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Tracking violence: Murders, shootings and stabbings that shocked Malaysia in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia saw a string of unsettling violent crimes this year, with several high-profile murders drawing national attention and raising fresh concerns about safety in homes, sc... Read More


SHINee's Key withdraws from programmes after unauthorised medical service claims

SEOUL, Dec. 17 -- SHINee's Key will step down from all current programmes after being linked to allegations involving unauthorised medical services, following a controversy surrounding an individual k... Read More


Child found safe after being left inside stolen car in Sungai Way, police confirm

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 17 -- A child who was inside a car stolen in Sungai Way has been found safe, police have confirmed, bringing a swift end to a potentially tragic incident. Petaling Jaya police chi... Read More


Monsoon surge continues: METMalaysia issues rain warnings for peninsula, puts Pahang on max alert

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's northeast monsoon surge will continue to bring prolonged heavy rain to Peninsular Malaysia until December 19, with the national weather agency placing parts of Paha... Read More


JPJ arrests illegal tout, seizes vehicle in KLIA crackdown

SEPANG, Dec. 16 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has arrested a man for acting as an illegal tout at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, after he offered an unlicensed car rent... Read More


Malaysia's 5G performance reflects rapid expansion and strong user growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Malaysia's communications regulator has pushed back against a recent report showing a decline in 5G speeds, arguing that the moderation is a natural consequence of rapid expan... Read More


EC sets Jan 24 polling day for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 16 -- The Election Commission (EC) has fixed January 24, 2026, as polling day for the dual by-elections for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Sabah state seat of Lamag, f... Read More


Acoustic maestro Amir Jahari to bring Sarawakian touch to 'Dondang Sayang' at SEA Games closing ceremony

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Award-winning Malaysian singer-songwriter and composer Amir Jahari is ending his year with a bang as he will be performing at the closing ceremony of the SEA Games Thailand 20... Read More


Hybe goes global with Tyla: New African venture signals expansion beyond K-pop

SEOUL, Dec. 16 -- Hybe has reportedly formed a new joint venture, NFO LLC, and entered a global management partnership with South African singer-songwriter Tyla, as the K-pop powerhouse steps up its e... Read More


Sarawak forms new multi-agency committee to tackle bullying

KUCHING, Dec. 16 -- The Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS) will establish the Sarawak Bullying Management Committee (SBMC) to strengthen prevention, intervention, and monitoring efforts through ... Read More