Embrace hope and unity this Christmas, says Joseph Kurup

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians celebrating Christmas have been urged to embrace the values of love, hope and unity as the nation marks the festive season. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the celebration is not only a religious occasion but also a reminder of universal human values that strengthen the bonds...

Najib’s house arrest bid: Royal exercise of clemency bound by Constitutional limits, says judge

KUALA LUMPUR: The exercise of clemency by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not absolute as it has to be carried out in accordance with Constitutional limits, says the High Court. Justice Alice Loke, in her decision on Monday (Dec 22), said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a constitutional monarch and exercises powers and functions in accordance...

Sungkai-Slim River ETS route back in operation using single track

KUALA LUMPUR: The Electric Train Service (ETS) along the Sungkai-Slim River route, which was disrupted due to a fallen tree on Monday (Dec 22), has resumed normal operations using a single track starting at 6.32am on Tuesday (Dec 23), says Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). In a statement, KTMB said there were still residual delays affecting...

Rulers’ powers not diminished with dismissal of Najib’s house arrest bid, says AGC

PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General's Chambers has dismissed a statement by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lawyer that the powers of rulers were diminished with the High Court's dismissal of the former prime minister's house arrest bid. "The AGC refers to a Malaysiakini report dated Dec 22, 2025 and several other media outlets concerning a statement by...

Over 2.2 million vehicles expected to enter Penang during Christmas, school holidays

GEORGE TOWN: Over 2.2 million vehicles are expected to enter Penang from today in conjunction with the Christmas and year-end school holidays, said state police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail. He said the figure was based on trends recorded during previous major festive seasons, as well as the Pesta Pulau Pinang, which began on Dec 6 and...

‘Bossku will not give up,’ says Najib’s son

PETALING JAYA: "Bossku will not give up," says the son of Datuk Seri Najib Razak in a poignant post following the High Court's decision to dismiss his father's bid for house arrest. "I know my father. Bossku will not give up. He will continue to fight, " Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib said in a Facebook post...

Jared Kushner’s withdrawal from Serbia will hurt investment, official says

BELGRADE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A decision ‌by Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, to pull ‌out of a luxury development plan in Serbia will deprive the ‌country of much-needed foreign investment and other Balkan states will benefit, the head of Serbia's ruling party said. Kushner's U.S.-based Affinity Global Development told the Wall Street Journal...

Selangor Sultan extends Christmas greetings

PETALING JAYA: Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin have extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians. “May this festival be celebrated with full of happiness and prosperity, unity, and gratitude with family and community around,” Sultan Sharafuddin said in a post through the Selangor Royal Office social media account...

MACC uncovers high-profile cases, recovers assets worth over RM8.4bil as of Nov 30

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has conducted a series of high-profile investigations this year, including one involving a former prime minister, as well as cases involving enforcement officers and banking institutions, with asset recoveries, seizures and forfeitures exceeding RM8.4bil as of Nov 30. In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 23), the MACC said one...

1MDB: MACC to bring back recovered paintings worth over RM120mil

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is in the process of arranging the return of high-value 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) assets currently held overseas. According to a source, the portfolio of 12 major works belonging to Jasmine Loo is held by US auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's. The collection includes Pablo Picasso's L'Ecuyere et les clowns (1961); Joan...