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2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 8 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Peng Peiyun, a former head of China’s family planning commission, died this week, prompting renewed anger online over the one-child policy. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has described PAS Central’s decision to immediately expel three Perlis assemblymen as a firm move that carries wisdom. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Perlis MB hails PAS expulsion of three assemblymen amid questions over state stability

The investigation paper on the alleged police assault of a man during an arrest was yesterday submitted to the Selangor State Prosecutor’s Office for further instructions. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police pledge transparency as Banting assault investigation paper handed to Selangor prosecutors

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Thailand says Hindu statue was removed to assert control in disputed area

This picture taken on May 29, 2024, shows a general view of the border between Thailand (left) and Cambodia (right) at Khao Phra Viharn national park in the Kantharalak district of Thailand’s Sisaket province. A Cambodian official accused Thailand of destroying a statue of the Hindu god Vishnu in a disputed border area, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours. — AFP pic

BANGKOK, Dec 25 — Thailand today defended its military’s demolition of a Hindu statue along the border with Cambodia, saying the removal was carried out to assert control in a disputed frontier area.A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more...

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican December 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo draws direct link between Nativity and Gaza’s suffering

China accused the US today of distorting its defence policy in an effort to thwart an improvement in China-India ties. —Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

China accuses US of distorting defence policy to hinder China-India ties

This handout from the official Facebook page of Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet taken and released on December 24, 2025 shows the prime minister’s wife Pich Chanmony attending a funeral in Takeo province of a soldier who died in recent clashes with Thailand. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Cambodia stays silent on troop deaths, but PM’s wife attends soldiers’ funerals

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Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gather to join a grand rally to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka December 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

Peng Peiyun, a former head of China’s family planning commission, died this week, prompting renewed anger online over the one-child policy. — Reuters file pic

3 h ago

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

A Russian TU-95 bomber flies over East China Sea in this handout picture taken by Japan Air Self-Defence Force in this file picture taken on July 23, 2019. Russian nuclear-capable bombers conducted a ‘scheduled’ flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, prompting ‘fighter jets of foreign countries’ to escort them, Russia’s Defence Ministry said today. — Joint Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan handout pic via Reuters

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Russian nuclear-capable bombers conduct ‘scheduled’ flight over waters near Scandinavia, prompting foreign jet escort

In this Pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting in Moscow on December 24, 2025. — Dmitry Astakhov/Pool/AFP pic

5 h ago

KCNA: Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ and ‘militant fraternity’ with North Korea in New Year letter

A general view for the Nativity Square with pilgrims and people before midnight mass at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on December 24, 2025. — AFP pic

6 h ago

Bethlehem celebrates first full Christmas in over two years after Gaza war gloom

Syrian authorities have arrested a senior Islamic State group official in the Damascus region in a joint operation with a US-led international coalition, a security official said yesterday. ― Reuters pic

6 h ago

Syrian authorities arrest senior Islamic State jihadist in Damascus with coalition support

Flowers begin to wilt next to a menorah outside of Bondi Pavilion as people lay flowers and pay tribute to honour the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney December 20, 2025. Australian police are investigating a ‘suspicious fire’ after a car carrying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze today in Melbourne. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

Australian police investigate ‘suspicious fire’ after car with Hanukkah sign torched in Melbourne

US President Donald Trump attends a Christmas Eve Dinner At Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump is spending the holidays in Florida this year. — Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images North America/Getty Images/AFP

6 h ago

Trump uses Christmas Eve message to attack Democrats as ‘radical left scum’

This handout photo provided on December 24 2025 by by Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV carrying the statue of Baby Jesus at the end of the Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. — Vatican Media/AFP pic

7 h ago

Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope, revives Christmas Day service tradition

Rescuers work as search and rescue operations continue at the wreckage site following the crash of a Libya-bound business jet carrying Libyan Chief of Staff General Muhammad Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, found two kilometres south of Kesikkavak Village at Haymana district in Ankara on December 24, 2025. — AFP pic

7 h ago

Black box recovered after plane crash that killed Libya’s army chief in Turkiye

An Israeli soldier walks next to military vehicles near the border with Gaza, in Israel September 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

Netanyahu says Israel will spend US$110b to develop self‑reliant defence sector

US auto safety officials have opened a preliminary investigation into Tesla’s door design following a complaint from a driver who said poor labelling worsened an emergency, authorities said this week. —- SoyaCincau pic

8 h ago

US safety officials probe Tesla door release after reports of trapped occupants in accidents

A couple watches the high water level of the Los Angeles river after heavy rains on December 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. A major winter storm rolled into California on December 23, forcing hundreds of evacuations in burn areas while threatening flooding and travel delays through Christmas for much of the state, officials said. — AFP pic

8 h ago

Christmas storm batters Southern California with floods, power outages, mudslide fears

Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. Fourteen countries, including France, Britain, Canada and Japan, condemned on December 24, 2025, Israel's recent approval of new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. — AFP pic

8 h ago

France, Britain, Germany among 14 nations denouncing Israel’s West Bank settlement expansion

This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2025 shows court documents after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic

9 h ago

US Justice Dept uncovers over a million Epstein case documents, release delayed for weeks over redactions

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