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Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

AirAsia’s female cabin crew will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform, if they wish. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia

Life / 13 h ago

Hijab-friendly uniforms take flight as AirAsia lets its crew put their own spin on red

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman (centre), president of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya on December 5, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Mixed signals on e-invoices leave companies unsure, MEF urges govt clarity ahead of Jan 1 compliance date

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Senior RTD enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan answers questions from the media during the Integrated Operation-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at JPJ Cameron Highlands, December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Three years operating illegally: JPJ seizes school bus ferrying tourists in Cameron Highlands

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

Albert Tei arrives at the Shah Alam Courts Complex today, where he later rejected claims that his meeting with Dr Mahathir was politically motivated. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Albert Tei says viral Dr Mahathir meeting was about legal advice, not politics

Azalina said Takiyuddin would be referred to the Privileges Committee over his comments linking an MMEA exercise to the Memali incident. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet sends Kota Bharu MP’s case to Privileges Committee for independent review

Sultan Ibrahim was visibly moved while watching a special montage commemorating his son, the late Tunku Abdul Jalil Sultan Ibrahim, who died of liver cancer, during the launch of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Centre in Larkin, Johor on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

A decade on, King opens cancer centre in Larkin honouring son lost to liver cancer

MEF’s 2026 forecast showed executives may see a 5.33 per cent increase while non-executives are projected to receive 5.01 per cent. —Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MEF: Nearly 90pc of Malaysian workers got pay hikes in 2025, average bonus two months

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Malaysia / 9 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest adjourned as bullying trial begins, coroner warns public against speculation

Police stand guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex, where the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir was held. — Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 5 — The Coroner’s Court today adjourned the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir and cautioned the public against commenting on the 52-day-long proceedings.The court was adjourned to accommodate a related criminal trial involving five minors accused of bullying Zara Qairina, scheduled...

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The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, accompanied by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, graced the Yasin recital, tahlil and ‘doa selamat’ ceremony in conjunction with the Sultan’s 80th birthday for 2025 at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, Shah Alam, December 5, 2025. Also in attendance was the Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Selangor Sultan marks 80th birthday with Yasin recital, tahlil and ‘doa selamat’ ceremony

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said SPINE will assess public sector organisations’ health in integrity, governance and anti-corruption through self-assessment and provide data-driven improvement measures. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PM unveils SPINE, a new backbone for public sector integrity

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after Friday prayers in Cyberjaya December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar tells police to ignore political attacks against him unless criminal in nature

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to close the ‘Rancakkan Madani’ event on Sunday. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Rancakkan Madani’ showcase kicks off in Putrajaya today, runs until Sunday as govt marks third year

Minister of Communications and Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said four Cabinet members represented the government in visiting the family and attending the funeral in Sabah. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Cabinet extends condolences over Bung Moktar’s death, says Fahmi

Senior RTD enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan answers questions from the media during the Integrated Operation-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at JPJ Cameron Highlands, December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Three years operating illegally: JPJ seizes school bus ferrying tourists in Cameron Highlands

IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (right) called on all policemen to stay sharp and ready to provide aid to all during the northeast monsoon season, forecasted to last till March 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Act fast and safely, IGP tells police as monsoon season to bring heavy rains till March

The communications minister said Putrajaya was seeking follow-through from Terengganu after Felda and FGV clarified their land payments. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fahmi: Felda’s Terengganu land dues already paid, now waiting on state to act

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Rain clouds hover over the skyline of Singapore on January 14, 2025. Singapore has advised the public, port users and maritime industry stakeholders to remain vigilant during the north-east monsoon, which is expected to persist until March 2026 and may bring stronger winds, choppier seas and moderate to heavy rainfall, Xinhua reported. — AFP pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore on alert: North-east monsoon may lash into 2026

The Singapore-based firm has cut its onshore private fund team from nearly 20 people last year to fewer than five and started liquidating China-focused fund products earlier this year, the source said. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore’s Temasek-backed Fullerton trims China hedge fund team, scales back operations

A teacher in Singapore accused of aiding an unlicensed moneylender in a harassment case over an unpaid loan has been handed a second charge today, this time linked to another household. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

‘Call me before I come and burn your house’: Singapore teacher accused of aiding Malaysian loan shark over threat note

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower said the scheme “is no longer serving its original purpose” and will therefore be ceased. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore ends foreign artiste work pass scheme as syndicates exploit loopholes

The Singapore High Court upheld the conviction and S$14,000 fine on Opposition Leader Pritam Singh for lying in Parliament; but he gets to keep his Eunos seat as the sum is below the disqualification threshold. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Opposition chief Pritam Singh loses parliamentary lie conviction appeal, but keeps Eunos seat

The Singaporean woman was shoved onto a chair, blindfolded, and repeatedly pressed for cash as her creditor, Taiwanese Lin Mei demanded S$200,000 (RM810,000), claiming it came from the sale of her home. — Freepik pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Five hours of terror: Singapore woman tied up over S$25,000 loan, Taiwanese creditor gets 10 months’ jail

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said Singapore relies predominantly on its own medical workforce, adding that Malaysian doctors form only a small minority, while the remaining doctors come from various countries, including the United Kingdom (UK) and India. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 01 Dec 2025

Singapore says local doctors make up over 90pc of its workforce, Malaysians a small minority

Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim only realised she had been scammed after being contacted by her husband. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore Customs warns of new parcel scams targeting public with fake emails and WhatsApp messages

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Taiwan reservists participate in a small unit combat training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

China deploys over 100 vessels in East Asia in largest maritime show of force, Taiwan and Japan sound alarm

Villagers carrying food supplies walk through debris on a flooded road while being assisted by rescuers at Garoga village in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on December 5, 2025, after the area was hit by flash floods. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

‘Where can we go?’: Survivors pick up pieces in flood-hit Indonesia as more rain predicted

This handout photo release by New Zealand Police on December 5, 2025 shows an officer displaying a recovered diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg in Auckland after keeping a six-day watch over the thief accused of swallowing it. — New Zealand Police handout pic via AFP

World / 7 h ago

Case cracked: Faberge egg retrieved after thief swallows it

US President Donald Trump waves to the crowd during the National Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ellipse in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump scraps global dominance in new security strategy, warns of Europe’s ‘civilizational erasure’

The word Secretary is misspelled on the nameplate of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet Meeting hosted by President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 2, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Did the US military break the Law of War? Video reveals fatal second strike on shipwrecked boat crew

A girl poses while opening the TikTok app on her phone in Sydney, Australia, on November 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

TikTok to Australian under-16s: See you in a few years, please bring ID

US President Donald Trump participates in a peace accord signing ceremony with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.— AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump slaps his name on US peace institute as he touts global peacemaker role

Heavy machinery demolishes part of the White House East Wing as work begins on President Donald Trump’s planned US$350 million ballroom, in Washington, DC, October 20, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump brings in new architect amid disputes over White House ballroom design

Money

A worker at Piste, a family-run company that pioneered pistachio farming in Argentina, irrigates pistachio rootstocks, in San Juan, Argentina, November 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

‘Green gold’ fever: Argentina ramps up pistachio push amid Dubai chocolate craze

Samenta national president Datuk William Ng said the mandatory job-vacancy reporting requirement — even with a moratorium of up to two years before enforcement — is insufficient to address concerns. — Picture courtesy of Samenta

Money / 9 h ago

Samenta calls mandatory job-vacancy reporting ‘illogical, burdensome’

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.1105/1140 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1115/1165. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit edges higher as markets bet on US Fed rate cut next week

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared most earlier losses to settle 4.55 points easier, or 0.28 per cent, at 1,616.52 from yesterday’s close of 1,621.07. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 10 h ago

Bursa ends lower as rate hike fears, US data weigh on investor sentiment

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit has remained resilient despite US data pointing to a steady labour market. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to four-year high of RM4.11 against US dollar

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

The move against the US giant marks the latest attempt by the 27-nation EU to rein in Big Tech, in the face of strong pushback by the government of US President Donald Trump. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

EU opens antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp’s AI limits

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.77 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,621.07 from Wednesday’s close of 1,622.84. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Bursa ends lower despite rebound from early losses, eyes on Fed signals

Sports

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh with national athletes during the handover ceremony of the Malaysian contingent’s Jalur Gemilang for the 2025 SEA Games and Asean Para Games in Thailand, held at the National Sports Council (MSN), December 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Malaysia to host 2027 SEA Games in Sarawak, Penang, Johor and KL next Sept 18-29

National Under-23 head coach Nafuzi Zain says Malaysia must start strong in their SEA Games opener against Laos, noting past early losses and warning that Laos’ spirited showing against Vietnam makes tomorrow’s clash in Bangkok a tough test. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Harimau Muda aim for strong SEA Games start as coach targets must-win opener against Laos

Sepak takraw Federation president Datuk Sumali Reduan poses with national sepak takraw players at a gathering and dinner for the 2025 Thailand SEA Games squad at WTC Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

National sepak takraw team eyes SEA Games gold by toppling Thai giants on home soil

World number two pair M. Thinaah and Pearly Tan say they are excited for their Thailand SEA Games debut later this month, vowing to give their all. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah aim to end Malaysia’s 10-year women’s team title drought at SEA Games

Amorim’s men also lost 1-0 at home to Everton despite playing against 10 men for almost the entire match in their previous game at Old Trafford. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Manchester United held 1-1 by West Ham as Ruben Amorim laments lack of killer instinct

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Sports / 19 h ago

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Sports / 1d ago

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