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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  / 10 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BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution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  / 12 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

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

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

An aerial picture shows of the bivouac during the Stage 1 of the Dakar Rally 2025, between Bisha and Bisha, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

How a city on wheels lets the Dakar Rally take place in the middle of nowhere

Leong Jun Hao will be competing in his first ever Malaysia Open. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Pressure on for Jun Hao to lead Malaysia’s men’s singles charge at Malaysia Open 2025

National men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia admits that Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani deserve to be the country’s current top combination. — Bernama pic
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Aaron Chia admits Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin are ‘far superior’, deserve to be Malaysia’s top men’s doubles

Manchester United's Ivorian midfielder Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Arsenal lacking killer touch and a rejuvenated Man Utd: Three talking points from the Premier League

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (centre) attempts to separate Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte (left) and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (right) at Anfield. — AFP
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Manchester United rally to slow Liverpool charge towards Premier League title

Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after winning the French Champions' Trophy (Trophee des Champions) final against AS Monaco. — AFP
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Late Dembele strike earns PSG French Champions Trophy in Doha

Roma’s players celebrate after winning. — AFP
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Ranieri’s Roma claim derby honours against Lazio

Marseille’s Elye Wahi (left) celebrates with Adrien Rabiot after scoring his team’s fourth goal. — AFP
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Marseille hit five to close gap on PSG in Ligue 1

Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn notched a double to make it five goals in five games, making it 16 in total for the season. — Picture from Instagram/celticfc
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Celtic stretch lead in Scottish Premiership after Rangers held

Tottenham have signed Czech under-21 international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague. — Picture from Instagram/spursofficial
Sports / 06 Jan 2025

Tottenham sign Czech goalkeeper Kinsky

United States captain Michael Russell is seen with Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff and teammates as they celebrate with the trophy on the podium after winning the final against Poland at the Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney January 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Gauff defeats Swiatek, Fritz clinches victory to crown USA United Cup champions

A photograph taken on January 5, 2025 shows a snow man in front of Anfield stadium in Liverpool ahead of the the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United, as heavy snow across parts of England are set to cause disruption. An amber weather warning — the second most serious — for snow and freezing rain was in place for much of Wales, central England and parts of north-western England. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Liverpool-Man United match to continue as scheduled despite amber warning for snow and ice

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates defeating Russia's Polina Kudermetova in their women's singles final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane January 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Unstoppable Sabalenka claims Brisbane International title, Lehecka wins men’s final after Opelka retires

Clara Tauson of Denmark (left) celebrates with the trophy after her win over Naomi Osaka of Japan (right), following Osaka's retirement from their women's singles final match due to an abdominal injury, at the WTA Auckland Classic tennis tournament in Auckland January 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Auckland Classic: Denmark’s Tauson secures first title since 2021 as Osaka retires with abdominal injury

The future of Dani Olmo and young forward Pau Victor at the Catalan giants has been on hold over a financial and administrative limbo that prevented their registration beyond 2024. — Picture from Instagram/daniolmo
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Barcelona’s Olmo suffers fresh registration setback

Joel Piroe’s goal appeared to have given fallen English giants Leeds all three points before Hull struck back. — Picture from Instagram/LeedsUnited
Sports / 05 Jan 2025

Leaders Leeds held by Hull as promotion race hots-up