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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BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution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’

Teo Ee Yi and Ong Yew Sin celebrate their hard-fought 23-21, 16-21, 21-18 win against South Korea’s Jin Yong and Kang Min Hyuk in their Round of 16 match at the 2025 Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Double the success: National men’s pairs Wei Chong-Kai Wun and Yew Sin-Ee Yi reach 2025 Malaysia Open quarters

Current Australian Open tennis champions Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Italy’s Jannik Sinner hold the trophies as part of an official ceremony for the main draw, ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test

Potter returns to a managerial role for the first time since departing from Chelsea in April 2023, hoping to lift West Ham from 14th place, where they sit just seven points above the relegation zone. — Reuters pic
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

West Ham appoint Graham Potter as manager

National mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, compete against Taiwan’s Ming Che Lu and En-Tzu Hung, during their Round of 16 match at the 2025 Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Tang Jie-Ee Wei march into 2025 Malaysia Open mixed doubles quarters with smooth win over Taiwan duo

Tottenham Hotspur’s Ange Postecoglou (left) shakes hands with Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot after the match. — AFP
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Slot fumes after Spurs teenager Bergvall avoids red card to sink Liverpool

Medical staff treat Tottenham Hotspur’s injured Rodrigo Bentancur during the English League Cup semi-final first leg match. — AFP
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Tottenham star Bentancur ‘conscious’ after head injury in Liverpool clash

Barcelona players Dani Olmo (as pictured in a file photo) and Pau Victor can play for the club after the Spanish sports council (CSD) granted temporary licences yesterday.— AFP
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Dani Olmo and Pau Victor cleared to play for Barcelona by Spanish sports council

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui has been sacked after just 22 games in charge. — AFP
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

West Ham sack manager Lopetegui with Potter expected to take over

Organisers took a jab at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after he blamed the ball for his team's semi-final first-leg loss to Newcastle United. — AFP
Sports / 09 Jan 2025

Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after ‘tricky’ ball excuse

Professional men’s doubles pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi bounced back from a rough start to stun Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the opening round of the Malaysia Open 2025 here. — Bernama pic
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

Malaysia Open stunner: Yew Sin-Ee Yi outplay Fajar-Muhammad Rian in opener

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on January 8, 2025 the football association said, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

Dutch great Kluivert named Indonesia national football coach in hunt for World Cup spot

West Ham United's Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

West Ham cancels press conference with Lopetegui, amid rumours Potter ready to take over

Yesterday, a similar incident delayed action on both Court 2 and Court 3, with the organisers resorting to covering the wet areas with cloth. This resulted in several matches being carried forward to today.
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

Double blow at Malaysia Open: Jin Wei crashes out, rushed for treatment as roof leak halts Court 2 play

France’s coach Didier Deschamps is tossed by players at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. Deschamps will leave the French national team at the end of his contract in 2026 after 2026 World Cup, a source close to the team said on January 7, 2025. Deschamps led Les Bleus to the 2018 World Cup title, becoming only the third man to win the tournament as a player and a manager. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

France coach Deschamps confirms will leave national team after 2026 World Cup

Woods will make his TGL debut next week with Jupiter Links Golf Club while Northern Irishman McIlroy is set to make his first start on January 27 as part of Boston Common Golf. — Picture from Facebook/TGL Golf
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

Golf meets virtual reality: Woods and McIlroy’s TGL indoor league tees off with high-tech flair

The polarising Australian made his return to tennis after 18 months last week in Brisbane following knee surgery and wrist reconstruction. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Jan 2025

Kyrgios suffers new injury setback days before Australian Open