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The scene of the collision, which occurred at Kilometre 204 of the northbound North-South Expressway, near the Ayer Keroh Rest and Service Area (R&R) December 23, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Transport Minister Anthony Loke vows action after seven die in North-South Expressway tragedy near Ayer Keroh toll plaza

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Public auction of actress Rozita Che Wan’s belongings worth RM900,000 delayed

A view of the construction site of the Jurong East terminus in Singapore for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail. — TODAY pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MRCB’s exit from KL-SG HSR project signals doubts about its viability, says expert

Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam visits relatives and victims of the accident at the Forensics Department of Melaka Hospital December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Melaka governor consoles victims’ families after deadly North-South Expressway crash near Ayer Keroh toll plaza

The shortage of local coconuts has led suppliers to source coconuts from Indonesia, which are now priced at RM3.20 each, nearly double the previous price of RM1.80. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Report: Coconut prices hit RM3.20 each, coconut milk now RM16 per kilo in Kelantan

A 31-second video went viral on social media platforms like TikTok, showing a woman performing a belly dance in revealing attire during a recent dinner event in Tanah Merah. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kelantan fines event organiser RM10,000 over belly dance violation

The IGP said the 74-year-old suspect and 12 others were arrested during a joint operation with MCMC in six states, namely Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perak, Johor and Terengganu. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

IGP: Senior citizen among 13 arrested in nationwide child sexual abuse material crackdown, 40,000 files seized

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar expresses condolences to families of victims in deadly Melaka crash

The Panama Canal is an 82-km artificial waterway that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans through Panama, saving ships thousands of miles and weeks of travel around the stormy, icy southern tip of South America. — Reuters pic

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Trump and the Panama Canal: The history, the politics, and the latest drama

Koay Beng Ghee, 36, Teh Eng Tat, 36, and Ng Weng Kooi, 41, were charged with abetting an accomplice, who remains at large, to injure Beh Hong Shien, 37. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 17 h ago

In Penang, marketing executives plead not guilty to injuring lawyer with iron rod

Hong Kong police are looking to arrest six activists based overseas who are accused of committing national security crimes. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

HK to cancel passports of pro-democracy activists abroad, offers HK$1m bounty

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM Anwar calls for unity and justice in Christmas message for a stronger Malaysia

Case facts revealed that Mohd Ariffshahrin Bujang instructed the victim to perform a lewd act on him, and when she refused, he punched her in the face. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Indecent proposal: Kuching man jailed, fined for insulting woman’s modesty and punching her after she refused lewd demand

The Edge Singapore issued an apology to Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng today for publishing a Bloomberg article on its website. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

The Edge says sorry to Singapore ministers over false article on mansion deals, removes Facebook post

The blogger was questioned in connection with the video, which was said to have insulted the police force and the IGP. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

IGP: Papagomo defamation video investigation sent to AGC for further action

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Christmas in the tropics: What does the festival really mean to Malaysian Christians and how do they celebrate it?

Not a snow country and originally a pagan practice, Malaysian Christians have adopted Christian tree decorating as a tradition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Christmas in Malaysia is a unique blend of global and local traditions that showcases the country’s diverse cultural tapestry.While Christmas trees, gifts and Santa Claus are part of the festive cheer, family get-togethers take centre stage.“In the village, life revolves around the river, so we...

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The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has taken proactive measures to tackle the lack of coconuts in the market by boosting purchases of old coconuts from Indonesia to ensure adequate supply for domestic use, especially during festive seasons. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 35 m ago

Fama steps up coconut imports from Indonesia as local supply drops by 50pc

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PM Anwar calls for unity and justice in Christmas message for a stronger Malaysia

The Madani government will continue to fully support efforts to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and will not tolerate any crimes that threaten their future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fahmi: No room for predators, govt doubles down on child protection

Police have opened an investigation paper on the case involving cats reportedly killed in Universiti Malaya (UM), said Kuala Lumpur Police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

UM campus cat killings spark police investigation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar expresses condolences to families of victims in deadly Melaka crash

People shop for Christmas decorations in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur December 24, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Federal ministers, deputies extend Christmas greetings, emphasise unity and community support

A 31-second video went viral on social media platforms like TikTok, showing a woman performing a belly dance in revealing attire during a recent dinner event in Tanah Merah. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kelantan fines event organiser RM10,000 over belly dance violation

Abang Johari said in the next five to 10 years, the Sarawak government and the private sector are expected to invest some RM100 billion to implement two massive projects. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Major strategic projects to propel Sarawak as new Asian economic force, says state premier in Christmas message

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The Edge Singapore issued an apology to Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng today for publishing a Bloomberg article on its website. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

The Edge says sorry to Singapore ministers over false article on mansion deals, removes Facebook post

Grab highlighted that its GrabAssist driver-partners receive training from certified care providers on proper transfer techniques to ensure passengers can safely get in and out of vehicles. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore to roll out inclusive ride-hailing rules for wheelchair users, families from Jan 1, 2025

ComfortDelGro, Singapore’s largest taxi operator, will also raise its platform fee by 30 to 50 cents, from the current flat rate of 70 cents to a range of S$1 to S$1.20, depending on the distance travelled and travel time. — Unsplash pic/Jeremy Kwok

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Seetoh Kwok Meng had retired to Tuscany with his wife after purchasing the house several years ago. — Picture from Facebook/KF Seetoh

Singapore / 23 h ago

Brother of prominent Singapore food critic KF Seetoh killed in gas explosion at Italian holiday home

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 14 weeks in jail yesterday after admitting to threatening his ex-girlfriend with the distribution of intimate videos of her to her family and friends. — Unsplash pic/Wesley Tingey

Singapore / 18 h ago

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A member of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands along a street, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, in Hasakah, Syria, December 11, 2024. — Reuters pic

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The 71-year-old suspect has been taken into custody on suspicion of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means. — TODAY pic

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Pope Francis presides over the Christmas Eve mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on December 24, 2024. Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with a special ceremony launching Jubilee 2025, a year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome. — AFP pic

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Israeli football supporters and Dutch youth clash near Amsterdam Central station, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024. — Reuters

World / 22 m ago

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Jailed former leaders of Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah militant group are being considered for parole, a senior counter-terror official said yesterday, after the network disbanded and members pledged allegiance to the country. — Unsplash pic

World / 37 m ago

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US President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington November 13, 2024. — Reuters pic

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Hong Kong police are looking to arrest six activists based overseas who are accused of committing national security crimes. — AFP pic

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Paul Hudson, head of the US-based Flyers Rights group, said that if passengers choose to avoid flights over conflict zones, airlines may reconsider operating such routes. — AFP pic

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Pictured is a grizzly bear at La Fleche Zoo in western France on December 23, 2024. A man found a bear measuring just under one metre under his heated table in Fukushima on December 23, 2024. — AFP pic

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Money

The ringgit maintained its upward trajectory to close higher against the US dollar and major currencies, mainly lifted by rising oil prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 13 h ago

Oil price surge fuels ringgit’s rise at close

Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive momentum to finish higher today and above the key psychological level of 1,600, supported by persistent buying in utilities and industrial blue chips, said an analyst. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

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Malaysian market stays strong, closing on Xmas Eve above 1,600 with steady buying in key sectors

As one of Malaysia’s largest fund management companies, PNB highlighted that the 5.75 sen per unit dividend marks a notable increase from the 5.25 sen per unit paid in 2023. This brings the total dividends distributed to ASB unitholders since its inception to RM196.5 billion. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

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Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the growth signifies a notable improvement from the 3.8 per cent growth recorded during the same period in 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Dubai-headquartered Telegram had more than US$500 million in cash reserves, excluding cryptocurrency assets. — AFP pic

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Lower-than-expected output by the world’s second-largest sugar producer could eliminate the possibility of India allowing exports in the current season ending in September 2025, supporting global sugar prices. — Reuters pic

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Capital A Bhd CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes speaks during AirAsia MOVE's Christmas Celebration at KLIA Terminal 2 in Sepang December 23, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Everton manager Sean Dyche says there’s no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City. — Reuters

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Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City

Virgil van Dijk says there is no deadline regarding his contract situation as the clock ticks down to the end of his Liverpool deal.— AFP

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Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram celebrates after scoring Inter Milan's second goal against Como. — AFP

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Supporters of second-division club Juve Stabia celebrated a goal scored by Benito Mussolini's great grandson with fascist salutes. — Image from Instagram/romanoflorianimussolini

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Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for after suffering a hamstring. — AFP

Sports / 23 h ago

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questioned the choices of those close to Marcus Rashford but expressed his support for the player who is under contract until 2028 and is keen for him to stay.— AFP

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Tottenham Hotspur. — Reuters pic

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