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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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 15 h ago

Malaysia secures semi-final spots in SEA Games badminton

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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

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  / 18 h ago

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

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  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

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  / 15 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  / 17 h ago

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

The damaged car following the incident. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Chinese tourist dies after fall from ninth floor of Kota Kinabalu hotel, police investigating

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  / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signed copies of his latest book, ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at its launch at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘Every single cent’: PM Anwar pledges latest book royalties to students who need aid

Luis Enrique, head coach of FC Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) speaks to the media as the team lands at Los ANgeles International Airport (LAX) on June 10, 2025 ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Jun 2025

PSG kicks off Club World Cup bid after sweeping domestic and European titles

Mercedes’ George Russell during Formula One F1 Canadian Grand Prix practice at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec June 13, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Jun 2025

Russell fastest in second practice in Canada as McLaren and Mercedes battle for supremacy

This photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows Japan's captain Mai Yanagida (R) batting during the women's Sano City International Trophy cricket match between Japan and Hong Kong in Sano, Tochigi prefecture. Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai were behind Japan's first cricket game in 1863 and the sport has struggled to find love in the baseball-obsessed country ever since. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Jun 2025

From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity for a place on the world stage

Jordan’s Ali Olwan in action with Iraq’s Ali Faez during the World Cup AFC Qualifiers Group B match at Amman International Stadium, Amman June 10, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for 2026 World Cup as six teams battle for final spots

Toh said there is still a lot of work to be done before she and Chen could restore their performance to its previous peak. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Jun 2025

Toh Ee Wei: Chen Tang Jie and I are finding our groove again

Previously, the media reported that the women’s doubles pair has yet to renew their BAM contracts, which expired last December. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Jun 2025

Lock in Pearly Tan-Thinaah before it’s too late, says Tengku Zafrul as BAM contract talks stall

Lewis Hamilton dismissed media speculation over Ferrari leadership shakeup. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Jun 2025

Hamilton slams Ferrari exit rumours as ‘nonsense’, backs Vasseur to lead team to the top

File picture: A person walks at the Rose Bowl Stadium ahead of the Club World Cup 2025 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico de Madrid in Pasadena, California yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Jun 2025

Fifa’s Infantino hails Club World Cup as ‘historic’ new era for football ahead of Inter Miami opener

Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear ‘body cams’ with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, said Fifa. — Reuters pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Fifa introduces ‘Ref Cam’ for Club World Cup — but controversial calls won’t be shown

(From left) The Gentlemen's Singles Championship and the Ladies' Singles Championship trophies are displayed on the grass of Centre Court during an arranging organised for the filming of the trophies prior to the start of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon July 2, 2023. Wimbledon has increased its prize money for this year’s championships to £53.5 million (RM306 million), a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what they offered a decade ago, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said today.— AFP pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Wimbledon boosts prize money to £53.5m, biggest in tournament history; champions to earn £3m each

South Korea's Lee Kang-in addresses fans after the team's win against Kuwait at the end of their 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier Group B football match Seoul June 10, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

South Korea’s Lee Kang-in calls for fans to ‘see the more positive side of team’ after boos overshadow World Cup qualification

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during Formula One F1 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona May 31, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Verstappen eyes record fourth Canada Formula 1 win while walking suspension tightrope

Gold medallist Summer McIntosh of Canada celebrates as she poses with her medal after winning the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s 200m individual medley at the Paris La Defence Arena, Nanterre August 3, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Canada’s swimming sensation McIntosh sets new 400m medley world record ahead of World Championships

Liverpool’s Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates with the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 25, 2025. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Salah, Pedri and Lamine Yamal — the new jewel of football — will be absent from the 2025 Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 14, 2025 in the United States. — AFP pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

No Salah, no Ronaldo, no Neymar — Club World Cup kicks off without five of football’s biggest stars

After Real Madrid’s hopes of major silverware this season faded, the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for them and it will provide an insight into new coach Xabi Alonso’s strategy.. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Club World Cup challenge: Alonso’s new-look Real Madrid seeks redemption after tough season

French driver Jean-Eric Vergne takes part in a session on a race simulator as part of his preparation for the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race at Peugeot Sport headquarters in Versailles on June 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 12 Jun 2025

Ferrari face fierce Toyota challenge at Le Mans as 24-hour battle begins with Federer as celeb starter