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A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A vendor stir-fries a mix of yellow noodles and kuey teow in a large wok at a food stall in Semenyih April 14, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Noodles to cost more as price of food packaging goes up in Malaysia, but your favourite ‘mee goreng’ may still be same price... for now

Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

The AC Hotel by Marriott in Ipoh is one new entrant to the state's hotel scene. — Picture via Marriott website

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perak struggles to attract major hotels as tourists skip overnight stays

AirAdvisor, a passenger rights platform, has highlighted 10 lesser-known or unexpected airline fees that travellers in South-east Asia may encounter in 2026, reflecting a wider shift in global aviation pricing models. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 11 h ago

You thought that was the fare? 10 hidden airline fees catching SE Asian travellers off guard

The Penang High Court revised the couple’s 12-month jail term to time already served, ordering their immediate release after accepting a joint representation on sentencing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

The lower court had previously imposed fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM3,000 on the men who had attacked the KTV outlet. — Social media screenshot

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Court orders additional 10 months’ jail for 33 men who stormed Taman Shamelin KTV after previously imposing fines

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Flash floods hit Cameron Highlands after heavy rain, no injuries reported

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies during a House Workforce and Education Committee hearing on Department of Labor policies and priorities on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Third woman exits Trump cabinet in weeks as Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labour chief over office scandal

File photo of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. Four Undang have disputed his account of a DKU meeting and recent developments involving the Sungei Ujong Undang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice

Vehicles make their way through floodwaters along Jalan Ampang Hilir in Kuala Lumpur after continuous rain caused flash floods, disrupting city centre traffic. — Picture via Facebook/dbklklccc

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flooded stretches on Jalan Ampang Hilir, Jalan Kuching snarl KL traffic

A woman walks past a banner featuring Iran’s late supreme leaders Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei next to newly elected supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran on April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Iran warns US it has ‘new cards’ ready for battlefield if nuclear talks fail

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah delivers his royal keynote address during the Putrajaya Forum 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum

Study finds fuel prices are among the main worries of Malaysian consumers amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Food vs fuel: Survey shows what Malaysians and Thais fear most as oil jitters rise

An electronic bulletin board displays a warning about the earthquake after it hits northern Japan in Sendai city of Miyagi Prefecture on April 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Japan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Flash floods in Cameron Highlands draw federal probe, geologists deployed

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry will dispatch geologists to Cameron Highlands following flash floods that sent muddy torrents onto a main road, as authorities move to pinpoint the cause and prevent a repeat, the New Straits Times reported.Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup...

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Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) shows the luxury vehicles seized during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters on April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Porsche Taycan among 18 luxury cars seized as KL cops smash drug ring

Sarawak Water said the message circulating on social media and WhatsApp is false. — Picture via Facebook/sarawakwater

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sarawak Water: Viral message of Sungai Liku reservoir drying up, water rationing is fake

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said Perak will set up two committees to monitor and mitigate the impact of global tensions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

No ‘wait-and-see’: Perak braces for West Asia spillover, sets up twin committees to shield state economy

A Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officer checks a mobile phone during an operation targeting photo touts or ‘ulat foto’ in the city centre. — Picture via Facebook/dbkl2u

Malaysia / 3 h ago

DBKL cracks down on ‘ulat foto’ at KLCC, Saloma Link with 23 compounds, 28 seizures

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (centre) visits the gallery at the Kota Tinggi Public Works Department (JKR) office in Johor Bahru April 21, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Kota Tinggi Bypass Bridge nears finish line, set to open July 28, says deputy works minister

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.said the government recognises that the conflict in West Asia could persist for one to two years, but any action taken will prioritise protecting the majority of Malaysians. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

DPM: Subsidy policies will be data-driven, no sudden shock changes expected

About 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blzae which affected more than four hectares of the Kampung Bahagia water village. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Home minister: Ministry will assist victims of Sandakan fire in replacing documents

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he welcomed state Perikatan Nasional’s show of support after leaders rubbished speculation of a no-confidence bid, calling it key to maintaining political stability in the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perlis MB banks on Perikatan unity after no-confidence talk dismissed

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A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

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A new poll shows Singapore firms are freezing hiring and trimming benefits as energy costs surge amid the Iran war. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Energy crunch squeezes Singapore: 96pc of employers see higher costs, 19pc report spikes above 25pc

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal. Singapore has secured additional LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility

File photo of Singapore courts. A family court has clarified how emotional abuse is assessed under newly expanded domestic violence laws. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Singapore’s High Court is hearing a closely watched defamation case involving two Cabinet ministers — K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng — and Bloomberg over a report on high-value property deals. — Composite of PAP pics

Singapore / 1d ago

Emails, allegations and GCB deals: Singapore defamation trial hears clash between ministers and Bloomberg

Singapore businessman Ching Chiat Kwong is pursuing claims tied to the collapse of satellite firm NewSat, with hearings beginning in Australia. — Picture via www.thkmc.org.sg

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore tycoon Ching Chiat Kwong’s satellite fallout heads to Australian court in billion-dollar clash

Singapore is stepping up efforts to build nuclear safety expertise as it studies the potential role of atomic energy in its long-term power mix. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore-US nuclear training deal signals quiet shift in energy strategy

An 86-year-old Singapore driver has been fined after a tragic pedal error caused a car to reverse into two longtime friends, killing them in a split-second accident. ― Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Court fines Singapore driver, 86, after fatal pedal mix-up kills two lifelong friends

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Thailand will be scorching until May 2026 with temperatures climbing above 40°C and some areas forecasted to hit 60°C. — ETX Studio pic

Malaysia / 18 m ago

Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 43°C, heat index soaring to dangerous 60°C

A statue of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, is seen at Kusuma Bangsa Park in Ibu Kota Nusantara on August 14, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Indonesia passes landmark domestic workers law after only two decades of trying

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson walks outside his residence in London, Britain on April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

Sacked UK official says PM’s Office put ‘constant pressure’ to speed up Mandelson clearance

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference on developments in global energy markets in Brussels, Belgium on March 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

IEA chief: US-Iran conflict causing ‘worst energy crisis in history’

Displaced Palestinians carry the body of Ayman Abu Hasna, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike while riding a motorcycle, during the funeral in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on April 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Truce in name only: Three dead as Israeli warplanes return to Gaza skies

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies during a House Workforce and Education Committee hearing on Department of Labor policies and priorities on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Third woman exits Trump cabinet in weeks as Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labour chief over office scandal

A boy looks on during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Enghelab Square amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, in Tehran April 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Iran’s president urges diplomacy with US but warns distrust remains

Starmer has come under scrutiny after revelations about Mandelson’s appointment despite security concerns. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs in Commons over Mandelson appointment row

Money

The stock ticker of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is displayed at the Taiwan Stock Exchange in Taipei, Taiwan on April 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

Stocks tumble as doubt grows over Iran-US peace talks

Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as they attend the NCAA men’s wrestling championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Elon Musk vacuums up US$1.4b in SpaceX stock from past and present employees

A general view shows the Merdeka 118 tower in Kuala Lumpur on October 8, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 4 h ago

Maybank to move head office to Merdeka 118 starting May 6

Chairman of Victory Giant Technology Chen Tao and his wife Non-Executive Director Liu Chunlan prepare to bang the gong to launch their company’s IPO at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in Hong Kong on April 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Nvidia circuit board supplier Victory Giant rockets on RM8b Hong Kong IPO

A woman wearing a face mask following the Covid-19 outbreak stands under a sign of Volkswagen at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China, in this file picture dated September 27, 2020. After years of churning out the world’s most technologically advanced, low-cost electric vehicles, Chinese companies like Geely and Nio are now unleashing a number of premium models that are packed with features and priced significantly lower than those offered by German rivals. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 1 h ago

China shifts into overdrive as EV upstarts target Germany’s luxury lane

Malaysian ringgit and US dollar currency notes are pictured in this illustrative photo. — Bernama pic

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit climbs to 3.945 versus US dollar as market eyes Mid East talks

Diesel drips out of a fuel hose at a petrol station in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, western France on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Strait up stress: Oil prices surge as Trump’s Iran blockade puts brakes on global shipping

SEPANG 26/03/2026 Customer with heavy vehicles was seen refueling their trucks using Diesel fuel grade amid price hike which can be seen here in a Petrol Pump station at Sepang. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Money / 11 h ago

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Sports

Manchester City’s French midfielder Rayan Cherki celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the English Premier League match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Man City, Chelsea, Inter and Juventus to play Hong Kong pre-season friendlies

Chelsea’s English head coach Liam Rosenior looks on during the English Premier League match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on April 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Famous last words? Rosenior claims ‘magnificent’ support from Chelsea board amid fan protests

Liverpool’s French defender Ibrahima Konate knocks Everton’s English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall out of the way during the English Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Konate says ‘big chance’ he’ll remain at Liverpool next season

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road in Leeds on April 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Premier League relegation fight intensifies as Wolves exit, West Ham puts pressure on Spurs

SPICE Arena in Bayan Lepas is one of the two venues chosen to host six sporting events for the 2027 SEA Games. — SP Setia pic

Sports / 1d ago

SPICE Arena and PWCC lined up as venues for 2027 SEA Games indoor events in Penang

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester April 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Premier League talking points: City smell blood, Arsenal falter and Spurs slide

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz reacts after missing a chance to score during their Premier League match with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester April 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Same story again? City hunt down Arsenal as title dream starts to slip

Sabah FC players celebrate after winning the Challenge Cup following a penalty shootout victory over Penang FC. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Sabah lift Challenge Cup after penalty shootout drama to make history