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Disappointment was clear as national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan exited the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena today, falling to Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Shocked by defeat to world No. 60, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah apologise to fans after Malaysia Open exit

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail addresses the media during a New Year event at the Home Ministry, Putrajaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister

Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Singapore calling: Over 61,000 Malaysians trade passports for paycheques in past five years

A vehicle believed to be transporting the former army chief is seen at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC detains ex‑Army chief, two wives and associates over defence tenders

Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice in Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Shah Alam, specialises in Ipoh-style poached chicken. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

In Shah Alam, Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice serves up Ipoh-style poached chicken and ‘mui choy kau yuk’

A total of 51 cars were destroyed in a fire at a vehicle service and painting workshop owned by a local car manufacturer in Sungai Buloh. — Bernama pic/Selangor Fire and Rescue Department handout

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fire guts vehicle service centre, 51 cars reduced to ashes in Sungai Buloh

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After helping workers, Steven Sim now focused on helping business owners and SMEs thrive

The Attorney General’s Chambers said it has decided to take no further action in Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s case, bringing to a final close the 47 charges for which he received a DNAA in 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AGC drops Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi graft charges for good, says ‘no further action’ will be taken

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Home minister: Citizenship amendment for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers set to take effect mid-2026

National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao reacts after losing 21-18, 21-11 to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in 55 minutes in the Malaysia Open at Axiata Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on January 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Home favourites crash out in Malaysia Open second round, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lone hope

Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Emergency landing in Paris: Malaysia Airlines MH21 diverted back to CDG after engine alert

A foreign woman is being investigated for making a false police report after claiming she was robbed of RM10,000 in front of a hotel in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Lost RM10,000 at casino, foreign woman makes up robbery story to police to avoid scolding

National mixed doubles players Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced fellow Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin at the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship at Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia Open: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei reach quarter-finals, urge fan patience

Water level telemetry stations, part of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Early Flood Warning System, allow the city to detect an impending flood before it strikes and give residents a head start. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

When sirens call: How KL’s early flood warning system works — and why it matters

US Border Patrol agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot dead a woman yesterday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as US President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense. — AFP

World / 14 h ago

US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests

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Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi set to join Fenerbahce from Lazio

Matteo Guendouzi (R) spent two years at the Gunners between 2016 and 2018 and also had spells at Hertha Berlin and Marseille before heading to the Italian capital in 2023. — AFP pic

ISTANBUL, Jan 8 — Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is due to join Fenerbahce from Lazio, the Turkish club announced today. Guendouzi spent two years at the Gunners between 2016 and 2018 and also had spells at Hertha Berlin and Marseille before heading to the Italian capital in 2023.The 26-year-old, who...

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Datuk Noor Azman has resumed his duties with immediate effect after being found not guilty of, or linked to, the document falsification case involving seven heritage players of the Harimau Malaya squad.. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

FAM secretary-general Noor Azman reinstated after disciplinary committee clears him over heritage player forgery probe

Disappointment was clear as national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan exited the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena today, falling to Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Shocked by defeat to world No. 60, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah apologise to fans after Malaysia Open exit

National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao lost to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie 18-21, 11-21 in the 2026 Petronas Malaysia Open badminton tournament at the Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Malaysia’s men’s singles hopes end early again as Leong Jun Hao exits Malaysia Open

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National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao reacts after losing 21-18, 21-11 to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in 55 minutes in the Malaysia Open at Axiata Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on January 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Home favourites crash out in Malaysia Open second round, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lone hope

National mixed doubles players Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced fellow Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin at the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship at Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

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Malaysia Open: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei reach quarter-finals, urge fan patience

Keegan was signed for Liverpool by Bill Shankly in 1971, winning the English league title three times and the 1977 European Cup during his time at the club. — Picture via X

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Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, diagnosed with cancer at 74

Arteta, meanwhile, said he was “sad” to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United on Monday after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford. — Reuters file pic

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Arteta: Arsenal must win trophies to be remembered like ‘Invincibles’

Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank reacts ahead of the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England yesterday. — AFP pic

16 h ago

Coach Thomas Frank embarrassed by Arsenal-branded cup during Tottenham loss at Bournemouth

National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik advanced to the second round of the Malaysia Open 2026 after defeating the United States’ Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-11, 21-19 at the Axiata Arena here. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Malaysia doubles delight: Aaron-Wooi Yik advance, Wan Arif-Roy King exact revenge

A first-round victory at the Malaysia Open 2026 has provided a timely confidence boost to national men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao to continue his campaign. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Jun Hao battles through straight sets, keeps Malaysia’s singles hopes alive

Pearly-Thinaah set for Malaysia Open 2026 rematch against Indonesia’s Febriana-Meilysa, a repeat of their SEA Games final. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Pearly and Thinaah storm into second round — showdown with Indonesian rivals awaits at Malaysia Open

Flick insisted his team had to perform better at the back if they are to succeed in the sixth edition of the tournament held in Saudi Arabia. — AFP file pic

1d ago

Flick says Super Cup defence can fuel Barcelona’s season ambitions

The former Scotland international is expected to remain in place until the club appoints a caretaker boss, with United planning to name Amorim’s permanent successor at the end of the season. — Picture via X

1d ago

Darren Fletcher describes Manchester United interim role as ‘beyond wildest dreams’

Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior arrives for a press conference at the Stade de la Meinau in eastern France on January 6, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Chelsea hand rookie Premier League coach Rosenior reins until 2032 in shock managerial shake-up

National men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin beat Danish duo Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard during the first round of the 2026 Malaysia Open at Axiata Arena on January 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Malaysia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin avenge last year’s defeat with clinical display against Danes

Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei during an early morning training ahead of the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil January 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Malaysia Open 2026: Tang Jie-Ee Wei guarantee quarter-final spot after dominant win over Indonesia

Strasbourg’s British head coach Liam Rosenior looks on ahead of the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and RC Strasbourg Alsace at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on January 3, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Strasbourg coach Rosenior says he ‘agreed verbally’ to become Chelsea’s next manager

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka hits a return to Spain’s Cristina Bucsa during their women’s singles match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 6, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

‘Battle of the Sexes’ rivals Sabalenka and Kyrgios have mixed fortunes in Brisbane

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