Nation

Our ally has gone its own way, PAS Youth chief says in heartfelt post

PETALING JAYA: In a heartfelt but stern message, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has said that the path of "an ally" has diverged from its own, following repeated acts of betrayal.

Economy

Malaysia's PPI down 1.8% in Nov 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) eased further by 1.8 per cent in November 2025 from a 0.1 per cent decrease in October 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Nation

One dead, one hurt after motorcycles hit cow on AMJ Highway

JASIN: A motorcyclist was killed, and another was injured after their motorcycles collided with a cow that was crossing the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) Highway at Serkam on Sunday (Dec 28) night.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes test

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Australia head ‌coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England ‌at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

Cricket

Cricket-Potts in line for Sydney test after Atkinson injury

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Reuters) - England's ever-changing ‌attack will have yet another iteration in the Ashes finale in Sydney with Matthew Potts expected ‌to replace injured fast bowler Gus Atkinson for the fifth and final test.

Singapore

Reformative training for police NSF who offered cash to boys to perform sex acts on them

SINGAPORE: A full-time national serviceman (NSF) with the Singapore Police Force, who offered cash to teenage boys and asked if he could perform sexual acts on them, was ordered to undergo reformative training for at least a year on Monday (Dec 29).

Corporate News

PNB Merdeka Ventures appoints Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim as CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV) has appointed Datuk Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim as its new CEO from Jan 1, 2026.

Myanmar

Rohingya refugees hope new leaders can pave a path home

COX'S BAZAR:Sheikh Sabiha Alam Rohingya refugees living in squalid camps in Bangladesh have elected a leadership council, hoping it can improve conditions and revive efforts to secure their return home to Myanmar.

Entertainment

Director Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by actor Mario Rodriguez seeking US$77mil

Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years.

Lifestyle

Director Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by actor Mario Rodriguez seeking US$77mil

Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years.

Cybersecurity

German hacker group urges monthly Digital Independence Day

The campaign encourages users to move to independent digital services that offer stronger data protection.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a trailer crash into improperly parked cars at the Ayer Keroh R&R?

A ONE-MINUTE video went viral on social media on Sunday (Dec 28) showing what appeared to be the aftermath of a dramatic collision at the Overhead Ayer Keroh Rest and Service area.

Nation

Man charged with causing the deaths of three others by dangerous driving

KOTA TINGGI: A 32-year-old man has claimed trial to charges of causing the death of three men through dangerous driving.

Philippines

2026 push: Philippine economic agencies to take plans to private sector

MANILA: The Marcos administration is preparing for a major push in January to restore investor confidence through a coordinated effort in which economic agencies will present their detailed plans and programmes to the private sector, the Inquirer has learned.

Nation

After Perlis MB issue, PAS division youth wing wants party to cut ties with Bersatu

KEPALA BATAS: The PAS Tasek Gelugor youth wing has urged its central leadership to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels and review all appointments involving its members in states under Perikatan Nasional administration.

Auto

4Q auto sales to rise on EVs and new models

PETALING JAYA: Automobile sales may rise in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25) compared to 3Q25 as consumers rush to buy imported electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the expiry of the tax exemption for such models at the end of this year, says CIMB Securities.

World

South Korea's ex-First Lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says

SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The wife of ‌former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol interfered in state affairs in return ‌for expensive valuables and money, a special prosecutor said on Monday.

AseanPlus News

Australia says Bondi review to check if terror attack could have been averted

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday (Dec 29) an independent review into law enforcement agencies set up after the Bondi mass shooting will assess whether authorities could have taken additional steps to prevent the terror attack.

World

Australia says Bondi review to check if terror attack could have been averted

SYDNEY, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Australian Prime ‌Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday an independent review into law enforcement agencies ‌set up after the Bondi mass shooting will assess whether authorities could ‌have taken additional steps to prevent the terror attack.

Style

Montre de l’Année Awards names its Personality of the Year

Presented by MyWatch in partnership with TF1+ at the historic Automobile Club de France, the award recipient this year is Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of LVMH Watch Division and Bvlgari