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Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari poses with the national squash team, celebrating their haul of four gold and two silver medals after the men’s and women’s singles finals at the Thailand SEA Games 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia breaks SEA Games medal tally record abroad with 221 medals in Bangkok

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

Pearly-Thinaah were stretched to the limit in the contest, battling for 81 minutes before eventually going down 15-21, 21-16, 19-21 to Yuki Fukushima–Mayu Matsumoto. — File pic via Bernama

Sports / 17 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah secure semi-final spot despite Japanese pair win

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting, was overwhelmed after receiving more than A$2.5 million in donations from supporters worldwide. — Picture via X

Life / 16 h ago

‘I deserve it?’: Australia’s ‘Bondi Hero’ overwhelmed by RM6.7m global outpouring

The cooking gas blast ripped out the kitchen ceiling of the two-storey terraced house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor and left its 51-year-old occupant with burns to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Cooking gas blast leaves lone occupant in Taman Pagoh Jaya house with 60pc burns, now in ICU

Fahmi Reza’s lawyer Rajsurian Pillai said that the graphic artist and activist was called in by Bukit Aman earlier today to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fahmi Reza held by police over social media post involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said the initiative, referred to as the Traveller Scheme or Skim Pengembara, will be piloted through a feasibility study beginning next year to ensure that nearly 400,000 local workers who cross the Johor Causeway daily are not left out of social security protection. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ramanan directs Socso to extend social security for 400,000 Malaysians crossing Johor Causeway daily

A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey approaches for landing at Mercedita International Airport amid ongoing military movements in Puerto Rico, December 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

How Trump’s Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 14 h ago

Bursa Malaysia hits 15‑month high as banking stocks lead rally

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15 , 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Malaysian Bar condemns online death threats against lawyer, urges swift action

Malaysia

1 h ago

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

This file picture taken on August 26 shows an aerial view of Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The hyperscale facility will cover 51 hectares and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Malaysia is racing to attract more data centres, including hyperscale facilities to power AI, cloud services and streaming. But it’s doing so in a decade that scientists say will be significantly hotter than the one the industry was designed for.The World Meteorological Organisation’s latest outlook projects...

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PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary Secretary Zahrin Aris said the amendments would better protect the rights and welfare of creative practitioners while reinforcing Finas’ role as a key driver in the development of the local content industry. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the man, in his early 50s, was detained around Genting Sempah, Pahang this afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

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Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the 140,030 figure reflected both the scale of mental health and social challenges faced by the public, as well as increasing awareness and willingness to seek professional help. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Nancy Shukri: One-stop social support centre has assisted over 142,000 Malaysians nationwide with emotional, psychosocial support

Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah handed down the sentence after ruling that the defence of the accused, P Stephen Nyanamuthu, 55, failed to raise any reasonable doubt against the prosecution’s case. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Melaka lorry driver jailed nine years for sexually assaulting student, 13, in school van

Finas says recent amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia Bill 2025 focus on industry growth and governance, not social media regulation or creative restrictions. — File picture by Hari Anggara

15 h ago

Finas: Social media content not regulated under new film Bill amendments

The National Registration Department confirmed that a deceased man’s MyKad number was not misused, following viral social media claims. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

No foreign swap: NRD says MyKad of deceased Malaysian not misused

Children play at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Labong, Endau, after floods forced their families to evacuate. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Tiny grandson first, belongings later: Orang Asli family’s dash to escape Mersing floods

Motac has revoked the licence of Winborneo Leisure Tour Sdn Bhd over legal violations, effective December 18, 2025. — Unsplash pic

15 h ago

Winborneo Leisure Tour loses licence as Motac cracks down

Passengers breeze through KLIA immigration in seconds via the MyBorderPass app, reducing queues and making travel smoother. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Through the gate in seconds: MyBorderPass speeds up travel at KLIA

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the figure represents an increase of 146 per cent, or 5,033 cases, compared with the same period last year, which recorded 3,451 cases. — Picture by Choo Choy May

15 h ago

Bukit Aman: Part-time job scams soar 146pc from Jan 1 to Dec 14, victims lose over RM200m nationwide

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

15 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

Bayu Raudhah Sabah Welfare Organisation secretary Sitti Fhaizah Mukthar confirmed that all information and records related to the #JusticeForZara Fund have been disclosed to the relevant authorities for review and monitoring. — Picture via Facebook

16 h ago

JusticeForZara fund: Bayu Raudhah Sabah Welfare Organisation denies misuse, details RM255,016.27 raised and spent

Initial reports indicated that the assault involved the 18-year-old son of a babysitter, leaving visible bruising on the child’s face. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

16 h ago

KL police arrest suspect over toddler’s black eye, four-day remand until Dec 22

The suspect was brought to the Tampin Magistrates’ Court this morning for a remand application. — Screengrab from social media

16 h ago

Body of woman-in-bag found at Pedas home: Police secure seven-day remand for suspect until Dec 25

Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed is currently facing five charges of criminal breach of trust involving more than RM458.5 million under Section 409 of the Penal Code. He is also charged with 10 counts of transferring proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to RM116.45 million, along with three additional money laundering charges involving RM22.8 million. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Court grants Maju Holdings director Abu Sahid temporary passport release for UK trip despite pending charges

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel

16 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

17 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

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