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Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

US president Donald Trump has authorised the production of compact cars in the United States, citing models he observed in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

‘They’re very small, really cute’: Trump approves US production of compact cars inspired by those in Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea (VIDEO)

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Nicknamed “The Notorious”, McGregor is one of the biggest stars in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts circuit, formerly holding the featherweight and lightweight titles. — Reuters pic
Sports / 1 h ago

Conor McGregor loses final appeal in Dublin rape civil case, victim hails ‘victory’

Amorim’s men also lost 1-0 at home to Everton despite playing against 10 men for almost the entire match in their previous game at Old Trafford. — AFP pic
Sports / 2 h ago

Manchester United held 1-1 by West Ham as Ruben Amorim laments lack of killer instinct

FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in action with Deportivo Alaves’ Victor Parada at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, November 29, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 h ago

Who’s truly ready for 2026? World Cup favourites under the microscope

The chess prodigy edged out the previous record of compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days when he reached the milestone in November last year. — Picture from X/Rakesh Kulkarni
Sports / 15 h ago

Meet Sarwagya: The Indian preschooler who just earned a FIDE rating at age three

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Mixed doubles gold medallists Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei celebrate on the podium at the BWF World Championships at Adidas Arena, Paris, August 31, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 18 h ago

World champs Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei captain Malaysia’s badminton squad for SEA Games in Thailand

Drivers take the start of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 30, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 h ago

F1 drama at its best: Lessons from the sport’s most unforgettable season-enders

For the first time since a four-way scrap at the final race in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the F1 world champion will be decided by a contest involving more than two drivers. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 h ago

F1 title showdown set for dramatic Abu Dhabi finale: Norris, Piastri and Verstappen battle for 2025 crown

The Fifa World Cup trophy, set to be contested by 48 teams across North America in 2026, with the US hosting for the first time in the expanded format. — Reuters pic
Sports / 23 h ago

World Cup 2026 countdown begins: US hosts, Iran flips, and the ‘monster’ format revealed

Brisbane was awarded the Olympics and Paralympics in July 2021, returning the Games to Australia for a third time after Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 h ago

Believe, belong, become: Aussies sets tone for 2032 Olympics in Brisbane

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim speaks at a pre-match press conference, saying he avoids social media to protect his mental health and family. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Sponsorship cash can wait, Man United boss Ruben Amorim says as he shields family from online hate

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin shows the name of Germany, elected to host the Uefa Women’s Euro 2029 football tournament during an announcement ceremony at the Uefa headquarters, the House of European Football, in Nyon on December 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Germany wins race to host Women’s Euro 2029 after missing out on World Cup

Gianni Infantino’s determination to cultivate a close relationship with Donald Trump is rooted in pragmatism. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Trump, Infantino bromance in spotlight ahead of World Cup draw

Ong Kim Swee has been recommended to be appointed as technical director of Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD) by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Sports / 1d ago

Former Harimau Malaya coach Ong Kim Swee recommended as AMD technical director

Serena Williams has not competed since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open left her one short of the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, held by Margaret Court in the women’s game and Novak Djokovic in men’s tennis. — Reuters pic
Sports / 1d ago

Serena Williams denies comeback rumours despite rejoining tennis testing pool

Romero scored his second in the 95th minute when his scuffed shot somehow sneaked through a knot of players and into Aaron Ramsdale’s net, leaving Newcastle scratching their heads. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

Romero’s stoppage-time heroics earn Spurs dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle