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Signature ABC at Lubiantan ABC in Cheras. –– Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

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

Malaysia / 8 h ago

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

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar (centre) with the outgoing deputy state police chief Afandi Senin (left) who will be replaced by lNor Azizi Maarof (right) at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Baru November 21, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police arrest six men after 180km high-speed chase from Muar to KL, recover two rented vehicles

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 / 8 h ago

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

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

Opinion / 8 h ago

Kuala Lumpur: A city under other people

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 / 4 h ago

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

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 / 8 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 / 7 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

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 / 6 h ago

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

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Life / 10 h ago

Silent killer: Colon cancer highly treatable, but third leading cause of cancer deaths

School students use an illegal route on a boat to cross the Malaysia-Thailand border to start the school session November 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Immigration to open Rantau Panjang ICQS at 6am, offer RM10 annual pass and considering special lane for students crossing Kelantan-Thai border

A photo posted online shows the freezer where the woman’s body had been stored for the past three years.

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Woman in Taman OUG freezer died from blows to chest, police say

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government’s current priority is completing and further developing projects such as the Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track rail project and the East Coast Rail Link. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR plans pending approval as Cabinet prioritises existing rail development projects like Gemas-JB line and ECRL, says Amir Hamzah

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 / 10 h ago

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

China is the second-largest export market for cognac after the United States and the industry’s most profitable territory, accounting for US$1.7 billion in exports last year. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Hennessy’s potential move to bottle cognac in China sparks French worker protests

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Reports of school bullying have gained increasing attention in recent years. This raises the question: is bullying becoming more prevalent, or are we simply more aware of it due to social media? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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From classrooms to playgrounds: The enduring problem of bullying in schools — can we put an end to it?

Bullying may involve feelings of fear, hurt, intimidation, belittling, degradation, threats, manipulation, violence, or helplessness. — iStock pic

1d ago

Understanding bullying: Was it really just a prank or did it cross the line?

Land clearing right behind Jalan Abdullah for mega project. Building under construction is 34-storey luxury apartments located on Jalan Abdullah. — Picture courtesy of Jalan Abdullah residents

18 Nov 2024

Jalan Abdullah residents could not stop mega project in their backyard, but can they at least have a park as a buffer?

A protest banner is seen at a residential area on Jalan Abdullah in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur November 7, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

18 Nov 2024

Are pre-war bungalows on Jalan Abdullah finally safe from more high-rise developments?

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Projek SAMA, in collaboration with pollster Invoke conducted its first quarterly survey on ethnic relations in West Malaysia, where the challenges are the greatest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 Nov 2024

Projek SAMA survey highlights perceived government bias towards the haves and have-nots in West Malaysia

Projek SAMA co-founder and political analyst Wong Chin Huat (3rd from left) with representatives present the findings from Project SAMA’s 2024Q4 Public Opinion Survey on Ethnic Relations in West Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, November 13, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 Nov 2024

Projek SAMA survey: Majority of West Malaysians advocate govt action against violence, not blanket ban on 3R discussions

Taman Melawati, once filled with vibrant greenery, has seen its landscape change dramatically. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 Nov 2024

Taman Melawati’s transformation: More property projects on the horizon, despite congestion and natural disasters?

Jalan E6 resident Rathi Kumar, whose house was almost hit by the mudslide said that if it had happened during rush hour, people could have been buried under the orange-hued soil.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 Nov 2024

Taman Melawati residents shaken by landslide, call for action as fears of further slope movement grow

High-rise development proposal in Taman Melawati has been halted for now. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

12 Nov 2024

Taman Melawati landslide a warning and blessing in disguise, says residents association chairman

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil holds a press conference at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya on Oct 25, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May

25 Oct 2024

Cabinet approved amendments for cyberbullying laws today, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil denied that the proposed house arrest Bill is tailored for any specific individuals, including VIPs. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

25 Oct 2024

Fahmi: House arrest law not designed for former PM Najib or VIPs, aims to ease prison overcrowding

National Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia president Datuk Seri N. Gobalakrishnan speaks during a joint press conference on Budget 2025 at Menara Matrade in Kuala Lumpur, on Oct 21, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

21 Oct 2024

Trade groups say Budget 2025 will set strong foundation for sustainable economic growth

Drivers attempt to navigate a flooded Mentakab-Lanchang road in Temerloh October 15, 2024. — Bernama pic

17 Oct 2024

Navigating flash floods: Malay Mail’s top tips for safe driving

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan looks at images and plans of the landslide incident at Jalan E6, Taman Melawati, Ampang October 16, 2024. — Bernama pic

16 Oct 2024

No further ground movement on Taman Melawati slope, underlying sedimentary rocks strong, says Ahmad Maslan

Police help residents evacuate their houses after a landslide at Taman Melawati on October 15, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

16 Oct 2024

Selangor MB: Taman Melawati landslide due to clogged drains, not over-development

From left: E.A Technique Chief Executive Officer, Nasrul Ansi Muhammad Dain, and Executive Director, Datuk Wira Mubarak Hussain Bin Aktar Husin at the E.A Technique company office in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 Oct 2024

EA Technique charts path out of PN17 with robust financials and new contracts

In Malaysia, 50 per cent women experience sexual violence while more than 50 per cent men experience physical violence, the report wrote. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

02 Oct 2024

Informal status of migrant workers may put them at risk of abuse, says Asean Gender Outlook 2024

The availability of infrastructure, such as schools, health facilities and transportation, contribute to lower adolescent birth rates. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

01 Oct 2024

Bridging the gap: Infrastructure investments lead to lower teenage pregnancy rates in Asean

Visitors take pictures of a tiger at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur September 9, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

30 Sep 2024

From pandas to camping: Zoo Negara’s deputy president explains why long queues persist and what’s driving its revival

Twenty-four hours confinement ladies on duty to care for mothers and babies at Hani Confinement Care Centre. — Picture by Hani Confinement Care Centre

19 Sep 2024

Confinement centres for Muslim mothers in Malaysia? Yes, and they are highly in demand

In recent years, the idea of a confinement centre — common among non-Muslim mothers in Malaysia — has been adopted by Muslim mothers. — Picture courtesy of Hani Confinement Care Centre

19 Sep 2024

Muslim mothers in Malaysia say going to a confinement centre is not about being ‘manja’, it’s about getting proper support

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain speaks during a press conferences on Op Global at Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur, September 17, 2024. — Picture Firdaus Latif

17 Sep 2024

IGP: Nearly 100 bank accounts linked to Global Ikhwan frozen, worth over RM581,000 in total

Those interviewed by Malay Mail wish for a law in Malaysia that would set a time limit on employees to respond to their bosses without fear of reprisal at work.. — Picture by Hari Anggara

17 Sep 2024

Should Malaysia introduce a ‘right to disconnect’ law to relieve pressure on workers spammed by boss texts after hours?

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Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad speaks at the Dewan Rakyat. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

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As more couples choose to be ‘childfree’ due to living costs, Family Ministry touts childcare subsidies for civil servants

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi tabling the Johor Budget 2025 at Sultan Ismail Building, Kota Iskandar. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

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With weekends back to Saturday and Sunday, Johor says extending Friday rest period to two hours from Jan 1

A recent visit by a delegation from Afghanistan’s Education Ministry to Malaysia’s Ministry of Education is part of an effort to support Malaysia’s foreign policy approach towards Afghanistan. — AFP pic

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Amid scrutiny, MOE says presented Malaysia’s inclusive education policies, especially on gender rights, to Afghan delegation