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A bustling street in Hat Yai. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Foreign, but familiar: Why more and more Malaysians are choosing Hat Yai for their quick trips

Members of the public attempting to catch a glimpse of the public caning punishment against a 42-year-old man convicted of repeated “khalwat”, or close proximity with the opposite sex in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

PAS spiritual leader moots public caning for Shariah offences across all Perikatan-led states

MetMalaysia has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the country’s waters, effective from Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Malaysian waters from tomorrow to Tuesday

OK Lim was convicted in May 2024 for cheating and abetting forgery, part of a trade financing fraud described as one of Singapore’s most severe. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 5 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim and children declared bankrupt over Hin Leong debts

‘Nasi lemak’ with ‘ayam rendang’ and ‘daging rendang’ at Nasi Lemak Angah. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Head to Nasi Lemak Angah on Jalan Ipoh for a ‘nasi lemak’ full of flavour... and personality

A Chinese military aircraft flies in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. — Social media pic/via Reuters
World  / 8 h ago

Mysterious new Chinese military jets spark debate over stealth tech

A view shows damages in the wreckage of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane that crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024 in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media. — Social media pic via Reuters
World  / 18 h ago

‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’: Passenger recalls loud bang before plane crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blames ‘external’ interference

Simply put, the DRG is a pricing system that charges a fixed rate for certain medical procedures. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

What is DRG anyway? How Putrajaya plans to deal with rising medical costs with a new pricing system

US president-elect Donald Trump filed a brief yesterday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or Papagomo, is investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

After criminal probe against Papagomo for remarks targeting police, IGP sues over alleged defamation

A group of men leaves flowers outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens in Zhuhai. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, Mexico, December 7, 2024. Sales of luxury vehicles in Mexico registered a significant drop in 2024, in the face of a stronger presence of Chinese-made vehicles preferred by consumers. — AFP pic
Money  / 8 h ago

Why Mexicans are ditching legacy luxury rides for affordable Chinese auto upstarts

A man suspected of killing a dog in Ladang Malaya, Selama, by shooting it with an arrow was charged in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court on December 23.
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Man accused of shooting dog with arrow faces charges for alleged animal cruelty in Taiping

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirms the government’s position on ending the mystery of the missing MH370. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 2d ago

Malaysian govt will fully cooperate if newest MH370 search successful, says PM Anwar

Datuk Seri Bung Mokhtar Radin said serious attention should be given to the two rallies allegedly planned to take place at Menara Kinabalu at 2pm on December 31, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 2d ago

Fearing clash over two peaceful rallies at Menara Kinabalu on NYE, Bung Moktar calls for extra security

A Pas Youth leader has defended the proposed public caning in Terengganu for a man convicted of repeated khalwat (close proximity) offences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 2d ago

PAS Youth leader defends public caning in Terengganu amid criticisms, claims punishment a reminder for fellow Muslims

Police detained three suspects believed to be members of a gang that specialises in stealing chicken in and around Tapah and found 66 open-weave baskets full of stolen chicken worth about RM27,000 on Monday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 2d ago

Tapah chicken heist: Police nab trio, recover 66 baskets of chickens worth RM27,000

Floods have once again affected Raub and Lipis, with 22 people, from eight families, being evacuated to three temporary relief centres, following continuous rain since yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Floods hit Raub and Lipis, 22 people evacuated to relief centres after continuous rain

Sarawak’s new landmark, the St Peter’s Church, which was completed in October. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Malaysia observes Christmas with vibrant religious services and family unity

The Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque (Ladang Mosque) in Kuala Terengganu will be the venue for the state’s first public caning for khalwat under Shariah law on December 27, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Amazing Terengganu
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Terengganu’s first public caning for khalwat: No cameras allowed as cops beef up security, limit viewers to 70 this Friday

A. Suppiah, 75, father to ‘tsunami miracle baby’ Thulaashi, shows newspaper clippings of the day waves swept his 22-day-old daughter out to sea before bringing her back to shore. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

The girl who lived: Penang’s ‘miracle baby’ reflects on 20 years of surviving the 2004 tsunami

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre) said the RM1o million allocation is to meet the requirements of RIBI until 2028. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Penang govt commits to religious harmony with land and RM10m aid for 129 non-Muslim houses of worship

Anderias (right), aged 80, and his wife Ribka are happy to have their confiscated MyKads finally returned after two years. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

After years of struggle, some stateless families in Sarawak finally get MyKads, but fight far from over

A Google Map street view shows how much of the original house land had been encroached upon to build the public road.
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

After losing part of land to public road, Taman Desa house owners finally get RM6m compensation from DBKL 

A house in Taman Teluk Molek has captured widespread attention, becoming a local sensation after their stunning festive decorations went viral on social media. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Butterworth house flexes epic Christmas decor, drawing visitors from as far as Singapore

Pictured is a plant nursery in Sungai Buloh. Several nurseries located off Persiaran Tropicana in Petaling Jaya have been given until December 30, 2024 to vacate their land. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

PJ plant nurseries get notices to vacate by Dec 30, operators seek Selangor MB’s intervention

A 38-year-old housewife from Bera, near here, lost RM147,753 after falling victim to a part-time job offer scam through a social media application in mid-December. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Pahang housewife loses RM147,753 after falling victim to part-time job scam

Over 10,000 explicit videos, images, and child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) were seized during the Johor Ops Mega Pedo raids. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Ops Mega Pedo: Cops nab six men in Johor with child sexual abuse materials 

The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

King and Queen extend heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Malaysians