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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

The authors say Malaysia needs a single nationalised pre-U standard: one that treats students equally, regardless of where they studied. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 30 Jun 2025

Our pre-U system is broken. Pretending otherwise will not fix it — Vanessa Scully and Sean Thum

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 30 Jun 2025

Taxing without reform: Why Malaysia’s SST hike misses the mark — Tan Wei Siang

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks to reporters at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on June 20,2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 29 Jun 2025

Najib’s DNAA appropriate in circumstances of the case — Hafiz Hassan

Ayatollah Khamenei, presiding over a beleaguered but resilient Islamic Republic, blends revolutionary theology with geopolitical pragmatism. — AFP pic
What You Think / 28 Jun 2025

Can Xi, Trump, Khamenei, and Anwar get along? Yes — If the world rediscovers strategic civility — Phar Kim Beng

The oil palm, now dominating the global supply of edible oil, is increasingly supplying the world with renewable oleochemicals. — AFP pic
What You Think / 28 Jun 2025

Carbon Dot Technology opens up endless potential for agriculture — Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysia’s duty to uphold the basic principles of independence of the judiciary does not impose on it the duty to extend the tenure of retiring judges notwithstanding their impeccable integrity. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 28 Jun 2025

Duty to uphold independence of judiciary — Hafiz Hassan

After B-2 bombers struck Tehran’s nuclear sites, US President Donald Trump headed to Europe, warning adversaries from Beijing to Moscow that US deterrence is back. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

From India-Pakistan to Iran and Ukraine, a new era of escalation — Peter Apps

U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force General Dan Caine, speaks during a press conference on Iran's nuclear sites at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 26, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

When will the West learn? — Sheila Ramalingam

US President Donald Trump gestures during a press conference at a Nato summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

Europe’s strategic reset: Turning Trump’s return into opportunity, a 10 is still a 10? — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik speaks to the press on behalf of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abd Rahman as they walks out of the courtroom after facing the decision of his 4 charges here at the Palace of Justice. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

It ain't over 'til it's over — Hafiz Hassan

Major-General Johnny Lim (centre) was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general, making him the first Malaysian Chinese officer to attain the three-star rank. — Picture via Facebook
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

From Sandhurst to stars: Johnny Lim and the breaking of Malaysia’s military glass ceiling — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

ASM must invest in storytelling — framing science not as abstract, elite knowledge, but as a lived, daily experience that touches livelihoods, aspirations, and fears of ordinary Malaysians. — Picture by Unsplash/Takashi Miyazaki
What You Think / 27 Jun 2025

Academy of Sciences Malaysia at 30: A true shaper of our future, or mere commentator? — Ahmad Ibrahim

In today’s modern educational era, tools such as scientific calculators and artificial intelligence (AI) have become increasingly prevalent in the classroom.— Picture via Unsplash
What You Think / 26 Jun 2025

Of calculators and trust — Fatin Nabila Abd Latiff

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 26 Jun 2025

Navigating the Strait of Hormuz: Can Iran say no? — Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli

The Palace of Justice, which houses Malaysia’s Court of Appeal and Federal Court, is seen in Putrajaya March 18, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
What You Think / 26 Jun 2025

Justice for a senior judge when obligation to secrecy is contravened — Hafiz Hassan

The Judiciary, as the third branch of government, is equal in status to the other two — Parliament and the Executive. Equal must mean equal, regardless of expediencies. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 25 Jun 2025

Justice for judges —  Past presidents of Malaysian Bar