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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Hannah Yeoh demands full report into Danish Irfan’s SEA Games withdrawal amid online uproar

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

National women’s hammer throw ace Grace Wong Xiu Mei produced an outstanding performance en route to winning the gold medal and smashing the Games record four consecutive times at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 here today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Grace Wong smashes four SEA Games records to clinch hammer gold in Bangkok

Vijay, 51, will personally attend the audio launch of his final movie, 'Jana Nayagan', at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
Showbiz  / 13 h ago

One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ — here’s why it’s worth the hype

The Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and discharge on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law, the prime minister said. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted that BESS Lahad Datu, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sabah Electricity, is designed to enhance the stability of the state’s electrical grid, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the integration of renewable energy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sabah launches South-east Asia’s biggest battery energy storage system to boost grid stability

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia’s Bali island on Friday. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

British adult film star Bonnie Blue’s Bali saga looks set to end with deportation over traffic violations

If you’re flying SIA and celebrating your birthday, remember that you can get free cake on board only on the actual day or one day before or after the flight, and make sure to request for it at least one week in advance. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Birthday blues at 30,000 feet: SIA says no to passenger asking for in-flight cake

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Showbiz  / 17 h ago

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. — Reuters
Tech-gadgets / 25 Jun 2025

US judge rules Anthropic can train AI on books without permission, but says pirated library still copyright breach

A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 23 Jun 2025

How Tesla plans to remotely control its robotaxis — but experts warn of tech gaps

AI deepfakes, video game footage passed off as real combat, and chatbot-generated falsehoods — such tech-enabled misinformation is distorting the Israel-Iran conflict, fuelling a war of narratives across social media. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 23 Jun 2025

Digital deception: Misinformation war escalates as AI deepfakes, fake war footage flood social media amid Iran-Israel conflict

There’s a new gaming sensation on the block, and it’s rooted in something surprisingly serene: Grow a Garden on Roblox. — Picture via Roblox.com
Tech-gadgets / 22 Jun 2025

‘Grow a Garden’ is Roblox’s calming new hit, surpassing nine billion visits

Artistes using machine-learning tools to produce music have given rise to concerns about whether AI-generated music could one day replace human producers. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 20 Jun 2025

French streamer Deezer begins labelling AI-made songs, moves to protect artist royalties

Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32 million) for failing to comply with the legislation, which was passed in November. — AFP file pic
Tech-gadgets / 20 Jun 2025

Australia moves closer to under-16 social media ban as trial finds age checks ‘robust and effective’

According to Alipay , the feature will be rolled out to its global partner eWallets in 2025 upon the integration of Alipay ’s upgraded tech suite for smart glasses. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets / 20 Jun 2025

Pay by glasses: Alipay+ and Meizu launch world’s first AR smart glasses with voice-activated eWallet

Tech-gadgets / 20 Jun 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 hits Malaysia July 3, costs more than PS5 Slim as pre-orders go live

Safety remains a key highlight as the ES90 boasts a strong safety cage, state-of-the-art restraint systems. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets / 19 Jun 2025

Volvo’s fully electric ES90 sedan coming to Malaysia in early 2026

Judges use the technology for research, lawyers utilize it for appeals and parties involved in cases have relied on GenAI to help express themselves in court. — Reuters file pic
Tech-gadgets / 19 Jun 2025

Justice at stake as AI avatars, ChatGPT enter US courtrooms in growing legal tech shift

Meta yesterday gave posts from apps or servers synched to the ‘fediverse’ a dedicated feed at Threads, its challenge to the X platform originally known as Twitter. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 18 Jun 2025

Threads embraces ‘fediverse’ as Meta adds new search and cross-platform post visibility

Starlink has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 18 Jun 2025

India clears Elon Musk’s Starlink as Jio and Airtel race to offer satellite internet

File picture of Xbox One (centre) with the Kinect motions sensor (left) and the controller is pictured during a press event unveiling Microsoft's new Xbox in Redmond, Washington May 21, 2013. Xbox president Sarah Bond yesterday confirmed that her team is working on a new Xbox video game console. — Reuters file pic
Tech-gadgets / 18 Jun 2025

Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox console, partners with AMD for cutting-edge tech

The price tag for the G-Class EV in Malaysia is still unknown, but is likely to be cheaper than the petrol version Mercedes-AMG G63 that cost around RM1.9 million. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets / 18 Jun 2025

Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV could launch in Malaysia next week with public test drives at TRX from June 27

Reuters Institute report pointed to traditional media — TV, radio, newspapers and news sites — losing ground to AI, social networks and video-sharing platforms. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets / 17 Jun 2025

Reuters Institute: Young users turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini as news source over traditional media

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 6 that he was halting the internet giant’s fact-checking programme on its social platforms — Facebook, Instagram and Threads — in the United States. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets / 17 Jun 2025

Survey: Surge in hate speech on Facebook, Instagram after Meta scraps US fact-checking and eases moderation