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Malaysian content creator and actor Blake Yap is seen reviewing the 2026 Deepavali decorations installed in the NU Sentral Mall in Brickfields recently — Picture courtesy of Blake Yap

Life / 18 h ago

Meet Chinepaiyen, the Tamil-speaking Malaysian Chinese influencer grading malls on their Deepavali decor (VIDEO)

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of prolonged rain in four states until Wednesday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) with MIC president and Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED) chairman Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran (third from left) and MCA president Datuk Seri Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong (third from right) at the MIC and MIED Deepavali open house at Mansion Oncidium Hall in Kota Kemuning, Selangor on November 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Nearly 3,000 guests, one cake: Anwar joins MIC’s Deepavali celebration in Shah Alam

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has revealed that she specifically asked not to play a human when she signed on for the upcoming sci-fi series ‘Blade Runner 2099’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Showbiz / 8 h ago

Michelle Yeoh’s unexpected request for her new sci-fi role in ‘Blade Runner 2099’: ‘I don’t want to be human’

A pre-dawn fire broke out on the ground floor of a restaurant in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur early on Deepavali on November 8, 2026 that also injured two women aged 24 and 34. — Screenshots from Facebook/Waqar Bhat

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fire razes ground floor of Brickfields eatery, two women taken to hospital on Deepavali morning

Johor Umno Youth wants Attorney General Datuk Dusuki Mokhtar to resign over what it deems ‘negligence’ and lack of care in implementing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pardon order. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Negligence’: Johor Umno Youth wants Attorney General out over handling of Najib pardon

Speeding driver who crashed into motorcyclist picking fruits on Rifle Range Road jailed 2 weeks on appeal. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore driver who appealed for lower fine ends up with two weeks in jail instead

With its striking natural rock formations, hidden caves and a stone arch known as ‘Heaven’s Gate’, Pulau Mawar offers visitors a nature experience unlike the usual island getaway. — Bernama pic

Life / 18 h ago

Meet Pulau Mawar, the Johor island you can reach on foot

Oscar-winning Malaysian actor Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has opened up about the unexpected turns in her life, from a career-ending injury to marrying at 60 after a 19-year engagement. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Showbiz / 8 h ago

‘Life is like a heartbeat, up and down’: Michelle Yeoh on shattered dreams, a 19-year engagement and marrying at 60

Nick Grimshaw (left) and Riz Ahmed on the Dish from Waitrose podcast. — Screengrabs via Instagram/dish_podcast

Showbiz / 11 h ago

‘No regrets’: British actor Riz Ahmed loves Malaysian food so much he gained weight during ‘The Big Fix’ Penang shoot (VIDEO)

In a statement today, MOH said preliminary investigations were underway into complaints circulating on social media and media reports of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products, particularly Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.— Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Health Ministry investigating claims of illness after consuming Gardenia products

A two-car collision at a junction on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway has prompted questions on social media about road priority for political convoys. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Was a BN convoy given priority? Two-car collision at Melaka traffic lights sparks questions

Screenshots from social media show a wheel and axle that came off a Chery Tiggo Cross car following a collision with a Perodua Myvi on the New Klang Valley Expressway on November 7, 2026. Chery Auto Malaysia has denied faulty parts are to blame for the incident.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Wheel off, bumper wrecked: Chery says collision, not faulty parts to blame for viral NKVE car damage

Sri Lankan Malay chef Ruzaina Hadgie will present a series of dinners in Kuala Lumpur and Penang this month, showcasing a cuisine shaped by centuries of migration across the Indian Ocean. — Picture courtesy of Aliyaa

Eat-drink / 14 h ago

A taste of Ceylon’s Malays: Chef Ruzaina Hadgie to showcase family recipes at Aliyaa KL and Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Madani Deepavali celebration in Kuala Lumpur October 18, 2025. Anwar is expected to officiate the day-long National Deepavali Celebration National Deepavali Celebration, organised by the National Unity Ministry in the Little India enclave of Brickfields on November 14. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Eat, mingle, celebrate: Five Deepavali open houses from Brickfields to Ipoh for all Malaysians

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Malaysia / 5 h ago

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Taman Sri Muda, no displacement reported

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said a similar incident was also detected in Kampung Baru Hicom, Section 26 during the department’s monitoring around Shah Alam. — Bernama pic

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — No evacuations have been carried out in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25 here following flash floods triggered by heavy rain this afternoon, which were also captured in videos circulating on social media.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said a...

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Kota Laksamana has the potential to become the new state capital of Melaka due to rapid development that can catalyse economic growth and transform the state's landscape, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Melaka plans five-year push to transform Kota Laksamana into state capital

State Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari said supporters of the two coalitions might not necessarily embrace the cooperation, while new voters could also influence the election outcome. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

BN-Perikatan cooperation may not translate into full voter support, says Melaka Pakatan chairman

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of prolonged rain in four states until Wednesday

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil attends a ministerial panel session held in conjunction with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 Digital Leadership Forum and the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (ITU PP-26) Ministerial Roundtable at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia to leverage AI and satellite networks for disaster preparedness

Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin said the teenagers detained in the operation, conducted at about 12.30 am, comprised 93 local males, 61 local females, 16 foreign males and 25 foreign females. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police raid unlicensed KL entertainment outlet, detain 195 underage patrons

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the facility was intended for passengers waiting for buses or their next connecting transport service.— Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Penang Sentral offers round-the-clock waiting space for travellers, says Zairil

Sibu District Police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects, aged between 16 and 42, were brought to court at 7.15 am today for the remand application. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police secure remand of nine suspects over deadly Sibu brawl

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state constituency Datuk Azman Abidin has introduced an initiative to help voters check their polling locations and channels ahead of the 16th Melaka State Election on November 14. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan candidate for Paya Rumput aims to ease voting process with personalised polling slips

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The Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Marina Bay Sands are seen in Singapore October 15, 2026, when the country was shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Fewer hazy days, bigger bill: Singapore’s estimated 2026 haze costs hit S$2.32b, surpassing 2015

Speeding driver who crashed into motorcyclist picking fruits on Rifle Range Road jailed 2 weeks on appeal. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore driver who appealed for lower fine ends up with two weeks in jail instead

Longtime stall Teochew Meat Puff will be shuttering after 40 years in business. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Last call for Singapore’s Teochew Meat Puff as beloved pasar malam stall bows out after 40 years

Singapore residents driving to Malaysia can expect a 1.5-hour wait at Woodlands Checkpoint on Deepavali day. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Deepavali rush slows Singapore-Malaysia crossing as Woodlands waits hit 1.5 hours

Biscuit King will be closing on Jan 31, 2027 after over four decades in business. — Picture via Facebook/PatriciaChew

Singapore / 5 h ago

No more iced gems? Singapore’s nostalgic Biscuit King to close after over 40 years

Four people were taken to hospital following a four-vehicle collision on Tampines Expressway (TPE) on Saturday. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Four hospitalised after four-vehicle collision on Singapore’s Tampines Expressway

A total of 195 individuals, including eight men and 187 women, have been arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in vice-related activities. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore police freeze over S$600,000 linked to suspected vice activities after major raids

XH Delicious Seafood’s closure comes as chef-owner Devid Retanasamy prepares to return to Ipoh after working in Singapore for 24 years. — Picture from Facebook/XH Delicious Seafood

Singapore / 1d ago

Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking Indian chef closes Singapore ‘zi char’ eatery after 24 years, business to continue in Ipoh

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World

This US Navy handout photograph released by US Naval Forces Central Command on October 30, 2026, shows US sailors departing an E-2D Hawkeye on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington on October 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

US launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran

A man lights a candle at the historic Main Market Square following the mass shooting that killed six people and wounded around a dozen others in Poland’s city of Krakow November 7, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Krakow gunman’s parents and sister among three found dead at his home, police confirm

Multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday that Riyadh’s financial district was targeted and that Aramco tower was damaged. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Houthis target Riyadh financial district as witnesses report damage to Aramco tower

Heavy rain on Saturday flooded tens of thousands of displaced people’s tents in war-devastated Gaza, Palestinian authorities said, leaving them without shelter. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Already uprooted by war, Gaza families now face floodwaters and freezing conditions

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s governing coalition holds a narrow majority in preliminary election results, with nearly 400,000 special votes yet to be counted. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

New Zealand has voted, but who won? Why the election is still too close to call

Turkey will host the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya from November 9 to 20, with electrification and waste reduction among its priorities. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

COP31 is coming to Turkey, and so are questions about its climate record

The Philippines and China have been involved in repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea, with tensions increasingly spilling into public exchanges between officials. — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) handout/AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Enough of the war of words? Philippines urges its own officials to cool China rhetoric ahead of Asean summit

Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man following the stabbing of a worker at a Maruzen & Junkudo bookshop in central Osaka. — Photo by Raymond Manuel

World / 7 h ago

Man arrested after stabbing Osaka bookshop worker, tells police he resented society

Money

US airlines are introducing more paid upgrades, including additional legroom and preferred seating, as they seek to increase revenue per passenger. — United Airlines pic

Money / 4 h ago

The great economy squeeze: US airlines make room for luxury seats to chase bigger profits

The stampede out of AI and technology stocks this week has heightened doubts about the sustainability of the four-year bull run for markets. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

Why the AI stock sell-off could matter far beyond Wall Street

Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk speaks in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla’s Cybertruck with shattered windows, after a failed resistance test, at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, California on November 21, 2019. Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck pickup at its Texas factory around the middle of 2027. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit as Tesla pivots to robotaxi

Visitors check out a CFMoto bike at the EICMA show in Milan on November 5, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Cheaper, faster, flashier: Chinese brands crash the European motorcycle party

BNM’s Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) policy document requires financial institutions to conduct annual “cyber drills”. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 2d ago

BNM tightens cybersecurity safeguards for financial institutions amid rising global threats

Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to resolve the non-payment of its 2025 final dividend by November 23, 2026 and disclose relevant material information by November 11, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Money / 2d ago

Bursa sounds alarm over Zetrix AI’s dividend non-payment, financial position

A Silicon Valley Bank office is seen in Tempe, Arizona, on March 14, 2023. ― AFP pic

Money / 2d ago

Tech billionaires who backed Trump brace for subpoenas as AI anger reshapes US political landscape

Technology stocks slumped in South Korea and Japan on concerns that a Democratic-led US Congress could push for tighter regulation of AI development and data centre construction, which could lead to a slowdown in capex. — AFP pic

Money / 05 Nov 2026

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Sports

Alex Eala became emotional as she reflected on a breakthrough season following her Hong Kong Open final defeat. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Alex Eala’s breakthrough year ends with tears, pride and a projected rise to world No. 15

Claire Liu of the US hits a return to Philippines’ Alexandra Eala during their women’s singles final match in the Hong Kong Tennis Open in Hong Kong November 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Claire Liu stuns Alex Eala to win maiden WTA crown without dropping a set in Hong Kong

Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was very proud of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Badminton queen An Se-young wins Korea Open to extend stunning unbeaten run

Lewis Hamilton said he and his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc had squashed the tension between them that followed their first lap tangle in Mexico. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Hamilton says he and Leclerc have ‘squashed’ Ferrari feud and moved on

Elena Rybakina practises ahead of the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, on November 5, 2026. The world No. 1 later withdrew from the season-ending tournament due to a viral illness. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Rybakina skips WTA Finals defence as viral illness halts title bid

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

After stopping Spain, Vozinha can't even enjoy a quiet coffee

Nottingham Forest’s Belgian goalkeeper Matz Sels makes a save during the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at The City Ground in Nottingham, England on November 7, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Delap double sinks Man City as champions suffer third straight defeat

Carlos Alcaraz downed former world number two Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to set up a Paris Masters final clash with Ben Shelton. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Remember New York? Alcaraz gets Shelton rematch in Paris final