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Kiandee said Muhyiddin should consider stepping down as president to strengthen strategic relationships, restore and rebuild Bersatu. - Bernama file photo
Kiandee said Muhyiddin should consider stepping down as president to strengthen strategic relationships, restore and rebuild Bersatu. - Bernama file photo
Politics
Step down as Bersatu president for good of the party, Kiandee urges Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR - Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee has urged Tan Sri Muhyiddin...
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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
TVET students majoring in aircraft maintenance at the Shah Alam Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC). - Photo by Bernama
TVET students majoring in aircraft maintenance at the Shah Alam Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC). - Photo by Bernama
National
From maintenance to cockpit, TVET charts gradual career path
SHAH ALAM - Since childhood, whenever he had the chance to accompany his father - an aircraft...
Ronaldo&#039;s move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2022 saw him sign for a reported annual salary of US$237 million and he has since signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until 2027. - AFP file photo
Ronaldo's move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2022 saw him sign for a reported annual salary of US$237 million and he has since signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until 2027. - AFP file photo
Sports
Ronaldo warned by Saudi Pro League amid transfer spending dispute
LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo has been told by the Saudi Pro League that "no individual - however...
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on &#039;Trump Accounts&#039; at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Trump Accounts' at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
National
Group condemns Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, cites lack of accountability
KUALA LUMPUR - A group of political leaders, activists and academics today condemned United States...
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COLUMNISTS
The invisible economy that holds Malaysia together
IN Malaysia, the decision to prioritise family above profession is most often than not a personal...
Mimi Fly at the “Najis Jadi Teman” theatre event, an educational charity performance held at IWK Eco Park that combines music, storytelling and inclusive casting to illustrate how sewerage systems function. — Photo by Mohd Halim Abdul Wahid
Mimi Fly at the “Najis Jadi Teman” theatre event, an educational charity performance held at IWK Eco Park that combines music, storytelling and inclusive casting to illustrate how sewerage systems function. — Photo by Mohd Halim Abdul Wahid
Entertainment
Mimi Fly champions Malay language and Nusantara soul through her music
SHAH ALAM – Preserving and elevating the Malay language remains an important cultural mission in...
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
HEALTH
Yes, it’s happening: Hyrox lands in Kuala Lumpur this December
MALAYSIA is set to join the global Hyrox circuit, with Kuala Lumpur expected to host its first Hyrox...
Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only
Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only
Exclusives
Big promises, tougher reality for youth in 2026
AS Malaysia gears up for 2026, the country is once again dressed in the language of progress....
Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain
Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain
Exclusives
Why Malaysia’s obsession with mainstream sports is killing Olympic dreams
SHAH ALAM – Malaysia’s continued fixation on a small group of popular sports is increasingly at...
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Datuk Seri Najib Razak - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Datuk Seri Najib Razak - BERNAMA FILE PIX
High Court rules Najib liable for USD1.3 billion SRC losses, orders him to pay the amount
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Act 872 provides greater protection to 1.64 million gig workers
A social media user on X identified as @iamjoelee shared updates highlighting the plight of a neighbour whose vehicle was severely damaged in the collision.
A social media user on X identified as @iamjoelee shared updates highlighting the plight of a neighbour whose vehicle was severely damaged in the collision.
Aid pours in for blue Myvi owner after fatal crash involving drunk driver in Klang
A man believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, causing his van to skid onto the road.
A man believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, causing his van to skid onto the road.
Viral video shows suspected drunk driver after van skids off road in Jasin
A man who shot his younger brother dead and threatened to shoot anyone approaching their house compound in Kampung Kangkawang, Tenom, on Sunday, was shot dead by the police.
A man who shot his younger brother dead and threatened to shoot anyone approaching their house compound in Kampung Kangkawang, Tenom, on Sunday, was shot dead by the police.
Man kills brother, shot dead by police in Tenom
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The ‘BASS’ Phenomenon: How Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq are rewriting the political playbook
Saddiq and Bella (centre) during a meet and greet session to promote his book "Jalan Tegak" published by Karangkraf during the International Book Festival Kuala Lumpur 2025 in May last year. (Photo by Halim Wahid)
Saddiq and Bella (centre) during a meet and greet session to promote his book "Jalan Tegak" published by Karangkraf during the International Book Festival Kuala Lumpur 2025 in May last year. (Photo by Halim Wahid)
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for Perak, Selangor and KL
Picture for illustrative purposes - File picture
Picture for illustrative purposes - File picture
'It was not me,' Rafizi denies receiving RM9.5mil linked to 'corporate mafia' scandal
Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Bernama FILE PIX
Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Bernama FILE PIX
'Luckiest man in the world': Syed Saddiq declares love for Bella, embraces her children in emotional engagement speech
Screenshot of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress Bella Astillah&#039;s engagement ceremony broadcast on Astro Gempak.
Screenshot of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress Bella Astillah's engagement ceremony broadcast on Astro Gempak.
Drunk driving: How Malaysia’s penalties compare with the world’s strictest laws
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in an accident along Jalan Raya Barat in Klang near here on Sunday. - Photo: Social media
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in an accident along Jalan Raya Barat in Klang near here on Sunday. - Photo: Social media
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