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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 dramatic increase in the rankings is a strong validation that Malaysia’s economy is on the right track and we are steadily regaining our competitive edge on the global stage. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 21 Jun 2025

Leaping ahead to continue leading with conviction — Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

The humanitarian sector has been roiled by funding reductions from major donors, led by the US under President Donald Trump, and other Western countries as they prioritise defence spending prompted by growing fears of Russia and China. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 20 Jun 2025

As international actors step back, it is time for Malaysia to lead on refugee protection — Melati Nungsari, Kirstine Rahma Varming, Shre Maha Manohar

Section 11(1)(a) of the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) says that an enforcement agency (EA) “shall revoke” a whistleblower protection if EA is of the opinion, based on its investigation or in the course of its investigation that the whistleblower himself has participated in the improper conduct disclosed in his report to the EA. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 20 Jun 2025

Nothing shocking about he who reports ending up being charged for an offence — Hafiz Hassan

According to the author, US President Donald Trump doesn’t do multilateralism. He does ultimatums. And in this volatile new order, fence-sitters risk getting gored. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 19 Jun 2025

Trump’s playbook: Pressure, provocation, and pageantry — Abbi Kanthasamy 

Demonstrators protest US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict in Los Angeles, California on June 18, 2025. — AFP pic
What You Think / 19 Jun 2025

Israel’s early triumphs impressed Trump to lull him into pushing for Iran's unconditional surrender — Phar Kim Beng

Dr Archina with students of SMK Methodist ACS Klang.
What You Think / 19 Jun 2025

Smarter ponds, greener future: The UM robot changing Malaysian fish farming — Nuradila Zahirah Mohd Azmi

Trump’s exit from the G7 is more than just another example of diplomatic unpredictability. — AFP pic
What You Think / 19 Jun 2025

G8, G7 and now G6: The world order unravels under Trump’s exit — Phar Kim Beng

Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants an audit of the bus firm whose bus carried 42 UPSI students from Jerteh, Terengganu, to the university’s main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, on June 9 and collided into an MPV killing 15 of the students. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 19 Jun 2025

Safety audit 15 deaths too late — Hafiz Hassan

It is okay to not feeling sure where you are heading. — Picture by Freddie Marriage/Unsplash
What You Think / 18 Jun 2025

You don’t have to be sure to start — Nor Syadza Zamani

(Left to right) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, participate in a group photo in front of the Canadian Rockies at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. — AFP pic
What You Think / 18 Jun 2025

Who’s terrorising who? — Hafiz Hassan

The backlash to MCMC’s metadata directive was immediate and cut across political, professional, and generational lines. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 17 Jun 2025

Government’s mobile phone data grab is not harmless and Malaysians deserve a say — Woon King Chai

The writer says a university should be more than a credentialing factory or neutral research hub. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think / 17 Jun 2025

No room for debate: The quiet crisis of academic freedom on campus — Khoo Ying Hooi

A Kuala Lumpur hotel, with view of the KL Tower. — HotelsCombined pic
What You Think / 17 Jun 2025

VMY 2026 an opportune time for hotels to showcase ESG readiness — Dalilawati Zainal 

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming inspects the dilapidated condition of flats during the Urban Renewal Expedition (XPDC PSB) with MPs at the Kuchai Jaya Flats in Kuala Lumpur recently. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 17 Jun 2025

Why ‘Turun Anwar’? — Hafiz Hassan

The writer says there have been many improvements at KLIA, but suggests more can be done to make things better for all travellers such as integrating the ERL and shuttle buses. — Picture by Yusoft Mat Isa
What You Think / 17 Jun 2025

KLIA turnaround now visible but plenty of runway for improvements — Lokman Abdul Salam

In retaliation, Iran unleashed drones and missiles in the hundreds. Some were intercepted, others found their mark. What followed wasn’t diplomacy, but silence. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 16 Jun 2025

When smoke rises, so does the lie — Che Ran