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Hundreds of Datuk Seri Najib Razak supporters from Umno, PAS and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia rallied in front of the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘Semua Salah DAP’? Loke raps Hadi for linking party to Najib’s house arrest addendum, says Cabinet uninvolved with Pardons Board

Traffic is seen at the KL-Seremban Expressway heading towards Kuala Lumpur April 14, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

AWAS! Think you can trick the speed trap cameras? New point-to-point system will catch you

Najib’s call follows remarks made by Anwar on December 21, where he acknowledged that the prosecution of several high-profile cases in 2018 had been flawed, rushed, and driven by ‘venom and enmity.’ — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Citing PM Anwar’s remarks, Najib calls for review of 1MDB charges

The Foh Sang multistorey car park, which opened on January 1. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Noise complaints sour opening of new car park in Kota Kinabalu

Pedestrians walk past a wall mural promoting awareness on using face masks, in Bengaluru on January 6, 2025, amid concerns and alleged media reports stating that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India's Karnataka state. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection

File photo of motorcyclists seeking shelter from a sudden downpour. MetMalaysia also issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak until 4pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia: Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Sarawak to see continuous rain for three days, from January 10

The Gemas-JB EDTP is a 192-kilometre electric train service project covering four major districts in Johor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Gemas-JB electric railway tracks set to complete by third quarter this year, says Loke

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong interact with pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan Presint 8(1) in Putrajaya January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Education Ministry: Volunteer English teachers from Singapore set to be deployed in Klang Valley schools from middle of year

Chang said Malaysia’s workforce must be prepared to reskill and upskill, especially in the technology and technical fields, so that Malaysia can remain competitive globally and meet the growing demands of the industry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Mosti: AI disruption looms in Malaysia, 600,000 workers must reskill in three to five years 

A file photograph shows Elon Musk during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 h ago

What are the purported rape gangs at the heart of Elon Musk’s attacks against the UK?

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of only thinking about his profile with his incendiary remarks. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

A line has been crossed: European leaders unite against ‘erratic’ Musk over incendiary posts, political meddling

A flight attendant uses the enhanced autogate facilities with a QR code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 in Sepang January 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Immigration Dept assures full security for user data with MyBorderPass QR code system

Penang has been listed as one of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet for multicultural heritage, traditions, food, architecture and ecotourism. — Penang Global Tourism
Life  / 19 h ago

Penang is best place to visit for history and culture in Southeast Asia

Guangzhou FC, China’s most successful football team and former Asian champions, have been thrown out of the country’s professional leagues because of heavy historical debt, the club say. — Picture via X/GZ Evergrande FC
Sports  / 15 h ago

China’s most successful team Guangzhou FC kicked out of professional football after debt crisis

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani was defeated by unseeded Danish pair Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard in Malaysia Open. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Another heartbreak as men’s doubles pair FeiDin also crashes out early from Malaysia Open

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African manatees are found in fresh water along the coast of western Africa, such as in Cameroon’s vast Lake Ossa where the researcher first saw them more than 10 years ago. — Unsplash pic/Maegan Luckiesh
Life / 03 Jan 2025

Saving the sea cows: The Cameroonian scientist on a mission to protect Africa’s vulnerable manatees

Taiwan’s annual persimmon harvest declined for the second year in a row in 2023 to around 59,000 tonnes. — AFP pic
Life / 03 Jan 2025

A season of loss: Taiwan’s persimmon harvest hit by climate change and ageing farmers

Finland is consistently ranked as Europe’s most media literate country and the skills needed to spot online hoaxes are on the school curriculum, amidst a boom of mis- and disinformation campaigns. — Unsplash pic/Jorge Franganillo
Life / 03 Jan 2025

In Finland, students learn how to identify online hoaxes, become media-savvy citizens

A man drinks from a water bottle under an umbrella as he walks on The Bund in Shanghai amid a red alert for heatwave on August 1, 2024. — Reuters file pic
Life / 02 Jan 2025

China’s warmest year ever recorded: 2024 brought deadly floods and soaring temps 

It’s been over two years since the Duchess of Sussex first hinted at her return to Instagram in an August 2022 interview. — Reuters pic
Life / 02 Jan 2025

Meghan Markle marks her return to Instagram with Prince Harry behind the camera (VIDEO)

Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as ‘catwoman’ due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79. — Picture from Instagram/jocelynewildenstein
Life / 02 Jan 2025

Cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein dies aged 79

Some of Lat's caricatures can be found scattered around the streets of Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 02 Jan 2025

Doing things Lat’s way: How the comic legend champions racial harmony through art and storytelling

Revelers kiss as they celebrate the New Year at Times Square in New York City, just after midnight on January 1, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Strangers in the night: Thousands endure cold, rain to welcome 2025 with ball drop in New York’s Times Square

E.C. Segar first introduced Popeye to ensemble cast of the ‘Thimble Theatre ’ in 1929. — Image from Faceboook/Texas State Historical Association
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Tintin, Popeye, works by Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Virginia Woolf and Alfred Hitchcock among US copyrights expiring in 2025

The intense stare that launched a thousand memes.
Life / 01 Jan 2025

‘Stripe Shirt Bro’ lands in Brunei, bringing viral stares and internet debate along (VIDEO)

The rediscovery of the rare species by Joel Dawat (right) and Postar Miun on November 3, 2024. — The Borneo Post pic
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Botanists rediscover rare Sabah tree in coffee family in Meliau forest after 20 years

Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas beginning today. — Picture from Unsplash
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban

The Malaysian podcast scene is a growing trend that’s here to stay. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Top Malaysian podcasts for 2025: From lifestyle to horror, these shows have you covered (VIDEO)

Ho Ming Han says many Malaysians are getting into podcasting due to a fear of missing out. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Why Malaysians are embracing podcasting: Insights into costs, hurdles and the path to success

The Malaysian podcast industry continues to grapple with key factors such as market potential and legal constraints. — Picture via Youtube/Malam Seram
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Can podcasts thrive in Malaysia? Examining market demand, media laws, advertising, audience and the influence of celebrities

The frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin is enjoying a surge in visitors driven by social media. — AFP pic
Life / 01 Jan 2025

Harbin goes viral on social media as southern Chinese flocks north for winter magic