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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 11 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 9 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 10 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 6 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

Sports

1 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — National Football Development Programme (NFDP) Technical Director Datuk Ong Kim Swee should be given full space to achieve the targets set, said Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi.According to Mohd Yusoff, the space given must encompass all aspects, including the...

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De Minaur has hired a new fitness trainer as he looks to take the next step at Grand Slam level. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

De Minaur muscles up, ‘finds new weapons’ in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz ‘disruptor’

Cristiano Ronaldo says his passion for the game remains high as he continues his pursuit of 1,000 career goals. — Reuters pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Still hungry at 40: Ronaldo vows to keep going until he hits 1,000 goals

Real Madrid CF joined tributes to Martin, 44, who had been appointed coach of Valencia’s women’s B team earlier this year. — Picture via X/TribunaVCF

Sports / 7 h ago

Valencia coach Fernando Martin and three children die in Indonesia boat accident

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Unai Emery returns to Arsenal with Villa flying — and a chance to strike another blow to his former club’s title hopes. — AFP pic

8 h ago

The one Arsenal let go: Villa boss Emery returns to haunt former club as title race heats up

Van Dijk warned Liverpool cannot keep conceding from corners if their upturn in form is to last. — Reuters pic

8 h ago

‘We’ve conceded too many’: Van Dijk sounds alarm over Liverpool’s set-piece mess

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins scores past Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

8 h ago

Premier League weekend wrap: Watkins keeps Villa dreaming, Maresca feels heat, West Ham slide

Selangor FC player Norr Al Rawabdeh (right) attempts a shot at the Melaka FC goal during the Malaysia Super League match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium in Petaling Jaya December 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Three goals in 13 minutes! Selangor blitz Melaka to leapfrog KL City in Super League

Aryna Sabalenka, her goddaughter Nicole and Nick Kyrgios celebrate at the end of the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition tennis match in Dubai December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

9 h ago

Not Billie Jean vs Riggs: Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ that left tennis arguing

Tottenham Hotspur’s Archie Gray scores during the Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London December 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

10 h ago

No shots, no style — but Spurs still win as Gray’s header keeps Frank in a job

Liverpool's German midfielder Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring their second goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers. — AFP pic

1d ago

Slot says Wirtz finding his feet at Liverpool after first league goal

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

1d ago

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

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

1d 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

1d 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

2d ago

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

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago

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

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