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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

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Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)

Malaysia / 16 h ago

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the woman who claimed her husband was among those shot dead in Durian Tunggal was not legally married to the suspect. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Woman who claimed husband among Durian Tunggal dead not legally married to him, Melaka police chief says

Sabah Electricity chairman Saadiah Aziz said the utility will not sugar-coat the reality of ongoing power shortages and reliability issues in the state. — Picture via Facebook/Sabah Electricity Corporate

Malaysia / 12 h ago

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A boy holding a supply stands among people waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Trump credits Anwar’s help as Cambodia and Thailand agree to halt border clashes

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim

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The Sea Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

SEA Games: Seven Malaysian shuttlers move closer to finals in Thailand

The aftermath of the crane collapse at the Tanjung Bin Power Plant near Kukup, Pontian. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers dead, three injured

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young reportedly grew close after working together on the Disney+ series Uncle Samsik, which premiered in May 2024.— Picture via Instagram

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Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

In a statement today, lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan (pictured) and Sachpreetraj Singh said remarks by Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar regarding the marital status and alleged past criminal record of Jayashree were irrelevant and inappropriate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lawyers say scrutiny of woman’s background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

Karate athlete C. Shahmalarani won gold medal against Myanmar athlete Florence Nay Chi Htun in the Women 50kg Kumite during the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Govermment Building Complex Chaeng Watthana yesterday. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Gymnastics, karate and athletics power Malaysia to seven golds at SEA Games

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

The Bersatu president said all party donations are deposited into official accounts managed transparently by the treasurer-general. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Muhyiddin says claim he stole Bersatu funds is unfounded

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PETALING JAYA, Dec 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Bahasa Melayu (BM) must be prioritised as the national language, but added that proficiency in other languages should be pursued with similar vigour.He said the mastery of languages should not be treated as a “zero sum...

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Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony of the RM1 billion scheduled waste management facility at SOGIP. — Picture via Facebook/Ewon Benedick Official Media

Malaysia / 6 h ago

RM1b waste management project in Sipitang to cut reliance on out-of-state facilities, says Sabah deputy CM

The home minister said detailed polling-stream analysis of the recently concluded state election shows Sabah voters favoured local parties aligned with the unity government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Sabah poll outcome signals voters’ preference for local parties aligned with federal govt

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said he will meet federal and city authorities to clarify the status of Flat Seri Perlis 2. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Titiwangsa MP says he will meet FT minister to clarify status of Flat Seri Perlis 2 redevelopment

Police have advised the public to remain cautious of silent or abruptly disconnected calls, warning they may be linked to emerging scam tactics. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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The scene of a road accident in Maran where a driver died after his car veered off the road and struck an oil palm tree. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

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Nga Kor Ming, who is also UN-Habitat president, said global collaboration is vital to advancing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

International cooperation key to advancing sustainable cities, says housing minister

Police photos show the suspect (left) and the seized shotgun. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Daerah Kuching

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Man held after allegedly firing shotgun during dispute in Kuching

Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal crash at the Taman Mutiara junction on the AMJ Highway in Alor Gajah. ― Pixabay pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Motorcyclist killed in early morning Alor Gajah crash, lorry driver at large

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A 58-year-old man was found with stab wounds on the void deck of Block 188 at Boon Lay Drive on December 6, 2025; with police later arresting a 32-year-old man suspected as the attacker. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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A general view of the central business district in Singapore on October 26, 2025. Singapore’s job market saw pockets of tightness in sectors such as finance, healthcare and tech, even as overall employment continued to grow in Q3 2025.— Picture by Justin Ong

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Displaced people set up a temporary camp in Banteay Meanchey province amid Cambodia-Thailand border clashes on December 13, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Cambodia halts all entry and exit at Thailand border as fighting continues

Naser Atabati, the chief justice of West Azerbaijan province – where the crime took place – said the execution was carried out at dawn on December 13, 2025, adding that Ava’s mother “had firmly demanded” retribution. — Unsplash pic

World / 4 h ago

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World / 5 h ago

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World / 5 h ago

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World / 14 h ago

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World / 1d ago

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Money

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On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI rose 21.29 points to 1,637.81 from last week’s 1,616.52. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 h ago

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Money / 12 h ago

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals a shift in financial oversight, focusing on economic growth and easing regulations. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

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Sports / 4 h ago

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Fans hurl chairs as Inter Miami and Argentina star Lionel Messi leaves Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India on December 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

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