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The Atmosphere on Level 4 of Merdeka 118 features an 88-metre glass dome and 20,000 square feet of event space powered by immersive LED screens. — PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Berhad pic

Life / 3 h ago

New 118 Mall confirms August launch, reveals tenant list

Nasi Lemak with Ayam Rendang and Paru is double happiness, especially with the well prepared ‘paru’ and ‘ayam rendang’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Show some love to Nasi Lemak Pak Din, a neighbourhood favourite in PJ Section 17

The Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) officially wrapped up after three days of soaking-wet festivities and non-stop music. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)

A 33-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people yesterday at a church on Prinsep Street in Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Malaysian man arrested after allegedly slapping churchgoers in Singapore

Firefighters and emergency personnel at the scene after a Proton Persona crashed into the rear of a parked school bus along the MRR2 highway near Taman Layang-Layang in Kuala Lumpur early May 4, 2026, killing a 26-year-old woman. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Woman killed, fiancé injured after car slams into parked bus on MRR2

Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, to provide a statement over an investigation linked to the government’s collaboration with Arm Holdings. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Rafizi arrives at MACC over Arm Holdings probe

Two 19-year-old suspects remain under remand as police continue investigations into the murder of a college student in Ketereh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Couple freed on bail as police zero in on two teens over 61-stab murder in Ketereh

China’s world number one shuttler Shi Yu Qi plays against Christo Popov of France during the BWF Thomas Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

China deny France fairytale with 3-1 win to defend Thomas Cup crown

The granite base of the parabolic staircase at the main entrance has been left cordoned off until specialists are available to restore it. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

A century-old clock above, hidden tunnel below: How Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad’s legacy was given new life

Kota Bharu police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azmir Damiri said online claims linking one of the teen suspects in the 61-stab murder case to a retired police officer are false. — Benama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Kelantan cops deny Ketereh teen murder suspect comes from influential police family

Storms clouds are seen over Kuala Lumpur on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of afternoon thunderstorms in Klang Valley, multiple states

Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Middle East conflict triggers stockpiling frenzy, pushing Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI to four-year high

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move would mark a significant milestone for the ministry in streamlining national identity management and ensuring smoother and more orderly movement of people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MyNIISe to be rolled out in September with enhanced MyKad security features debuting in June, says home minister

‘Inspector Sheila’ (in red), whose real name is Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, will stand trial in December after the Attorney General’s Chambers rejected her representation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

December trial date set for ‘Inspector Sheila’ after AGC rejects representation

The Thomas Cup trophy is seen after China’s victory over France in the final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Horsens reality check: What went wrong for Malaysia in the Thomas Cup

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

A bystander restrains a woman allegedly carrying a knife during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang before police officers arrived at the scene. — Viral video screen grab

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A 28-year-old woman arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife during the final night of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang has been charged in the Sessions Court today with carrying an offensive weapon in public.The charge was framed under Section 6(1) of...

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Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said PN and its parties are prepared to face the state election at any time. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 29 m ago

Perikatan to contest all 56 Johor seats, open to Muda collaboration in upcoming state polls

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said the pilot phase will help identify gaps in the Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative before full implementation in 2027. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Deputy finance minister: Malaysia must become tech-driven nation to tackle low wages

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said trade negotiations with strategic partners such as Australia are conducted on a reciprocal basis, taking into account Malaysia’s need to import raw materials such as phosphate for fertiliser production, while exporting urea. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia to pursue balanced economic diplomacy without compromising energy security, says Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the savings would be channelled to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to help fund fuel subsidies for the public. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Zahid: Rural and Regional Development Ministry saves RM250m, funds to go to MOF to support fuel subsidies

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability’s monthly assembly at Dewan Damar Sari, Putrajaya, May 4, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

N. Sembilan crisis: Anwar won’t comment on Umno’s stance, but urges respect for Ruler’s decree

File picture of the sister of National Journalism Laureate Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, showing a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Media veterans visit ailing laureate Adibah Amin

File picture of Muslim pilgrims walking with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 18, 2024. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysian Haj pilgrims urged to heed health advice amid rising heat in Saudi Arabia, says minister

Firefighters and emergency personnel at the scene after a Proton Persona crashed into the rear of a parked school bus along the MRR2 highway near Taman Layang-Layang in Kuala Lumpur early May 4, 2026, killing a 26-year-old woman. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Woman killed, fiancé injured after car slams into parked bus on MRR2

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the fuel-for-food supply deal with New Zealand is crucial to prevent countries from turning inward during crises. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore, New Zealand strike deal to keep fuel and food flowing amid global disruption

Singapore researchers have launched a to examine how parenting approaches can improve children’s development and health. — Freepik pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore researchers test ‘sensitive caregiving’ in nation’s largest parenting trial

A 33-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people yesterday at a church on Prinsep Street in Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

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According to a February report from the Singapore Economic Development Board, total fixed-asset investment commitments across all sectors reached S$14.16 billion (RM44.16 billion) last year. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore’s safe-haven appeal fuels surge in Chinese capital into property sector

The second, far more serious fire—which involved the bedroom of a fourth‑floor flat—was also put out with hose reels, but not before causing extensive damage. — Instagram (@ariekikin) screenshot

Singapore / 1d ago

Two fires strike Singapore’s Punggol HDB block in under an hour, sending six to hospital including a firefighter (VIDEO)

Singapore police are looking for a lorry driver who allegedly fled after a hit‑and‑run accident on the Seletar Expressway that left a 21‑year‑old motorcyclist injured. — Picture via Facebook/JB Traffic Information Sharing

Singapore / 2d ago

Police hunt lorry driver after Seletar Expressway hit‑and‑run as motorcycle accidents rise in Singapore

Nude photos and videos of men in Singapore are being circulated and sold in a Telegram group that claims the victims were tricked into sending the images to scammers posing as women. — Pictures via Telegram and Reuters

Singapore / 2d ago

Telegram group in Singapore sells nude images of men ‘baited’ by scammers, with payments routed to Indonesia

Malaysia-Singapore cross-border workers have welcomed the government’s initiative to amend the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 to extend protection under Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) to those working abroad. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Singapore / 2d ago

Malaysia–Singapore commuters welcome move to extend Socso protection abroad amid accident risks, high medical costs

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Boys watch as heavy construction equipment is used to demolish squatter settlements near the Bagmati River in Kathmandu on May 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Nepal PM backs squatter settlement demolitions in Kathmandu, rights groups decry displacement

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi inspect an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defence Ministry in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Indonesia, Japan seal defence deal after Tokyo eases arms export curbs

US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Nato’s Rutte: European allies have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump

A screen capture shows the epicentre of a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the Philippines on May 4, 2026. — USGS pic

World / 3 h ago

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Samar island in central Philippines

Ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz as Trump plans ship escort mission

Election officials count votes after the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Vote counting begins in key Indian state polls testing Modi’s grip on power

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

Boeing is set to face a new lawsuit in Chicago over the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, brought by the family of US NGO worker Samya Stumo. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

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Money

Last month the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that the UAE had sought the line as a financial backstop should the war in the region further strain its economy. — AFP

Money / 51 m ago

UAE minister says currency swap line with US ‘under discussion’, denies rumours of bailout

The UAE said its decision to leave Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was not aimed at any country but driven by national priorities and economic focus. — AFP file pic

Money / 2 h ago

UAE says Opec exit 'not directed against anyone', cites shift to national priorities

An Elon Musk sign sits in a bush at the federal courthouse during proceedings in the trial over Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on April 30, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

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GameStop has made a US$55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay in a move to challenge Amazon. — Reuters file pic

Money / 7 h ago

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Money / 8 h ago

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At 8am, the domestic unit eased against the greenback to 3.9590/9725 from 3.9690/9740 at last Thursday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit starts May stronger ahead of BNM rate decision and key US jobs report

The production decision itself is already priced in by markets. The seven countries are widely expected to increase their quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at Global Risk Management. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Opec+ to make first post-UAE production decision, as Iran blockade continues to take a toll

A woman carries a bundle of grass for cattle in a field on the outskirts of Hanoi on April 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Vietnam’s inflation accelerates in April, trade deficit widens as West Asia crisis lingers

Sports

This file picture shows Argentina’s former midfielder Diego Maradona arriving for the 2018 FIFA World Cup final draw at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, December 1, 2017. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Football legend Maradona’s daughter says medical team ‘lost control’ before his death

South Korea’s world number one An Se-young celebrates after defeating China’s Wang Zhiyi in the Uber Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Badminton No.1 An ‘starts the fire’ powering South Korea to Uber Cup win

Italy’s Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team after winning the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami, Florida, May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Teen Antonelli makes history with third straight win to extend F1 title lead in Miami

Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez, Federico Dimarco, Luis Henrique and Carlos Augusto celebrate after winning Serie A at San Siro in Milan, Italy, May 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Fireworks in Milan as Inter reclaim Serie A throne

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the men’s final at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain, May 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

China’s world number one shuttler Shi Yu Qi plays against Christo Popov of France during the BWF Thomas Cup final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

China deny France fairytale with 3-1 win to defend Thomas Cup crown

Manchester United’s English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo scores the team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Man United seal Champions League return with dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford

The Thomas Cup trophy is seen after China’s victory over France in the final at Forum Horsens in Horsens, Denmark, May 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Horsens reality check: What went wrong for Malaysia in the Thomas Cup