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Malaysians aged 60 and above are among those who stand to benefit from Budget 2027, with assistance varying according to income, employment and retirement status. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Working or retired? Here is what Budget 2027 offers Malaysians over 60

Residents are evacuated from Taman Saujana Aman in Sungai Buloh following a flood on November 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Bridge collapses in Selangor as flash floods hit Sungai Buloh and Petaling

The two Bukit Jalil dates bring the curtain down on The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour. — @theweeknd/Instagram pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Save your tears (for the traffic): 130,000 The Weeknd fans set to gridlock Bukit Jalil

An aircraft operated by Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is seen on the tarmac at Budapest's Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on November 2, 2026, after being diverted following a bomb threat during a flight from London Luton to Sofia. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Bomb threats target 10 European flights in hours, forcing airport closures and fighter jets to scramble

A man rides a motorcycle through a flooded street along Jalan Bukit Cerakah following a flood in Desa Coalfields, Sungai Buloh on November 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Flooding shuts key Shah Alam expressway links, diversions active on NKVE and ELITE

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on October 14, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Report: Najib will pay RM50m fine today to unlock house arrest

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lawyer Shafee rubbishes reports of Najib paying RM50m fine today for house arrest

Hyrox Kuala Lumpur 2026 is scheduled to run from December 10 to 13 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec). — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Hyrox Malaysia says ‘we got this wrong’, ends Carlsberg tie-up for KL race

Supporters of Democratic US Senate candidate and Texas state Representative James Talarico cheer as they watch midterm election results during a watch party at the Long Centre for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

US midterms: Democrats win control of Congress, flip Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas, South Carolina

A participant competes at the sandbag lunges station during the Hyrox Men Istanbul 2026 fitness race at the Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Turkey on August 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Drop beer sponsor or lose permit, sports ministry warns Hyrox Kuala Lumpur organisers

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Ocean Center Arena in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

No lame-duck lull for Trump as midterm defeat threatens to unleash a political storm

The victim was waylaid by three unidentified men armed with machetes, who fled the area immediately following the attack — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Man slashed to death by three machete-wielding attackers in Teluk Intan, woman detained

The Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2027 selection was announced today, with one new star for Potager, led by Chef Masashi Horiuchi (bottom row, fourth from right) seen here with his team. — Picture courtesy of Potager

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2027: Potager earns first star; 16 new Bib Gourmand and Selected entries as ‘nasi kandar’ finally enters the guide

Dang Wangi District Police Chief ACP Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin said police detained the 25-year-old woman at 5.40 pm in Bandar Sri Damansara. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Woman arrested over alleged harassment of visitors at Kuala Lumpur shopping mall

This photograph shows a mummy-shaped coffin attributed to Giupra with mummified remains of a young girl, during a press preview for the exhibition

Life / 10 h ago

Faces from the past: Ancient Egyptian portraits offers lifelike glimpse across 2,000 years

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World / 1 h ago

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims Michigan Senate win, set to become first Muslim US senator

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife, Dr. Sarah Jukaku, take the stage after he declares victory during a midterm election night party at The Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan, early on November 4, 2026. — AFP pic

DETROIT, Nov 4 — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said today that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.“Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech at his election...

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

Malaysia / 34 m ago

Commuters, brace for a wet evening: MetMalaysia flags heavy storms nationwide until 7pm

Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the state government will ensure that the area surrounding the ECRL corridor in Pasir Puteh is planned to accommodate industrial activities directly linked to the rail transport facility. — Picture from Facebook/Fadzli Hassan

Malaysia / 55 m ago

Kelantan eyes industrial hub, jobs and investment around ECRL station in Pasir Puteh

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said there are many other words one can use to express disagreement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘No need to go to such extremes’: Azalina tells Hadi to drop ‘Dajjal’ label in CSA criticism

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan during the Oral Question and Answer session for the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on November 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Tabung Haji has implemented 76pc of RCI recommendations, Parliament told

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lawyer Shafee rubbishes reports of Najib paying RM50m fine today for house arrest

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said failure in the comprehension assessment under the Mind Transformation Programme (Program Transformasi Minda or PTM) was the primary factor preventing these teachers from securing permanent service confirmation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek: Nearly 1,800 teachers denied permanent posts after failing key exam

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on October 14, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Report: Najib will pay RM50m fine today to unlock house arrest

Celebrity preacher Da'i Syed, whose real name is Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohd Shaiful (right), walks with his wife Hana Ismail and lawyer Datuk Abu Bakar Isa Ramat (left) in Putrajaya on November 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Do not abuse your popularity’: Judge delivers warning after preacher Da’i Syed beats rape charge in split decision

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Harsher penalties and more economic pressure on individuals and firms linked to contributing to haze in Singapore under the revised Transboundary Haze Pollution Act. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Offenders could face S$20m penalties as Singapore expands powers over haze-linked firms, financiers and supply chains

This photograph shows the Peace Palace, the seat of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague on May 17, 2024. Singapore’s Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee has been elected as a judge of the ICJ for the 2027-2036 term, becoming the first Singaporean and the first woman from South-east Asia to be elected to the court. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Rena Lee makes history as first Singaporean, SE Asian elected to International Court of Justice

Singapore Customs’ director-general features in a hero-style entrance reel set to the popular Kollywood track ‘Hukum Reloaded’, which has attracted nearly one million views. — Picture via Instagram/Singapore Customs

Singapore / 2 h ago

‘The entrance is reel, Customs work is real’: Singapore Customs chief channels Rajinikanth in viral ‘Jailer’-style entrance (VIDEO)

The exposed data does not include bank account or credit card information, technology provider Amadeus said. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore Airlines booking data for 46,000 records compromised in Amadeus data breach; 620 had additional details exposed

Calista, mother of three, was alerted to an attack on her son at what was presumably an innocent Halloween party. — Video screengrab via Instagram/wanderwithcali

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singaporean 11-year-old allegedly punched 20 times, hit with phone at schoolmate’s Halloween party: ‘Something bad happened’ (VIDEO)

TE31/DT37 Sungei Bedok Station is an underground interchange connecting the Thomson-East Coast Line and Downtown Line, making it the second TEL-DTL interchange after Stevens. As the eastern terminus of both lines upon opening, the station will provide commuters with seamless transfers and greater connectivity across the rail network. — Picture courtesy of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority

Singapore / 3 h ago

From Singapore’s east side to JB: Three new MRT stations, including Sungei Bedok, to open on December 26

As of yesterday, it had garnered 1,533 signatures on Change.org. — Picture via Instagram/ntufinaidfriends

Singapore / 2 h ago

NTU students in Singapore start petition to save canteen stalls amid rental hikes, S$20,000 renovation fee

As at September 27, over 48 million beverage containers have been collected, with the average number of containers per transaction increasing from 2.8 in April to 8.2 in September. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Singapore minister: Those found rummaging through bins for drink containers face up to S$1,000 fine but advisories take priority

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US President Donald leaves after delivering a speech marking the end of the midterm election campaign, in Washington, DC, on November 2. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump strikes conciliatory tone, says he is ‘absolutely willing’ to accept midterm results

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton speaks after being declared the winner during a midterm election night watch party at the Hilton Downtown Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, on November 3, 2026.— AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Amy Acton becomes Ohio’s first woman governor after bitter, costly campaign against Trump-backed Ramaswamy

James Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win statewide office in Texas since 1994. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

‘Politics of love’ wins: Talarico ousts Paxton in Texas Senate upset, dealing blow to Trump and Musk

Adam Hamilton, the pastor of a Methodist megachurch who was registered as a Republican until recently, had considered running as an independent before entering the race as a Democrat. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton unseats Trump ally Roger Marshall, wins first Kansas Senate seat for party since 1932

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will visit Myanmar on November 12, 2026 as tensions resurface along the shared border ahead of the Asean Summit in Manila from November 16-18. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Thailand’s foreign minister visits Myanmar amid border clashes, a coup ahead of Asean summit

Indonesia’s former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo has been sacked as President Prabowo Subianto’s chief of staff and arrested over alleged phone-tapping. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Treason? Indonesia sacks and arrests Prabowo’s chief of staff over alleged wiretapping

An Iranian carries a cut-out depicting US President Donald Trump during a rally in front of the former US embassy to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in Tehran on November 4, 2026. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf endorses Americans’ ‘NO TO WAR’ vote in US midterm landslide on November 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Americans voted ‘NO TO WAR’ in midterm landslide, and we endorse it, says Iran’s top negotiator

An aircraft operated by Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is seen on the tarmac at Budapest's Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on November 2, 2026, after being diverted following a bomb threat during a flight from London Luton to Sofia. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Bomb threats target 10 European flights in hours, forcing airport closures and fighter jets to scramble

Money

Malaysians are expected to keep spending steadily over the next two years, according to BMI’s latest outlook released on November 4, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 7 h ago

Malaysians will keep spending, but pricier groceries and loan bills could sting

At 8 am, the local currency edged up to 4.0730/0795 against the US dollar from yesterday’s close of 4.0735/0775. — Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit edges higher as investors await US midterm election results and BNM rate decision

Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by selective buying in banking heavyweights, although the broader market remained subdued amid continued selling in technology stocks. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 21 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher on banking support

At 6pm, the local note slipped to 4.0735/0775 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0695/0735. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 22 h ago

Ringgit edges lower as investors pull back from AI-related trades

Anthropic’s headquarters rests on Howard Street on October 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Money / 1d ago

Anthropic revenue jumps 1,100pc as AI giant prepares for IPO

At 9.18am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 2.97 points to 1,622.48 from yesterday’s close of 1,619.51. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher after choppy start as investors weigh mixed Wall Street cues

Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro at the Apple ‘Pro and Tell’ event on October 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Money / 1d ago

Apple tops sales and profit forecasts but flags AI costs ahead of holiday sales

In a note today, MBSB said the positive outlook is supported by the strong new order growth, improving export demand and sustained hiring backed by Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026 and a 53.7 per cent year-on-year expansion in trade in September. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 1d ago

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector poised to sustain growth in 4Q 2026, says MBSB IB

Sports

Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

PSG smash Villarreal 6-0 after scoring four goals in 17 minutes to maintain perfect Champions League run

Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring his team’s third goal against Roma during their Champions League match at Old Trafford in Manchester on Nov 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Manchester United stun Roma 3-2 after dramatic comeback from two goals down to give Carrick lifeline

Members of the Council — a total of 37 people including Infantino and eight Fifa vice-presidents — were informed yesterday in a letter sent by Fifa Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom that they must come forward “in the next two weeks” if they want to see the documents “in person and in specific conditions.”. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Fifa allows review of documents linked to Infantino’s shelved investment proposal

The 52-year-old oversaw the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League last season. — AFP pic

Sports / 23 h ago

West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after Championship promotion push falters

Manchester United’s English head coach Michael Carrick takes a team training session at their Carrington Training Complex in Manchester, north-west England on November 2, 2026 on the eve of their Uefa Champions League football match against Roma. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Carrick dismisses sack talk as struggling Man United prepare for Roma

Bayern Munich’s English forward #09 Harry Kane shows his Ballon d’Or trophy to the fans prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and BVB Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany, on October 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Kane says Champions League glory would mean more than Ballon d’Or

Newcastle United’s English midfielder #03 Lewis Hall remonstrates with Referee John Brooks as he receives medical treatment following a challenge from Everton’s French striker #11 Thierno Barry (unseen) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 2, 2026.— AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Everton deepen Newcastle crisis with win that piles pressure on Jaissle

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said every portfolio must have a clear direction and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new term, along with short- and long-term action plans. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Sports / 1d ago

Kedah MB Sanusi retains KFA top post uncontested for 2026–2030 term