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A bustling street in Hat Yai. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Foreign, but familiar: Why more and more Malaysians are choosing Hat Yai for their quick trips

Members of the public attempting to catch a glimpse of the public caning punishment against a 42-year-old man convicted of repeated “khalwat”, or close proximity with the opposite sex in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

PAS spiritual leader moots public caning for Shariah offences across all Perikatan-led states

MetMalaysia has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the country’s waters, effective from Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Malaysian waters from tomorrow to Tuesday

OK Lim was convicted in May 2024 for cheating and abetting forgery, part of a trade financing fraud described as one of Singapore’s most severe. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 5 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim and children declared bankrupt over Hin Leong debts

‘Nasi lemak’ with ‘ayam rendang’ and ‘daging rendang’ at Nasi Lemak Angah. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Head to Nasi Lemak Angah on Jalan Ipoh for a ‘nasi lemak’ full of flavour... and personality

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

A Chinese military aircraft flies in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. — Social media pic/via Reuters
World  / 8 h ago

Mysterious new Chinese military jets spark debate over stealth tech

A view shows damages in the wreckage of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane that crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024 in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media. — Social media pic via Reuters
World  / 19 h ago

‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’: Passenger recalls loud bang before plane crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blames ‘external’ interference

Simply put, the DRG is a pricing system that charges a fixed rate for certain medical procedures. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

What is DRG anyway? How Putrajaya plans to deal with rising medical costs with a new pricing system

US president-elect Donald Trump filed a brief yesterday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

A group of men leaves flowers outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens in Zhuhai. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or Papagomo, is investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

After criminal probe against Papagomo for remarks targeting police, IGP sues over alleged defamation

Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, Mexico, December 7, 2024. Sales of luxury vehicles in Mexico registered a significant drop in 2024, in the face of a stronger presence of Chinese-made vehicles preferred by consumers. — AFP pic
Money  / 8 h ago

Why Mexicans are ditching legacy luxury rides for affordable Chinese auto upstarts

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

A man suspected of killing a dog in Ladang Malaya, Selama, by shooting it with an arrow was charged in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court on December 23.
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Man accused of shooting dog with arrow faces charges for alleged animal cruelty in Taiping

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High Court judge Datuk Quay Chew Soon said that Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad should have been more circumspect in her speech as a veteran politician. — Screengrab from Facebook/Bernama TV
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad speaking at the State Assembly Sitting at Perak Darul Ridzuan Building in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture courtesy of Perak Menteri Besar Office’s media unit. 
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Perak MB: State braces for second wave of floods as heavy rainfall expected next week

The 1MDB logo is seen on a billboard at the construction site of the Tun Razak Exchange, then under development, in Kuala Lumpur on July 3, 2015. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Najib: ‘Deeply painful’ to hear once-trusted ex-minister Husni’s 1MDB court testimony; you get blamed for everything when at the top

Dr Zaliha said the highest number of early retirements in the civil service was recorded in 2023, with 12,217 individuals.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Minister: Over 31,000 civil servants retire early since 2022, highest numbers recorded in 2023

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced that an action plan to address the growing issue of suicidal behaviour among the youth will be launched next year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Deputy Health Minister links rise in youth suicides to high-density housing, announces new action plan

Perak Human Resources, Health, and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said that, according to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), individuals suffering from depression are 20 times more likely to commit suicide. ― Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Exco: 513 suicide cases recorded in Perak from 2019 to 2024, with mental health crisis a key factor

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the workshop covers idea development, creativity, video production, and marketing, providing opportunities for Malaysian youth to turn digital content creation into a career. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Teo Nie Ching: Govt to ramp up support for digital content creators with new initiatives

PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Idris Ahmad (centre) speaks at a dinner held for media workers at the Bangi Golf Resort on December 3, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Veep says PAS not a political party that jockeys for positions, after members press it to lead Perikatan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the signing, originally planned for Dec 9 during the two countries’ annual leaders’ retreat, had to be called off after Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong contracted Covid-19 this week — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia-Singapore deal on Johor economic zone likely delayed to January

Tan Sri Halim Saad said he has been cleared of wrongdoing but remains involved as a witness in the ongoing MACC investigation into alleged embezzlement of state funds.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Former corporate bigwig Halim Saad claims cleared by MACC in RM2.3b embezzlement report

Hang Tuah Jaya MP Adam Adli Abd Halim said the government is flexible on conditions being implemented on sports attire so long as it does not affect the athlete’s performance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Putrajaya won’t object to conditional dress codes for women athletes, decision up to sports organisers

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

A man chants slogans during a rally calling for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Foreign Ministry urges Malaysians in South Korea to stay informed as martial law is lifted

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the launch of the books ‘Amanah Dakwah’ and ‘Mohamad Natsir: Ilmuwan Ulung Alam Melayu Abad ke-20’ in Bangi last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

PM Anwar says strengthening knowledge foundation key to Malaysia’s Madani aspirations

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia / 04 Dec 2024

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal