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The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

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

Sports / 8 h ago

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

Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (fourth from left) poring over manuscripts and letters from Malay Rulers during a visit to the British Library in London on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Queen cautions against blanket claims over ‘stolen’ Malaysian artefacts from colonial era

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

Sports / 7 h ago

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

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Life / 13 h ago

‘Most handsome tomb in Penang’: Sheikh Omar’s mausoleum, a hidden gem in Air Itam’s historic Malay village

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit

Singapore / 5 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing left) rejects claims that the BN is undermining the current Anwar administration. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Once loyal, always loyal’: Zahid says BN unwavering ally to Anwar’s unity govt

Malaysia Productivity Corporation deputy director-general Dr Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah said the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is using AI to help agencies automate checks and streamline workflows. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Less paperwork, more speed: Govt uses AI to save big

What You Think

10 h ago

It’s time for a circular clean energy revolution – Ahmad Ibrahim

Solar panels glitter across the Klang Valley but experts warn that without a circular approach, the panels of today could become the waste challenge of tomorrow. — File picture by Hari Anggara

DECEMBER 21 — The world is sprinting towards a renewable future. Solar panels glitter on rooftops, wind turbines pierce the skylines, and electric vehicles hum on our streets. We rightly celebrate every gigawatt of clean energy installed as a victory against climate change. But in our urgent race to decarbonise,...

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Pets and their owners sit inside a Thai movie theatre at Samut Prakan on June 10, 2023. The Selangor government cracked its whip in December 2025, days after a new mall in the state made headlines with its pet-friendly policy. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

There are legal provisions to ban pets at malls — Hafiz Hassan

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 1d ago

NetZero for climate risks, zero hate for global peace — Ahmad Ibrahim

With digital platforms such as Shopee, Grab and MAE offering dynamic pricing, voucher stacking, cashback options, and seasonal promotional cycles, consumers have been trained to expect the best possible deal at all times. — File pic

What You Think / 1d ago

Living smart in tough times — Zalfa Laili Hamzah

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The N700A and N700S series trains are parked at JR Central’s Shinkansen depot in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district on July 24, 2024. Japan rebuilt legitimacy through predictable institutions, technological excellence, and a manufacturing base that generated civilian trust. — AFP pic

1d ago

Understanding Japan: A post-war power defined by restraint, discipline, and institutional soft power — Phar Kim Beng

The author says that in some cases, employees must report the harassment to the very same supervisor who committed the harassment and then the employee receives no further assistance, thus creating a system that protects those who have the strongest voice while ignoring those who are the most vulnerable. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Unread, unreported, unspoken: Why workplace cyberbullying thrives in silence — Madiha Baharuddin

Mount Fuji rises above central Tokyo, Japan, on December 15, 2025. Japan’s post-war diplomacy is quietly deepening strategic cooperation with Asia and the Arab world through humanitarian and development initiatives. — AFP pic

2d ago

Japan, Asia, and the Arab world are deepening strategic proximity — Phar Kim Beng

Circularity is no longer seen as a cost by forward–thinking companies, but as a strategic advantage. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Identifying drivers and barriers for our circular economy — Ahmad Ibrahim

While GenAI may offer convenience and expedite legal tasks, the author says legal practitioners and academics should treat it with care as a tool that generates preliminary draft or information which requires verification, rather than the end product. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Legal hallucination in AI may undermine justice — Kuek Chee Ying

The new Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 aims to ensure reports are taken seriously and acted upon. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2d ago

Reporting, not posters, will decide whether Malaysia’s anti-bullying law works — Galvin Lee Kuan Sian

An ingenious solution to a perennial problem might be on the horizon. — Unsplash pic

18 Dec 2025

‘Butt breathing’ could be our answer for emergency blood supply shortage — Muhammad Azrul Zabidi

According to the author, handling data requires more than technical safeguards; it demands ethical judgement, human oversight and public awareness. — Unsplash pic

18 Dec 2025

Data comes easy, responsibility doesn’t — Nurshuhada Zainon

The author (left) with his youngest son, Yusuff, at this year’s prize-giving ceremony. — Picture by Nahrizul Adib Kadri

18 Dec 2025

When the prizes stopped coming — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

File picture of MSU students raising their hands to ask a question at the Temu Anwar program at Management and Science University (MSU) in Shah Alam on May 5, 2025. According to the author, the UEC is widely used as a pathway for further study, yet it remains unrecognised for entry into Malaysian public universities and the civil service at the federal level, which is precisely why the issue keeps resurfacing. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

18 Dec 2025

The UEC debate keeps returning for one reason: Malaysia still lacks a clear, shared ‘rulebook’ for education pathways — Galvin Lee Kuan Sian

The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the United States has sparked debate over issues of sovereignty and economic alignment. — Reuters pic

17 Dec 2025

Let’s not allow the ART between Malaysia and US continue to be polarising — Hafiz Hassan

Example of ‘tanggam’ in Malay architecture. — Picture by Nurshuhada Zainon

17 Dec 2025

‘Tanggam’ and ‘kigumi’: Where is our shared timber-building heritage heading? — Nurshuhada Zainon

According to the author, the decline of forests, weakened river systems and shrinking mangroves has slowly reduced the ability of our landscapes to absorb heavy rain and buffer storms. — Unsplash pic

17 Dec 2025

From forest to flood: How lost biodiversity shows up in your wallet — Siti Hawa Yusof

A general view of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur on May 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

16 Dec 2025

Why Petronas finds it difficult to accept Sarawak’s current demands — Samirul Ariff Othman

The Malaysian Bar in its Statement confirmed that it stood ready to support or initiate appropriate legal action to uphold the rule of law, safeguard the integrity of legal representation, and defend the fundamental right to confidential legal advice. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

16 Dec 2025

Legal professional privilege is fundamental to the rule of law — Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA)

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