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Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 8 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic

Life / 5 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

A screengrab from the seven-second video of the incident circulated online.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Bahru road-rage incident sees e-hailing driver struck with steering lock

A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 18 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

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4 h ago

Watkins eyes Arsenal heartbreak in front of his Gunners-supporting family

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain the momentum of Villa’s surprise Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win at Chelsea yesterday. — AFP pic

LONDON, Dec 28 — Ollie Watkins said he hopes the Arsenal fans in his family witness him downing the Gunners on the England striker’s 30th birthday on Tuesday.Watkins came off the bench to maintain the momentum of Villa’s surprise Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win...

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Nigeria's forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations Group C football match against Tunisia. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Osimhen and Mane strike as Nigeria reach Afcon last 16 and Senegal stay on course

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Arsenal retake Premier League top spot with 2-1 win over Brighton as Villa and City keep pressure on

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios pose with the trophy ahead of their Battle of the Sexes exhibition in Dubai, December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

‘It’s just not the same’: Billie Jean King plays down Sabalenka–Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’

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Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

1d ago

Amorim admits Man United had to ‘suffer’ to edge past Newcastle

The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving Morocco the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time and Lassine Sinayoko replying on 64 minutes. — AFP pic

1d ago

Afcon: Morocco’s record run ends as Mali penalty snatches 1‑1 draw in Rabat

Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim’s men up to fifth in the Premier League. — AFP pic

1d ago

Dorgu delivers first United goal as depleted Red Devils edge Newcastle at Old Trafford

Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. — AFP pic

1d ago

Salah penalty sends 10‑man Egypt into Afcon knockouts after tense win over South Africa

Jockey Ben Jones spent a nervy few minutes waiting on the photo finish before his number eight was called. — Picture via X/zach

1d ago

Redknapp’s heart‑stopping King George VI Chase triumph as The Jukebox Man noses ahead

A view of the field as seen from the stands at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. — AFP pic

1d ago

World Cup’s toughest opponent yet: Extreme heat

Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘We paid a big price’ — Arteta warns Arsenal over repeat of Rice red-card drama

Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and will miss the Newcastle game through injury. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘He is the future’ — Amorim tells Mainoo to stay patient at Man United

SEA Games gold medallist Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir shows her medal after a breakthrough performance in Thailand. — Picture via Facebook/Olympic Council of Malaysia

1d ago

Nur Aisyah was told she was too small, now she’s SEA Games cycling gold

A tribute for Liverpool’s late Portuguese striker Diogo Jota is seen prior to the Uefa Champions League first round match with Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool September 17, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Jota’s sons to walk out at Anfield in touching Wolves tribute

Fitness has become the top priority for national men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik as they gear up for the new Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour season, which kicks off with the Malaysia Open on January 6. — AFP pic

1d ago

Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik target peak fitness for 2026, eye top‑three ranking

Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani will undergo training sessions with the national team in preparation for Malaysia Open which will open on January 6. — AFP pic

2d ago

Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin join national team training, add intensity to men’s doubles practice, says coach

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer lifts the trophy alongside teammates during the award ceremony after winning the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 final against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. — AFP pic

2d ago

2025 football season review: PSG rules Europe with maiden Champions League win, Chelsea take Club World Cup

Then manager Harry Redknapp holds the trophy after Queens Park Rangers’ 2014 Championship play-off match with Derby County. Redknapp’s horse ‘The Jukebox Man’ lines up in the King George VI Chase, one of jump racing’s biggest Boxing Day prizes. — Reuters file pic

2d ago

‘It’s like Champions League!’ Harry Redknapp swaps Boxing Day football for shot at King George glory

The goalkeeper said his decision to represent Algeria was inspired by his grandfather and family heritage. — AFP pic

2d ago

Zidane name, Algerian heart — Luca makes surprise international switch

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