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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

Soh Wooi Yik (left) and Aaron Chia took the silver in the men’s doubles badminton final at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok on December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

SEA Games heartbreak for Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as Indonesia claims men’s doubles gold

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 18 h ago

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

What You Think / 2 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

Headlines

Malaysia / 1 h ago

From new routes to renewed MH370 search: Malaysia’s aviation sector reaches new heights in 2025

A multitude of events marked Malaysia’s aviation sector this year, including runaway passenger demand, fleet expansions by both major airlines, Malaysian Aviation Group and AirAsia and the addition of numerous new routes, especially from Chinese airlines to Kuala Lumpur. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.The new endeavour to find the Boeing 777...

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Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic

Malaysia / 59 m ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

The department said in a statement that investigations were underway to determine the cause of the incident that claimed two lives and left three others injured when a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin power plant area near Kukup. — Pictures from Facebook/Balai Bomba Pontian Baru

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

At about 11.30pm on Saturday, 30 semi-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas. — Picture from Facebook/Vitaminbae

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fire engulfs Tawau water village in Sabah, residents leap into sea to escape flames

Firefighters extinguish the fire at the scene. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Driver escapes as car catches fire near Kanowit roundabout in Sarawak

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move aims to avoid unhealthy competition that could affect the sustainability of real players in the relevant industry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Zahid calls for contractor screening to curb unhealthy competition in construction sector

Among the main offences detected were expired motor vehicle licences (14 cases), riding without a valid driving licence (13 cases), expired driving licences (one case) and failure to display P or L stickers (11 cases). — Picture from Facebook/RXZ Members – Official

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Melaka cops hit RXZ Members Ride 3.0 with 87 traffic summonses

Police said the elephant suddenly grabbed the motorcyclist, causing him to fall into a ravine, while the pillion passenger escaped unharmed. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Orang Asli rider injured after wild elephant grabs him off motorcycle in Gerik

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The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore, where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence, was gazetted with effect from December 13, 2025. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore govt gazettes 38 Oxley Road bungalow, home of founding PM Lee Kuan Yew; says changes still possible

Pritam Singh, Aljunied MP and Singapore Opposition chief apologised for his remarks made in an interview with news outlet CNA, made on July 26 and aired on November 5, 2025 after his lying to a parliamentary conviction. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore Opposition chief Pritam Singh says sorry to court after controversial CNA interview pulled

A 58-year-old man was found with stab wounds on the void deck of Block 188 at Boon Lay Drive on December 6, 2025; with police later arresting a 32-year-old man suspected as the attacker. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore police nab 32-year-old over Boon Lay stabbing incident, suspect to face court

Roti prata was listed as No 1 on the Top 43 Singaporean foods in Taste Atlas. — Picture from tasteatlas.com

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore tops world’s food cities list at No. 20, but its cuisine lands 90th on Taste Atlas

A corgi similar to the pet dog involved in a Singapore court case where a man fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury after being startled by a neighbour’s dog. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore court clears neighbour after man falls near pet corgi, suffers brain injury

Singapore authorities are now investigating a Myanmar teen girl for illegal weapons after revoking her long-term immigration pass. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Myanmar teen now faces weapons and assault probe after losing Singapore pass over Kpod

A general view of the central business district in Singapore on October 26, 2025. Singapore’s job market saw pockets of tightness in sectors such as finance, healthcare and tech, even as overall employment continued to grow in Q3 2025.— Picture by Justin Ong

Singapore / 12 Dec 2025

Singapore job market tight as Q3 layoffs rise

Singapore’s most powerful women in 2025, according to Forbes. (From left) Tan Su Shan — Screengrab from Instagram/dbsbank; Ho Ching — Screengrab from Instagram/nus_alumni; and Jenny Lee — Picture from graniteasia.com

Singapore / 12 Dec 2025

Three Singapore women make Forbes’ 2025 most powerful list: Banker, trust fund chief, venture capital ace

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World

Police lead former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai away from his home after his arrest under the national security law in 2020; Lai was found guilty on December 15, 2025, of collusion and sedition. — AFP pic

World / 48 m ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

An Australian flag flies at half-mast at Bondi Beach following a shooting that left 16 people dead on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Albanese orders Australian flags at half-mast after Bondi Beach massacre

Security volunteer Narongchai Putthet checks on a neighbour’s cows as he remains in the evacuation zone to protect villagers’ homes and livestock during the conflict in the Thai province of Buriram, 10km from the border with Cambodia on December 13, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

‘We do it with a volunteer’s heart’: Thai farmers turn frontline amid deadly border clashes with Cambodia

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

A Buddhist monk leads a procession as soldiers carry the flag draped coffins of four Thai servicemen killed in border clashes with Cambodia. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Thailand locks down border districts as fierce clashes with Cambodia escalate

Displaced residents at a temporary camp in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province on December 14, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

Border clashes grind into a second week as Cambodia and Thailand dismiss talk of a truce

Hong Kong’s last major opposition party holds a final vote on Sunday on whether to disband, as China ratchets up pressure on the city’s remaining liberal voices in a years-long national security crackdown. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

End of an era as Hong Kong’s last major opposition party votes on disbanding after sustained security crackdown

Money

China’s retail sales hit a three-year low in November 2025 at 1.3 per cent, signalling slowdown in consumer spending. — AFP

Money / 41 m ago

China struggles to boost consumption as November retail sales post slowest growth since 2022

At 8.32am December 15, 2025, the ringgit strengthened to 4.0930/1040 versus the US dollar compared with last Friday’s close of 4.0945/1005. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Early trading sees ringgit up against greenback as investors eye US jobs and inflation data

UK to regulate cryptocurrency firms from 2027 under new Financial Conduct Authority rules. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Crypto firms in UK to face same rules as traditional financial providers by 2027

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 1d ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI rose 21.29 points to 1,637.81 from last week’s 1,616.52. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 2d ago

China data, US payrolls to steer Bursa Malaysia’s next market move

European and Asian equity markets initially tracked Thursday’s record performance on Wall Street but then turned negative as the mood in New York shifted. — Reuters pic

Money / 2d ago

Global stocks pull back after Fed rate cut as investors await US jobs data

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the AI kingpin has been named by Financial Times as its Person of the Year 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is Financial Times’ top person of 2025

Sports

Liverpool fans display a banner of striker Mohamed Salah during the English Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield on December 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Liverpool skipper Van Dijk backs Salah amid AFCON call-up and transfer speculation

Leeds United’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates his goal against Brentford at GTech Community Stadium on December 14, 2025. — Picture via Reuters/John Sibley

Sports / 1 h ago

Leeds boss hails Dominic Calvert-Lewin as top English striker after late equaliser at Brentford

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and Manchester City’s Josep Guardiola embrace after their Uefa Champions League clash at Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Guardiola hails Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace as ‘big statement’ in title race

JDT’s Jonathan Silva (centre) celebrates his opening goal with teammates in the FA Cup final at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2 h ago

JDT coach credits TMJ’s support for team’s fourth FA Cup win as Sabah coach calls disallowed goal ‘strange’

JDT claim 2025-2026 FA Cup with 5-0 win over Sabah FC at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2 h ago

JDT storms past Sabah 5-0 to clinch fourth consecutive FA Cup title

Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw (left) scores the opening goal against Aston Villa at Manchester City Academy Stadium on December 14, 2025. — Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Sports / 1 h ago

Khadija Shaw reaches 100 goals as City extend winning streak to 10 in Women’s Super League

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand