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Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 8 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic

Life / 5 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

A screengrab from the seven-second video of the incident circulated online.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Bahru road-rage incident sees e-hailing driver struck with steering lock

A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 18 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

ARAU, Dec 28 — Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar.Media practitioners, arriving from 11.30am, were allowed into the palace’s secured parking area.Police were stationed at the palace’s main entrance and several nearby junctions leading to Istana Arau.The appointment...

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Subsidised chicken priced at RM4 per kg was snapped up within an hour at the Rahmah Madani sale in Kuala Terengganu. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 m ago

Winner winner, chicken dinner: 11.5 tonnes gone in an hour at Rahmah Madani sale in Kuala Terengganu

Early preparations by breeders are expected to help ensure steady beef supply during the upcoming festive period. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Raya planning starts now: Beef preparations for Ramadan, Aidilfitri already underway, says agriculture minister

A screengrab from a viral video that captured a heated roadside argument in Bukit Mertajam, including the alleged brandishing of a hockey stick.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Hockey stick road rage caught on video in Bukit Mertajam, two men remanded

The government has decided to extend the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) into next year, offering short-term work opportunities and experience in the public sector. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Government extends MySTEP into 2026, offering short-term public sector jobs to graduates and job seekers

Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long (centre) holds samples of the seized cigarettes during a press conference in Pasir May December 28, 2025, after officers foiled a RM1 million smuggling attempt in Tanah Merah on December 7. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Over 1.1 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Tanah Merah raid

Volunteers collected 166kg of waste, mostly plastic bottles, during a two-hour beach clean-up at Pantai Kekabu. — Picture via Facebook/Geng Plastik Ija

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Two hours, 166kg later: Volunteers clear trash from Terengganu’s Pantai Kekabu

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Incorrect address and highway congestion delay firefighters responding to Kuala Kangsar telecom tower fire

A motorcyclist died when he fell into a river following a road accident at Jalan Muara Mongkos, Serian, earlier this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Motorcyclist dies after plunging into river following early-morning crash in Serian

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A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

Australian national Diana Ong was charged with vandalism after spray painting offensive words on Christian charity Salvation Army building and three of its vans in Singapore on Christmas Day 2025 and has been ordered to undergo a mental health test. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Aussie woman faces charges for Christmas Day vandalism at Salvation Army, to undergo mental health exam

Baey Yam Keng (left) with Gabriella, who found his wallet, and Maxence of the French national police, who helped return it during the Singapore minister’s trip to France, an act of kindness he shared in a Christmas Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Baey Yam Keng

Singapore / 1d ago

‘My lucky day’: Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France

The court heard the money was wrongly credited by a university and was not returned despite repeated attempts to recover it. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man jailed after refusing to return RM28,500 wrongly transferred to his account

A man who admitted consuming drugs with former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy (pic), widely known as M. Ravi, hours before his death was charged in court today with arranging a gathering for drug use. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore court charges man who admitted consuming drugs with former lawyer Ravi before his death

In Singapore, two women turned themselves in within days of each other: a 72-year-old domestic worker jailed for a 34-year visa overstay, and another sentenced for overstaying for more than 16 years. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Domestic helper, 72, turns herself in after overstaying visa in Singapore for 34 years, gets six months’ jail, RM9,500 fine

Police today arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teenager for their suspected involvement in a snatch theft case near Redhill Close. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 25 Dec 2025

Singapore police arrest duo after man robbed of cash in Redhill

Container cranes are pictured at the Port of Singapore June 10, 2018. Singapore port operator PSA is preparing for a possible increase in vessel traffic should shipping lines resume using the Suez Canal after nearly two years of diversions around Africa. — Reuters pic

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that United States, Israel and Europe were waging “total war” against his country. — Reuters file pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran president says US, Israel and Europe waging total war against Tehran

The three victims were attacked at three different locations along the Line 3 metro track that runs across central Paris. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Paris metro stabbing suspect released from custody, sent to psychiatric hospital

The quake caused buildings in the capital Taipei to sway, and local media said it was felt across Taiwan. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

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A resident of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, said the town “is being subjected to collective punishment by the Israeli occupation”. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Lockdown imposed on Qabatiya after deadly Palestinian attack in Israel

People line up to vote inside a polling station during the first phase of Myanmar's general election in Yangon on December 28. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Myanmar junta presses ahead with tightly controlled election as critics warn of democratic sham

A psychologist plays with former child soldiers in Bunia, DR Congo, on December 8, 2025. The boys were forcibly recruited by the Islamic State-linked ADF militia. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Kill or be killed: Captured children recount brutal life inside Islamic State-linked militia in DR Congo

Protesters hold a placard reading ‘Protect children, not Shein’ outside Paris’ BHV department store on November 5, 2025, during the opening of Shein’s first physical store amid uproar over childlike sex dolls. A UK website that reportedly delivers such dolls to France is the latest platform targeted by French authorities after Ali Express, Temu and Wish. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

France cracks down on online sales of childlike sex dolls, opens fifth investigation, this time in the UK

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World / 6 h ago

Paris metro stabbing suspect released from custody, sent to psychiatric hospital

Money

Cambodia’s Defence Minister Tea Seiha (left) and Thailand’s Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit (right) pose with documents during a border meeting after the two countries agreed an immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025. — Handout picture by Agence Kampuchea Presse via AFP

World / 18 h ago

UN urges confidence-building after Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire

Silver and gold bars stacked in a safe deposit room at Pro Aurum, Munich. The price of silver outpaced gold for the first time by 70 per cent on December 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Silver climbs past US$75 an ounce: What investors need to know

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

The local currency traded mixed this week, opening at 4.07 before strengthening to as high as 4.0410 on Friday morning, then easing to close the week at 4.0470. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit to trade in narrow 4.03–4.05 range amid holiday lull

The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 2d ago

Palm oil remains top contributor as Malaysia’s agriculture sector expands 3.1pc in 2024

Asian stocks edged higher today amid holiday-thinned trade and with some exchanges closed for Boxing Day, while precious metals extended their year-long rally towards record highs. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Asia markets rise as silver hits record US$75 and gold stays near highs

Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 2d ago

Malaysia’s export unit value index slips 0.1pc in November 2025, annual trend still positive

Japan’s ¥122.3-trillion (RM3.2 trillion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some ¥9 trillion for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to accelerate Tokyo’s sweeping upgrade of its military in the face of worsening relations with China. — Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/Reuters pic

Money / 2d ago

Japan unveils RM3.2t budget, biggest ever, amid debt concerns and inflation fight

Sports

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Arsenal retake Premier League top spot with 2-1 win over Brighton as Villa and City keep pressure on

Nigeria's forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations Group C football match against Tunisia. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Osimhen and Mane strike as Nigeria reach Afcon last 16 and Senegal stay on course

Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim’s men up to fifth in the Premier League. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Dorgu delivers first United goal as depleted Red Devils edge Newcastle at Old Trafford

Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Salah penalty sends 10‑man Egypt into Afcon knockouts after tense win over South Africa

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios pose with the trophy ahead of their Battle of the Sexes exhibition in Dubai, December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 22 h ago

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Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Amorim admits Man United had to ‘suffer’ to edge past Newcastle

The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving Morocco the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time and Lassine Sinayoko replying on 64 minutes. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

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