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

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No house arrest for Najib, High Court decides

High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching today rejected Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Accuracy over speed: Teo Nie Ching rebukes media for misleading Najib house arrest coverage

Malaysia / 15 h ago

On track: ECRL, LRT3 and Pan Borneo Highway headline Malaysia’s transport progress this year

An undated photograph shows a general view of The Exchange TRX. — Lendlease pic

Money / 5 h ago

Malaysian family office buys major stake in The Exchange TRX for RM1.1b

In a post on Facebook, Umno president and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for calm after senior Umno leaders criticised DAP publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin’s year-end Facebook post celebrating the High Court’s dismissal of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid for house arrest. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Zahid urges calm as Umno leaders slam Yeo Bee Yin’s ‘celebrate’ post on Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press after the announcement of Najib’s house arrest decision at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

How much of Najib’s jail time is left? Ex-PM could serve less than six years, lawyer says release possible before 2028

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is midway in his reduced six-year jail term, is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

The main suspect in the case involving the discovery of a woman’s body in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Love gone wrong?: Key suspect in Pedas ‘body in bag’ case admits marrying woman from Sarawak

Rapper Namawee pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Namewee acquitted in drug use case, still faces separate possession charge

Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex following the decision on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s home arrest on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Shafee urges Agong, Malay rulers to scrutinise High Court’s decision on Najib’s house arrest, claims it dilutes their powers

This photo taken on December 7, 2025 shows astrologer Linn Nhyo Taryar from Myanmar praying to a shrine at his home in Bangkok. What lies ahead after Myanmar’s forthcoming elections? The answer is hidden in the alignment of the stars, the occult flame of black magic candles and sacred geometry visible only to the third eye — if you believe the country’s spiritual soothsayers. — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

Myanmar fortune‑tellers divine future as ill-augured election looms

In a statement today, the DAP MP for Bagan noted that Deputy Prime Minister and BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, when announcing BN’s plan to seek GST reinstatement after the 16th General Election, described GST as the ‘most suitable and effective system’ to ensure fairness and bolster national revenue. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: RM30b GST refund ‘nightmare’ must not happen again

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the report was filed by the victim’s family at the Pudu Police Station at 1 pm yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police receive new report of sexual assault involving same Kampung Pandan teacher

According to ‘Harian Metro’, supporters began assembling as early as 7am, with crowds swelling around the court compound amid chants of ‘Justice for Najib’ and ‘Lawan tetap lawan’. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Crowds turn up at Jalan Duta court complex as Najib awaits house arrest decision

The High Court’s decision today means that Datuk Seri Najib Razak will have to continue serving his jail term at Kajang Prison. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Shafee: Najib to appeal after High Court rejects house arrest bid

Sports

2 h ago

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

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

LONDON, Dec 22 — 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.City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Premier League strugglers West Ham on...

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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

Sports / 12 h 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

Sports / 13 h 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

Sports / 13 h ago

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

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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

1d 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

1d 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)

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d ago

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

1d ago

Progress for Liverpool, but Slot’s ‘gut feeling’ bad on Isak injury

Tottenham Hotspur’s Xavi Simons is shown a red card by referee John Brooks as Liverpool’s Milos Kerkez looks on during their Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 20, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Stadium sparkles, results don’t — Spurs set unwanted home record

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the Premier League match with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

1d ago

Arteta enjoys ‘process of winning’ after Arsenal banish away-day blues to reclaim top spot

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the La Liga match with Sevilla FC at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Birthday boy Mbappe matches Ronaldo record for Real Madrid in gritty win over Sevilla

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

1d ago

Christmas on top for Arsenal, City close in, Wolves sink

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