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Johan Ghazali is currently training in Thailand with renowned Muay Thai trainer Ajarn Gae. — Picture from Instagram/Johan Ghazali
Sports  / 17 h ago

Ten-second KO, US$50,000 bonus and ice cream later: ‘Jojo’ Ghazali visualises ideal fight night with Colombian fighter ‘Panda Kick’

The service offers a one-way fare of RM45 and will make stops at several major stations, including Bukit Mertajam, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, Arau, and Padang Besar. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

KTMB introduces trial MySawasdee Penang Edition train service to Hat Yai from Dec 29 to Jan 5

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

PM Anwar: If a general election were held today, reforms and civil service support would secure win

A file photograph shows the Sungai Kelantan flooding the Tambatan D’Raja near Kota Baru on Nov 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Kelantan police: Teenage girl raped in Kota Baru flood relief shelter

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect Perak, Selangor and Sabah until noon today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm and strong winds warning for Perak, Selangor, and Sabah

Six suspects, three men and three women, were arrested in Sungai Golok, Thailand for alleged possession of 6,000 meth pills. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Over RM1m just for Thai legal fees? Jailed Kelantanese singer’s family says may need to sell land, home if needed

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the toll-free period will commence at 12.01am on December 23 (Monday) and end at 11.59pm on December 24 (Tuesday). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Christmas: Toll-free travel for Class 1 vehicles on Dec 23 and 24, says works minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘Just leave it, lah’: PM Anwar tells authorities to focus on racial and religious offences, not harass dissenters

A police car is parked in front of a Christmas market in the eastern Germany city of Magdeburg where a car crashed into a crowd injuring more than 60 people on early December 21, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

At least two dead, including child as BMW mows down Christmas revellers in German market; cops nab Saudi doctor behind wheel

Screen shot of the brawl involving football fans at the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station on the Ampang-Sri Petaling Line last night.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Prasarana files police report over football fans’ brawl at Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station

File photo of Daren Liew in a match against Kento Momota of Japan in the men's singles semi-final match during the badminton World Championships in Nanjing in 2018. — AFP pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Badminton federation suspends ex-national player Liew Daren over betting violations

The prime minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin (centre) attends press conference at the Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament's office in Kuala Lumpur, Dec 21, 2024. — Benama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response to mutilated cats at Universiti Malaya

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference at Dorsett Grand Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

PM Anwar: Cabinet agrees for govt to continue special aid for pensioners

University of Malaya Feminism Club (UMFC) president Chin Jes Weng speaks during a press conference on sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Higher Education Ministry: Give space to UM, police to probe sexual harassment accusation against lecturer

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Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey is a British freelance journalist now residing in Paris, France with her hubby, cat and four children who miss everything Malaysian, even those dodgy traffic cops.
 

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Fifteen million tourists and 10,500 athletes are expected to flock to Paris and beyond for the games that run from July 26 to August 11, spread over 15 Olympic venues. — AFP pic
15 May 2024

Paris Olympics: Time for the City of Light to shine

Doddy, the Cavapoo, who is now a member of the family. — Picture by Helen Hickey
25 Jul 2023

No empty nest, but a pooch in a pouch

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a news conference at the end of a special meeting of the European Council in light of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 25, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Olivier Hoslet/Pool via Reuters
08 Apr 2022

Why I will be voting for Emmanuel Macron this Sunday

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Could mindfulness be the answer?

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Day Two offered challenging rocky scrambles up steep inclines to the snow-robed summit (3,100 metres). u00e2u20acu201d Pictures by Helen Hickey
18 Sep 2018

Seeking refuge in the Alps

Rows of lavender to control the chickensu00e2u20acu2122 mud dance and entice the bees! u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Helen Hickey
27 Jul 2018

Bees are brilliant

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16 Jan 2018

Giving back during a gap year

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08 May 2017

‘Vive La France’ and ‘Vive Emmanuel Macron’

Presidential candidate placards outside a town library in the western suburbs of Paris.
24 Apr 2017

It’s a Macron versus Le Pen final

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21 Apr 2017

The French need a Revolution, not crisis

25 Jan 2017

Women’s March: Millions unite against Trump and all he stands for

03 Jan 2017

Bonne année celebrations in Paris: What a way to spend the first day of 2017!

16 Nov 2016

Trump's triumph calls for humour

A bulldozer is used to remove debris as workmen tear down makeshift shelters during the dismantlement of the camp called the u00e2u20acu02dcJungleu00e2u20acu2122 in Calais, France, October 27, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
02 Nov 2016

Inside the last days of the Calais Jungle

A cricket match between volunteers and residents of the Jungle which can be seen in the background. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture courtesy of Matthew and Edith
28 Oct 2016

After the destruction of the Calais Jungle — can we be part of the healing process?

Pope Francis prays in front of the Black Virgin Mary at Czestochowau00e2u20acu2122s Sanctuary inPoland, July30, 2016. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
30 Jul 2016

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

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15 Jun 2016

What’s it like being a teacher?

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31 Dec 2015

2015: France’s annus horribilis

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14 Nov 2015

Tonight in Paris...

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13 Oct 2015

The Ascent of Woman: Rewriting women back into history

Call-based taxi owner Olivier attended the more peaceful protests at the Prefecture of Versailles. UberPOP = no taxi licence = cheap ride. Next? CafePOP = no alcohol licence = cheap drink. u00e2u20acu2022 File pic
03 Jul 2015

Uber has won, says French cabbie

20 Jun 2015

Tourist sexually assaulted, by monkeys?

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01 Jun 2015

Paris: A matter of grave concern

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The prime minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin (centre) attends press conference at the Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament's office in Kuala Lumpur, Dec 21, 2024. — Benama pic
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Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response to mutilated cats at Universiti Malaya

 
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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic
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Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’