Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Sabah edge Selangor to reach first-ever FA Cup final

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah FC created history by qualifying for the FA Cup final for the first time, defeating Selangor FC 5-4 via a penalty shootout after being tied 5-5 on aggregate at the end of the second leg semi-final at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium last night. Just

Breeder sells RM20 per kg beef to help flood-hit families

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: Concerned with the difficulty faced by residents, especially flood victims, in obtaining food supplies at reasonable prices, a breeder from Melor has come forward to sell local beef at a price of only RM20 per kilogramme (kg) in Kampung Sireh yesterday. This initiative not only eased the burden

Elderly man found dead in pool of blood at Manjung home

IPOH, Perak: An elderly man was found dead in a house in Kampung Koh, Manjung, yesterday, with his head and face covered in blood, believed to be murdered. Manjung Police Chief, ACP Hasbullah Abdul Rahman, said the body of the 78-year-old victim was discovered in the living room by family

Sri Lanka flood and landslide death toll hits 193

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The official death toll from floods and landslides in Sri Lanka increased to 193 on Sunday, with 228 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said, as reported by the German Press Agency (dpa). Fresh incidents of landslides were reported on Sunday in the central part of the

Prospective pilgrims warned against cheap, unlicensed haj packages

SEPANG, Selangor: Prospective pilgrims are urged not to be misled by cheap haj packages offered by operators or organisers who are not registered with the Pilgrims Fund Board or Tabung Haji (TH). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, warned that some unlicensed companies

Police bust burglary syndicate targeting luxury homes in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Police have successfully dismantled a burglary syndicate targeting luxury homes, including semi-detached houses and bungalows, in Precincts 11 and 14 here, with the arrest of three foreign nationals. Putrajaya Police Chief, ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed, said the suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were arrested on November 28 at around

Interpol, ASEAN warn of rising transnational scam networks in Southeast Asia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: International security agencies continue to warn of the growing threat of large-scale fraud, human trafficking and abuses linked to growing transnational scam centres in Southeast Asia. At the 93rd Interpol’s General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, from November 24 to 27, the global police highlighted the ghastly

Hong Kong government to provide free housing for Tai Po fire victims

HONG KONG: Alice Mak Mei-kuen, secretary for home and youth affairs of the Hong Kong (HK) government, said on Sunday that the government will ensure residents affected by the Tai Po fire receive free housing until their homes are rebuilt, Xinhua reported. Speaking on a TV programme, Mak said that the

Jonah Chang aims for gold and a new SEA Games record in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: After returning empty-handed at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, national shot put champion Jonah Chang Rigan decided to set a bold target for the 2025 edition in Thailand, next month. Not only aiming to grab gold, Jonah also wants to break the games record set by Filipino

Johor-Singapore Causeway built to last, expansion still possible

SINGAPORE: The infrastructure expansion of the Johor-Singapore Causeway is possible, but it will require detailed plans and coordination between both sides, according to the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. “Theoretically, is it possible? The answer is yes, but there will be a lot of details to coordinate,” he responded when asked about