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The Malaysian Cabinet is expected to discuss the future of the stalled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in the coming weeks. — Picture via Facebook/MyHSR
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR revival faces uphill battle due to funding hurdles

Johoreans visited Johor Zoo during the first weekend holiday of the state, following a change in the weekend to Saturday and Sunday, which took effect last on January 1, 2025 after 10 years of having the weekend on Friday and Saturday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Families in Johor celebrate 2025 return to Saturday-Sunday weekend, boosting visits to Johor Zoo and more

A flash flood caused by heavy rain since this afternoon as captured at Jalan Salak, Sungai Rokam in Ipoh, today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, speaking to reporters after officiating the opening of Kuali Cafe@UKM at the Pusanika Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

You’re on your own, Zahid tells those still insisting on gathering in Putrajaya tomorrow despite cops’ warning

Metal barricades have been put in place outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya ahead of a planned solidarity rally for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on January 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No permission means no rally allowed, Putrajaya police chief warns after PAS, NGOs insist on showing solidarity for Najib tomorrow

Tunku Mahkota Ismail (second from right) was invited by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (third from right) to attend the Trophee des Champions football match between PSG and AS Monaco in Doha, Qatar on January 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Johor Southern Tigers
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Johor Regent attends PSG training in Doha, explores partnership for JDT football club development

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 53 m ago

Crowds gathering near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

A bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, which was purchased earlier in the day for US$1.3 million (RM5.8 million), is presented to the media following the first tuna auction of the New Year at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market January 5, 2025. — Jiji Press/AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Michelin-starred buyer splurges ¥207m on bluefin tuna at Tokyo fish market, second highest ever

Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari had posted a cryptic remark on Facebook on January 3, 2025, drawing the ire of critics and political foes who accused him of treasonous comments. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli denies cryptic post linked to King, mulls suing Amanah for claiming ‘disrespect’

Just like any other drivers in Malaysia, they will need to pass the driving test and obtain a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) from JPJ. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

A wine section is pictured during a tour of an Amazon checkout-free, large format grocery store in Seattle, Washington February 21, 2020. — Reuters pic
Life  / 12 h ago

From Britain to the US: How countries worldwide warn about alcohol consumption and cancer risks

Snow and black ice forced the cancellation today of dozens of flights at Frankfurt airport, Germany’s largest airport. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Frankfurt and Munich airports in Germany hit by over 150 flight cancellations as snow and black ice wreak havoc

In a research paper published by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) in 2019, their analysis of police road accident data from 2011 to 2015 found that accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (lorries and trailers) resulted in more than 1,000 deaths each year, despite the relatively small number of lorries on the road. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

A man who posed as a policeman before robbing a foreign family in Meru, Klang, near here, yesterday has been arrested. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Fake cop arrested after robbing foreign family in Klang

Water-based drinks are displayed at AQUA Water Bar in Dubai August 24, 2023. The US Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with younger Americans — who in recent years were already turning to mocktails and juices instead of alcoholic drinks. — Reuters pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Younger Americans turning to mocktails even before US Surgeon General’s warning on alcohol’s cancer risks

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According to the National Cancer Registry 2012 to 2016, one out of 10 Malaysian men have a lifetime risk of developing cancer, and one in nine among women. The top cancer for women and overall was breast cancer at 34.1 per cent out of 115,238 cases. In men, it was colon cancer at 14.8 per cent. The latest five-year study is expected to come out this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Alternative, traditional medicine for cancer treatments contributing to deaths, say experts

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term has been halved to six years. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Pardons Board agrees to cut Najib’s jail term by half, out by August 23, 2028 if RM50m fine paid

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the 2024 Chinese New Year Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) nationwide from Feb 6 to Feb 14. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Domestic Trade Ministry lists 11 items under maximum price scheme for CNY from February 6 to 14

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil paying a courtesy call to Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail at Wisma Sri Pahang today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Fahmi: Programmes to improve internet access should prioritise Orang Asli schools 

Cuepacs said the proposal negates the opportunities of the locals and harms the country, which has invested heavily through local institutions of higher learning, to produce highly skilled local graduates. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Cuepacs against proposal to allow foreign graduates from local universities to work in Malaysia

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will host a Chinese New Year open house on Feb 11 at SPICE Arena, Bayan Baru near here. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Penang CM to hold CNY open house on February 11

Police are intensifying efforts to track down 130 undocumented migrants who escaped from the Temporary Immigration Depot in Bidor last night, with the search focused on areas within a certain radius of the detention centre. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Police intensifying search for escaped detainees in Bidor

The Selayang Sessions Court today vacated all the trial dates for the case of Kedah Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, on two sedition charges related to the appointment of the Selangor Menteri Besar and the establishment of the Unity Government. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Selayang Sessions Court vacates Kedah MB trial dates

Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil with Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail at Wisma Sri Pahang today. — Bernama =pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Fahmi: Communications Ministry to raise issue of children’s accounts with TikTok management

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek delivers her speech during the Chinese New Year Celebration and the Selangor Early Schooling Aid presentation ceremony at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Yu Hua in Kajang February 2, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Education minister encourages schools to hold simple yet lively graduation ceremonies 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Pardons Board has made its decision over convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Pardons Board already decided on Najib, just wait for announcement

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian says the state government has always been fair to all communities in Sarawak, February 2, 2024. — Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

State govt taking over organisation of CNY celebration to ensure grand event for everyone, says Sarawak deputy premier

Action committee chairman Professor Muhammad Idiris Saleh (right) handing another memorandum to the Penang Chief Minister’s office today. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

State planning committee has no authority to interfere in planning permission approvals given by city councils, says Kon Yeow

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will be submitting a proposed Air Itam Dam Action Plan 2024 (AIDAP2024) to increase the dam’s effective capacity to 50 per cent by the end of April. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Penang water company proposes Air Itam Dam Action Plan to increase its effective capacity

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued an alert level continuous rain warning for Sabah and Sarawak until Sunday (Feb 4). ― Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

MetMalaysia: Continuous rain warning for Sabah, Sarawak

A police sergeant who was previously remanded for suspected involvement in raping a Form Four student has been remanded again to assist in investigations into another rape case. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2024

Police sergeant in Perak remanded again to assist in another rape probe