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A Chinese man spent three days trapped in a 12-metre-deep abandoned well in a remote forest in Thailand, with his calls for help mistaken by villagers for ghostly noises. — Picture via Facebook/Mae Sot Pitakkarn Foundation
Life  / 14 h ago

Chinese man trapped in well in Thailand for three days as villagers mistake cries for help for ghostly sounds

Vivy and Fadzaruddin are expected to be charged in court on December 5, 2024 in connection with the RM43.9m investment losses involving Khazanah, PNB. — File picture courtesy of FashionValet
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzaruddin to face charges tomorrow linked to Khazanah, PNB investment losses

A person watches a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and the following announcement that he will lift the martial law, after parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

High Court judge Datuk Quay Chew Soon said that Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad should have been more circumspect in her speech as a veteran politician. — Screengrab from Facebook/Bernama TV
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

The couple fled Singapore in 2005 during investigations into Ng’s alleged misuse of electronic scrap from his company, Citiraya Industries, which defrauded clients of over US$51 million (RM228 million). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore  / 17 h ago

Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run

Dumpling fans assemble: Get your fix at Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling with their boiled dumplings filled with pork mixed with a choice of cabbage, spring onions, chives and prawn. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

Everyone is heading to PJ Section 14’s Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling for a taste of their dumplings, fried rice and stir-fried string beans

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of chip-software company Cadence Design, joined Intel’s board two years ago as part of a plan to restore Intel’s place as the leading global chipmaker. — Picture from Celesta Capital
Money  / 9 h ago

Muar-born semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan among those hunted to head struggling chipmaking titan Intel

The 1MDB logo is seen on a billboard at the construction site of the Tun Razak Exchange, then under development, in Kuala Lumpur on July 3, 2015. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Najib: ‘Deeply painful’ to hear once-trusted ex-minister Husni’s 1MDB court testimony; you get blamed for everything when at the top

Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II, their latest EV concept which is expected to be the Electric Myvi for the masses. — SoyaCincau pic
Life  / 11 h ago

Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag

Masidi Manjun claims a recent video posted online alleging him of involvement in a money-for-mineral prospecting licence to be doctored and aimed to tarnish his reputation. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Sabah minister Masidi Manjun volunteers statement to MACC after alleged bribery video spreads

Under the Moneylenders Act 1951, moneylenders are required to apply for a licence from the Registrar of Moneylenders. This licence, unless revoked earlier, is valid for two years, and moneylenders must apply for renewal at least 60 days before it expires. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal

Social media platforms like TikTok have become the new avenue for loan sharks, replacing traditional posters on trees and lamp posts. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Beware, loan sharks are now on Tik Tok! Here’s how they bait students using social media influencers

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Lada (right), a 54-year-old prostitute and one of six tourist guides working for the Pragulic association, shows tourists round the Czech capital’s underworld which used to be her domain for decades on November 8, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. –– AFP pic
Life / 20 Nov 2024

Sex, drugs and gritty reality: Tours expose Prague’s unseen underworld

Farmers harvest olives in the southern Lebanese village of Kfeir on November 15, 2024, amid the ongoing war betwen Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah group. –– AFP pic
Life / 19 Nov 2024

Defiance and resilience: Lebanese farmers harvest olives amid war’s shadow

Models parade Zachrin Jaafars’ creations at the brand’s show at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) in August. — Picture from Facebook/Maison.Zachrinjaafars
Life / 18 Nov 2024

From Slim River to Washington: Malaysian designer Sazrin Jaafar elevates ‘songket’, putting ‘kampung’ talent on the global stage

Cartoonist Syahru Maizam Jamin, 51, also known as Bijan, showcases his artwork during an interview with Bernama recently at his eatery in Malim Nawar, Kampar, Perak, November 18, 2024. — Bernama pic
Life / 18 Nov 2024

Famed cartoonist Bijan of ‘Ujang’ magazine fame sketches fresh start as eatery owner

A stray dog sits in front of the Great Pyramid of Khoufou (Cheops or Keops), at the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, on November 14, 2024. The dogs, a local breed, are known for their resilience, intelligence and ability to survive in Egypt’s harsh climate. — AFP pic
Life / 18 Nov 2024

After Apollo’s ascent to great pyramid, Giza’s stray dogs become new tourist draw (VIDEO)

Rene Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumires” is on display during a press preview for Christie’s Fall 20/21 Marquee Week in New York on November 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 17 Nov 2024

High expectations: New York auction records expected for a Magritte... and a banana

MYPW’s year-end show Champions Quest delivered a night of high-octane action. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 17 Nov 2024

MYPW Champions Quest: An electrifying night of Malaysian pro wrestling with sold-out crowds, thrilling action and touching moments

A pedestrian walks past a hologram screen representing a foggy window glass reading “help” and the silhouette of 19-year-old murdered sex worker Bernadette Szabo, known as Betty, implemented by Dutch police in hope to uncover new information around her murder, in Amsterdam, on November 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 17 Nov 2024

Can a hologram in Amsterdam’s red light district solve a teen’s murder mystery from 2009? Dutch police hopes to jolt memories for answers

The Gombak Hulu Langat Geopark in Selangor is the 10th national geopark in Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 18 Nov 2024

From fossils to stunning landscapes: What to know about Malaysia’s 10 national geoparks and their global significance (VIDEOS)

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig reacts after she is crowned Miss Universe during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico, November 16, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 17 Nov 2024

Dancer, animal rights activist Victoria Kjaer Theilvig becomes first Denmark contestant to be crowned Miss Universe 2024

In this photograph taken on October 4, 2024, Royal Music Collection store owner Abdul Razzak, arranges vinyl records after opening his shop in Mumbai. — AFP pic
Life / 17 Nov 2024

‘There’s romance, there’s life’: New Mumbai factory rekindles music lovers’ affection for vinyl records

Chinese student Xu Guangli said he commuted between Shandong and RMIT University in Melbourne every week. — Picture from Facebook/RMIT University
Life / 17 Nov 2024

Chinese student commutes between China and Australia weekly for love, finds it still cheaper than renting in Melbourne

Choo frequently visits Centexs in Sarawak to teach shoe design, reconnecting with his Malaysian roots, while inspiring young talents. — Picture by The Borneo Post/Mohd Faisal Ahmad
Life / 17 Nov 2024

How shoemaker Jimmy Choo blends tradition and vision to inspire future Malaysian fashion artisans

A health worker sprays insecticide to prevent the spread of dengue fever in Kulim, Kedah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 17 Nov 2024

One in five of dengue cases worldwide this year caused by climate change, researchers say

This photograph shows an Apatosaurus dinosaur skeleton named
Life / 17 Nov 2024

Skeleton of 150-million-year-old apatosaurus ‘Vulcan’ sold in Paris for RM28.6m, set to be displayed in museum

'Memoir Seorang Guru' is one of the Malaysian books adapted to films. — Picture Via instagram/themalayatv
Life / 17 Nov 2024

Think adapting a book into film is a breeze? Discover the challenges of bringing Malaysian literature to life