellingham for crotch grab

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi’s blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals today. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jul 2024

Keeper Martinez to the rescue after Messi botched kick, Argentina beats Ecuador to reach Copa semis