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‘Gang revenge behind Mambau shooting’

SEREMBAN: The shooting incident inside a car that left a man dead along Jalan Rasah-Mambau towards the Port Dickson toll plaza is believed to have been motivated by revenge linked to secret society activities.

Athletics

Danish stands tall despite taking a tumble after second bronze

BANGKOK: Young national sprinter Mohd Danish Iftikhar Mohd Roslee lay on the Supachalasai Stadium track with bloodied hands after winning a bronze in the men's 200m in a new national record, but his mind drifted far from the medal and timing.

Athletics

Jonah’s whale of a throw, but he’s not smiling

BANGKOK: National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan won the SEA Games gold in record fashion - and was still down in the dumps.

Nation

Mental health gap in schools

KUALA LUMPUR: Inadequate access to mental health support in schools is putting students at risk, student representatives tell a youth forum.

Athletics

A record is as good as gold for Ng

BANGKOK: Ng Jing Xuan (pic) smashed the national women's javelin national record by 3m, hurling the spear to 52.17m.

Nation

Personal gifting takes hold

PETALING JAYA: With Christmas on the horizon, Malaysians have begun gift shopping for their loved ones, with many still doing it at physical stores, giving the presents an extra personal touch.

Nation

New search launched for MH370

PETALING JAYA: The latest attempt to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 comes as underwater mapping and autonomous search technologies have matured, allowing investigators to reassess the aircraft's final trajectory with greater precision.

Star Biz7

Understanding the warrant of distress

As a landlord, it can be difficult to deal with inconsistent tenants. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of public cases where landlords have taken their tenants to court over months of unpaid rent. The cost to hire a lawyer in the first place deters many from taking that step.

Nation

Sunway Square Mall opens in style

Interesting with a youthful vibe is how first-time visitors are describing the newly opened Sunway Square Mall.

Nation

Police keeping an eye on South Korean cult

KULIM: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says police are monitoring a South Korean cult movement reportedly active in Malaysia.

The Star Says

Heed the blaring alarm of the HK high-rise fire

THE blaze that swept through a densely populated high-rise complex in Hong Kong on Nov 26 claimed 160 lives – and serves as a chilling reminder of the ever-present danger of fire lurking in our vertical cities.

Nation

Using tech to improve efficiency

PETALING JAYA: Plans are underway to modernise the Selangor Immigration Depart­ment's operations and services for 2026, including using artificial intelligence-powered chatbots, says state director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin (pic).

Star Biz7

Light at the end of the tunnel

There could be light at the end of the tunnel for thousands of purchasers who bought condominium and apartment units at the long-abandoned Remix 1 project in Subang Jaya.

Nation

Perak lass earns global recognition

PETALING JAYA: The first call came from Ireland, and Balvinder Dhillon thought it was a mistake.

Nation

M’sia urges halt to border feud

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to cease all forms of hostilities and refrain from any further military action, including the deployment of armed troops to the front lines, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

On The Beat

Nation’s needs trump state pride

The Sultan of Selangor knows all about state rights and how important they are. But His Royal Highness is also right when he says the country must come first for all state leaders.

Football

Soccer-Fulham win at Burnley for first time in 35 attempts

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Fulham eased away from the Premier League relegation zone with Harry Wilson inspiring them to a 3-2 win at struggling Burnley -- the London club's first win at Turf Moor in 35 attempts.

World

Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC-area airport

Dec 13 (Reuters) - A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said.  

Football

Soccer-PSG move top with nervy 3-2 win at bottom club Metz

LONGEVILLE-LES-METZ, France, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain moved provisionally top of Ligue 1 with a 3-2 win at bottom club Metz on Saturday where the champions twice had a two-goal cushion cut and Goncalo Ramos, Quentin Ndjantou and Desire Doue were all on the scoresheet for the visitors.

Football

Soccer-Terrier's backheel magic helps Leverkusen to 2-0 win over Cologne

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen substitute Martin Terrier staked a claim for goal of the season on Saturday when he scored with a stunning mid-air backheeled volley to help his team to a 2-0 victory over Cologne in the Bundesliga's Rhine derby.