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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 / 15 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 / 14 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 / 3 h ago

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

According to police, the suspect is believed to have fled in the victim’s Perodua Bezza, which was later found after being involved in an accident in Taman Desa Melati, Phase 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai District Police Headquarters later confirmed finding a 69-year-old man, believed to be the suspect, and a ‘kerambit’ inside the victim’s vehicle. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Female e-hailing driver critically injured in suspected ‘kerambit’ attack in Sepang; runaway car later found with man, 69, and weapon in Nilai

The overturned trailer near the Seafield Toll Plaza interchange heading towards Shah Alam. — Picture from X/LLM Info Trafik

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Overturned trailer causes heavy traffic at Seafield Interchange on Elite Highway, lane to Shah Alam temporarily closed

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 / 14 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 / 15 h ago

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

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

World / 16 h ago

‘We guarantee it’s safe’: Thailand rejects Cambodia’s call for neutral venue as border talks stall

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang top cop: Victim’s son believed to have acted alone in Butterworth fire that killed mum, adopted daughter

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

Life / 13 h ago

Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

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 / 17 h ago

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

MAHB said in a statement posted on its official social media platform that check-in and boarding operations across its airports have resumed normal operations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia Airports back to normal after global check-in glitch fixed

MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry at around 11.30am on Tuesday (December 23) to conduct preliminary checks on several army projects from 2023 to the present. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MACC probes alleged corruption involving senior military officer

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 / 1 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

The funds, claimed by the government to be connected to the 1MDB scandal, are currently held in a client account of Clyde & Co LLP in the United Kingdom on behalf of PetroSaudi Oil Services (Venezuela) (PSOS-VZ). — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

High Court extends ban on PetroSaudi from handling RM1.61b tied to 1MDB scandal

Sports

23 h ago

Malaysia’s 2025 sports highs: Badminton glory, SEA games medal record, and lawn bowls triumphs

Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei (left) hold the Jalur Gemilang as they celebrate beating China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in the mixed doubles final match at the Badminton BWF World Championships in Paris August 31, 2025. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The year 2025 witnessed various dramas as well as the ups and downs in the sports arena of the country, but the success of the national badminton mixed doubles Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei in lifting the title at the 2025 World Championships in Paris,...

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Fulham’s Mexican striker Raul Jimenez scores the opening goal past Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage in London on December 22, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Penalty king Jimenez stays perfect from the spot as Fulham sink Nottingham Forest

Zimbabwe’s defender Teenage Hadebe challenges Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match at Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco on December 22, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Salah strikes late to rescue Egypt after Zimbabwe shock at Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak sustains an injury during a challenge with Tottenham Hotspur’s Dutch defender Micky van de Ven as he scores the opening goal during the Premier League match in London on December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Isak injury nightmare continues as RM921m Liverpool striker faces extended lay-off after ankle op

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Manchester City’s players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period — with Pep Guardiola warning they will be dropped if they have piled on the pounds. — AFP pic

1d ago

No mince pies for Pep’s City stars: Christmas weigh‑ins and strict rules in title chase

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks dejected following the Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham, Britain on December 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Amorim insists Man United were ‘better team’ despite Fernandes injury and Villa defeat

FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal competes for the ball with Villarreal’s Sergi Cardona during the LaLiga match at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain on December 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Lamine Yamal responds to horror tackle with goal as Barcelona cruise past 10-man Villarreal

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring the second goal during the Premier League match against Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, Britain on December 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Man United suffer seventh-place slump as in-form Rogers strikes twice for rampant Aston Villa

The Asian Football Confederation said today it will launch a Nations League contest in a bid to improve competition standards and commercial opportunities for national teams across the continent. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

2d ago

Asian Football Confederation to launch Nations League to boost competition and commercial growth

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic

2d ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

The city of Kuching is illuminated with light projections in the colours of the Jalur Gemilang as a show of support and spirit for the SEA Games. — Picture via Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU)

2d ago

Kuching showcases Jalur Gemilang light display to mark 2027 SEA Games hosting

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed holds the SEA Games judo gold medal that ended Malaysia’s 44-year wait, a victory he dedicated to his late father. — Bernama pic

2d ago

From Mongolia to ending Malaysia’s 44-year SEA Games judo gold wait, Amir Daniel carries his father with him

The royal couple also thanked coaches, officials and support staff for their role in the SEA Games campaign. — Picture via Facebook/Official Sultan Ibrahim

2d ago

‘An inspiration to the young’: King and Queen hail Team Malaysia after 231-medal SEA Games haul

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match with West Ham United at London Stadium in London December 14, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

2d ago

Flying Villa face Man United still searching for themselves

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans display banners reading ‘Our club’ in protest against the ownership of the club during the Premier League match with Breantford at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

21 Dec 2025

Seventeen without a win: Wolves stare into relegation abyss after record defeat

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak scores their first goal past Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario during their Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

21 Dec 2025

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