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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

The author argues that Malaysia’s public universities risk hollowing themselves out through KPI pressure, ranking obsession and a culture of silence — and that meaningful reform depends on rebuilding psychological safety and treating universities as learning organisations, not metric-driven factories. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 12 h ago

The Ivory Tower’s silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn — Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

Opinion / 15 h ago

My favourite films of 2025

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 15 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 5 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

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

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

PARIS, Dec 27 — Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will meet in the “Battle of the Sexes” on Sunday, but the only similarity between the Dubai exhibition and the historic 1973 match is the name, says Billie Jean King.Women’s world number one Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, takes on...

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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

Sports / 13 h 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

Sports / 14 h 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

Sports / 15 h ago

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

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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

15 h 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

15 h 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

17 h 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

Federal police today confirmed they have launched an investigation into alleged document forgery involving seven national football players submitted to the Fifa. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Police open probe into alleged forgery of naturalised footballers’ documents submitted to Fifa

Aston Villa's Spanish manager Unai Emery celebrates victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Premier League title race heats up with Villa at Chelsea, Arsenal hosting Brighton

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim (right) gestures from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Amorim urges Man United squad to step up in absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Fernandes

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