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Aeroline says Kuala Lumpur will no longer serve as a landing point for its coaches after regulatory requirements restricted operations to licensed terminals. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 19 h ago

End of the road for Aeroline in KL after bus operator loses Corus and TRX footholds

Yesterday, Ee Wei (pictured) and her partner Chen Tang Jie were unable to complete their Singapore Open quarter-final clash after the former picked up an injury during the match.— Picture via Instagram

Sports / 18 h ago

National mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei to get an MRI scan on Monday, coach Rexy confirms

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Kedah, Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah till 9pm May 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms across half of Malaysia tonight

One of seven men (left) trapped inside a semi-submerged cave in central Xaysomboun province, northeast of the capital Vientiane, Laos, wriggles free through a narrow passage with the aid of an international rescue team on May 29, 2026. — Handout pic by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AFP

World / 14 h ago

Malaysian diver reveals nightmare conditions in search for two missing miners in submerged Laos cave

Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki is expected to file a defamation suit next week following allegations made by businessman Albert Tei. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Former MACC chief Azam Baki to file defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei next week

Screenshots showing Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah with a firearm (left) and the downed cow in a field (right) have been circulating on social media since May 28, 2026.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police confirm Perlis MB’s shotgun legally licensed, seize weapon after viral sacrificial cow shooting

Firefighters at the scene where a 37-year-old engineer was found dead inside a locked car along Jalan Sungai Dua in George Town May 29, 2026. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Cops: Man found dead in locked car outside Penang ice cream shop died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government is exploring technological solutions to combat railway cable theft, which continues to disrupt train services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Loke: Railway cable theft is a national security issue, govt eyeing tougher laws, tech solutions

Wesak Day celebrations at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, where devotees gather to mark the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Same devotion, different dates: Why some countries observe Wesak on different days — and how Malaysian Buddhists celebrate it

Perak Bomba Assistant Operations Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad (left) listens to an explanation from NGO Pelindung representative Liang Neo Song Wee (right) regarding camera trap footage linked to missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, at the Forward Command Post in Bidor on May 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Wildlife camera footage confirms missing hiker Jaslinda was heading to Sukaneka Camp; search narrows

The General Operations Force detained a 21-year-old Malaysian who admitted to smuggling nine undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants aged 20 to 55 from Thailand into Kota Bharu, Kelantan for RM100 per person on May 30, 2026. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

RM100 per head: Malaysian driver caught smuggling nine Bangladeshis in Myvi after dramatic skid and crash in Tumpat

Naomi Osaka may be a four-time major winner, but increasingly she is tying her image to what she wears as much as how she plays. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Roland Garros becomes runway, Osaka dazzles in glitter while Sabalenka sparkles with diamonds and dominance

Footage of the incident in which actress Helen Mirren being subjected to pejoratives painting her as an ‘evil Zionist’, have been circulating online since 2025, the London Metropolitan Police said. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 13 h ago

UK police seek to contact Oscar winner Helen Mirren after video shows her under anti-semitic verbal attack in London

Over 15,000 people are expected to participate in Penang’s Wesak Day procession on May 31, 2026 in George Town, with several roads to be closed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Heading out for Wesak Day in Penang tomorrow? Plan your route, skip the firecrackers

When a food review admits to being paid for reviews, where is the ethical boundary? — Pexels pic

Eat-drink / 2 h ago

No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as ‘food reviewers’ in Malaysia

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Malaysia / 3 h ago

Same devotion, different dates: Why some countries observe Wesak on different days — and how Malaysian Buddhists celebrate it

Wesak Day celebrations at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, where devotees gather to mark the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Some 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini – located in present-day Nepal – and is said to have later become the Buddha or “the enlightened one” while seated under a Bodhi tree.Wesak Day marks his birth, enlightenment and passing and is revered as the...

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (centre) walks after a bilateral meeting during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 43 m ago

Malaysia, Singapore among 17 countries backing new framework to protect underwater infrastructure

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia is open to procuring weapons systems from countries willing to transfer technology and treat Malaysia as a partner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia open to buying weapons from countries willing to transfer technology, says defence minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh poses with participants at the closing ceremony of Festival Kuala Lumpur 2026 and the launch of the Asia Music Games Kuala Lumpur 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, May 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

At KL Festival 2026, Hannah Yeoh says Malaysians must participate to keep Dataran Merdeka alive

Malaysia is wooing Chinese visitors with wellness, adventure and education packages. — Picture from Facebook/Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia pivots to ‘tourism plus X’ as it courts China’s luxury and youth travellers

Cattle roam freely in Kelantan as rising livestock farming costs push some farmers to release their animals for open grazing, posing safety risks to road users. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 10 m ago

Kelantan farmers urged to stop letting cattle roam as road accident risks rise

Penang DOSH has ordered work to stop at a renovation site on Jalan Guar Perahu Indah after an Indonesian worker was killed after reportedly being crushed by a wall during demolition work. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Penang DOSH issues stop-work order after wall collapse kills Indonesian worker

For illustration purpose only. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the men, two of whom are foreign workers, were cutting metal aboard the ship when the incident occurred. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Three workers escape blaze after abandoned tanker explodes at Kemaman jetty

Screenshots showing Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah with a firearm (left) and the downed cow in a field (right) have been circulating on social media since May 28, 2026.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police confirm Perlis MB’s shotgun legally licensed, seize weapon after viral sacrificial cow shooting

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The Straits Times reported that Eunice Joy Ng pleaded guilty to selling two vape devices despite tightened laws introduced in September 2025 to curb the illicit vape trade. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Singapore / 22 h ago

Singapore influencer fined S$3,500 for advertising vapes on Telegram

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Singapore / 21 h ago

In rules-obsessed Singapore, some personal mobility aid users say they won’t comply with new laws

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed a minibus driver was trapped in his seat and had to be freed using hydraulic rescue equipment. — Picture via Facebook/SCDF

Singapore / 22 h ago

Singapore minibus driver unconscious after crash knocks down lamp post in Bukit Batok

The reopening marks the first major renewal of the region’s flagship Pokémon retail space since its launch. — Instagram screenshot

Singapore / 22 h ago

Pokémon Centre Singapore to reopen on July 1 with new look and exclusive merchandise

This handout photo taken and released on May 29, 2026 by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence shows Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore, US reaffirm defence ties as Hegseth meets PM Wong at Shangri-La Dialogue

Jo Yong Won, chairman of the Standing Committee of North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly, meets Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, in Pyongyang May 27, 2026. — KCNA pic via Reuters

Singapore / 1d ago

North Korea not keen to engage with US or South Korea, Singapore foreign minister says

Hong Kong secondary school principal Lee Cheuk-hing has resigned and apologised after a video showing him confronting security guards during a student trip to Singapore sparked backlash online. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Singapore / 2d ago

Hong Kong principal resigns after viral Singapore outburst, issues tearful apology

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s swift response from 30,000 feet turned a frustrated customer into a believer — and earned plaudits online. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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PSG supporters pack the Champs‑Elysees in Paris on May 30, 2026, celebrating the club’s Champions League final victory over Arsenal in Budapest. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Only in France: Champs‑Elysees boarded up as PSG glory night descends into violence, 280 arrests

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has been a buffer between Lebanon and Israel since 1978 and its mandate is set to end on December 31, 2026. — Unsplash pic

World / 13 h ago

With Unifil’s mandate expiring, Lebanon scrambles for a peacekeeping alternative

One of seven men (left) trapped inside a semi-submerged cave in central Xaysomboun province, northeast of the capital Vientiane, Laos, wriggles free through a narrow passage with the aid of an international rescue team on May 29, 2026. — Handout pic by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AFP

World / 14 h ago

Malaysian diver reveals nightmare conditions in search for two missing miners in submerged Laos cave

Four more men trapped in a semi-submerged Laos cave for 10 days were freed on Saturday. — Reuters pic/Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue handout

World / 16 h ago

Laos cave rescue: Four men carried out on stretchers, two remain missing after flash floods

A cancer sample cross‑section stored at St Mark’s Hospital, London, January 14, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 27 m ago

Doctors report breakthrough as cancer jab reportedly eradicates tumours in international trial across 11 countries

World / 1 h ago

Unexpected cosmic boom: Nasa confirms meteor explodes over US northeast, residents report houses trembling

A screen grab from Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s X account shows a Gaza bound flotilla activist escorted with hands tied. — AFP pic/X account of Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

World / 3 h ago

UN report highlights extreme brutality as sexual violence used as weapon of war, torture and repression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a major Asia defence summit in Singapore, said today local time that Washington could restart the war if it wanted. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Money

At 6pm, the local currency rose to 3.9625/9670 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9770/9805. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite

In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the electric utility company stated that the issuance, the first under the programme, comprised five tranches. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Money / 1d ago

TNB issues RM4b sustainability Sukuk Wakalah

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.86 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,683.07 from Thursday’s close of 1,684.93. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as late selling hits blue chips

Big Caring Group Bhd, operator of Big Pharmacy and Caring Pharmacy chains, plans to list by October, Bloomberg reports. — Picture via Facebook/caring2u

Money / 1d ago

Pharmacy chain Big Caring’s RM3b IPO looms as Malaysia’s next healthcare bellwether

Tan Sri Vincent Tan is reportedly exploring a full exit from Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Vincent Tan reportedly weighs sale of Prudential Malaysia stake

Head of National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC), Dr SD Kotal, and Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr M Ravichandran, along with Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, during a press conference in New Delhi May 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

India forecasts monsoon rains at 11-year low in 2026, threatening crops and growth

The dollar index traded at 99.045, flat on the day but down 0.3 per cent for the week, as reports of a 60-day US-Iran ceasefire extension reduced demand for safe-haven assets. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Dollar steadies but heads for weekly loss on reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal

Japan’s yen slid to 159.65 against the US dollar, approaching the April 30 level that triggered official intervention. Tokyo spent roughly US$63 billion in late April and early May to defend the currency. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Japan’s yen drifts back to intervention levels as markets test Tokyo’s resolve

Sports

Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for the opening match of the World Cup. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 m ago

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Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time. — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Paris goes wild as PSG conquer Arsenal in shoot‑out drama to retain Champions League

Liverpool sacked head coach Arne Slot on Saturday after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Arne Slot shown red card at Anfield as Liverpool slump to fifth, fans demand fresh direction

Arteta rallies Arsenal before shoot‑out heartbreak in Budapest. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

PSG kings of Europe again as gutted Arteta admits French giants are best in the world

Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Potapova stuns reigning champion Gauff as Sabalenka and Osaka set up blockbuster Paris tennis showdown

Teen tennis star Joao Fonseca has fuelled a tennis fever among the youth in his home country, Brazil. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Teen prodigy Joao Fonseca epic Djokovic victory sparks tennis fever across football‑mad Brazil

Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad of World Cup specialists. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Harry Kane heads to third World Cup as Tuchel’s irreplaceable specialist and England’s goalscoring talisman

Yesterday, Ee Wei (pictured) and her partner Chen Tang Jie were unable to complete their Singapore Open quarter-final clash after the former picked up an injury during the match.— Picture via Instagram

Sports / 18 h ago

National mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei to get an MRI scan on Monday, coach Rexy confirms