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Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee, 21, sold flowers and accepted paid challenges for a living. — Picture from Facebook/แบงค์ เลสเตอร์'
World  / 13 h ago

Thai garland seller ‘Bank Leicester’, 21, dies after whisky challenge, sparking outrage; activist offers legal help

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin  

In a statement, IJN said that it remains a fully government-owned corporate entity sponsored by the Ministry of Health and remains committed to providing high-quality treatment to all patients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

IJN: No truth to claims of halting free treatment and requiring patients to transfer to other hospitals

The fire on December 26, 2024 destroyed 40 per cent of the hospital generator room measuring 5.5sqm, according to the Fire Department. — Picture from Wikipedia
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside

At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 12 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar on oil prices at market close to petrol producing Malaysia’s gain

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud (right) said the new Valuation List includes a reduction in the assessment tax rates and was published in the Perak state government gazette on December 26, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Ipoh city council cuts assessment rate by up to 2pc after residents object

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Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese coach Joao Pereira reacts during the Portuguese League football match between Gil Vicente FC and Sporting CP at the at the Cidade de Barcelos stadium in Barcelos, on December 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 h ago

Sporting sack Amorim's successor Joao Pereira after just weeks in charge, replaced by Rui Borges

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after the Premier League match with Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 18 h ago

City’s Champions League spot in jeopardy, Guardiola warns

Aryna Sabalenka ready for her her attempts at a third straight Australian Open title. — AFP
Sports / 22 h ago

Hungry Sabalenka ready for more Slam success

Opened in 2016, the Fifa Museum is a treasure trove of memories through the the most iconic moments in football history. — Picture from Fifa Museum
Sports / 23 h ago

Fifa museum in Switzerland preserves football’s iconic legacy

Real Madrid’s German midfielder Toni Kroos (left) runs up to take a free-kick during the Fifa Club World Cup semi-final football match between Egypt’s Al-Ahly and Spain’s Real Madrid at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat in this file picture on February 8, 2023. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Innovation takes centre stage: 2025 promises evolution across the sporting world

Currently, 18 FAM affiliates are eligible to submit nominations, following the recent suspension of the Perlis Football Association (PFA) and the Kelantan Football Association (Kafa). — Screengrab from Facebook/FAM
Sports / 1d ago

FAM executive committee candidates for 2025-2029 term to be unveiled by late January amid integrity screening

Team Lee Zii Jian's coaching director Wong Tat Meng previously left earlier this month. — Bernama pic
Sports / 1d ago

Lee Zii Jia names former international shuttler Yeoh Kah Bin as head coach

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh believes the sports industry in Malaysia is not actually facing a lack of sponsorship, but rather industry players have not been successful in convincing potential parties to become sponsors. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Sports / 1d ago

Hannah Yeoh: Weak proposals, not lack of sponsors, hamper Malaysian sports funding

As doubts grew over Novak Djokovic’s motivation and ability to take down the new guard after a disappointing 2024, he stunned the tennis world by hiring Andy Murray to coach him. — Reuters pic
Sports / 1d ago

2024 in review: Sabalenka’s dominance, Djokovic hires Murray, Swiatek faces doping fallout, Kyrgios returns

Brazilian international midfielder Oscar, who played for Chelsea, is returning to Sao Paulo, where he started his career, the club announced yesterday. — Picture via Instagram/saopaulofc and oscar_emboaba
Sports / 1d ago

‘Welcome, Oscar’: Brazilian midfielder and former Chelsea star rejoins Sao Paulo, marking homecoming after eight years

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

What to watch in Premier League this Boxing Day: Liverpool host leaky Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester December 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Amorim says ‘I know what I’m doing’ amid Rashford controversy, vows to revive Man United

Chelsea's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca (left) speaks with Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper #01 Robert Sanchez at the end of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 22, 2024. Everton and Chelsea equalised 0-0. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Maresca: Man City will fight back in EPL title race, Chelsea’s chances ‘not reality’

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland reacts during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

‘It’s about us, not just one player’: Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland

Everton manager Sean Dyche says there’s no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City. — Reuters
Sports / 1d ago

Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City

Supporters of second-division club Juve Stabia celebrated a goal scored by Benito Mussolini's great grandson with fascist salutes. — Image from Instagram/romanoflorianimussolini
Sports / 2d ago

Investigation into fascist salutes after goal for Mussolini's great grandson