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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  / 17 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 13 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BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution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  / 12 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 16 h ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

Malaysian singer JessC has delivered around 40 songs at her recent My Style concert at the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza. — Picture courtesy of JessC
Showbiz  / 13 h ago

Malaysian singer JessC goes all out with ‘My Style’ concert: 40 songs with six outfit changes and one memorable night

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition will push to reintroduce the GST after GE16 but will accept the SST system for now. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Zahid: BN will push for GST return after GE16, says it’s ‘best tax system’

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka serves the ball to Denmark’s Clara Tauson during their women’s singles match on day six of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 17, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

World No. 1 Sabalenka fights through serving jitters to reach Australian Open second week

Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels saves the ball from the feet of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah during their English Premier League match at The City Ground in Nottingham January 14, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Premier League preview: Liverpool look to regain form, Spurs and Everton face relegation battle

USA’s Danielle Collins celebrates victory over Australia’s Destanee Aiava after their women’s singles match on day five of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins tells Australian Open hecklers: ‘You pay my bills’

Arias had called the 27-year-old ‘fat’ to reporters in March 2023 after the player criticised women’s football in Panama. — Reuters pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Panama football boss suspended for calling player ‘fat’

Reynolds gained footballing fame by buying Welsh side Wrexham and transforming them from the non-league also-rans to celebrated FA Cup giant killers. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Actor-turned-football impresario Ryan Reynolds snaps up Colombian club La Equidad

The co-founder of the iconic Quiksilver brand is credited with launching the career of US surfing Kelly Slater. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Surf star Kelly Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Alan Green dies

USA’s Learner Tien celebrates victory against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev during their men’s singles match on day five of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 17, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in Australian Open late-night epic

Real Madrid’s Endrick celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Copa del Rey last 16 first leg match with Celta de Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid January 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Endrick shines with double as Real Madrid edge out Celta in Copa del Rey thriller

Manchester United’s Amad Diallo scores the team’s second goal during the English Premier League match with Southampton at Old Trafford in Manchester January 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Diallo’s 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man Utd from Southampton scare

File photo shows Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin (right) celebrating a victory in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo August 24, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Jan 2025

Malaysia’s top men’s duo Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin survive nail-biter to seal quarter-finals spot at India Open 2025

In the second round of the Super 750 tourney held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex today, the fifth seeds took 34-minutes to oust unseeded pair from China, Xie Hao Nan-Zeng Wei Han, 21-10, 21-18.
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

India Open: Malaysian doubles teams shine with four quarter-final spots; Jun Hao bows out

Dr Duncan aims to make the Harimau Malaya team the squad with the fittest players in Asia. — Picture via Facebook
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

Harimau Malaya’s fitness revolution kicks off with Dr Craig Duncan at helm

Malaysian mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei secured a dramatic 19-21, 21-12, 22-20 victory over Thai duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran today. — Bernama pic
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

Tang Jie-Ee Wei overcome Thai challenge to secure spot in India Open quarter-finals

Badrul Afzan also expressed relief that winger Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid will be available for tomorrow’s match after signing a permanent contract with TFC until the 2026/27 season. — Picture via Facebook
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

Terengganu will tackle JDT head-on in Malaysia Cup semis, no ‘parking the bus,’ says head coach

Friend, who officially began his duties at Wisma FAM yesterday, has described Harimau Malaya as a ‘sleeping giant’. — Picture via Facebook/HarimauMalaya
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

Harimau Malaya’s road to World Cup starts with strong foundation, says new CEO Robert Friend

Havertz has scored 12 goals in 27 matches for Arsenal this season, but his woeful finishing in the United game and the preceding 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final first leg has reopened criticism of the German. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 16 Jan 2025

Police investigate social media abuse aimed at Havertz’s wife after Arsenal defeat