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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 / 12 h ago

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

Malaysia / 16 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 / 6 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 / 11 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 / 16 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

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 / 11 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

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

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Malaysia / 3 h ago

Three suspected IEDs found in Nilai following morning explosion

Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said authorities received a report on the incident at 7.08am after members of the public informed the Next Generation Malaysian Emergency Response Services (NG MERS 999) that explosive objects and nails were scattered in the area. — Bernama pic

NILAI, Dec 22 — Police have confirmed the discovery of three suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in the Desa Palma area here earlier today, according to Bernama.Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said authorities received a report on the incident at 7.08am after members of the...

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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said eight people, including a nine-year-old, survived the incident, which occurred at around 8.10am. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PBSM ambulance collides with vehicles at Setapak intersection, no casualties reported

The High Court here today acquitted and discharged a former warden of a private drug rehabilitation centre on a charge of murdering an inmate at the facility in Sintok, Changlun, four years ago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Alor Setar High Court acquits ex‑warden in inmate murder case, citing inconsistent injuries

Officials with some of the inmates granted release under the Ihsan Madani initiative. — Daily Express

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sabah, Labuan Prison Department frees 70 inmates on licence for Christmas 2025

Combo photo showing (from left) Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian and Chong Chieng Jen. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

High Court orders Chong Chieng Jen to pay RM500,000 to Dr Sim over Covid-19 food aid defamation

Fauzisham Darwis, 51, who worked as a cleaner, was pronounced dead around 12.15pm from severe injuries, including burns covering up to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Hanafi Md Taib

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Taman Pagoh Jaya cooking gas explosion victim dies from severe injuries

Muar police Chief, ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, said the 67-year-old retiree received calls from individuals posing as an insurance agent, a police officer and a public prosecutor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Johor retiree loses nearly RM400,000 to phone scam syndicate

File picture of the main Pekan–Kuantan road in Pahang inundated by floodwaters following continuous rain, disrupting traffic flow, December 18, 2025. MetMalaysia today warned of a monsoon surge that is expected to occur from December 25 to 29, potentially bringing continuous rain to the eastern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Monsoon surge to hit eastern peninsular Malaysia from Dec 25 to 29, warns MetMalaysia

Nilai District Deputy Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Mohamad Asiff Jamaldin, said police received a report via the emergency hotline at around 6.30am. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Desa Palma apartment parking lot blast startles Nilai residents, police find nails on road

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Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore church volunteer to get terrorism charge over St Joseph’s bomb hoax

The suspicious item found at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah, which police said resembled an improvised explosive device but was later assessed to contain no explosive elements. — Singapore Police Force pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Man arrested under anti-terror law after device scare at St Joseph’s Church in Singapore

Police and emergency responders were sighted at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah after a suspicious item was found this morning. — Picture via Facebook/St Joseph’s Church Bukit Timah

Singapore / 1d ago

Suspicious item at St Joseph’s Church in Singapore declared harmless after morning evacuation

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 / 1d ago

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

A van driver was arrested for alleged drink driving after falling asleep at the wheel just metres from Singapore’s Traffic Police headquarters. ― Pixabay pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Asleep at the wheel — and outside Singapore’s Traffic Police HQ: Drink driver’s bad night ends 450m from the law

The Most Valuable Party (MVP), founded by restaurant owner Chia Yun Kai, has been officially registered, becoming Singapore’s 21st political party after its approval was gazetted on December 18.

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s newest Opposition outfit Most Valuable Party gets the nod, eight months after filing papers

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

The Japanese discount retailer has pulled helium ‘voice-changer’ canisters from sale in Singapore while safety checks are carried out. — Picture via Facebook/DONKIOrchardCentral

Singapore / 1d ago

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(Left to right) Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet and US President Donald Trump hold up documents during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Why did truce with Cambodia fail? Thai minister says US rushed deal for Trump’s visit

A handout photo released by the New South Wales Courts on December 22, 2025 shows a home-made “Islamic State” flag found inside a vehicle registered to Naveed Akram in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Inside the plot behind Australia’s Bondi Beach attack

A video frame grab released by the New South Wales Courts on December 22, 2025 shows Sajid Akram firing a shotgun and moving in a tactical manner in a countryside location in October 2025. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Bondi Beach attack: Police reveal training and pre-planning by alleged shooters

The US Coast Guard apprehends the oil tanker “Centuries” off the coast of Venezuela on December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

After seizing two vessels, US forces chase ‘dark fleet’ tied to Venezuela’s oil exports

Handouts from the US Justice Department show newly released documents from the disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a collection of fully redacted pages, in Washington, D.C. on December 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

When in doubt, black it out: Epstein files spark political firestorm as DOJ denies cover‑up

The Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (Tepco) Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant, one of the world’s largest nuclear facilities, stands along the coast in Niigata, Japan on December 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Japan set to restart world’s largest nuclear plant 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Federal agents chase a man through a parking lot in the Avondale neighborhood following a confrontation during immigration raids, after US President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention, in Chicago, Illinois October 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Trump to expand immigration crackdown with US$170b boost in 2026 despite growing backlash

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World / 1d ago

Putin open to talks with Macron, France says it will consider approach

Money

Bursa Malaysia advanced on Monday, holding near a 15-month high as gains broadly mirrored mostly positive developments across regional markets, with year-end window dressing continuing to provide support. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia climbs as bargain hunters lift equities, year‑end rally in focus

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday due to profit-taking and a lack of fresh market catalysts. — Bernama pic

Money / 4 h ago

Ringgit closes weaker, mixed against global and regional currencies amid cautious sentiment

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

Money / 6 h ago

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

Arif Pujianto from Indonesia’s Pulau Pari and Suci Fitriah Tanjung of the non-governmental organisation Walhi hold a banner on Eggishorn mountain near the Aletsch glacier in Fiesch, Switzerland on August 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Holcim faces landmark climate case in Switzerland brought by Indonesia’s flood‑hit Pari island

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shingwaves goodbye to journalists as he formally retires after the CK Hutchison Holdings Annual General Meeting in Hong Kong, China, on May 10, 2018. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Generational shift as ‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing’s empire prepares for a US$21b overhaul

Malaysian ringgit and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustrative image. — Bernama pic

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to 4.07 against US dollar on improved fiscal position

In this photo taken on November 21, 2025, a view of the under-construction Rare Earth Industrial Park is seen in Anyuan county, Ganzhou, in eastern China's Jiangxi province. Buried in the reddish soil of southern China lies latent power: one of the largest clusters of crucial rare earths is mined around the clock by a secretive and heavily guarded industry. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

China’s ‘El Dorado’ of rare earths gives Beijing strategic edge, boosting global leverage

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to see his net worth surpass US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion), driven by gains linked to Tesla and SpaceX, according to Forbes. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

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

Sports / 2 h ago

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

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 / 14 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 / 14 h ago

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

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

Sports / 1d ago

Asian Football Confederation to launch Nations League to boost competition and commercial growth

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

Sports / 1d ago

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The royal couple also thanked coaches, officials and support staff for their role in the SEA Games campaign. — Picture via Facebook/Official Sultan Ibrahim

Sports / 1d ago

‘An inspiration to the young’: King and Queen hail Team Malaysia after 231-medal SEA Games haul

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