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Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations

Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lunch at Taman Dato Harun Foodcourt in Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar calls for stop to commission-taking agents in Ramadan bazaar registrations, praises PJ’s system

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

A suspension bridge used by wedding guests in Lata Rek collapsed yesterday, reportedly causing more than 50 people to fall into the Chatel Damai River. — Pictures via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Over 50 people fall into river as suspension bridge collapses during wedding in Kelantan

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Three Perlis PAS reps sue Speaker over seat vacancy, say he acted beyond powers

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

Police escort 38-year-old suspect R. Kamala Sarna to the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where he was jointly charged with a 46-year-old woman over an attempted murder case today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Johor housewife, boyfriend charged with attempted murder over alleged bid to smother husband in his sleep

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 17 h ago

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PETALING JAYA, Dec 2 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said discussions on the possible revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN) have not reached a serious stage, adding that he has not received further information on the matter.He said any decision on MN rests with the parties involved and does not fall within the...

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Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said that the two men, both in their 30s, were arrested separately around Nibong Tebal early this morning and would be remanded for seven days starting today to assist investigations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police detain two more suspects in connection with fatal assault in Sg Bakap

State authorities said offenders could be ordered by the courts to perform up to 12 hours of public cleaning work, including waste collection and washing public areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Litterbugs in Penang to trade fines for mops and brooms from July 1

Defence Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kota Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (centre) speaks to reporters after attending the Friendly Reception with the Kg Makam Community at the Pangkalan Kota Open Hall January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Mindef takes corruption complaints seriously, denies baseless claims; officer on leave pending probe, says minister

Istana Arau in Perlis, where police said they are investigating a Facebook post alleged to contain defamatory claims linked to the Perlis Royal Institution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police investigate social media post over claims tied to Perlis Royal Institution

According to the charge, the teenager was accused of voluntarily causing hurt to intimidate Sulizmie Affendy while he was carrying out his duties as the commanding officer. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Teen pleads guilty to injuring former Dang Wangi police chief

In Johor, the number of flood victims in Segamat remained at 134 people from 36 families this afternoon, housed at five shelters (PPS), namely Balai Raya Kampung Batu Badak, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tasek, Balai Raya Kampung Sanglang, Balai Raya Kuala Paya, and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tandong. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Number of flood victims in three states rise to 1,390 with Sarawak the worst hit

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that from the additional RM20 million, the Manjung Municipal Council will get RM5 million, the Teluk Intan Municipal Council will get RM3.08 million, the Taiping Municipal Council will also get RM3.1 million, while the rest will go to district councils and other local authorities in Perak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Housing Ministry boosts Perak road repaving funds to RM40m, 800 roads to be completed before Aidilfitri

In a statement on its official website, the council urged medical practitioners to be patient as approvals are being handled amid the surge in applications. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysian Medical Council sees spike in 2026 doctor licence applications, urges patience from practitioners

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A father who turned himself in to police over the use of excessive force while disciplining his children was sentenced to 15 months’ jail on Friday. — AFP pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore father who turned himself in for punishing sons jailed for 15 months

Activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, was discovered dead in the early hours of December 24. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore court hands man linked to M Ravi’s death an additional drug charge

A general view of the central business district in Singapore on October 26, 2025. Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the fourth quarter of 2025. — Picture by Justin Ong

Singapore / 15 h ago

Biomedical and electronics clusters lift Singapore GDP as Q4 growth hits 5.7pc

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Singapore / 2d ago

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Singapore’s economy beat forecasts to grow 4.8 per cent in 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The Philippine national who works for a Singapore assisted home is accused of stealing from two residents aged 80 and 75 placed in his care. He will be sentenced on January 22, 2026. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

From caregiver to cash-taker: Filipino helper lands in Singapore court for stealing S$10,000 from dementia patient

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

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This handout photo released by Russia-appointed governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, shows the site of a Ukrainian drone attack on the hotel in Khroly on January 1, 2025. — The Governor of Kherson region Vladimir Saldo handout/AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Ukraine denies targeting civilians after Russia says hotel strike killed 27

Ramond Donny Adam, a social media personality and member of the opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, said he was sent a dead chicken in a plastic box and a printout of his face with a red mark across his neck. — Unsplash pic

World / 7 h ago

‘You will end up like this chicken’: Molotov cocktail, dead chickens used to intimidate Indonesian govt critics, rights groups warn

Fire burns bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, on November 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

After deadly tower inferno, Hong Kong arrests 21 over alleged triad-linked building renovation corruption

Shopkeepers and traders protest in the street against the economic conditions and Iran’s embattled currency in Tehran on December 29, 2025. — AFP pic/Fars News Agency handout

World / 9 h ago

Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to act if Iran kills peaceful protesters during deadly price protests

Iran executed at least 1,500 people last year, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights group said — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

‘Very alarming’: Iran executes 1,500 people in 2025 in record surge since 2022 protests

Police secure the street after a fire tore through a packed bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana on January 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

New Year inferno at Swiss ski resort bar leaves dozens dead and over 100 injured

President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Venezuelan leader dodges strike question, stresses calm at home and readiness for US dialogue

Demonstrators take part in a protest by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) building, the day after members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) moved into the CFPB, in Washington February 8, 2025. CFPB faces collapse under the Trump administration, as the agency will run out of money in early 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

US consumer watchdog CFPB at risk of collapse in 2026 as Trump slashes funding

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Uncertainty around inflation and interest rates, ongoing affordability challenges and stepped up government scrutiny on lending policies are the likely headwinds facing Australia’s housing market. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Australia’s housing wraps up 2025 with record prices but headwinds loom

The ringgit picked up where it left off in 2025, closing firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on the first trading day of 2026, buoyed by positive sentiment from strong domestic economic data releases. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit ends firmer against US dollar, major currencies on first trading day of 2026

Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 7 h ago

Profit‑taking pulls Bursa Malaysia lower on first trading day of 2026

AirBorneo crew strike a proud pose in front of the aircraft. — The Borneo Post pic

Money / 11 h ago

AirBorneo weighs fuel deals with Petronas and Petros to cut operating costs

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Sources: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on H200 chip order as Chinese tech firms order millions

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Money / 1d ago

AI boom drives South Korea exports to record US$700b in 2025

Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 per cent in the last 12 months. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

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Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until January 19, 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution. — Reuters pic

Money / 2d ago

Capital A, AirAsia X apply for Bursa extensions on share distribution and corporate exercises

Sports

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, a qualified pilot, has plundered 6,206 runs in Test cricket with 16 centuries, averaging 43.39. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘racial stereotyping’

Arsenal have never won the Premier League after being top of the table on New Year’s Day, but manager Mikel Arteta said today that his squad’s enthusiasm for the title race could finally break their historical jinx. — Reuters pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Arteta hopes Arsenal’s discipline and depth will break Premier League New Year’s curse after topping table

Soh Wai Ching, world No. 1 tower runner, clocked under eight minutes to win the 54-storey Cinda International Financial Centre Run Up in Shanxi, China. — Picture via Facebook/Soh Wai Ching Towerrunner

Sports / 10 h ago

Tower runner Soh Wai Ching breaks record in Shanxi, kickstarts 2026 with victory

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Age is just a number as 45-year-old Venus Williams earns Australian Open wildcard

Sports / 14 h ago

Guardiola admits wasteful finishing cost City in 0-0 draw

Thomas Frank said the ‘boring Tottenham’ taunts from his own club’s fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Frank’s first season at Spurs hits new low with ‘boring’ taunts

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side’s dominance of possession counts for little without “special moments” of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Liverpool’s dominance counts for little with Slot frustrated by toothless attack

Gabon suspends national team and sacks coaches after Afcon flop. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

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