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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Umbrella repairman Yau Yiu-wai, 73, photographed in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district, December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

‘I’m sorry to my ancestors’: Hong Kong’s beloved ‘king of umbrellas’ retires, ending a 183-year family trade

Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

The free charter bus service to Bukit Bendera, funded by the Penang Bukit Bendera Corporation, using Rapid Penang buses, will not affect the daily operations of existing Rapid Penang bus routes. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Rapid Penang: Free charter bus service to Penang Hill will not affect daily operations

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

Former Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a by-election must be held if the Speaker certifies that the Perlis state government no longer commands a majority, in accordance with state law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Former EC chairman: Perlis Constitution permits by‑elections if majority lost before term ends

Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail spoke at the presentation ceremony of the Pahang Makmur Initiative (IM Pahang) to the Religious Cluster (Mosque & Surau Keberanan Jumaat) of the West Pahang Zone in 2025 at Sg Koyan, Lipis December 27, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Pahang MB says ready to evaluate Cameron Highlands rail line proposal amid congestion concerns

Former NCT member Taeil will remain in prison after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld his three-and-a-half-year sentence in a sexual assault case. — Picture via Instagram/mo.on_air

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki advised students receiving offers from MARA Junior Science Colleges not to decline them solely due to financial hardship. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MARA chairman urges students not to reject MRSM offers over financial hardship, says aid is available

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12 h ago

‘It’s just not the same’: Billie Jean King plays down Sabalenka–Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios pose with the trophy ahead of their Battle of the Sexes exhibition in Dubai, December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

PARIS, Dec 27 — Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will meet in the “Battle of the Sexes” on Sunday, but the only similarity between the Dubai exhibition and the historic 1973 match is the name, says Billie Jean King.Women’s world number one Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, takes on...

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Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Amorim admits Man United had to ‘suffer’ to edge past Newcastle

The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving Morocco the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time and Lassine Sinayoko replying on 64 minutes. — AFP pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Afcon: Morocco’s record run ends as Mali penalty snatches 1‑1 draw in Rabat

Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim’s men up to fifth in the Premier League. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Dorgu delivers first United goal as depleted Red Devils edge Newcastle at Old Trafford

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Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. — AFP pic

21 h ago

Salah penalty sends 10‑man Egypt into Afcon knockouts after tense win over South Africa

Jockey Ben Jones spent a nervy few minutes waiting on the photo finish before his number eight was called. — Picture via X/zach

21 h ago

Redknapp’s heart‑stopping King George VI Chase triumph as The Jukebox Man noses ahead

A view of the field as seen from the stands at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. — AFP pic

23 h ago

World Cup’s toughest opponent yet: Extreme heat

Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘We paid a big price’ — Arteta warns Arsenal over repeat of Rice red-card drama

Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and will miss the Newcastle game through injury. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘He is the future’ — Amorim tells Mainoo to stay patient at Man United

SEA Games gold medallist Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir shows her medal after a breakthrough performance in Thailand. — Picture via Facebook/Olympic Council of Malaysia

1d ago

Nur Aisyah was told she was too small, now she’s SEA Games cycling gold

A tribute for Liverpool’s late Portuguese striker Diogo Jota is seen prior to the Uefa Champions League first round match with Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool September 17, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Jota’s sons to walk out at Anfield in touching Wolves tribute

Fitness has become the top priority for national men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik as they gear up for the new Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour season, which kicks off with the Malaysia Open on January 6. — AFP pic

1d ago

Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik target peak fitness for 2026, eye top‑three ranking

Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani will undergo training sessions with the national team in preparation for Malaysia Open which will open on January 6. — AFP pic

1d ago

Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin join national team training, add intensity to men’s doubles practice, says coach

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer lifts the trophy alongside teammates during the award ceremony after winning the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 final against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. — AFP pic

1d ago

2025 football season review: PSG rules Europe with maiden Champions League win, Chelsea take Club World Cup

Then manager Harry Redknapp holds the trophy after Queens Park Rangers’ 2014 Championship play-off match with Derby County. Redknapp’s horse ‘The Jukebox Man’ lines up in the King George VI Chase, one of jump racing’s biggest Boxing Day prizes. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

‘It’s like Champions League!’ Harry Redknapp swaps Boxing Day football for shot at King George glory

The goalkeeper said his decision to represent Algeria was inspired by his grandfather and family heritage. — AFP pic

2d ago

Zidane name, Algerian heart — Luca makes surprise international switch

Federal police today confirmed they have launched an investigation into alleged document forgery involving seven national football players submitted to the Fifa. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Police open probe into alleged forgery of naturalised footballers’ documents submitted to Fifa

Aston Villa's Spanish manager Unai Emery celebrates victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Premier League title race heats up with Villa at Chelsea, Arsenal hosting Brighton

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim (right) gestures from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Amorim urges Man United squad to step up in absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Fernandes

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