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Six suspects, three men and three women, were arrested in Sungai Golok, Thailand for alleged possession of 6,000 meth pills. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 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  / 15 h ago

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

Screen shot of the brawl involving football fans at the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station on the Ampang-Sri Petaling Line last night.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

An undated file photograph show Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad speaking to reporters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Police seek public info on teacher missing in Ipoh for 11 days

MetMalaysia has issued a severe continuous rain warning for several areas in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until tomorrow. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MetMalaysia: Severe continuous rain warning issued for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until tomorrow

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024. — Kyodo via Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Honda Skyline or Nissan Civic? Japan’s two auto giants to consider mutual production of vehicles

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar: Criticism of high-profile acquittals unfounded, judiciary must be respected

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to the media during a visit to the site where a car drove into a crowd of a Christmas market in Magdeburg. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Holiday horror: Death toll climbs to five in German Christmas market car-ramming, over 200 injured

Minister of Transport Anthony Loke at the 10th year commemoration of the disappearance of MH370 in March 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘We owe it to the people’ to find MH370, PM Anwar says as search resumes with Ocean Infinity

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that the projects involved approximately 3,000 homeowners affected by the delays. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Johor completes seven ‘sick’ housing projects worth RM700m, says exco

Narathiwat Provincial Prison Crime Management specialist (Women’s Wing) Panata Yononarongdetkul said that most of the women were from Kelantan. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Most Malaysian women in Narathiwat Prison are drug offenders, says Thai prison specialist

A French court on Friday handed heavy sentences to several men convicted of having played a role in the jihadist beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty in 2020. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Eight convicted in France over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Petronas and Petros can collaborate to drive growth in oil and gas industry, says PM Anwar

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An Orang Asli tending to his organic farm at RPS Bainun, Temenggor. — Picture courtesy of Chris Thong
20 Sep 2024

In Sitiawan, a farmer teaches Orang Asli how to be financially independent... by growing organic produce

Instead of being sent to homes for seniors, senior citizens can live independently by using paid companions. — Picture via Facebook/Teman
08 Sep 2024

As more Malaysians live away from their elderly parents, the demand for ‘paid companions’ grows

K. Elangovathi (foreground) assisted by her sister-in-law T. Susila still operates the century-old  traditional dhobi business at Silibin, Ipoh. — Picture by Sylvia Looi
18 Aug 2024

In era of AI-powered washing machines, here’s why the Indian community still sends its laundry to this 100-year old Ipoh traditional ‘dhobi’

Cakoi seller at New Hollywood Canning Garden Benny Teh said Muslims would frequent the restaurant for the authentic Hainanese kopitiam environment. — Picture courtesy of Nani Yusof Hughie
11 Aug 2024

For some in Ipoh, Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurants trend decades in the making

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A file photograph shows crowds at Concubine Lane in Ipoh’s Old Town. Such a sight is now common both on weekdays and weekends. — Picture by Farhan Najib
27 Jul 2024

No, it really is harder to get rooms now: Ipoh not just a weekend getaway anymore

An aerial view of Penang during clear skies seen from level 59 of Komtar in George Town November 13, 2019. - Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
24 Jul 2024

George Town or Tanjung Penaga? A history of Penang’s capital and a call to restore the name

A prayer session was held before production for the movie began. — Picture courtesy of Marvelous Culture & Film
22 Jul 2024

'Mom's Big News' starring veteran HK actress Anita Yuen begins production 

Be adventurous and try the not so common durian variants available in the market. — Picture by KE Ooi
20 Jul 2024

Discover lesser-known durian variants across Malaysia

Hong Kong actor Simon Yam poses for a picture during his visit to Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong, after dropping by to eat the bean sprout chicken. — Picture via Facebook/Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong
19 Jul 2024

HK actor Simon Yam spotted enjoying Ipoh’s signature bean sprout chicken

A police lance corporal has been arrested to assist in the investigations into the death of car rental worker Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah. — Bernama pic
18 Jul 2024

What we know so far: Murder of Nur Farah Kartini at Hulu Selangor oil palm plantation

Wang has been spotted working out at a gym in Petaling Jaya, exciting his fans on social media. — Picture via Instagram/ jacksonwang852g7
17 Jul 2024

‘What are you doing in KL?’: K-pop star Jackson Wang spotted working out at Malaysian gym (VIDEO)

Malaysia is fast becoming a favourite destination of foreign production companies to shoot their movies here. -- Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
14 Jul 2024

Foreign production houses flock to Malaysia, attracted by incentives and experienced crew, talent

A Malayan tiger is seen at the National Zoo in this August 2023 file photograph. — Picture by by Hari Anggara
11 Jul 2024

Why are so many of Malaysia’s endangered tigers suddenly dying?

Charmaine Sheh (right) and Benz Hui — Picture via Instagram/ benz_hui
11 Jul 2024

Are Hong Kong and Taiwan stars unofficial ambassadors of the Malaysian durian?   

Get ready to celebrate the automotive culture during SpeedFest 2024. — Picture courtesy of Carlist.my
10 Jul 2024

SpeedFest 2024 is back on July 13 and 14 at KL Base, Sungai Besi

No proper studies have been carried out on how many tourists actually visit the state just for the food but its attraction is evident. — Picture by Farhan Najib
07 Jul 2024

Food and tourism: Perak's recipe to attracting tourists to the state

Nate Thevarajah announced as new Head of Development for PayHalal
01 Jul 2024

Leading fintech company PayHalal appoints Nate Thevarajah as Head of Development

Rocker Datuk Awie will welcome his seventh child next month. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
28 Jun 2024

At 55, local rocker Awie to welcome seventh child on July 7

Jamal and his wife Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin will welcome their fifth child early next year. — Picture via Instagram/jamalabdillahofficial
26 Jun 2024

At 65, local singer Jamal Abdillah to welcome seventh child early next year

For her Vegas show, Lady Gaga wore a long, red gown designed by Rizman Ruzaini dotted with hundreds of Swarovski gems. — Picture via Instagram/rizmanruzaini
24 Jun 2024

Lady Gaga wears dress by Malaysian designer Rizman Ruzaini during residency in Las Vegas (VIDEO)

Queen's music catalog has been acquired by Sony Music. — Picture via Facebook/ Queen
21 Jun 2024

Sony Music to acquire rock band Queen’s music catalogue for RM5.97b

After seven years, the marriage of Nora Danish and Nedim Nazri has ended in divorce. — Picture via Instagram/noradanish
20 Jun 2024

Local actress Nora Danish’s marriage to Nedim Nazri ends in divorce after seven years

Since opening its doors on April 29, Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong is serves 400 recipients and the numbers are expected to go up. — Picture by Farhan Najib
18 Jun 2024

Ipoh soup kitchen opens second outlet in Bercham to cater to increasing demand

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Semporna Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Madzlan Sarman, said the storm occurred between 3am and 4am, with the emergency call received at 6.21am. — Picture from Facebook/Usamah Nashirus Sunnah
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Early morning storm wreaks havoc on water villages in Semporna, damages 30 homes 

 
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad outlined the ministry’s approach, which includes measures like salary adjustments, flexible work schedules, and locum practices to enhance work-life balance in the short term. — Bernama pic
16 m ago

Health Ministry to add staff at Perak’s Seri Manjung Hospital in retention push, acknowledges over 6,000 doctor resignations in past five years

 
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the National Registration Department (JPN) is conducting nationwide outreach programmes to combat the possession of fake MyKad among the public. — Picture by Farhan Najib
28 m ago

Home Ministry cracks down on fake MyKad syndicate, mulls digital transition for future