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Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Headquarters, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, has been appointed as the 31st Chief of Army (PTD), effective tomorr... Read More


Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

SINGAPORE, Dec. 31 -- Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. Vendors told The Straits Times they cut prices of the premi... Read More


Rules matter: The case for firm action on littering - Ben Fong Kok Seng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 31 -- Recently, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed dismay on his social media about littering on the streets of Bukit Bintang. He also shared images of the... Read More


Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

KOTA TINGGI, Dec. 31 -- Despite being forcefully held against his will by a scam syndicate in Myanmar for more than a year, a 26-year-old man counts his blessings as he was rescued by authorities earl... Read More


2025 was huge for animation - here's what's coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- 2025 has been a landmark year for animated films, with several titles not only dominating local box office charts, but also sparking conversations around the globe. Animation... Read More


Croc attacks on the rise in Sarawak: Eight cases, 66 missing persons in 2025, says Fire Dept

KUCHING, Dec. 30 -- The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak has urged the public to exercise greater caution following an increase in crocodile attacks and a continued number of missing persons... Read More


Ex-minister Abdul Kadir's defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is set to give his testimony at the High Court here on January 6 in a defamation case against influ... Read More


Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin's resignation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal has stepped down as Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman, following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that he will resign as Perikatan Nasional chi... Read More


Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The federal government can tap into the RM2.1 trillion local bond market to source more than RM20 billion for part-payment of outstanding excess tax refunds, says DAP MP for B... Read More


A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The past year has been one of quiet revelations at the table. Not grand tasting menus or headline-grabbing openings, but humble, deeply satisfying plates. From roti sarang bu... Read More