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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  / 7 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  / 7 h ago

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

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

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 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  / 6 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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The management of the Pulau Burung Landfill Phase 3 project, previously under PLB Terang Sdn Bhd, has been transferred to the Penang government following a settlement agreement, according to Penang local government, town and country planning committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Penang government takes over Pulau Burung Landfill Phase 3 project after RM35m settlement agreement

Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo plane showcased in the hangar during its launch at Sepang, Selangor on December 19, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo back in action after 48-hour delay over faulty component

Datuk Mazupi Abdul Rahman, a retired senior police officer, expressed confidence that the police are conducting a transparent and fair investigation into the incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Grieving father of Ayer Keroh plaza crash victim confident police will gather crucial evidence for prosecution

The remains of five family members who perished in a crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (Plus) in Melaka last night were laid to rest at the Bandar Baru Bangi (Sungai Tangkas) Muslim Cemetery last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Five family members killed in three-vehicle crash near Ayer Keroh toll plaza laid to rest

The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has taken proactive measures to tackle the lack of coconuts in the market by boosting purchases of old coconuts from Indonesia to ensure adequate supply for domestic use, especially during festive seasons. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Fama steps up coconut imports from Indonesia as local supply drops by 50pc

The three-day DWP concert at the Jakarta International Expo, organised by Ismaya Live, a part of Ismaya Group, concluded on December 15 and is one of Asia’s largest electronic music festivals. — Picture from Instagram/Djakarta Warehouse Project
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Indonesian police: 45 Malaysians extorted by officers at Jakarta DWP concert, RM690,000 seized

Not a snow country and originally a pagan practice, Malaysian Christians have adopted Christian tree decorating as a tradition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 25 Dec 2024

Christmas in the tropics: What does the festival really mean to Malaysian Christians and how do they celebrate it?

The Madani government will continue to fully support efforts to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and will not tolerate any crimes that threaten their future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

Fahmi: No room for predators, govt doubles down on child protection

Police have opened an investigation paper on the case involving cats reportedly killed in Universiti Malaya (UM), said Kuala Lumpur Police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

UM campus cat killings spark police investigation

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

PM Anwar calls for unity and justice in Christmas message for a stronger Malaysia

A view of the construction site of the Jurong East terminus in Singapore for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail. — TODAY pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

MRCB’s exit from KL-SG HSR project signals doubts about its viability, says expert

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

Anwar expresses condolences to families of victims in deadly Melaka crash

Abang Johari said in the next five to 10 years, the Sarawak government and the private sector are expected to invest some RM100 billion to implement two massive projects. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

Major strategic projects to propel Sarawak as new Asian economic force, says state premier in Christmas message

Perak Tengah District Police chief Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah said the incident involving the seven-year-old victim was reported by a member of the public at around 5.45pm. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

In Perak, seven-year-old drowns in Parit canal while playing with friends 

A 31-second video went viral on social media platforms like TikTok, showing a woman performing a belly dance in revealing attire during a recent dinner event in Tanah Merah. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

Kelantan fines event organiser RM10,000 over belly dance violation

People shop for Christmas decorations in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur December 24, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 24 Dec 2024

Federal ministers, deputies extend Christmas greetings, emphasise unity and community support