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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 / 4 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 / 14 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 / 14 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 / 19 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 / 14 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 / 4 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 / 14 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 / 14 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 / 19 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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An illustrative photo shows playing cards and casino chips laid across a gaming table. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Apex court: Gambling debt not legally binding, unenforceable

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Malaysia Madani dialogue with PSD scholarship students at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi on June 13, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

MOHE: Draft of Higher Education Plan 2025-2035 complete

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks during a press conference at his office in George Town in this file photograph. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Kon Yeow says must be in DAP’s leadership committee as Penang CM

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar inspecting the guard-of-honour during the Johor police force’s monthly assembly at its state contingent headquarters. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Johor police chief vows to curb misconduct among officers, warns of erosion of public trust

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (second from right) and state exco Zairil Khir Johari (third from right) display the alignment for Package One, in George Town on Feb 27, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Penang approves RM2.9b North Coastal Paired Road linking Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang

A Czech tourist had spray-painted several premises in Mersing over the weekend including this shophouse, and has pleaded guilty to defacing the wall of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) building. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Czech tourist fined RM5,000 for spray-painting graffiti on Mersing govt building

Tan Sri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on April 11, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Ex-1MDB chairman plays coy on familiarity with Najib

A video of the incident, widely shared on social media, shows the two vehicles emerging from a side lane before driving into a group of people standing along the road, in front of a building.

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Man gets attempted murder charge for running down pedestrians along Old Klang Road

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to discuss security and defence issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Anwar meets Russian Security Council chief Shoigu in Putrajaya

Transport Minister Anthony Loke surveys the LRT3 line construction in Pasar Jawa Station on July 29, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Loke: LRT3 coming online on Sept 30

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during the launch of the National Waqf Month at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

PM Anwar: No one above the law in defence sector, corruption will not be tolerated

The ambulance was unable to enter Kampung Pahu, Tambunan and reach the pregnant woman in her medical emergency. — Picture courtesy of Sabah Health Department

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Heroes battle mudslide to rescue woman in labour in Sabah interior; mother and child now safe

An employee looking at dehusked coconuts at a coconut storage facility in Semenyih in this file picture dated January 16, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Agriculture Ministry: Coconut imports ongoing; 661 tonnes distributed nationwide

Dr Zaliha said the study covers various aspects, including implementation mechanisms, projected traffic reductions, and the potential increase in public transport usage if the charge is introduced. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Minister: KL congestion charge could include exemptions during off-peak hours

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaks during the Ministers’ Question Time at the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Dr Zaliha: George Town, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru identified for initial congestion charge rollout

An illustrative file photograph shows a gavel being used on a bench. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 27 Feb 2025

Teen admits to sexually assaulting girl, 10, in Batang Kali mosque