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A video circulating on social media shows a Singapore-registered vehicle refuelling RON95 petrol, with part of the number plate obscured.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Johor police: Singapore-registered car in viral RON95 refuelling clip traced, owner summoned

Anthony Loke said Anwar’s 2026 New Year Message during the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly for January is expected to address key issues including the economy, education and institutional reform. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar to chair special Cabinet meeting before PM’s Dept New Year address with key announcements expected, says Loke

Teoh Siew Li pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court in Alor Setar on January 4, 2026, to three charges linked to an incident involving a police officer. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Woman denies charges of insulting Islam, assaulting officer and obscene gesture in Mergong

The initiatives come as schools return to a January academic calendar, which the education minister described as a critical transition year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fadhlina: New preschool curriculum, education plan top MOE priorities for 2026

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar says the Online Safety Act 2025 will not restrict freedom of expression. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Here’s what Malaysians can expect as social media firms come under Malaysian laws now

China conducted a live-firing exercise involving its land, air, and sea military units around Taiwan in December 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Could China move in on Taiwan now after US strike on Venezuela? Analysts weigh in

TNB says EVs are designed with very strict safety systems to ensure they remain safe during floods, adding that modern charging stations are built with water- and dust-resistant designs, automatic cut-off systems and moisture sensors. — SoyaCincau pic

Life / 13 h ago

Charging your EV during a flood? Here’s what TNB wants you to know

A mother and daughter were killed in a road accident involving two vehicles at Kilometre 33 of Jalan Kebun Baru–Bukit Serampang here on Saturday. — Picture from Facebook

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Mother and daughter killed in Tangkak crash after buffalo collision

A photograph which US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account shows what he described as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima amphibious assault ship on January 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘Let Venezuelans decide’: Anwar urges release of Maduro, says US action violates international law

Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd said motorists travelling south are advised to use the U-turn at KM8.6, while northbound drivers should use KM10.5. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Besraya to close KM9.5 U-turn for six months in traffic flow trial from Jan 5

Anita Yusof’s Global Dream Ride that began in 2015 aboard her trusty Yamaha FZ150i motorbike has taken her to over 120 countries on all seven continents. — Pictures from Instagram/gdranitayusof

Life / 13 h ago

A woman and her bike: Malaysian Anita Yusof, 58, proves age and gender not barriers to round-the-world adventure (VIDEO)

A private sector worker has been detained for allegedly involved in a fight at the Sungai Long Toll Plaza on the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) heading towards Balakong on Friday. — Screengrab of video via social media

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police probe Sungai Long Toll Plaza fight that disrupted traffic, man remanded

Four assemblymen in Sabah said the number of Kota Kinabalu residents recorded as non-Malaysian citizens has grown exponentially between 2023 and 2024, making up 20.9 per cent of the state capital city’s estimated 600,000 residents. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Explain this rise: Four Sabah reps demand CM Hajiji answer after DOSM logs one in five people in KK as non-Malaysian

The price tag for a licence to drive in Singapore just got heavier from January 1, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/ComfortDelGro

Singapore / 14 h ago

Buckle up: Driving lessons in Singapore is very dear in 2026, here’s the breakdown

Police said the victim was introduced to the scheme by a woman he met on Facebook before being contacted via WhatsApp. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police: ‘200pc returns’ lure leaves Penang retiree RM1m poorer

Life

25 m ago

Why Yunnan’s Baoshan is emerging as China’s must-visit coffee city

Yunnan’s second largest city, Baoshan, is putting China on the map for coffee enthusiasts. — Pictures from Instagram/orientaldesigngifts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — China is widely associated with tea culture, making it a surprise to many that the country also produces high-quality Arabica coffee beans, with some of the finest originating from Baoshan in Yunnan province.Grown in the Gaoligong mountain range, which has a subtropical climate, Baoshan Arabica...

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A 2024 survey found that 87.2 per cent of Malaysians struggle with sleep-related problems such as insomnia, frequent waking or difficulty falling asleep that in the long-term could affect their metabolism, immunity and mood, while increasing the risk of hypertension and heart disease. — Unsplash pic

Life / 1 h ago

Cranky, snoring and craving sweets? Your sleep might be the problem as national study finds two in five Malaysians don’t get enough of it

Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting (right) with Sarawakian adventurer Wong Su Chung (centre) carrying his grandson at the Miri Airport in May 2024. — The Borneo Post pic

Life / 3 h ago

From Everest to the South Pole: Sarawakian mountaineer Wong Su Chung conquers Antarctica at 61

Anita Yusof’s Global Dream Ride that began in 2015 aboard her trusty Yamaha FZ150i motorbike has taken her to over 120 countries on all seven continents. — Pictures from Instagram/gdranitayusof

Life / 13 h ago

A woman and her bike: Malaysian Anita Yusof, 58, proves age and gender not barriers to round-the-world adventure (VIDEO)

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TNB says EVs are designed with very strict safety systems to ensure they remain safe during floods, adding that modern charging stations are built with water- and dust-resistant designs, automatic cut-off systems and moisture sensors. — SoyaCincau pic

13 h ago

Charging your EV during a flood? Here’s what TNB wants you to know

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by VIPs, looks on as dancers perform during the launch of the Lighting Innovation Project Towards Urban Sustainability at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur January 3, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

23 h ago

Crowds flock to Bukit Bintang for ‘I LITE U’ launch as Malaysia ramps up VM2026 campaign

Bukit Bintang was lit up tonight with the launch of I LITE U, an innovative urban lighting initiative aimed at sustainability, brightening the capital’s nightlife. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

23 h ago

Bukit Bintang glows with eco‑friendly colourful lights for ‘I LITE U’ festival launch

Hong Kong artist Sim Chan’s artwork titled ‘Vanishing’ shows the tram that no longer runs in Penang. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1d ago

Infinite miniature worlds by Hong Kong artist, Sim Chan, in solo Penang exhibition (VIDEO)

Ernest Zacharevic restoring 'Children on Bicycle' street art at Armenian Street based on a photo taken of the mural when it was first completed in 2012. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

1d ago

More than murals: How Ernest Zacharevic’s art tells George Town’s stories

The Piprahwa gems, believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha, are being shown publicly in India for the first time since their removal during British rule, reviving debates about faith, ownership and colonial restitution. — AFP pic

1d ago

Sacred gems linked to the Buddha return to India after a century in colonial exile

Wrapped in baju Melayu and braving minus-five Celsius temperatures, two Malaysians perform ‘Wau Bulan’ during China’s 2026 New Year Gala broadcast nationwide. — Bernama pic

1d ago

A very Malaysian moment on Chinese TV: ‘Wau Bulan’ lands on China’s biggest stage (VIDEO)

The Disney World staffer was injured while trying to stop the huge ball. — TikTok screenshot

1d ago

Heroic staffer blocks 400-pound runaway prop at US Disney theme park (VIDEO)

US actress Angelina Jolie (C) speaks with an official at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026, following a two year war that was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and which has left the majority of Gaza's 2.4 million people displaced and in need of aid. — AFP pic

1d ago

Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing

A Kaapse Klopse minstrel dances as his troupe moves forward during the annual Kaapse Klopse parade, also known as ‘Tweede Nuwe Jaar’ (second New Year), in Cape Town in this file photo taken on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

South Africa’s minstrel parade endures: Born from slavery, stitched in heritage, celebrated in pride

Japan's Emperor Naruhito waves to the public during the traditional New Year's greeting ceremony by Japan's royal family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor during New Year greeting

MiMi Superhouse KL is set to open along Jalan P. Ramlee, promising a high-production livehouse experience for local partygoers.

2d ago

Indonesia’s nightlife giant is bringing MiMi Superhouse to KL — and the stakes are high

Rita (front, middle) showing the laptop displaying the Webonary Timugon Murut Dictionary application together with (from left) SIL Sabah director Joemin Maratin, SIL Malaysia director Timothy Carl Philip, R’deen Philip, Anne Lasimbang (Pacos Trust), Karla Smith, Jim Smith, Thomas Ralon (Timugon representative), Brian Spoelman, Kimberly Rodgers and Lily Sundaraj (SIL Malaysia). — Daily Express pic

2d ago

A language carried forward: Timugon Murut dictionary enters the digital age

Fashion analysts said Sheinbaum’s clothing choices reflect feminist symbolism and political intent. — AFP pic

02 Jan 2026

Power stitched in thread: How Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum dresses her politics

Infants under one year old are most vulnerable to non-accidental head injuries because their brains and neck muscles are still developing. — AFP file photo

02 Jan 2026

When a baby can’t speak: The hidden injuries doctors fear most

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