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Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib's downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has dismissed claims that she was responsible for the political downfall of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saying the allegations were ... Read More


Singapore sets Budget date for Feb 12 with PM Wong promising balance amid rising costs

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29 -- Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the republic's Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, according to an announcement by Singap... Read More


Singapore moves to widen seizures tied to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and Prince Group after court disclosure

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29 -- Singapore authorities may seize more assets linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi after their existence was disclosed during a court hearing, according to The Straits Times. Inves... Read More


Singapore's first human bovine TB case traced to raw milk exposure decades ago

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29 -- Singapore has recorded its first known case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a human, involving a former dairy farmer whose infection was traced to drinking unpasteurised cow's mil... Read More


Avatar: Fire and Ash stays top of North American box office with US$64m weekend

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 -- Avatar: Fire and Ashretained the top spot at the North American box office after it debuted the week before, reeling in $64 million during the weekend after Christmas, industry... Read More


Did or did not the three seats of Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji fall vacant? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 29 -- Under Article 39(2)(a) of the Laws of the Constitution of Perlis (LN 5 of 1959) (State Constitution), the Menteri Besar shall be appointed by the Ruler who in His Majesty's ju... Read More


Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira's Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- Growing up, my family wasn't into steamboat; a fact that hasn't changed till now. A steamboat meal for me is all about friends and colleagues gathering around the steaming po... Read More


Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year's Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- Still undecided on where to ring in the New Year? Klang Valley has no shortage of options this New Year's Eve, with multiple large-scale countdown events lined up across the r... Read More


Astro Shaw achieved multiple firsts for local films in 2025: Here is what to expect in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- There's no denying how much the Malaysian cinema scene has grown over the years, and 2025 proved it with a slate of releases that drew praise, global recognition, and maybe ev... Read More


Malaysia's courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- How many major high profile corruption cases had outcomes this year, and what are the other important criminal cases which the courts decided on? Here's a quick recap: 1. Fo... Read More