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Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 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  / 16 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  / 7 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  / 13 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  / 8 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  / 17 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  / 11 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  / 17 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  / 11 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  / 17 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 11 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  / 13 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  / 19 h ago

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

A man wearing a protective mask rides a train, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan, August 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Japan to extend Covid-19 emergency lockdown as cases surge

A Kalashnikov lies near a pile of books in Kabul, in this February 22, 2002 file picture. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

As Taliban takes over, some swap iconic AK-47s for made-in-America rifles

This photograph shows smoke rising as a wildfire rages near Gonfaron, southeastern France August 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

‘Fierce’ wildfire near Saint-Tropez forces evacuations in France

People jog past a social distancing sign on the first day of New Zealandu00e2u20acu2122s new coronavirus disease safety measure that mandates wearing of a mask on public transport, in Auckland, New Zealand, August 31, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

New Zealand’s Ardern locks down nation over single Covid-19 case

People walk at the entrance gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Australia won’t be able to help all Afghans who helped its military, says PM

Military honour guards attend a flag-raising ceremony at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, in Taipei, Taiwan March 16, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Taiwan would not collapse like Afghanistan, says premier

French soldiers stand guard as French and Afghan nationals wait to board a military transport plane at the airport in Kabul on August 17, 2021, for evacuation from Afghanistan after the Taliban's stunning military takeover of the country. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport as Biden defends US withdrawal

Traffic jam and crowds are seen near Kabulu00e2u20acu2122s airport in Afghanistan August 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Satellite Image 2021 Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters
World / 17 Aug 2021

At the Pentagon, US military officials bitter as they watch chaos in Kabul

A staff wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, holds a social distance sign in front of the second Olympic flame cauldron of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, August 7, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Japan to extend Covid-19 emergency lockdown as cases surge

Police officers patrol through the quiet Central Station in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney, Australia August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Sydney Covid-19 cases set to rise, hospitals under pressure

Motorists queue at the Otara testing station after a positive Covid-19 case was reported in the community as the city enters a level 3 lockdown in Auckland February 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

New Zealand reports first coronavirus case in community since Feb

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World / 17 Aug 2021

Seven injured as car crashes in school car park in southern England, reports Telegraph

Users of Chinau00e2u20acu2122s Twitter-like Weibo platform reacted furiously to news of the death of an impoverished university student. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

China state media calls for cleanup of online fan behaviour

A member of Taliban forces inspects the area outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Russia says Kabul seems safer under Taliban than it was under Ghani

Robert Durst takes the stand and testifies in his murder trial answering questions from defense attorney Dick DeGuerin at the Inglewood Courthouse in California August 9, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Real estate heir Robert Durst testifies at LA trial to chopping up one body, abandoning another

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington August 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Aug 2021

Biden defends Afghanistan decision, blames Afghan army’s unwillingness to fight