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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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

Malaysian Bar president Datuk Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab speaks at the 4th Human Rights Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 7, 2025. — Photo by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar’s new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

As the monsoon pauses latex production, local communities in Gua Musang turn to gold panning in nearby streams, using improvised tools to earn a modest daily income while awaiting government licensing plans. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Monsoon gold: Gua Musang villagers turn to panning as rubber trees stop producing

Despite several early scares in front of more than 70,000 fans in Jakarta, the Blue Samurai eventually carved open a home team filled with Europe-born players before teaching them a footballing lesson. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2024

Japan hammer Indonesia to edge closer to World Cup spot

Paul Pogba had a deal with the Serie A club until June 2026 but is banned from playing until March next year after testing positive for DHEA. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2024

Pogba leaves Juventus by mutual agreement

Rafael Leao broke the deadlock just before the hour with a header before Ronaldo doubled the lead from the spot in the 72nd minute with a confident strike down the middle of the goal. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2024

Ronaldo double helps Portugal reach quarters with 5-1 Poland thrashing

Jake Paul (right) faces off with Mike Tyson (left) during a press conference at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Nov 2024

Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson today: Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss the bout

The unseeded Leong Jun Jao battled gallantly for one hour and 20 minutes to secure a 21-17, 9-21, 21-16 win over the Japanese ace and check into the semi-finals of the Super 500 tournament at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium. — Bernama file pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Japan Masters: Jun Hao pulls major upset and stuns Naraoka to check into semis

Sports minister Hannah Yeoh named these sports as weightlifting, archery, taekwondo, and shooting. — Bernama pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Sports Ministry to invest RM1m to nurture talents in four events: weightlifting, archery, taekwondo, and shooting

Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia — Bernama file pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Mohd Azriyn secure Japan Masters semi-final spot, Lee Zii Jia falls short

Casey Wasserman (C), Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) chairperson and president, speaks alongside Reynold Hoover (L), LA28 Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole Hoevertsz (R), IOC Vice President and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair, during an LA28 and International Olympic Committee (IOC) press conference at the University of California Los Angeles campus (UCLA) in Los Angeles, on November 14. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

LA Olympics 2028 ‘above politics,’ organisers say as Trump’s re-election sparks concern

India's players celebrate their win at the end of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Netherlands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru November 12, 2023. — AFP file pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles

Mike Tyson (left) slaps Jake Paul (right) after weighing in at the Toyota Music Factory. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Mike Tyson lands first blow on Jake Paul at fiery weigh-in, vows ‘talking’s over’

Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie power into Japan Masters semis with dominant win.— Bernama pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai power into Japan Masters semis with dominant win

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (speaks to the media after chairing the “Post Mortem” Session of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil, November 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Sports Ministry mulls code of conduct for athletes, set to include responsible social media guidelines

Last night's win marks Malaysia’s eighth consecutive victory over Laos. — Picture from Facebook/FAM
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Harimau Malaya beat Laos 3-1 in Bangkok friendly despite waterlogged pitch from heavy rain

Israel fans clash with security staff during the match with France. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

‘We don’t play with genocide’: Israeli anthem booed, scuffle sighted as 100 fans defy Tel Aviv to attend Paris match (VIDEO)

Nigeria's forward Ademola Lookman controls the ball during the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualification football match between Nigeria and Benin at the Houphouet Boigny stadium in Abidjan, on November 14, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Osimhen’s late strike books Nigeria place at Africa Cup of Nations along with 10-man Tunisia

Brazil's defender Marquinhos and Venezuela's midfielder Jefferson Savarino stand next to a water sprinkler during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Venezuela and Brazil at the Monumental stadium in Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela, on November 14, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Nov 2024

Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held 1-1 by Venezuela in World Cup qualifier