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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

Trucks drive past containers at the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province on May 28, 2025. — AFP pic
What You Think / 31 May 2025

Courtroom tariff wars: Time for Malaysia to build a tariff-proof economy — Yap Wen Min

Developed countries are facing the challenges of declining labour force participation and increased healthcare costs to cope with the ageing population. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 31 May 2025

Healthy life for a healthy ageing — Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Drug syndicates exploit loopholes in Malaysia’s legal framework and take advantage of jurisdictional boundaries. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 31 May 2025

Drug mules or victims? Confronting the legal dilemma of forced criminality — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media after a trip to Pennsylvania, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US May 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 31 May 2025

Trump’s hubris will deliver the hammer blow to the US and the world — Phar Kim Beng

According to the author, several key milestones were achieved at the Asean Summit, which was attended by leaders from all ten Asean member states and key dialogue partners. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 30 May 2025

Malaysia’s leadership shines at Asean summit with key milestones and global partnership — Wong Chun Wai

While greenwashing inflates ESG performance to attract capital or polish image, greenhushing conceals achievements, limiting corporate visibility and undermining investor confidence. Globally, regulators and investors are paying closer attention on these practices. — Richard Bell/Unsplash pic
What You Think / 30 May 2025

From greenwashing to greenhushing — Dalilawati Zainal

The Covid-19 pandemic showed how a health emergency can cripple economies, disrupt labour markets, and affect global travel and trade. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 30 May 2025

Global risks, threats to a sustainable world economy — Ahmad Ibrahim

For the first time, Malaysia has laid out a national emissions inventory, mitigation strategies, and progress indicators aligned with the Paris Agreement. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 29 May 2025

Concrete steps toward climate action — Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hassan

Silence isn’t awkward; it’s respectful. Pauses carry meaning. What is not said can be just as powerful as what is. Speaking less doesn’t mean knowing less; it often means knowing when to speak. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 29 May 2025

Not all leaders shout — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Compared to soy or sunflower, which require up to nine times more land to yield the same output, palm oil’s efficiency is unmatched. — Picture by Farhan Najib
What You Think / 28 May 2025

The unsung gentleman of global sustainability — Ahmad Ibrahim

We have placed a significant responsibility on family members to become caregivers, especially women and adult children, without giving them any legal protection or support to do it well. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 28 May 2025

Building a caring future, today — Nur Faizira Abdul Rahman

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim seen during the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Economic Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur last night. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 28 May 2025

From summit to subtle and sophisticated camaraderie: Understanding the Asean-GCC-China convergence

Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
What You Think / 28 May 2025

A new paradigm of regional cooperation: The concerted progress of Asean, GCC and China in diverse fields — KP Chiew

Asean now stands as the fifth largest global economy and the second largest recipient of foreign direct investment. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 27 May 2025

‘Forging Ahead Together’ is just the start — Ahmad Faiz Yazid

Attorney General of Malaysia Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar gives a thumb up ahead of a hearing in the Federal Court, Putrajaya March 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 27 May 2025

Why wait on separating offices of AG and PP — Hafiz Hassan

To stand up to bullies, good students need to have their own leverage too. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 27 May 2025

Perhaps ‘quid pro quo’ is what we need to stand up to bullies — Luqman Hakim Saifullizam, Azmawaty Mohamad Nor