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Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks at a press conference in George Town on April 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
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An undated file photograph shows the National Registration Department logo at its headquarters in Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Dual citizenship in Malaysia: NRD clarifies voluntary renunciation and legal process

Civil Defence Force personnel conduct rescue operations in Kuala Terengganu on November 28, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Dashcam footage showed retired mechanic Boris Gurman, 69, knocking the elder attacker to the ground as he tries to rip away his long-barrelled gun. — Picture via X
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia poses for a commemorative photo during the Ceremony for the Presentation of Letters of Appointment and the Oath of Office, Allegiance, and Secrecy of Federal Ministers and Deputy Ministers at Istana Negara, December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Seven ministers, eight deputy ministers officially sworn in following Madani Cabinet reshuffle

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
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Durian Tunggal shooting: Why wasn’t it murder from day one, asks deputy minister

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

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

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

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
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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
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‘Atrocious’: Anwar hits back at race-based attacks on Hannah Yeoh’s Cabinet appointment

Malaysia saw a string of unsettling violent crimes this year, with several high-profile murders drawing national attention and raising fresh concerns about safety in homes, schools and public spaces. — Unsplash pic
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Tracking violence: Murders, shootings and stabbings that shocked Malaysia in 2025

Johor Umno information chief Md Israk Abdullah (centre) holds a copy of the police report made against political satirist Fahmi Reza at the Pontian police station on December 16, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Md Israk Abdullah
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Johor Umno demands sedition probe on Fahmi Reza’s X post on Tunku Mahkota Ismail

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

Perodua’s new Traz makes its debut as the brand’s latest urban SUV, designed with Malaysian drivers in mind.
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Quek Yew Aun
Quek Yew Aun
Malaysian by birth, biologist by choice, Yew Aun meditates on various environmental, social and sporting issues. If not glued to a computer screen, he can be found trying to photograph sea slugs. Yew Aun can be contacted at [email protected].
 

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