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National Muay Thai athlete Angie Yan Jia Chi performs in the women’s Wai Kru event at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia’s Angie Yan stuns Thai world champion to claim Wai Kru gold on SEA Games debut

File photo of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Hannah Yeoh. The prime minister rejected claims today that Yeoh’s appointment strengthens DAP dominance, saying she serves the government, not a political party. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

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Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

Heavy rain falls during the FA Cup Final between JDT and Sabah FC at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur on December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Monsoon surge continues: METMalaysia issues rain warnings for peninsula, puts Pahang on max alert

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abd Rahman speaks to the press at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on June 25, 2025. — Sayuti Zanudin pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

After court‑ordered ‘reflection’ on Syed Saddiq appeal, prosecution decides the next move is forward

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, who thanked him for the trust placed in her following her appointment to oversee the Federal Territories. — Picture via Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Hannah Yeoh thanks Anwar for trust as she sets out priorities for Federal Territories

The three matches affected are Malaysia’s 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on May 29, the 2-1 victory over Singapore on September 4, and the 1-0 win against Palestine on September 8. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 19 h ago

Fifa sanctions FAM, Harimau Malaya hit with three 3-0 losses over ineligible players

National Muay Thai athlete Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar (left) launches an attack against host nation fighter Suphakon Sirilun during the men’s 57kg final at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysian Muay Thai squad pull off sensational three-gold feat by upsetting home favourites, including a World Champion

National diver Yong Rui Jie competes in the men’s one-metre springboard event at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre, Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

SEA Games 2025: Malaysia denied diving clean sweep, claim bronze in men’s one-metre springboard

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, chats with attendees after the presentation of appointment letters and the swearing-in ceremony for federal ministers and deputy ministers at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Sultan Ibrahim’s message to Anwar’s new Cabinet: Integrity, teamwork, and service to the people

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At 6pm, the ringgit inched down to 4.0855/0940 against the greenback, from 4.0835/0875 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit slips against US dollar as traders lock in gains

Police said four suspects were arrested on the day of the incident, with four more detained in follow-up operations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police detain eight over brutal Batu Caves slashing attack

A Malaysian martial arts coach has been accused of assaulting a Filipino referee at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand following protests over a disputed pencak silat result, the Philippine Olympic Committee said. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Malaysian pencak silat coach accused of striking SEA Games judge in tie-break dispute

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other attendees take part in the symbolic release of butterflies at Entopia after a signing ceremony on December 17, 2025. — Opalyn Mok pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang’s Entopia to go global with franchises in eight countries after landmark Turkish deal

Headlines

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Malaysian universities continue to draw thousands of foreign students each year, with Chinese nationals leading the pack.Data from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) obtained by Malay Mail shows 29,388 students from China enrolled in public and private universities from January to November 30 this year,...

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Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain attends a townhall session at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya on October 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

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Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar speaks during a press conference — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka

Malaysia / 46 m ago

Lim Lip Eng: Why still no arrests when Durian Tunggal police shootings now considered murder?

Displaced Palestinians stand on a road after heavy rain in Jabalia city, northern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken to task the views of certain parties who have questioned Malaysia’s assistance to Gaza, describing such criticism as lacking humanitarian values. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Anwar hits back at critics questioning Malaysia’s humanitarian aid to Gaza

Police said four suspects were arrested on the day of the incident, with four more detained in follow-up operations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police detain eight over brutal Batu Caves slashing attack

Sabah Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the party was currently assessing the criteria for a ‘winnable candidate’ based on engagement sessions with grassroots leaders to ensure comfortable victories in both seats. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 m ago

Sabah Umno narrows Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election contenders to four

Members of the media during a one-hour briefing by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with local and international media editors-in-chief in Putrajaya, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 22 m ago

Anwar: Malaysian Media Council to guide govt on press freedom reforms

The victim was four years and 11 months old at the time and was under the accused’s care. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Five-year jail term for babysitter who fractured child’s leg in Kajang

Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun holds a copy of the Sabah Budget 2026 ahead of its tabling at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in Kota Kinabalu December 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sabah Assembly passes Supply Bill 2026, approving RM6.4b state Budget

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World / 14 h ago

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Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) player Manuel Federico Hidalgo heads the ball towards the Kuala Lumpur City FC (KL City) goal during the Super League match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

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