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Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar speaks to reporters after the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

AGC explains why rape charge was reduced to assault in high-profile case

The Tun Razak Exchange tower (centre, back) stands among other commercial buildings in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Better than Singapore? How Malaysia’s ‘balanced economy’ is winning over global businesses

Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, cruised into the quarterfinals of the India Open 2026 after disposing Japan’s Takumi Nomura-Yuichi Shimogami in straight sets during their second round encounter in New Delhi, today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik cruise into India Open 2026 quarterfinals after beating Japanese pair

Umno Youth Wing chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh poses for a group photo after the Umno Youth Wing wrap-up session at WTC in Kuala Lumpur, January 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Akmal: My exco resignation will spawn ‘300,000 Akmal Salehs’

Minister in the Prime Ministers’ Department Hannah Yeoh (centre), Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (second from left), and public officials attend a press conference at Padang Merbok in Kuala Lumpur, on January 16, 2026. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Padang Merbok fences come down: Public access restored to key KL gathering site

Kinabatangan MP and Sabah BN chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, 66, died at a private hospital at 1.46am on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Late Bung Moktar acquitted of corruption; trial against widow Zizie Izette to continue

Party delegates pose with firearms at the Malaysian Army Reserve (Askar Wataniah) booth at WTC Kuala Lumpur January 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

When discipline meets politics: ‘Askar Wataniah’ booth stands out amid Umno’s political hustle

Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen in the northern Gaza Strip on September 11, 2024, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

FMT reporter Rex Tan apologises for referencing Chinese, Malays in Gaza lecture question

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his opening speech during the party’s general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Zahid leads Umno in direct appeal to King for ‘mercy and leniency’ for Najib

People attend the opening of the main Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

MCA, MIC leaders attend Umno assembly amid strain in BN

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrive for the opening ceremony at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on January 16, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘Allah had other plans’: Zahid defends Umno’s alliance with ex-rival DAP

Police have crippled a phone scam syndicate that impersonated senior police officers following the arrest of three individuals, including two women, in several raids across the capital and Selangor last week. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Cops arrest three in KL, Selangor raids, bust syndicate posing as Bukit Aman officers in RM70,000 phone scam

Mysterious ringing in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru. — Unsplash pic/Lukas Blazek
Singapore  / 5 h ago

Mysterious ringing rattles Singapore flats, with Tiong Bahru residents stuck in a never‑ending snooze loop

Overstaying accounted for the most court cases brought against foreigners arrested during Immigration Department (JIM) operations in the federal capital last year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Overstaying most common offence among detained foreigners in 2025, says KL Immigration Dept

The Ministry of Communications is examining the feasibility of revising the user threshold for social media platforms in the country to be deemed registered as Application Service Provider Class [ASP(c)] licence holders after recent issues involving the AI tool ‘Grok’. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Communications Ministry mulls lowering user threshold for social media regulation after AI Grok misuse

Fans gather for Portugal v Slovenia - Lisbon, Portugal - July 1, 2024 — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Reaction from Portugal's shootout win over Slovenia at Euro 2024

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate after the match. —Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Martinez hails Ronaldo after Portugal shootout win over Slovenia

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after failing to score a penalty kick during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main on July 1, 2024. – AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Tearful Ronaldo a frustrated great battling with Father Time

McLaughlin-Levrone wins the women's 400m hurdles in a world record 50.65 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.— Reuters pic.
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Athletics-Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone lead US Olympic team after impressive trials

Jaime Lozano, Head Coach of Mexico shouts instructions during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Mexico and Ecuador at State Farm Stadium on June 30, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Ecuador reach Copa quarters, Mexico out after 0-0 draw

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 30: Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center on June 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. – AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win

Zhang Zhijie, during the final match of Group D in the Asian Junior Mixed Team Badminton Championships. He fainted and was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately he died. — Picture via X/ Indonesian Badminton Association.
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

China’s badminton player, Zhang Zhijie, 17, dies after collapsing on court in Indonesian tournament

Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany. — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals

England's forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates after he scored his team's second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between England and Slovakia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 30, 2024 — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Bellingham and Kane save mediocre Three Lions, Spain set up Germany quarterfinal