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The dead crocodile after being hit by an SUV on the Penanjong Tutong Highway yesterday. — Picture from Facebook/Borneo
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Massive crocodile killed in Brunei highway accident on Christmas Day

Transport Minister Anthony Loke attends the 10th year commemoration of the disappearance of MH370 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, on March 3, 2024. — File picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Everything you need to know about Ocean Infinity’s ‘no find, no fee’ deal for Malaysia’s missing MH370

At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.4835/4900 against the greenback, up from 4.4845/4900 at Tuesday’s close. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money  / 10 h ago

Positive signals from China lift ringgit against US dollar

In the post, the prime minister said Datuk Dr Ahmad Shukri Mohamed was among those who appeared as a witness to provide testimony to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on his eye injury to refute allegations that he (Anwar) had harmed himself while in police custody. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Ophthalmologist who treated Anwar’s black eye in 1998 dies, PM pays tribute 

A video shared on Reddit shows tensions flaring as a man in grey retrieved his luggage, only to be confronted by another man in black. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Scoot apologises after passenger brawl on Xi’an-Singapore flight

Grilled Cheese at Yue Coffee Bar. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 10 h ago

From fluffy fish melts to sourdough Hainanese toast, this has been a year of sensational sandwiches

Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

Another cat’s carcass has been found near Universiti Malaya’s gymnasium following reports of five cats allegedly killed on campus. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

First cats, now dog found mutilated on Universiti Malaya’s campus grounds, police investigate gruesome killings

The Chief Minister’s Office also stressed that the offer is not retrospective and cannot be enjoyed by land or parcel owners who make late payment of fine arrears before the date of the exemption and reduction comes into effect. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

100pc exemption: No penalty on land, parcel tax for early payments made from Jan 2 to Feb 28, says Penang govt

Firemen extricate the bodies of the victims trapped inside the wrecked car. — Picture from Facebook/Adam Wong Jr
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Two women killed as car skids, crashes into guardrail at North-South Expressway heading to Ayer Keroh; two others injured

The steady ship claim is reinforced by a job approval survey released this week by Merdeka Center. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his administration’s approval ratings both rose above 50 per cent — meaning more than half the country chose PMX. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Opinion  / 9 h ago

2024 winners and losers in Malaysian politics

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

Perak Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said both the victims, who were travelling in a Perodua Kelisa car, died at the scene of the incident, while a 24-year-old man and a three-year-old boy, also travelling in the car, sustained minor injuries. — Picture from Facebook/Adam Wong Jr
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

In Perak, mum and two-year-old son killed in early morning crash at West Coast Expressway; four others injured

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd-floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

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Merriam-Webster said searches for ‘authentic’ — which it defines in part as ‘not false or imitation’ — saw a substantial increase in 2023. — Unsplash pic
Life / 28 Nov 2023

‘Authentic’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year

Obesity in adolescence is associated with an increased risk of 17 forms of cancer in adulthood, according to a new study. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 28 Nov 2023

Scientists identify higher risk of 17 cancers following a high BMI in late teens

Most of the time, the human nose is unable to detect the presence of bacteria in food. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 28 Nov 2023

This electronic ‘nose’ could help combat the risk of food poisoning

Spain could be the best destination for digital nomads, research suggests. — Shutterstock pic
Life / 28 Nov 2023

Why Spain could be the top country of choice for digital nomads

The success of a book depends, in part, on the attractiveness of its cover. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 28 Nov 2023

Turns out, most readers do judge a book by its cover

Yayasan Sime Darby chief executive officer Yatela Zainal Abidin and Yayasan Chow Kit founder Datuk Hartini Zainudin have jointly been at the forefront of child protection efforts for over a decade. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa 
Life / 27 Nov 2023

‘Every child matters’: NGO and corporate efforts continue to save marginalised children in Malaysia

Proton is returning to the C-segment sedan market with the S70. — Pictures by SoyaCincau
Life / 27 Nov 2023

Proton S70 first drive: Finally the Malaysian Honda Civic we’re looking for? (VIDEO)

The 10th edition of ACES honoured 82 winners during an award ceremony on November 27 at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of MORS Group
Life / 27 Nov 2023

ACES fetes its first decade with highest-ever award submissions and first-ever Summit

A Cambodian man prays as participants row their dragon boat during a rehearsal for the Cambodian Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh on November 26, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 27 Nov 2023

Dragon boat races return to Cambodian capital for water festival

A man posing for photos with cosplayers at Anime Festival Asia November 26, 2023. — TODAY pic
Life / 27 Nov 2023

Anime Festival Asia 2023: All about cosplay, merchandise and the spirit of community

This picture taken on August 30, 2023 shows 100-year-old beauty advisor Tomoko Horino putting on makeup at her house before heading to the office in Fukushima city. — AFP pic
Life / 27 Nov 2023

World’s oldest beauty adviser sitting pretty

Irish writter Paul Lynch poses with his specially bound book copy
Life / 27 Nov 2023

Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize

To celebrate the flagship store’s reopening, Malaysian celebrities and social media influencers were invited. — Picture courtesy of Melium
Life / 26 Nov 2023

British menswear brand Hackett London turns 40 by reopening flagship KL boutique with fresh look

The nominees of the shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023 (from left) Canadian author Sarah Bernstein, Irish author Paul Murray, British Indian author Chetna Maroo, Irish author Paul Lynch and US author Paul Harding. ― AFP pic
Life / 26 Nov 2023

UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner 

As AI has boomed, so has deepfake pornography, with hyperrealistic images and videos created with minimal effort and money — leading to scandals and harassment at multiple high schools in the United States. — Picture courtesy of sam thomas / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 26 Nov 2023

Fake AI porn leads to real harassment in US high schools

A medical staff member performs an X-ray scanner on an inmate at the general prison in Maputo on November 6, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 26 Nov 2023

AI use in Mozambique jails spawns new hope in TB fight