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The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

At 6pm, the local currency surged to 4.0615/0665 versus the greenback, from 4.0770/0800 at yesterday’s close. The ringgit reached 4.0747 on March 5, 2021. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rallies to strongest level since March 2021 amid soft US dollar

Nizar Najib expressed disappointment in the decision not to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release. — TikTok screenshot
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘Justice will prevail’: Najib’s son says father had packed his belongings, vows to keep fighting for his freedom (VIDEO)

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang
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Penang top cop: Victim’s son believed to have acted alone in Butterworth fire that killed mum, adopted daughter

Thailand’s foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow holds a press conference following a special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 2025. — AFP pic
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‘We guarantee it’s safe’: Thailand rejects Cambodia’s call for neutral venue as border talks stall

Colourful Christmas lights and festive decorations at a home in Taman Teluk Molek, Teluk Air Tawar have drawn crowds, becoming a symbol of joy, harmony and multicultural unity after homeowners D. Charles, 53, and S. Christe, 48, opened their home to the public. — Bernama pic
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Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

MyCC chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun, in a statement, said these enterprises are provisionally found to have infringed section 4(2)(d) of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Six firms face MyCC scrutiny over alleged bid-rigging of 16 quotations and one tender issued by Kluang Prison Dept

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

This photo provided by the US Justice Department on December 19, 2025 shows an undated picture of former US president Bill Clinton in a jacuzzi at an undisclosed location as the Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Victims exposed, but not the powerful: Survivors slam redacted Epstein files as dangerous and unjust

 

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While the transcription isn't perfect, dictating my writing is freeing while also preserving my hands. — iOS screenshot
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According to the author, the true world-beaters climb slowly, steadily. And crucially, they spend their early years dabbling widely, dipping into multiple sports, subjects, instruments — building what you might call a rich ‘learning capital’ that compounds beautifully over decades. — pexels.com pic
1d ago

Does early specialisation sabotage greatness?

I won’t pretend to have heard of Portland band Alien Boy before this, but I stumbled upon their song Changes earlier in the year and was immediately captivated by their sound. — Picture via Instagram
20 Dec 2025

My favourite albums of 2025

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling (left) points to the dress code poster at IRB Miri office. — The Borneo Post pic
19 Dec 2025

Permissive or Prohibition Malaysia, your choice?

 

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While solar photovoltaic (PV) has achieved considerable success under this scheme, the performance of biomass-based power generation has been mixed, despite the country’s significant biomass resource potential from palm oil, forestry, and agricultural residues. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
1 h ago

Enhancing biomass energy deployment under Malaysia’s FiT framework — Ahmad Ibrahim

No Southeast Asian government rejects goodwill. Foreign assistance can be valuable and, at times, indispensable. The danger lies not in aid itself but in timing, sequencing, and control. — AFP pic
20 h ago

Order before aid: Why Southeast Asia’s climate survival depends on saying ‘Not yet’ — Phar Kim Beng

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are seen gathering outside Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
23 h ago

On the reaction to Najib’s Addendum — Ong Kian Ming

Solar, wind, and geothermal provide the clean power needed to close material loops without undermining the climate goals that make the transition necessary in the first place. — Unsplash pic
1d ago

The circular economy isn’t just recycling: It’s a trillion-dollar redesign — Ahmad Ibrahim

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Teachers prepare for class at a school in Ipoh, Perak, on June 23, 2020. — Picture by Farhan Najib
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This file picture shows supporters of Barisan Nasional and Warisan turning up to support their respective candidates during the nomination process for the 17th Sabah state election at SRJK (C) Yuk Chin in Tawau November 15, 2025. — Bernama pic
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People need to drive out of their parking lots so let’s not act like that space in front of their car is ours by divine right! — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
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Karnan G. Crak, who had a minor role in ‘Jagat’, now stars as Siam in ‘Macai’. — Picture courtesy of Skyzen Studio
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The writer argues that even Fifa’s damning verdict won’t shake a system where the powerful set the rules — and rewrite the documents. — Reuters file pic
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Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
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The author reminds Malaysians that KLIA was opened in 1998 and says there has been only the occasional leaking and minor flooding in its past 27 years. — Screengrab via X
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PKR announced its 10 candidates for the Sabah state election on November 29. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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