KOTA TINGGI, Dec 30 — A 60-year-old pensioner lost RM750,000 after being scammed by someone impersonating a police officer who claimed the victim was linked to a money laundering case.

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 30 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is reviewing the possibility of allowing pet-friendly malls on the island, citing the need to balance public interest and community sensitivities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert for continuous rain in several parts of Sarawak from tomorrow until January 1, 2026.

LONDON, Dec 28 — Ollie Watkins hopes to celebrate his 30th birthday by helping Aston Villa beat Arsenal, despite several Gunners-supporting family members attending.

TAIPEI, Dec 28 — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Saturday, marking the second significant tremor to hit the island in recent days, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

TOKYO, Dec 28 — A wolf broke out of its enclosure at a zoo in western Tokyo today, prompting visitors to seek safety in buildings and other secure areas, the zoo operator said.

PASIR MAS, Dec 28 — Border authorities have stepped up measures to ease traffic at the Rantau Panjang ICQS Complex as school holiday crowd levels rise.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 28 — The government has agreed to continue the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) into next year, offering short-term job placements and public sector work experience.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Local livestock breeders have already started preparing beef supplies ahead of next year’s Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

MANCHESTER, Dec 27 — Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United were lucky to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but praised his under-strength side for holding on in a tough second half.

NEW YORK, Dec 27 — Severe winter storms have disrupted holiday travel across the US, with 1,500 flights cancelled Friday and thousands more delayed.

JAKARTA, Dec 27 — A Spanish family of four is missing after a tourist boat sank near Padar Island in the Labuan Bajo area, Indonesian news agency Antara reported.