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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s appeal against the High Court’s 2022 decision to convict her of all three corruption charges in a case involving a solar project for Sarawak schools is still pending and has yet to be heard by the Court of Appeal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Rosmah’s corruption appeal on hold as she pushes to oust the judge who convicted her

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Hannah Yeoh demands full report into Danish Irfan’s SEA Games withdrawal amid online uproar

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman yesterday the Federal Court in Putrajaya. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Federal Court pauses Syed Saddiq appeal, tells prosecution and defence to reassess positions

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is ‘returning power to the people’, moving to dissolve parliament. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Thailand’s PM dissolves parliament in shock move amid opposition clash

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 12 h ago

With just one ‘lafaz’, singer‑actress Erra Fazira marries Mr E in intimate ceremony

Former Goldman Sachs chief of South-east Asia operations, Timothy Leissner, arrives at US District Court Eastern District of New York for his sentencing, in New York on May 29, 2025. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

AGC: US considering Malaysia’s extradition request for ex-Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner over 1MDB

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had faced 12 money laundering charges involving RM7.09 million and another five counts for allegedly failing to declare income to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

AGC drops appeal against Rosmah acquittal after finding no realistic chance of success

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

The ringgit last traded at this level against the US dollar four years and seven months ago, on April 28, 2021, at 4.1000/1050. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit opens stronger for second day as US Federal Reserve cuts rate

What You Think

9 h ago

PM Anutin shows the gutsy and slippery side of Thai politics by dissolving parliament — Phar Kim Beng

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on ahead of making offerings to monks, on the day he speaks to members of the media to announce the dissolution of parliament at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic

DECEMBER 12 — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s sudden move to dissolve parliament and call a snap general election has caught South-east Asia by surprise. It is a decision that appears bold on the surface — even admirable — but it is also deeply rooted in the slippery realities of Thai politics,...

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Representing the United States in a Muslim-majority country demands both intelligence and empathy, a balance US Ambassador to Malaysia Edward D. Kagan navigates with effortless grace, according to the author. — Picture by Abbi Kanthasamy

What You Think / 11 h ago

The diplomat who bowled me over — Abbi Kanthasamy

Traditionally, dental students learn through in-person visual examinations. They work closely under the supervision of specialists, looking directly into patients’ mouths while being guided step by step in recognising dental problems. — Reuters pic

What You Think / 14 h ago

Turning detective: Sharpening the dentist’s eye with digital photographs — Tengku Nurfarhana Nadirah Tengku Hamzah and Nor Azlida Mohd Nor

Nearly eighty former schoolmates gather in Gopeng for a three-day reunion, reconnecting over shared memories and friendships that have lasted more than three decades. — Picture courtesy of Nahrizul Adib Kadri

What You Think / 1d ago

The family we choose along the way — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

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The author argues that the natural rubber industry is collapsing and can only be rescued via a coordinated reinvention of farming practices, supply-chain transparency and farmer empowerment rather than relying on its current unsustainable model. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Saving natural rubber requires more than a quick fix — Ahmad Ibrahim

The author argues that police are legally obliged to take a report anywhere, not only at the station. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

If the public can’t step in, the police must step out — Hafiz Hassan

The author explains how a 2020 legal amendment now allows Industrial Court cases to continue after a workman’s death while highlighting the practical challenges families face in proving such cases. — iStock pic

1d ago

When justice outlives the worker: How Industrial Court claims can continue after death — Leonard Yeoh and Pua Jun Wen

Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur May 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

1d ago

China and Asean in a uni-multipolar world: South China Sea is crucial as Malaysia concludes its Asean chairmanship — Phar Kim Beng

Vegetables displayed for sale at Chow kit wet market in Kuala Lumpur on June 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

They power our food industry, yet the system still fails them — Dalilawati Zainal

Designers are picking up what many people toss out. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Packaging waste may become your next OOTD — Khairul Nizam Anuar Bashah, Nik Nur Eeman Nik Mohd Fahmee, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

File photos of Pastor Raymond Koh (left) and activist Amri Che Mat, whose families were in November awarded over RM37 million and RM3 million respectively by the High Court over their enforced disappearance cases.

2d ago

Appeal has nothing to do with not acknowledging responsibility over a matter — Hafiz Hassan

A view of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka that sparked controversy after a local creative agency accused the government of using its design without credit or compensation. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka

09 Dec 2025

Public interest demands answers on Miti’s handling of plagiarism claim — Khairudin Rahim

Warmer oceans and hotter air systems now hold more moisture, releasing rainfall at intensities that overwhelm any infrastructure built in the 20th century— Bernama pic

09 Dec 2025

SE Asia is most economically vulnerable to extreme climate: 2025 is proof — Phar Kim Beng, Nazwa Evrillea Aryandi and Danica Surya Rahardjo

DAP big guns join its Sabah vice-chairman Jannie Lasimbang (right) on the Kepayan campaign trail on November 16, 2025 during the state election. The DAP was defeated in the November 29, 2025 poll. — Picture from Facebook/Teo Nie Ching (张念群)

09 Dec 2025

DAP isn’t afraid of losing seats; it’s afraid of losing people’s trust — Ding Lee Leong

Does the increase in biogas yield justify the significant upfront and operational costs? The author says that for many small-to-medium farms or waste facilities in Malaysia, the answer is still no. — Unsplash pic

09 Dec 2025

Charting a course for our biogas future — Ahmad Ibrahim

Peri-implant diseases are far more common than most patients realise. — Unsplash pic

09 Dec 2025

They are not forever: Why after care of dental implants is key to protecting your investment — Norul Husna Mohamad Hassan

A multi-agency raid on a health centre in Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur on November 28, 2025, suspected of being a front for homosexual activities, has drawn public ire after officials admitted that none of the over 200 men detained will be charged in court as there were no ‘victims’. —- Bernama pic

08 Dec 2025

The ‘morality’ of raiding a men’s wellness centre — Mustafa K. Anuar

Smiles fade, but memories remain. A view of the Semporna village as the authors depart. — Photo courtesy of Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim and Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar

08 Dec 2025

Our little Semporna moment — Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim and Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar

Perdana Putra in Putrajaya, the seat of federal power as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim navigates the pressures and expectations of a second-term bid. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

07 Dec 2025

Second term of any prime minister in Malaysia is always a fight — Phar Kim Beng

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