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Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Pictures of trash littering Jalan Bukit Bintang and a garbage truck arriving in the area. — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Festive fun, not trash: DBKL urges responsible celebration as Jalan Bukit Bintang gets littered

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 18 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli Mohd Shukri speaking at an event October 20, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Perlis assemblyman insists actions justified, vows PAS remains in his heart

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Peng Peiyun, a former head of China’s family planning commission, died this week, prompting renewed anger online over the one-child policy. — Reuters file pic

World / 14 h ago

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

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9 h ago

Logan Paul plays his Pokémon card right with sale of record RM21.4m collectible

Logan Paul with the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, which is heading to auction amid a booming nostalgia-driven market. — Composite of Facebook pictures

NEW YORK, Dec 25 — Logan Paul has agreed to sell one of the rarest Pokémon cards in the world, leaning into what he calls a perfectly timed moment for collectors as prices surge.Paul, a star of World Wrestling Entertainment and a prolific influencer, bought the Pikachu Illustrator card in...

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Villagers walk towards the Angkola Protestant Church at Aek Ngadol village, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, on Christmas Day December 25, 2025, in the aftermath of massive flooding and landslides in the area. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

By candlelight and broken ground, a Sumatra church finds Christmas again

Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte share a festive piano duet, recorded at Windsor Castle for a Christmas carol service replay. — Picture via Facebook

Life / 17 h ago

A royal Christmas duet: UK’s Catherine and Charlotte surprise fans with piano moment (VIDEO)

People eat at a restaurant which offers bear meat in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture, December 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 22 h ago

Boom time for bear meat in Japan, as fear turns into curiosity at the table

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Church committee members of the Presbyterian Church decorate a Christmas tree outside the church in Gua Musang December 24, 2025, in preparation for the festive season.

22 h ago

A Kelantan Christmas, served with ‘ayam percik’, ‘budu’ and quiet joy

A worker walks past beer cans inside a production unit at Murree Brewery in Rawalpindi December 17, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Yes, Pakistan brews beer — and its 164-year-old brewery is finally allowed to export it

This photo illustration taken in Seoul on December 24, 2025 shows a copy of a letter written on October 28, 2025 by North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine. — AFP pic

1d ago

‘We think of them as family’: North Korean POWs dream of new life in South Korea

Traditional firewood and bamboo racks give Dungun’s smoked buffalo its distinctive aroma. — Bernama pic

1d ago

The art of smoke: Buffalo meat done the old way in Dungun

Once a neglected corner, the Presint 16 garden now thrives with vegetables, flowers and buzzing stingless bees. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Where honey, hope and hard work meet: The community garden transforming Putrajaya’s Presint 16

Patron Lina Axmacher poses at a table with half-sized portions of the brunch tasting for an interview with AFP at Le Petit Village restaurant on December 10, 2025 in New York City. — AFP pic

1d ago

In US, popular weight-loss drug Ozempic shrinks waistlines — and restaurant plate sizes

US President Donald Trump dances with a troupe of traditional Malay performers after being greeted on arrival in Malaysia for the 47th Asean Summit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, October 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Malaysia’s viral moments in 2025 — the good, the bad and the bizarre

Colourful Christmas lights and festive decorations at a home in Taman Teluk Molek, Teluk Air Tawar have drawn crowds, becoming a symbol of joy, harmony and multicultural unity after homeowners D. Charles, 53, and S. Christe, 48, opened their home to the public. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

An aerial view of the island of Bubaque on the Bijagos Archipelago. — AFP pic

2d ago

Rising seas threaten to swallow Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos islands, locals fear

A general view of a Luvland adult store illuminated sign in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, on December 18, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

From taboo to trend: How South Africa became Africa’s unlikely sex shop capital

As of December 15, the UK had seen 1,622 hours of sunshine, beating the record set in 2003. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Met Office says 2025 likely Britain’s hottest year since records began

This is not Tokyo’s polished restraint or Kyoto’s ceremonial grace. This is a city built by weather and appetite.

2d ago

A clean line through the sky to Japan's wild north

Pedestrians walk past a mural on the side of a wall, alleged by local media to have been created by street artist Banksy, in the Tottenham Court Road area of central London. — AFP pic

2d ago

Banksy unveils new London mural amid speculation over second artwork

2d ago

Faith under fire: Rwanda shutters 10,000 evangelical churches as government tightens grip on worship

Digital materials cannot replace the tactile function of Braille, which is essential for understanding spelling, syllable structure and vocabulary building. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Reading by touch, learning for life: Malaysia’s push to revive Braille literacy among children

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