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Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari poses with the national squash team, celebrating their haul of four gold and two silver medals after the men’s and women’s singles finals at the Thailand SEA Games 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 5 h ago

Malaysia breaks SEA Games medal tally record abroad with 221 medals in Bangkok

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

Pearly-Thinaah were stretched to the limit in the contest, battling for 81 minutes before eventually going down 15-21, 21-16, 19-21 to Yuki Fukushima–Mayu Matsumoto. — File pic via Bernama
Sports  / 9 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah secure semi-final spot despite Japanese pair win

According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun stay in semi-final hunt at BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik face must-win test

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 18 h ago

Migrants feel ‘betrayed’ after Canada’s immigration policy shift

Pope Francis boards the plane for his visit to Iraq, at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome March 5, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters
World / 18 Aug 2021

Pope Francis urges everyone to get Covid-19 vaccines for the good of all

Police stand guard as protesters rally in a demonstration against the coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar February 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Death toll since Myanmar coup tops 1,000, says activist group

British citizens and dual nationals residing in Afghanistan board a military plane for evacuation from Kabul airport, Afghanistan August 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by LPhot Ben Shread/UK MOD Crown/ Handout via Reuters
World / 18 Aug 2021

Evacuations from Afghanistan gather momentum as Taliban promise peace

People line up to receive a dose of the Moderna coronavirus disease vaccine at a mass vaccination site at South Bronx Educational Campus, in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York, US, January 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

US reports more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths in single day

Indian nationals sit aboard an Indian military aircraft at the airport in Kabul on August 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Escorted by Taliban: India’s midnight evacuation from Afghanistan

Residents wear face masks waiting for their take-away food orders in the suburb of Cabramatta in Sydney August 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Covid-19: Sydney warned worse to come as Delta cases surge

Lambton Quay is devoid of people on the first day of a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wellington August 18, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

New Zealanders begin life in lockdown, Delta cases edge up

An image grab taken from Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television on August 16, 2021, shows Members of Taliban taking control of the presidential palace in Kabul after Afghanistanu00e2u20acu2122s president flew out of the country. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Al Jazeera via AFP
World / 18 Aug 2021

EU will have to talk to Taliban, says foreign policy chief Borrell

In this file photo taken on November 20, 2020 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a Covid-19 pandemic briefing from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Canada won’t recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan, says PM Trudeau

A woman wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, stands in the rain in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan August 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Japan braces for more rain after floods, landslides

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, holds a news conference in Beijing, China, June 3, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Hong Kong leader tells legal body to stay out of politics

In this photo released by The White House, President Joe Biden meets virtually with his national security team and senior officials for a briefing on Afghanistan, at Camp David August 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

The fall of Kabul and the images that could tarnish Biden’s legacy

Antibodies specific to the Ebola virus were detected in the blood of survivors two years after they had contracted the illness. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Suspected second case of Ebola in Ivory Coast

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai pauses during an interview with Reuters at a local hotel in Islamabad March 30, 2018. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai: ‘I fear for my Afghan sisters’

President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, in New York September 26, 2013. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Burkina ex-president’s murder trial opens October, say prosecutors

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 18 Aug 2021

Iran ups uranium enrichment to 60pc, says watchdog