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Traders along Jalan Burma have protested the barriers, saying the move has affected their sales. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Road barriers go up along George Town’s Jalan Burma as MBPP targets traffic congestion

Malaysia’s Thinaah Muralitharan (front) and Pearly Tan play a point during their women’s doubles semifinal match against Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto at the BWF Badminton World Tour Finals at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah lose to Japanese pair in World Tour Finals semi‑finals

Kenny, who is also the deputy Chef de Mission for the Malaysian contingent said the Sea Games Thailand 2025 outcome should not be viewed in isolation, pointing out that the national setup is guided by both short-term and long-term planning anchored on clearly defined performance milestones. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

BAM urges calm after Malaysia’s badminton team miss four-gold target at Sea Games Thailand 2025

The main suspect in the discovery of a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau is escorted to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban December 20, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Body found in bag: Police link money dispute to Pedas killing

The national sepak takraw squad won the men’s regu gold medal at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 after defeating Vietnam 2-0 at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium Stadium today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia capture men’s regu gold in sepak takraw, finish SEA Games with 57 golds

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

Life / 5 h ago

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

Anwar said the Madani government raised cash aid to the highest level in Malaysia’s history in 2025, expanding support for families and speeding up disaster relief. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Madani government scales up cash aid, disaster support to record levels in 2025, says Anwar

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates during the Premier League match with West Ham United at London Stadium in London December 14, 2025. Rogers has emerged as a central figure in Villa’s remarkable run of form. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 15 h ago

Sleeping giants no more as Aston Villa gatecrash Premier League title conversation

A video showing an adult man caning a boy in a Kulim tahfiz school dormitory has been circulating on Malaysian social media in December 2025, and is being investigated under the Penal Code after Kedah police confirmed the incident happened in September, and that no arrests have been made three months on. — Screengrab from Facebook/Info Semasa My

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kedah police confirm caning incident involving 11-year-old tahfiz student in Sungai Kob

A 53 year old man was charged in court today with voluntarily causing hurt using a knife after a stabbing incident in Tampines. ― TODAY file pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore man charged over Tampines stabbing incident after arrest within six hours

Shafie said excessive taxation and refund delays are forcing some Sabah businesses to shut down or relocate, putting jobs at risk. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Heavy taxes putting Sabah jobs at risk, says Warisan chief

Hiyam Zarouri, 35, poses during a photo session in Paris on December 19, 2025. Zarouri is one of around 200 women to have accused Negre, a former human resources manager, of having spiked their hot drinks to belittle them. Investigators have discovered that between 2009 and 2018 Christian Negre preyed on 197 women job-seekers of all ages, whose names and reactions to the drug he listed in a spreadsheet, a source close to the case told AFP on condition of anonymity. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Nearly 200 women allege ex‑HR manager at French culture ministry spiked drinks to humiliate them in job interviews

In October, Tehran toughened its legislation and penalties for people accused of spying for Israel and the United States. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran puts to death alleged Mossad agent following June war with Israel

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Malaysia / 21 m ago

Cambodia, Thailand must use Asean talks tomorrow to ease tensions, says Anwar

Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made separate after calls to his counterparts in Thailand and Cambodia ahead of the Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting on December 22, 2025 that aims to discuss regional stability following their continued armed clashes. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the importance of Cambodia and Thailand upholding the spirit of dialogue, wisdom and mutual respect, to ease tensions and safeguard peace and stability in the Asean region.In a post on his Facebook page today, Anwar said that he...

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GRS veteran Datuk John Ambrose said Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor is likely to give the by-elections a pass this round out of empathy for political ally BN, and to prioritise stability in Sabah. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 54 m ago

Sabah by-elections: GRS might sit out Lamag and Kinabatangan in show of cooperation with BN

It’s beginning to look more like Christmas for Peter Sukumaran, 72, (second right), and his family as they clean and decorate their home in Kuantan, Pahang after flood waters from the Belat River recede before December 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Goodbye PPS, hello home: Evacuees return as flood waters recede in Pahang and Terengganu

Malaysia restored parliamentary autonomy in 2025 with landmark legal reforms, marking a major milestone in institutional and democratic renewal. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

2025: The year Malaysia’s parliamentary reform became law

Malaysia closes its Asean chairmanship after steering the bloc through a turbulent year marked by regional tensions, peace efforts and economic uncertainty. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

What Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship delivered in a turbulent year

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii warned of a ‘silent crisis’ of non-communicable diseases in Kuching, noting diagnosed hypertension rates are above the national average. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 m ago

Kuching’s non-communicable disease rates top national average, MP urges early screening

The Christmas celebration held at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu on December 19, 2025 is the first to be organised by the state government after 19 years of being church-led and has grown into a symbol of unity, a bridge of brotherhood and a manifestation of the harmony enjoyed by the people of Sabah. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 43 m ago

Sabah govt’s inaugural state Christmas bash draws 15,000 people of all races, Hajiji hails spirit of togetherness

Riding without licence, expired documents top offences in Terengganu motorcycle operation for 2025, according to the state JPJ. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Terengganu JPJ issues 24,954 summonses, seizes 806 motorcycles in 2025 crackdown

Shah Alam police were alerted by passers-by to the body of a newborn girl wrapped in plastic behind a supermarket in Section 25 on December 20, 2025. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Cops investigate abandoned newborn found dead behind Shah Alam Section 25 supermarket

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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 / 40 m ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible 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 / 1 h ago

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

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 / 14 m ago

Helium ‘voice-changer’ pulled from Don Don Donki shelves in Singapore after safety review

A 53 year old man was charged in court today with voluntarily causing hurt using a knife after a stabbing incident in Tampines. ― TODAY file pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore man charged over Tampines stabbing incident after arrest within six hours

A Singaporean man sanctioned by the United States over links to the suspected mastermind of one of Asia’s largest scam networks has been arrested in the city-state, police said yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore police arrest man connected to Cambodian tycoon accused of running scam empire

Police arrested a 17 year old boy after he allegedly robbed a man in Jurong West while armed with a karambit knife. — iStock pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Singapore teen arrested in Jurong West for suspected armed robbery with karambit knife

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A injured Cambodian soldier transferred from a frontline arrives at Ou Chrov referral hospital, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

Cambodia says over 500,000 forced from homes by Thailand border clashes

Mourners gather next to floral tributes laid at Bondi Pavilion in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Australia PM orders police, intelligence review after deadly Bondi Beach shooting

Former US President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — US Justice Department pic/Handout via Reuters

World / 2 h ago

‘Is this the best the government can do?’: Victims react to Epstein file release

Bangladeshis rally along a vehicle carrying the body of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as the deceased is taken for burial in Dhaka December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Tens of thousands gather in Dhaka for funeral of assassinated student leader

This screen grab taken from a video posted on the X account of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem shows a US Coast Guard aircraft flying over a crude oil tanker, last docked in Venezuela, before apprehending it on December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Washington steps up Venezuela pressure with new tanker interception

Residents walk in front of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine December 17, 2025.

World / 3 h ago

Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelensky says

An aerial view shows the space where the Fensfeltet planned industrial area could be. Plans to mine Europe’s largest rare earth deposit in Norway have stalled amid concerns that extraction could harm endangered species and fragile ecosystems. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Europe’s biggest rare earth find hits a snag over beetles, moss and mushrooms

Claudio Neves Valente, suspect in the Brown University shooting in Providence, Rhode Island, picks up a vehicle at an Alamo Rent a Car in this frame grab from CCTV released in an affidavit by the Providence Police December 18, 2025. — Providence Police/Handout via Reuters

World / 2 h ago

Former peers recall Brown University–MIT shooting suspect as brilliant but difficult

Money

Linda Buang, deputy director-general of the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board, said the 13th Malaysia Plan will shift the industry’s focus from research to large-scale commercialisation of high-value pineapple products. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Malaysia bets on downstream innovation to unlock pineapple industry’s next phase

Bursa Malaysia rebounded towards year-end in 2025, supported by attractive valuations, steady IPO activity and easing global pressures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 3 h ago

A volatile year, a steady finish: Bursa Malaysia in 2025

Kevin Lee, country head and chief executive officer of Razorpay Curlec Sdn Bhd, says Malaysia’s digital payments market is entering a phase defined by integration, scale and cross-border capability. — Picture via Facebook/Razorpay Curlec

Money / 3 h ago

As Malaysia’s fintech market grows up, Razorpay Curlec shifts focus to depth and scale

Google has advised some employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported yesterday, citing an internal email. — Reuters pic

Money / 23 h ago

Business Insider: Google warns staff with US visas against international travel amid embassy delays of up to 12 months

IMF’s assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance reflects the nation’s prudent fiscal management, strong domestic demand, and commitment to structural reforms under the Madani Economy framework. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 1d ago

IMF notes Malaysia’s prudent fiscal management, commitment to reforms under Madani Economy, says Amir Hamzah

The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week, hovering between RM4.07 and RM4.09 against the US dollar after hitting a near six-year high yesterday. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit poised for profit-taking after hitting near six-year high against US dollar

Bursa Malaysia is likely to consolidate its recent gains and trade within a narrow range next week as investors unwind tactical positions after this week’s strong performance. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia likely to consolidate gains, trade in narrow range next week after 15-month high

A Spanish consumer rights association yesterday said it had launched preliminary legal action against Google for allegedly collecting sensitive personal data and violating their right to privacy. — Reuters pic

Money / 23 h ago

Spanish consumer group moves to sue Google over alleged privacy violations affecting 37 million users

Sports

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 / 58 m ago

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

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match with West Ham United at London Stadium in London December 14, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 1 h ago

Flying Villa face Man United still searching for themselves

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 3 h ago

Christmas on top for Arsenal, City close in, Wolves sink

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the La Liga match with Sevilla FC at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Birthday boy Mbappe matches Ronaldo record for Real Madrid in gritty win over Sevilla

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the Premier League match with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 3 h ago

Arteta enjoys ‘process of winning’ after Arsenal banish away-day blues to reclaim top spot

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak scores their first goal past Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario during their Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 2 h ago

Progress for Liverpool, but Slot’s ‘gut feeling’ bad on Isak injury

Tottenham Hotspur’s Xavi Simons is shown a red card by referee John Brooks as Liverpool’s Milos Kerkez looks on during their Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 20, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Stadium sparkles, results don’t — Spurs set unwanted home record

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans display banners reading ‘Our club’ in protest against the ownership of the club during the Premier League match with Breantford at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton December 20, 2025. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 2 h ago

Seventeen without a win: Wolves stare into relegation abyss after record defeat