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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

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  / 19 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 1 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

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  / 18 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  / 3 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  / 15 h ago

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

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

Barcelona's Spanish forward Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's third goal. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

Barcelona stage thrilling comeback to beat Atletico and extend La Liga lead

Grealish impressed Dayid Moyes (pic) in his first few games for Everton after signing on loan from Manchester City in August, but he had endured a dip in form lately. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

Moyes hails Grealish after dramatic winner lifts Everton past Bournemouth

Mauricio Pochettino’s side will launch the final phase of preparations for the tournament with a game against Belgium in Atlanta on March 28. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany ahead of 2026 World Cup

Haaland shattered the previous record set by former Newcastle and Blackburn star Alan Shearer, who took 124 matches to reach 100 goals. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

Erling Haaland becomes fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals

According to World Rugby, the 2023 tournament lasted 50 days while the 2027 edition will be 43 days. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

How the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw works and what to expect

McLaren’s Lando Norris is in action during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on November 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 2d ago

How Verstappen, Norris and Piastri battled through highs and lows to Abu Dhabi finale

The Brittany-born, childhood Liverpool fan Eli Junior Kroupi made his Bournemouth debut on a season-opening trip to Anfield for a clash with the champions in August. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

From near departure to Premier League impact: Eli Junior Kroupi’s rise at Bournemouth

Leona finished third overall and third in the SD Class in Race 2 on Saturday, delivering one of the standout performances of the finale against a competitive international field featuring drivers from China, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Sports / 2d ago

Leona Chin takes double podium at Lotus Cup China Sepang round despite limited budget

Isack Hadjar speaking to members of the media during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on March 20, 2025. — AFP file pic
Sports / 02 Dec 2025

Red Bull to replace Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar after disappointing season

Former Leicester City and England frontman Vardy rolled back the years with two classic striker’s goals either. — Reuters file pic
Sports / 02 Dec 2025

Jamie Vardy nets first Serie A brace as Cremonese stun Bologna 3-1

FIFpro argued it was implausible that not fewer than seven players could have independently produced problematic documents, adding that eligibility verification is a process handled by national associations, not individual players. — Bernama file pic
Sports / 02 Dec 2025

FIFpro slams Fifa’s 12-month bans on seven Malaysian eligible players as ‘grossly disproportionate’

McLaren’s Australian driver Oscar Piastri drives during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 29, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 01 Dec 2025

Qatar GP lessons: McLaren’s blunders, Verstappen’s charge, Hamilton and Ferrari struggles

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino scores their first goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, London, November 30, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 01 Dec 2025

Three Premier League talking points: Chelsea hold Arsenal, Isak ends drought, Frank faces Spurs woes

West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta is shown a red card by referee Darren England during a match against Liverpool at London Stadium, London, November 30, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 01 Dec 2025

West Ham’s red-carded Paqueta slams FA for lack of support

Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi converted a stoppage-time penalty to spare Eintracht Frankfurt’s blushes in a 1-1 draw at home to lowly Wolfsburg. — Reuters pic
Sports / 01 Dec 2025

Vieira snatches Hamburg win, Batshuayi salvages Frankfurt draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions to Piero Hincapie and David Raya at Stamford Bridge, London, November 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 01 Dec 2025

Arteta takes heart from Arsenal escape in Chelsea battle