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Signature ABC at Lubiantan ABC in Cheras. –– Pictures by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Why folks line up for the ABC, prawn mee and ‘nasi lemak ayam rendang’ at this ‘lubiantan’ in Cheras

An undated file photo shows the Royal Malaysia Police logo outside the federal police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Toyota Hilux driver leads cops in 180km chase from Muar to KL, then gets away

Three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed while another pregnant woman sustained critical injuries after a Perodua Viva they were in skidded near a shopping mall in Putrajaya late last night. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Pregnant woman among three killed in Putrajaya crash, another pregnant woman critically injured

File picture of the road where the incident happen. The 10-year-old girl, confirmed to be brain dead following a fall from her bicycle in an accident in Kuang last Thursday, died at 10am yesterday at Sungai Buloh Hospital. — Picture courtesy of the police
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Selangor police: 10-year-old girl in Kuang dies after bicycle fall, trousers caught in chain, hit-and-run ruled out

A lorry driver fell into a micro-sleep while driving, causing an accident on the North-South Expressway (NSE) that killed a toddler and injured seven others in Muar. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Three-year-old dies, seven injured in North-South Expressway crash as lorry driver’s micro-sleep causes collision with family’s car

Police said Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, an online gambling addict, funded her addiction by borrowing money from her victims — in one case as much as 300,000 baht — before killing them and stealing their jewellery and mobile phones. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Alleged Thai cyanide serial killer, one of the worst in kingdom’s history, sentenced to death for poisoning friend in first of 14 murder trials

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
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Silent killer: Colon cancer highly treatable, but third leading cause of cancer deaths

In Singapore, it is common for patrons to buy flower garlands for female hostesses and performers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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In Singapore, jealous man jailed for ‘brutal’ assault on ex after flowers from admirer spark fury

Najib’s lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on October 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

After Shafee complains about Najib’s SRC trial reports, NUJ says don’t blame the media

A general view of the Kuala Lumpur city centre on January 10, 2023. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Opinion  / 5 h ago

Kuala Lumpur: A city under other people

Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar had earlier suggested that Bung should step down to focus on his ongoing court case. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

I won’t step down as Sabah Umno chief, says Bung

If you’re a TNG eWallet user, you must complete your eKYC process by December 20, 2024 to ensure seamless and full access to your eWallet. –– SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets  / 1 h ago

Unverified TNG eWallet users will gradually lose access starting Dec 20: Here’s how to check and complete the eKYC process

Abang Johari said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari

People cross a street in the Omotesando shopping area in Tokyo on November 15, 2024. Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey by a French research firm showed. — AFP pic
Life  / 7 h ago

No sex or romance: Japan, South Korea trail global satisfaction rankings, Ipsos survey finds

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona is operated imaging the night sky in 2022, in Kitt Peak, Arizona. — Kitt Peak National Observatory/NOIRLab/U.S. National Science Foundation/AURA/T. Slovinsky handout pic via Reuters
Life  / 17 h ago

Just as Einstein predicted: New dark energy data supports physicist’s conception of gravity

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Erna Mahyuni
Erna Mahyuni
Erna tweets too much on @ernamh. Angry Sabah native, slave to her dog/cat and blogs at ernamahyuni.com
 

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Unitek’s USB hub devices are made to be ‘human-friendly’ so I had to test that claim. –– Picture by Erna Mahyuni
6 h ago

Unitek’s ‘human-friendly’ USB hubs give you more ports, more utility in a tidy package

A file photograph shows a patient before a mammography at the Paoli-Calmette institute, a fight against cancer regional centre. — AFP pic
1d ago

Of lumpy breasts and the looming threat of ‘cancer, maybe?’

A man trying the phone scams campaign during the launching of the National Scam Awareness Campaign at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
13 Nov 2024

Scammers, scammers everywhere but nowhere for victims to hide

Muji sticks to its design philosophy in the new Sunway Pyramid store. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
08 Nov 2024

Muji supersizes with biggest outlet yet at Sunway Pyramid (VIDEO)

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The new AirPods 4 comes with and without ANC. Which is the one for you? — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
08 Nov 2024

New AirPods offer more dimension to your music, less pain on your wallet (VIDEO)

A doctor listens to a patient during a consultation at the Selcare Clinic in Shah Alam, Selangor. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
06 Nov 2024

Of free Socso check-ups and surprise diabetes

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch 10 are both excellent smartwatches but the latter might be the everyman’s pick. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
01 Nov 2024

The Apple Watch 10 makes a great fitness and sleep buddy

Never let anyone tell you that you take too many photos of what you love most, dog or person. Or food, even. — Picture collage by Erna Mahyuni
30 Oct 2024

Goodbye, my darling dog, farewell, my night and day

The Acer Swift 14 is the latest in Acer's AI-optimised laptops. — Picture courtesy of Acer
30 Oct 2024

Acer unveils ultra-portable Swift 14 AI laptop

Magazines and newspaper articles were full of advice on how to lose that extra weight for that photo shoot (apparently the secret is dehydration, just ask fitness competitors), what food to avoid and what diet would lose you the most weight in two weeks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
23 Oct 2024

On our obsession with fat shaming and sugar levels

'Silo' is returning to Apple TV in November while 'Slow Horses' and 'Shrinking' will be renewed for new seasons. — Picture composite of Apple TV press pics
21 Oct 2024

They’re coming back! Apple TV+ renews ‘Slow Horses’ and ‘Shrinking’ drops ‘Silo teaser’ (VIDEO)

The new Apple Creative Activities are simple yet fun educational projects that teachers can easily adapt to their needs. — Screenshot from Apple Education
17 Oct 2024

Apple's new educational resources help teachers bring wonder and fun to the classroom

Wax bottle candy is very easy to get online but there is no assurance as to the candy's safety or ingredients. — Shopee screenshot
17 Oct 2024

Why that jar of cute viral ‘wax bottle’ candy is bad for you…and it’s not (just) the sugar (VIDEO)

The Apple iPad Mini gets a refresh making it a nifty little companion for notetaking and gaming. — Picture courtesy of Apple
16 Oct 2024

Much-loved Apple iPad Mini gets an update with A17 Pro chip and Apple Pencil Pro support

South Korean author Han Kang, who won the Man Booker International Prize, poses for a photo during her first press conference since the award, in Seoul May 24, 2016. — AFP pic
16 Oct 2024

On reading Han Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ and the inescapable nature of violence

Muji customers will appreciate the more spacious interior of the new store. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
11 Oct 2024

Here’s what to expect at Muji’s new Mid Valley store... and yes, there is gelato (VIDEO)

(Left-right): Apple Swift Student Challenge winners Kai Quan Tay, Xuan Han Tan, Apiphoom Chuenchompoo and Patcharada Tavaditap. — Pictures provided by Apple
10 Oct 2024

Time to shine, aspiring young coders: Apple’s Swift Student Challenge returns Feb 2025

According to the author, Malaysian food is a blessing but the reality is also there are things we should be having less often or treating more as a treat than daily repast. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
09 Oct 2024

A wakeup call about Malaysian food or how Yakult gave me my life back

Sometimes old can be new again, as evidenced by the new satin black finish on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. — Picture collage by Erna Mahyuni
09 Oct 2024

Some things are better in black: Apple Watch Ultra 2's new colour and Milanese band

The iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium and the iPhone 16 in Pink are this year's star colours — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
08 Oct 2024

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review: Solid and dependable but we yearn for whimsy

According to the author, tech was supposed to be the great equaliser — instead it has become one more hurdle for the poor or old to jump through. — ETX Studio pic
02 Oct 2024

The ens*i*ification of tech: How did it become so unusable?

CBS Radio program Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show aired a phone interview earlier today with a journalist who claimed he was approached by HYBE’s head of public relations to 'correct' a news article he did. — Picture via X/NewJeans
25 Sep 2024

HYBE accused of downplaying NewJeans’ success, pressuring journalists

According to the author, it’s unforgivable that in this age where we make so many excuses for the gross invasion of privacy that we cannot at least know how Malaysian children are doing. — Reuters pic
25 Sep 2024

We need to keep track of our children

A picture illustration shows a Facebook logo reflected in a personu00e2u20acu2122s eye, in Zenica, March 13, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
18 May 2022

The disturbing court of public opinion

Commercial buildings stand in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah September 23, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
11 May 2022

Must Sabah continue to be the poster child for neglected infrastructure?

People wearing face masks sightsee and snap pictures in the heart of Kuala Lumpur during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday May 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
04 May 2022

The strange new normal of not giving a s***

People break fast at Dataran Merdeka during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif
27 Apr 2022

Laying down arms when the war isn't over

The Employeesu00e2u20acu2122 Provident Fund logo is seen at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyanan
20 Apr 2022

How long more will Malaysians live in quiet desperation?

Of the total 19,444 crimes reported between January and July 2021, 8,403 were scam-related cases. u00e2u20acu201d iStock pic
13 Apr 2022

Dear government, what are you doing with my data?

Form Five students get ready to sit for their SPM examination at SMK Seksyen 7 in Shah Alam March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
06 Apr 2022

Malaysian youth need to break the cycle of abuse indoctrination

The section for Covid-19 vaccination registration via the MySejahtera mobile application is displayed on a mobile phone in Kuala Lumpur February 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201dPicture by Yusof Mat Isa
30 Mar 2022

How safe is our data with the government?

10 daripada 20 bayi selamat dilahirkan pada Hari Kebangsaan 2016 di Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 31 Ogos, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Foto Bernama
23 Mar 2022

In Malaysia, foreign wives are trophies but foreign husbands? Treason

A man busks next to the KLCC LRT station in Kuala Lumpur, July 11, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng
16 Mar 2022

Punishing the arts won’t bless you, Selangor

People wearing face masks on Saloma Bridge in Kuala Lumpur, February 18, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
09 Mar 2022

Preparing for an endemic when the pandemic's not over

Thanks for the memories, Nuu00e2u20acu2122est. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Erna Mahyuni
02 Mar 2022

Farewell, Nu’est: My first and last K-pop love

Sixteen people were fined for attending a 20-person birthday party at a flat in Hougang last year. u00e2u20acu2022 Unsplash pic
23 Feb 2022

Dodging bullets, chasing dreams

A man waks past a Malaysia Prihatin wall decoration in Kuala Lumpur August 25, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
16 Feb 2022

Pandemic complacency will literally cripple our nation

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
09 Feb 2022

The how-to, simplified guide to Covid-19 communications

Over 40 per cent of UK residents say that they do not have a proper desk to work on in their homes, according to a new report. u00e2u20acu2022 IStock.com/ETX Studio pic
02 Feb 2022

Work shouldn't be a death sentence

A man works from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana
26 Jan 2022

Mental health check-ups should be routine and mundane

People queue in front of a Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Klang September 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
19 Jan 2022

Why can’t we trust poor people with money?

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
12 Jan 2022

We must do right by the disabled and vulnerable

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