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Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his keynote address during 2025 Umno General Assembly at World Trade Centre January 15, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Umno grassroots warming to Zahid’s call for shift beyond race and religion

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) did not form a coalition with DAP, but instead entered into a governing agreement following the post-election deadlock in 15th general election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Leave DAP? Tok Mat says Umno was never with them, only partners in government

Former FMT journalist Rex Tan was detained past midnight after being summoned to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Former FMT journalist arrested under Sedition Act over question at Gaza lecture

National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun lost to Chinese duo Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang in the India Open quarterfinals on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun exit India Open, leaving Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah to carry the flag

Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze's update on congestion alleviation measures couldn't wait...and neither could her baby. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘My baby had other plans’: Subang Jaya rep Michelle Ng gives work update from hospital bed (VIDEO)

Treasury sec‑gen: Nearly a third of SARA aid spent within five days, showing programme is meeting low‑income needs

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Treasury sec‑gen: Nearly a third of SARA aid spent within five days, showing programme is meeting low‑income needs

Anwar, in a Facebook post last night, said the move is in line with the Madani Government’s determination to ease the cost-of-living burden currently faced by the people, with a total of 3.1 singles also receiving the SARA aid credited through MyKad. — Anwar Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PM Anwar: Improvements to SARA ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party was prioritising the interests of the people over political calculations, stressing that any decision on future political cooperation would be guided by what is best for the rakyat. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Umno has yet to decide on working with Pakatan in next general election, says party sec-gen

A 38‑year‑old man died after two men on a motorcycle opened fire on him at a car wash in Jalan Besar Permatang Keling, Nibong Tebal on Wednesday night. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Man dies after being shot six times by duo on motorcycle at Nibong Tebal car wash

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Home minister: Police arrested journalist as part of due process, not to suppress free speech

Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Umno had received multiple applications from former members seeking to rejoin the party. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Umno sec-gen: Khairy hasn’t asked to come back yet, but many others have, party open to returnees

Malaysia’s world No. 2 pair saw their India Open campaign halted by Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, with ankle and palm issues limiting their movement in a straight-games defeat. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah bow out of India Open semis after injury-hit performance

Malaysiakini editor RK Anand personally met with Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysiakini editor meets with Umno leaders at general assembly to apologise for social media blunder (VIDEO)

Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said in a statement that the journalist is being investigated under Section 4(1) under the Sedition Act, Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police confirm journalist’s arrest over remarks made at public forum in KL

The Danish flag flies form the deck of the HDMS Knud Rasmussen Royal Danish Navy patrol vessel, moored at the harbour in Nuuk, Greenland on January 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Trump says countries opposing Greenland takeover could pay a price

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3 h ago

Owner of Italian football club Fiorentina, Rocco Commisso, dies at 76, leaves a legacy on and off the pitch

Italy-born US mogul Rocco Commisso, had a great love for football and bought Florence-based Fiorentina football club in 2019 and took on an active role in its affairs till his death at age 76 on January 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/ACF Fiorentina

ROME, Jan 17 — American media mogul Rocco Commisso, the owner of Italian football club Fiorentina, has died aged 76, the team said on Saturday.Commisso, who also formerly owned the New York Cosmos soccer club, was the founder of Mediacom Communications, one of the largest cable TV providers in the...

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BAM is putting its money on rising stars like Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi (right) and Yap Roy King (left) at the Badminton Asia Team Championships to be held in Qingdao, China from February 3 to 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Malaysia sends young shuttlers to take on Asia in Qingdao badminton clash as Thomas and Uber Cup prep

Malaysia’s National Football Development Programme is getting a FAM makeover. — Reuters pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Malaysian football revamp: FAM handles technical side, NSC keeps support role

South Korea holds off on revealing its World Cup 2026 base camp, says Fifa calls the shots. — Reuters pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Taegeuk Warriors’ home-away-from-home still under wraps ahead of World Cup 2026

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Malaysia’s world No. 2 pair saw their India Open campaign halted by Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, with ankle and palm issues limiting their movement in a straight-games defeat. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah bow out of India Open semis after injury-hit performance

Lewis Hamilton will be getting a new race engineer in Australia on March 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

‘Leave me to it’: Hamilton–Adami partnership ends as Ferrari makes staff switch

Czech Republic’s Jakub Mensik kisses his trophy after beating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez in their men’s singles final match at the ATP Auckland Classic tennis tournament in Auckland on January 17, 2026. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Czech tennis star Jakub Mensik smashes way to Auckland final and second career title

Venus Williams plays with an owl during an event to meet native animals ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. — AFP pic/Tennis Australia/Fiona Hamilton

5 h ago

Forty-five and fearless: Venus Williams ready to make Australian Open history

National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun lost to Chinese duo Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang in the India Open quarterfinals on January 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun exit India Open, leaving Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah to carry the flag

Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League. — AFP pic

11 h ago

‘There’s still a magic around this place’, Man United new boss Carrick says as he steps in at Old Trafford

Malaysian top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan (left) and M.Thinaah (right) will face off against Japanese duo Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in the India Open semifinals on January 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik keep Malaysia’s hopes burning bright in Delhi

Ruud van Nistelrooy, 49, will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff in the run-up to the Fifa World Cup in June 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Dutch legend Van Nistelrooy back to help Netherlands chase World Cup glory

Mo Salah (right) set to return to Liverpool after Africa Cup duty. — AFP pic

1d ago

Even with 15 attackers, Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he’d still want Mo Salah back

Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (centre) reacts during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London on January 14, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Can Arsenal end trophy drought since 2020? Manager Mikel Arteta ‘very convinced’ within reach

Former Uefa boss Michel Platini accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of ‘becoming more of an autocrat’. — AFP pic

1d ago

Michel Platini hits out at Gianni Infantino, saying Fifa chief likes the rich and powerful too much

Carlos Alcaraz warned Friday that he was hungry” to break his Australian Open title drought. — AFP pic

1d ago

Melbourne or bust, Carlos Alcaraz says as he chases career Grand Slam breakthrough

Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title. — AFP pic

1d ago

After the drama, Jannik Sinner says he’s just enjoying his tennis again as he returns to Melbourne

Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on Saturday. — AFP pic

1d ago

Carrick’s baptism of fire as United face City test, while jobs hang in balance for Spurs and Hammers bosses

Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, cruised into the quarterfinals of the India Open 2026 after disposing Japan’s Takumi Nomura-Yuichi Shimogami in straight sets during their second round encounter in New Delhi, today. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik cruise into India Open 2026 quarterfinals after beating Japanese pair

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