Najib says will continue to pursue rights through lawful channels
I will continue to pursue my rights through lawful channels, with dignity and patience, even if the path is lonely and demands great sacrifice. "Whatever the decision today, I remain confident in the country’s judicial process," the former prime minister said in the statement. Earlier, Najib was sentenced to 15 years in jail and fined RM11.38 billion in the 1MDB-Tanore trial. Trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah found the ex-PM guilty on all four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money-laundering. He also has to pay a RM50 million fine, which was reduced from RM210 million.
Source:The Edge Markets
December 26, 2025 15:14 UTC
Gold, silver jump to record highs on geopolitics, weak dollar
Gold and silver jumped to all-time highs, with escalating geopolitical tensions and US dollar weakness helping to extend a historic rally for precious metals. Frictions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil tankers and ramped up pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro, have added to the precious metal’s haven appeal. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, a gauge of the US currency’s strength, was down 0.8% for the week, its biggest drop since June. A weaker dollar is generally supportive of gold and silver prices. Lower borrowing costs are a tailwind for precious metals, which don’t pay interest, and traders are betting on more rate cuts in 2026.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 15:06 UTC
Floods: Several Kuala Terengganu roads closed
KUALA TERENGGANU: Several major roads here have been closed because of flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rain since early Friday (Dec 26) morning. Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the affected roads included Jalan Sultan Omar, Jalan Kamaruddin, Jalan Sultan Ismail heading towards Bulatan Ladang, as well as Jalan Kamaruddin towards Pengadang Akar. He said police personnel had been deployed to the affected areas to monitor the situation and help ease traffic flow. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) said in a statement that several routes within the campus had been closed because of flooding, including an entrance at the Sports Complex and the road in front of the Student Complex. Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for four states, including Terengganu and Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh), until Sunday (Dec 28).
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 15:06 UTC
Bersatu must punish Perlis reps to prove its sincerity to PN, says PAS info chief
KUALA LUMPUR: PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has joined the chorus for Bersatu to take stern action against its assemblymen for withdrawing support for the Perlis Mentri Besar. ALSO READ: PAS sacks three Perlis assemblymenHe said five Bersatu assemblymen were involved in withdrawing support for the leadership of Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli, sparking political uncertainty in the state. "Bersatu is urged to immediately take firm action against the party's five assemblymen who stated that they had lost confidence in the Perlis Mentri Besar. "Failure to do so is feared to be a signal that Bersatu is no longer interested in establishing political cooperation with PAS in Perikatan," he said. On Wednesday (Dec 24), three PAS assemblymen in Perlis – Saad Seman (Chuping), Fakhrul Anwar Ismail (Bintong) and Mohd Ridzuan Hashim (Guar Sanji) – were sacked by the party.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 14:54 UTC
California equestrian in hitman plot against husband dies at 45
A California equestrian who tried to hire a hitman to murder her estranged husband fatally shot herself outside a San Diego bar after being released from prison, but before facing arson charges for burning down the couple’s Del Mar mansion. The San Diego County Medical Examiner later confirmed Remley sustained “a self-inflicted gunshot wound” and was pronounced dead in a “public square” when first responders could not revive her. The ensuing decade saw a string of off-again-on-again divorce filings between the two, some laced with domestic violence accusations from Tatyana that Mark denied. A day later, a friend of the Remleys told Mark that Tatyana had put a US$2mil (RM8.09mil) bounty on his head and was shopping for a hitman. Sheriff’s deputies arranged a sting and arrested Tatyana that August after she divulged “detailed information on how she wanted her husband killed and his body disposed” to an undercover detective, police said.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 14:39 UTC
1MDB verdict: Najib admits to feeling 'alone' in struggle for freedom
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he sometimes feels as though he is carrying his struggle alone, but remains resolute in pursuing his cause based on principle and through lawful means. In the letter, Najib said he wrote with a calm mind despite a heavy heart, acknowledging a sense of isolation in his ongoing legal battle. “Sometimes I feel as though this struggle must be borne by me alone. “But I remain determined to carry on, not because of resentment, but because of principle,” he said as quoted by Shafee. Differences of opinion, he said, should be expressed in a mature and orderly manner, grounded in the law.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 14:10 UTC
Factory operator jailed for threatening to kill his mum
KUALA LUMPUR: A factory operator has been sentenced to one month in jail by a Magistrate's Court here on Friday (Dec 26) after he pleaded guilty to threatening to pour acid on and kill his mother earlier this week. Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan ordered Abdul Razak Manaf, 34, to serve the sentence from the date of his arrest on Monday (Dec 22). According to the charge sheet, the man threatened the 72-year-old victim by saying "I will throw acid and kill you" at a house in Cheras at 4pm on the day of the incident. The charge, framed under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, provides for a maximum prison sentence of seven years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. During mitigation, Razak, a single father with five children aged between three and 11 years, said this was his first offence and that he had apologised to the victim.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 14:10 UTC
Terengganu hit by third wave floods
KUALA TERENGGANU (Dec 26): The third wave of floods hit Terengganu on Friday, forcing 103 people from 24 families in three districts to be evacuated to three relief centres (PPS) in the evening. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JBPN) Secretariat, the Kuala Terengganu district recorded 61 victims, involving 14 families, at the PPS at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Chendering, while in the Dungun district, 13 victims from two families are at the PPS at Dewan Sivik Kampung Seberang Pintasan. In the Kuala Nerus district, 29 victims from eight families are being accommodated at the PPS at SK Kompleks Mengabang Telipot. Meanwhile, Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said several main roads in Kuala Terengganu City are closed due to flash floods. They are Jalan Sultan Omar, Jalan Kamaruddin, Jalan Sultan Ismail heading to Bulatan Ladang, and Jalan Kamarudin heading to Pengandang Akar.
Source:The Edge Markets
December 26, 2025 13:59 UTC
Terengganu hit by third wave flood
KUALA TERENGGANU: The third wave of flood hit Terengganu on Friday (Dec 26), forcing 103 people from 24 families in three districts to be evacuated to three relief centres (PPS) this evening. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JBPN) Secretariat, the Kuala Terengganu district recorded 61 victims, involving 14 families, at the PPS at SK Chendering, while in the Dungun district, 13 victims from two families are at the PPS at Dewan Sivik Kampung Seberang Pintasan. In the Kuala Nerus district, 29 victims from eight families are being accommodated at the PPS at SK Kompleks Mengabang Telipot. Meanwhile, Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said several main roads in Kuala Terengganu City are closed due to flash floods. They are Jalan Sultan Omar, Jalan Kamaruddin, Jalan Sultan Ismail heading to Bulatan Ladang, and Jalan Kamarudin heading to Pengandang Akar.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 13:29 UTC
Aaron-Wooi Yik ready to scale down schedule to be fitter in 2026
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are open to reducing their number of tournaments next year as they bid to hit peak form in the biggest events. Aaron-Wooi Yik competed in 22 tournaments this year including the SEA Games and Sudirman Cup. With the Asian Games, World Championships and Thomas Cup Finals also being held next year, Aaron-Wooi Yik will have at least 15 tournaments. Aaron turns 29 next year while Wooi Yik will be 28." Aaron-Wooi Yik are currently preparing for the season curtain raiser - the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 13:20 UTC
Cops still trying to trace family of woman who lived at KLIA for a year
PUTRAJAYA: The police have yet to trace the family of a local woman who allegedly lived for a year in Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). KLIA OCPD Asst Comm Azman Shari’at said the woman, who was detained on Dec 18, is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Kajang. ALSO READ: Woman allegedly living in KLIA for a year has mental health issues, say copsACP Azman said that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the woman staying at KLIA Terminal 1 for an extended period. Earlier, a video recording of the woman allegedly living in the terminal with her personal belongings went viral on social media. Following the incident, police detained the woman and confirmed that she was in possession of a card indicating mental health-related issues.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 13:10 UTC
Ringgit ends marginally lower against greenback
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintain its momentum as it attempted to breach the 4.03 level during the morning session. At 6 pm, the local currency edged down to 4.0470/0535 versus the greenback from 4.0425/0515 at Wednesday’s close. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit versus the US dollar went up to as high as 4.0318 during the morning session but later weakened to 4.0470 towards closing. "It appears that ringgit continues to remain firm as it attempts to breach the RM4.03 level,” he told Bernama. At today’s close, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 12:51 UTC
IRB to waive penalties in first year of self-assessment stamp duty system
“Taxpayers are required to complete the stamp duty return form (BNDS) through the e-Duti Setem (e-DS) system, and provide the details for the purpose of calculating the stamp duty. “I believe people are more concerned when they are required to assess the stamp duty themselves, compared with before. Shafudin also said that the existing method of paying stamp duty remains unchanged, with payments continuing to be made online through the FPX platform. “Stamp duty is not merely a form of payment, but a confirmation of the legal validity of a document. Without stamp duty, documents may be considered invalid and difficult to accept in official matters, including in court,” he said.
Source:The Edge Markets
December 26, 2025 12:14 UTC
Eight arrested over incident in Kampung Sungai Baru to face charges — police
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 26): Eight individuals arrested over the incident at Kampung Sungai Baru, which left the former Dang Wangi police chief injured in September, will soon face charges. The charges will be filed soon, following instructions from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Fadil added. Fadil emphasised that obstructing a public servant is a serious crime, and the charges are a positive step in upholding the law. On Sept 11, it was reported that several individuals were arrested following an incident in which former Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman was injured during a clash with a group of people in Kampung Sungai Baru. The operation was carried out following a court order to demolish structures in the area.
Source:The Edge Markets
December 26, 2025 12:10 UTC
Heed these warning signs of a heart attack
A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires an immediate call to the emergency services. A heart attack occurs when the vessels that supply the heart itself with oxygen and nutrients – known as coronary arteries – become blocked. However, even milder symptoms can be precursors to a heart attack and should be medically investigated, says the German Heart Foundation. In the event of a heart attack itself, every minute counts because there is a risk of permanent heart failure and cardiac arrest. ALSO READ: You might not expect these signs of a heart attack in womenBut call the doctor if you are concerned as it is better to be safe than sorry.
Source:The Star
December 26, 2025 12:05 UTC