2025 through our lens

TheEdge Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:20am - 2 months View Original


While business is our core, 2025 offered moments far beyond the boardroom. This selection from our photographers provides a visual record of some of the year’s defining stories, offering a glimpse behind the headlines at the events that shaped our world.

Feb 6, 2025, Putrajaya International Convention Centre: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim fields questions from reporters after launching new audit guidelines, now covering entities and companies that receive public funds. He also touches on a proposal for guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events, which was later scrapped. By Sam Fong
Sept 12, 2025, Kampung Sungai Baru: An elderly resident stands before a home being demolished in Kampung Sungai Baru to make way for redevelopment in the prime land of the city centre. Demolition started this year, ending a nearly 10-year wait amid compensation disputes and pushback from some homeowners. By Zahid Izzani
Nov 25, 2025, AC Hotel by Marriot Ipoh: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah flips through the ‘Perak Uncovered’ special edition magazine published by The Edge, which carries stories of its history, cities, towns and people. By Mohd Izwan Mohd Nazam
July 26, 2025, Dataran Merdeka: Protesters at the “Oust Anwar rally” in Dataran Merdeka asking for the resignation of PM Anwar over economic management, cost of living issues. By Patrick Goh
July 1, 2025, KLIA: The new aerotrain on its first day of operations after an upgrade by a consortium involving French rolling stock maker Alstom and the joint venture between IJM Corp Bhd and Pestec International Bhd. It made national headlines after experiencing 21 service disruptions between July and October. By Patrick Goh
July 14, 2025, Palace of Justice: Malaysian lawyers stage a mass protest amid alleged interference in the judiciary, calling for immediate filling of top judicial vacancies including those left by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and President of the Court of Appeal Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim. By Shahril Basri
Aug 31, 2025, Perdana Putra: Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces stand in formation in front of Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s Office) during the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya. By Shahril Basri

Sept 23, 2025, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur: Guest of honour Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah with The Edge Media Group chairman Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong (right), publisher and CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat, and CEO and president of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia Amanda Zhang (left) on stage at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2025 awards. By Suhaimi Mohd Yusuf

Oct 26, 2025, Dataran Merdeka: A protester carrying the Palestinian flag cycles past police personnel during a pro-Gaza rally held at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. By Low Yen Yeing

Sept 30, 2025, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling: A motorist holds up his identity card and fuel receipt after successfully refuelling under Budi95, the government’s targeted RON95 subsidy programme. After years of debate, the decision falls back to MyKad verification, ensuring subsidised fuel reaches all eligible Malaysians. By Low Yen Yeing

Jan 6, 2025, Palace of Justice: One of the thousands of attendees at the rally in solidarity with former PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his bid to compel the government to convert his prison sentence to home arrest. The attempt was dismissed by the High Court in December. By Sam Fong

Dec 22, KL Court Complex: Najib waves to reporters ahead of a court hearing on his bid to serve jail time under house arrest. Najib subsequently lost the hearing. Four days later, he was sentenced to another 15 years in prison and fined RM11 billion in the 1MDB-Tanore trial. By Zahid Izzani

Oct 10, 2025, PM Anwar (centre), former deputy minister of finance Lim Hui Ying and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri  Amir Hamzah Azizan minutes before the tabling of Budget 2026. Lim is now  deputy minister of women, family and community development following a  Cabinet reshuffle announced in early December. By Shahrin Yahya

March 16, 2025, Ideal Convention Centre: DAP’s closely-watched 18th congress ends with Gobind Singh Deo (left) appointed its new chairman, and Nga Kor Ming (right) his deputy, while Anthony Loke (centre) was re-elected as secretary-general. By Low Yen Yeing

April 15, 2025, Masjid Negara: Military personnel carrying the flag-draped casket of former PM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi from the National Mosque before his burial at the Heroes’ Mausoleum. The 5th PM of Malaysia passed away at age 85. By Suhaimi Mohd Yusuf

April 15, 2025, Masjid Negara: Khairy Jamaluddin, son-in-law of the late Abdullah, addresses the press outside Masjid Negara following the funeral ceremony. By Suhaimi Mohd Yusuf

May 16, 2025, Putrajaya: A section of the uncompleted extension of the Maju Expressway, dubbed MEX II. Meant to be completed end-2019, the project stalled as funds dried up, and concessionaire Maju Holdings Bhd’s owner Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed this year faced trial over alleged fund misappropriation. By Shahrin Yahya

Oct 26, 2025, KL Convention Centre: Eleven Asean leaders join hands at the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur, symbolising unity and Malaysia’s chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. Discussions focused on deepening regional integration, economic growth, and security concerns. By Sam Fong

Oct 26, 2025, KL Convention Centre: Timorese delegates captured in a moment of high emotions as Timor-Leste was announced as Asean’s 11th member state 23 years after its independence, marking a historic expansion of the regional bloc. By Sam Fong

Sept 26, 2025, Shah Alam Court: One of the last court appearances of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. The Sabah Umno leader retained his state seat of Lamag in the latest Sabah state election, but the Kinabatangan MP passed away before being sworn in as state assemblyman. By Zahid Izzani

Nov 28, 2025, Gohtong Jaya: A private road charge gantry being built at the base of Genting Highlands in Pahang, ending more than five decades of free entry for vehicles following Genting Malaysia Bhd’s decision this year to charge road users. By Patrick Goh

Oct 26, 2025, KL Convention Centre: US President Donald Trump waves from his armoured vehicle, “The Beast”, upon arriving at the 47th Asean Summit. The visit marks his first trip to Southeast Asia since beginning his second term in January. By Zahid Izzani

Oct 30, 2025, Aquaria KLCC: Aquawalk Group Bhd chief executive officer Daryl Foong takes an unconventional plunge to mark the launch of the group’s ACE Market prospectus, delivering the document from inside an aquarium tank at Aquaria KLCC. By Shahrin Yahya

Dec 5, 2025, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court Complex: Anwar’s former senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (top) and businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court Complex, where both pleaded not guilty to a corruption charge involving RM64,924. By Shahril Basri

Nov 25, 2025, Kampung Padang Jawa: Bicycles and household items are seen partially submerged in floodwaters inside a residents’ house in Kampung Padang Jawa, Shah Alam. The monsoon season saw nearly 28,000 people displaced due to flooding at its peak, according to reports. By Low Yen Yeing

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