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Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

In court, Najib’s lawyer submits unsigned supplementary order from Pahang palace affirming ‘house arrest’ decree as signed copy is shared online

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy and continuous rain in the eastern and southern parts of the Peninsula starting January 9 until January 13. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

MetMalaysia: Monsoon surge to bring heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas to eastern and southern Peninsula from Jan 9 to Jan 13

Hundreds of people gather in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 to show their support for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is appealing against the dismissal to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under ‘house arrest’. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice today for the hearing of her husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak's appeal in Putrajaya, on Jan 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

After royal addendum revealed, Umno asks for full and fresh pardon of Najib

A Selangor-born woman today failed in her final attempt at the Federal Court to seek a court declaration that she is not a Muslim. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Unilaterally-converted Selangor woman fails final court bid to be declared not Muslim

Najib’s supporters outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 react as the convicted former prime minister wins a small victory after two out of a panel of three judges in the Court of Appeal ruled to allow him to compel the Malaysian government to produce a purported “supplementary order” from the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong that would see him serve the remainder of his jail sentence under “house arrest”. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

In 2-1 decision, Court of Appeals allows Najib to challenge existence of ‘house arrest’ order issued by former Agong

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands to leave after signing a book of condolences marking the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 3, 2025. — Reuters piic
World  / 17 h ago

Reports: Canada PM Trudeau could announce departure today

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarified today that the Malaysian Prisons Department has not received any directive from the Pardons Board regarding placing Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Home minister clarifies no order received for Najib’s house arrest from Pardons Board, only sentence reduction

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari speaks to reporters outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Info chief says PAS will stand up for all whose constitutional rights are violated, even Lim Guan Eng and Najib, because ‘we’re all Malaysians’ (VIDEO)

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Putrajaya will leave the authorities to take action, if necessary, against the rally in support of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Putrajaya today. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Putrajaya leaves enforcement decision against Najib rally participants to authorities, says Fahmi

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

1MDB trial cut short after lawyer claims Najib didn’t sleep for days ahead of ‘house arrest’ challenge hearing

Telegram obtained its social media licence on January 2, 2025. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Fahmi: Telegram third with provider licence after WeChat and TikTok, while Google refuses to view YouTube as social media

National men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia admits that Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani deserve to be the country’s current top combination. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

Aaron Chia admits Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin are ‘far superior’, deserve to be Malaysia’s top men’s doubles

Food and beverage (F&B) services cafe chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd, en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market, aims to raise RM184 million through its initial public offering (IPO). — Picture via Facebook/Oriental Kopi
Money  / 11 h ago

Oriental Kopi brews up RM184m IPO, eyes cafe expansion

Flight attendants pose with an aircraft featuring the new Visit Malaysia Year 2026 logo during a preview held in conjunction with the Launch Ceremony of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Campaign at the MAB Engineering Complex today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Sun bear to be face of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, symbol of conservation and charm

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India’s media watchdog has demanded a thorough investigation after a journalist’s battered body was found stuffed in a septic tank covered with concrete. — Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

India press watchdog demands journalist murder probe after body found stuffed in septic tank covered with concrete

People take part in a protest against the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol near his official residence in Seoul January 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

Thousands rally in snowstorm as South Korea’s Yoon faces arrest deadline

A snow plough waits to help clear snow from around aircraft after overnight snowfall caused the temporary closure of Manchester Airport in Manchester January 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
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Amber weather warning: Heavy snow and freezing rain ground flights across England, power outages affect thousands

An Indian army soldier holding a rifle is silhouetted against the setting sun, during a weapons’ and equipment exhibition held ahead the upcoming 77th Indian Army Day, at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on January 4, 2025. Indian security forces today battled with Maoist rebels in their forested heartland, police said, with at least four guerillas and one policeman killed. — AFP pic
World / 1d ago

Deadly clash in Chhattisgarh as Indian forces battle Maoist insurgents, five killed in gunfight

A supporter of impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol standing near a police barricade during a rally near Yoon's residence as snow falls in Seoul. — AFP
World / 1d ago

South Korea’s Yoon ignored cabinet opposition to martial law, say prosecutors

Australia is facing its most intense bushfire season since 2019-2020, when a series of out-of-control infernos raged across the eastern seaboard — razing swathes of forest, killing millions of animals, and blanketing cities in noxious smoke. — File picture by AAP Image/Supplied by State Control Centre Media/News Corp Australia, Jason Edwards/via Reuters
World / 1d ago

Another ‘Black Summer’ brewing in Australia’s south-east? Bushfire risk rises as heatwave sends temperatures soaring to 45C

Analysts see latest hostilities between Donald Trump’s billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition. — Reuters
World / 1d ago

MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House

An anti-Japan activist carrying a flag with the portrait of impeached South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol takes part in a rally to protest against him in front of the Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul. — AFP
World / 1d ago

Fresh South Korea protests expected as president arrest deadline nears

Troubled investment bank Credit Suisse concealed information during previous inquiries into Nazi-controlled bank accounts during World War II. — Reuters Reuters pic
World / 1d ago

US panel: More records found linking Credit Suisse, Nazi accounts during WWII

Israeli clash with protesters during a demonstration calling for the release of hostages held captive in Gaza. — AFP
World / 1d ago

Gaza truce talks resume in Qatar as violence shows no let-up

SyrianAir and Cham Wings Airlines' planes are parked at the Damascus International Airport, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 31, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 2d ago

Syria announces resumption of global flights from Damascus starting Tuesday following regime change

US president Joe Biden today will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honourees, including former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton. — AFP pic
World / 2d ago

Hillary Clinton, Bono, Messi, Soros, Wintour among recipients of Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom

Investigators and emergency response personnel work at the site where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on January 4, 2025. — Yonhap/AFP pic
World / 2d ago

All 179 victims of Jeju Air crash recovered, ministry confirms, families begin receiving remains

A fire at a vegetable market in north China killed eight people and injured 15 today, local authorities reported. — Unsplash pic
World / 2d ago

Vegetable market fire in north China’s Zhangjiakou kills 8, injures 15

Police officers and investigators leave impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, as investigators were unable to execute an arrest warrant on Friday for Yoon according to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, in Seoul January 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 2d ago

South Korea investigators urge acting president Choi to clear way for Yoon's arrest

Motorists drive amidst fog on a cold winter morning in New Delhi on January 3, 2025. The fog grew worse on January 4, affecting plane and train services. — AFP pic
World / 2d ago

Dense winter fog rolls into Delhi, causes zero visibility, disrupts over 200 flights and 81 trains