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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

An undated file photo shows the Royal Malaysia Police logo outside the federal police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
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  / 9 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  / 8 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  / 11 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  / 11 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  / 11 h ago

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

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YouTube filmmaker Jared Lee said that making short films is still important for a new filmmaker's growth. — Picture courtesy of Grim Film
18 Aug 2024

Why short films still matter: Malaysian ‘Horrologist’ filmmaker Jared Lee on his latest SDCC project and tips for young filmmakers (VIDEO)

There are a handful of Malaysian film festivals new filmmakers can show their work in. — Picture by Choo Choy May
18 Aug 2024

So you made a short film — what do you do next? Here's a guide to the film festivals in Malaysia and Asia

Stray Kids is an eight-member K-pop boy band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2018. — Picture from Instagram/Stray Kids
31 Jul 2024

From topping Billboard 200 to 'Deadpool' feature: Why you should listen to K-pop boy group Stray Kids

The first generation of KLP48 members were unveiled today at Menara The Stride, Lalaport. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
27 Jul 2024

Meet new girl group KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, HK and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO)

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K-pop idolhood has its origins through Japan, who are the creators of the idol system. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff
27 Jul 2024

From AKB48 to KLP48: A guide to Japanese idols and the ‘trainee system’ (VIDEO)

Kartika, a 26-year-old, Indonesian social media manager and her 1983 Honda Civic, Chiro. — Picture courtesy of Kartika
25 Jul 2024

Back to the past: Why this Gen Z woman chose a 1983 Honda Civic as her first car (VIDEO)

Shooting on analogue has a lot of technical and financial challenges, yet some say the results are worth it. — Picture by Jared Wee
28 Jul 2024

The highlights and shadows of shooting 35mm film: My grainy journey with analogue photography

The Securities Commission Malaysia recently announced new guidelines for financial influencers and their content. — Picture by AFP and Shafwan Zaidon
20 Jul 2024

Are you a ‘finfluencer’? Here’s how Securities Commission’s new guidelines will impact you

New K-pop girl group ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ entered the Billboard charts and became a viral song worldwide. — Picture via Instagram/iilit_official
17 Jul 2024

With its ‘Magnetic’ single going viral, rookie K-pop group ILLIT dominates Billboard charts (VIDEO)

Tan was one of the artists who was featured at Cartier Trinity 100 anniversary pop-up in Singapore. — Picture courtesy of Poh Sin Studios.
16 Jul 2024

Malaysian artist Pamela Tan’s work featured at Cartier's Trinity 100th anniversary pop-up in Singapore

Gua Kandu and George Town were locations featured in reality competition show ‘The Mole’. — Pictures courtesy of Netflix
13 Jul 2024

New featurette for Netflix's ‘The Mole: Season 2’ reveals more Malaysian locations like Gua Kandu and George Town (VIDEO)

NewJeans will be launching a pop-up in 1 Utama tomorrow, where local fans are expected to queue for hours to get their hands on the mrechandise. — Picture courtesy of ADOR
10 Jul 2024

Worth the hype? Here's why K-pop fans got their attention on NewJeans x Takashi Murakami merch at 1Utama pop-up from tomorrow

Fans of K-pop stars hold them to an unrealistic standard of perfection, often causing backlash if that image is broken. — Reuters Picture
09 Jul 2024

In light of Blackpink Jennie's ‘vaping incident’, why do K-pop stars have to keep a ‘perfect image’? (VIDEO)

SPCA Selangor is calling the public to neuter animals named after former lovers to control the stray animal population. — Picture via Instagram/spca_selangor
05 Jul 2024

Can’t get over your ex? SPCA Selangor wants you to ‘neuter’ them for a good cause

Netflix’s second season of ‘The Mole’ was filmed entirely in Malaysia. — Pictures by Hari Anggara and Netflix.
04 Jul 2024

Filmed in Malaysia, Netflix’s twisty ‘The Mole’ features Tioman Island, Petronas Twin Towers and other local spots (VIDEO) 

Jennie and Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster launched their third collection together called Jentle Salon. — Picture courtesy of Gentle Monster
04 Jul 2024

Blackpink’s Jennie won’t be coming, so why is there a big fuss at TRX’s Gentle Monster tomorrow? (VIDEO)

Malaysia Airlines comes in as the fifth airline in the world that loses the least luggage. — Picture by Reuters
02 Jul 2024

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia among top in the world for losing the least luggage

‘Thunderbolts’ actress Florence Pugh has been rumoured to be filming a scene for the superhero film in Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters pic
02 Jul 2024

Was Florence Pugh filming Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ in KL? We piece together the clues

Italian luxury house Roberto Cavalli showed off its Resort Collection 2024 at Maristar’s Fashionista night. — Picture courtesy of The Marini's Group
26 Jun 2024

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli showcases resort collection at Maristar KL for good cause (VIDEO)

Daly was formerly in charge of Miss Universe Malaysia before becoming the national director of Miss Universe Singapore. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
22 Jun 2024

Former Miss Malaysia Elaine Daly appointed as national director for Miss Universe Singapore

Mars will be performing at Bukit Jalil National Stadium this September. — Picture via Instagram/brunomars
21 Jun 2024

US singer Bruno Mars to perform in KL on September 17 after six years

Rihanna is set to be the new ambassador of J’adore. — Picture courtesy of Dior
20 Jun 2024

US pop singer Rihanna makes history as the new face of Dior’s J’Adore

Jimin will be releasing his second solo album ‘MUSE’. — Picture via Instagram/j.m
19 Jun 2024

BTS’ Jimin to release second solo album ‘MUSE’ on July 19 (VIDEO)

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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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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