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The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic
Money  / 13 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

Judge Datin M. Kunasundary handed down the sentence on the 36-year-old woman, who has two children, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts at the end of the defence case. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Single mother sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter

A Thai court on Tuesday accepted a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of fishermen seeking US$73 million in damages from an agribusiness giant over invasive blackchin tilapia, a representative of the Thai lawyers’ council said. — AFP
World  / 17 h ago

Thai court takes on US$73m lawsuit against conglomerate CP, owned by Thailand’s second richest family, over invasive fish crisis

In Malaysia, the Tamil community has the opportunity to learn the language from preschool through postgraduate levels. — Picture by Farhan Najib
What You Think  / 13 h ago

Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students — Velan Kunjuraman 

A Malaysiakini reporter was brought to the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya for remand over an alleged bribery case. March 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of MACC
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysiakini journalist freed after four-day remand by MACC over bribery allegation

The word ‘Vel” in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (pictured above), and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

PM calls for tact on religious matters after Astro suspends staff over Thaipusam remarks

The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic
Money  / 13 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

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Monks attend the daily 5pm Mass at Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, on February 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Minnesota’s Saint John’s Abbey Church finds new fame as inspiration for Oscar-nominated ‘The Brutalist’

With tattoos now commonplace, regrets are by no means unusual. — Unsplash pic/Angello Pro
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Tattoo regret is booming: Why more people are erasing their ink

Basis Bay Global Data Centres chief executive officer Bas Van Der Wal (third from left) and UM deputy vice-chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Kaharudin Dimyati (fourth from left) exchange documents after signing an MoU to nurture data centre experts in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Life / 22 Feb 2025

Basis Bay, UM ink partnership to nurture data centre experts in Malaysia

File picture of Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who became the first crew to fly Boeing's Starliner capsule. Elon Musk got into a heated row yesterday with Danish astronaut Andreas “Andy” Mogensen, who criticised the tech billionaire’s claim that former president Joe Biden intentionally abandoned Wilmore and Williams aboard the International Space Station. — Reuters pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

‘What a lie’: Musk in heated spat online with Danish astronaut over ISS crew ‘abandonment’

This combination picture shows the 1999 Hubble telescope image of Mars when Mars was 54 million miles (87 million kilometres) from Earth as well as the Cold Moon, last full moon of 2024, is pictured from Buenos Aires on December 15, 2024. — Pictures via AFP and Reuters
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Moon or Mars? Trump administration’s space priorities may shift Nasa’s future

Tesla has turned on its latest Supercharger location at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Tesla expands EV charging network with new supercharger and destination charger at The Gardens Mall

TNB Electron and BHPetrol have officially launched their first 200kW DC fast charging station at BHPetrol Jalan Genting Klang 1. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

TNB and BHPetrol introduce 200kW DC fast charger to boost Malaysia’s EV infrastructure

The Denza D9 has been launched in Malaysia, featuring two variants. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Denza D9 makes Malaysian debut: Two variants, up to 520km range, starting at RM259,000 (VIDEO)

Clinique has launched the Even Better Clinical™ Dark Spot Clearing Serum, the fourth generation of its bestselling brightening serum. — Picture courtesy of Clinique
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Clinique launches fourth generation of its bestselling brightening serum in Malaysia

MSQH CEO Datuk Heric Corray (2nd left) presents the MSQH 6th Edition Standard Accreditation to OMSMC Managing Director Dr Tan Hui Ling and Deputy Group Managing Director of Oriental Holdings Berhad, Datuk Seri Datuk Wira Tan Hui Jing. Joining them on stage to celebrate this prestigious achievement are OMSMC CEO Lee Soon Teck, Medical Director Dr Ong Kheng Wah, OMSMC MDAC Chairman Dr Chan Kin Hup and Assistant Manager of Medical Affairs & Quality Teh Lin Xiang. — Picture courtesy of Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre celebrates 10 years of excellence with MSQH accreditation

People walk past the Fountain of Neptune in Florence. — Reuters pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Florence’s key to control: City tosses out self check-ins in fight against overtourism

Cubans having ice cream at their beloved state-owned Coppelia ice cream parlour. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Feb 2025

Coppelia’s sweet return: Ice cream’s back in Havana, but can locals afford the scoop?

Faithfuls pray in front of a portrait of Pope Francis during a mass at the Basilica San Jose de Flores to pray for his health in Buenos Aires on February 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Feb 2025

Pope Francis is suffering from ‘double pneumonia’ — what is it, and how is it treated?

A handout picture from NASA shows asteroid 2024 YR4 as observed by the Magdalena Ridge 2.4m telescope at the New Mexico Institute of Technology on January 27, 2025.
Life / 20 Feb 2025

‘Don’t panic’ (but keep a towel handy): Earth’s options to city-killer asteroid that might hit in seven years

This photograph shows the Rhone Glacier and its glacial lake, formed by the melting of the glacier, above Gletsch, in the Swiss Alps on September 30, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Feb 2025

The world’s ice is disappearing — and so is time to act

Through a combination of diplomacy, robust defense capabilities, and regional co-operation, the country strives to ensure security and stability in the South China Sea. — Picture courtesy of Ministry of Defence
Life / 20 Feb 2025

Malaysia’s national pragmatic strategy in the South China Sea

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