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Customers dine at the Hailao Huoguo, a new hotpot chain by Haidilao, in Beijing, China December 10, 2023. The Chinese hotpot giant said it would compensate over 4,000 diners who had visited one of its outlets in Shanghai after two diners urinated into their hotpot broth. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 h ago

Hot mess: China’s Haidilao to compensate thousands of customers over hotpot pee incident

The agriculture and food security minister shared this photo of himself planting onion seeds in a plot at his official residence. — Picture via Facebook/Mohamad Sabu
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Minister digs in: Mohamad Sabu grows onions at official residence

Dewakan, led by chef Darren Teoh, placed 84th on the extended 51-100 list from the 2025 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Two Malaysian restaurants named on extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Dewakan ranks No. 84 while Au Jardin makes its debut

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his speech during Umno’s breaking of fast event at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Zahid urges Tengku Zafrul not to rush decision on quitting Umno amid defection rumours

Photos showed the wall had crumbled inward, suggesting that strong winds may have played a role in the collapse. — Picture from Facebook/Nabil Nazri
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Wall panel collapses at Masjid Jamek LRT station during evening downpour, services unaffected

A general view of the playground at Idaman Apartment where 6-year old autistic boy, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin was last seen. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Police tracking source of video showing mother of murdered boy Zayn Rayyan

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismal this initiative aims to improve the current system, as foreign investors were previously issued social visit passes valid for only 14 to 90 days, depending on their country of origin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Home minister: Govt to introduce special pass for foreign investors, expatriates starting April 1

‘Malaysiakini’ journalist B Nantha Kumar, who has denied the accusation, said he was informed of the charges by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this afternoon. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

RM20,000 bribery case: ‘Malaysiakini’ reporter to face charge on Friday, portal stands by him

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi distributed duit raya to orphans during Umno’s breaking of fast event at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Zahid denies Umno link to cash, gold seized in MACC probe on Ismail Sabri

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ATR 72-600 aircraft will replace the current planes for the state’s rural air service (RAS) operations when their lease period expires in two years. — Picture courtesy of ATR Aircraft
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sarawak to add new ATR 72-600s for AirBorneo’s rural routes, says state minister

Southeast Brigade GOF commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid, said a 46-year-old local male driver, who was delivering the noodles suspected to have been smuggled from a neighbouring country, was also arrested. — Picture via Facebook/Briged Tenggara PGA Rasmi
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Smugglers’ RM207,000 Zow-Zow instant noodle run boils over at Rantau Panjang roadblock

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil addresses the media during his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing in Putrajaya March 12, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘No free lunches’: Fahmi says government funds for Sapura Energy a strategic investment, not a bailout

Zeekr has teased its upcoming 9X and it appears to be a premium SUV that takes on the likes of the Range Rover and Rolls Royce Cullinan. — SoyaCincau pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Zeekr 9X luxury SUV teased — Geely’s answer to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stressed the importance of mutual respect and urged people not to fall for narratives pushed by those with personal agendas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

IGP: ‘3R’ issues like ‘warfare’, could tear Malaysia apart

According to the authors, as Malaysia keeps becoming a popular travel destination worldwide especially among content creators and influencers, it is essential that our frontline employees have the tools they need to properly represent our country. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think  / 17 h ago

Where language skills matter on the rails — Nuruladilah Mohamed and Nurul Amilin Razawi

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‘Napoleon’ by Ridley Scott (pic) hits US theatres next week. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 18 Nov 2023

From Blade Runner to Gladiator: Five Ridley Scott epics

Swift was honoured to be welcomed by Brazil’s most iconic landmark, Christ the Redeemer. — Reuters Picture & X/TheSwiftSociety
Showbiz / 18 Nov 2023

'Nicest thing anyone’s ever done': Taylor Swift responds to Christ the Redeemer statue’s welcome in Brazil (VIDEO)

The slow-cooking romance between an obsessive chef and his assistant, played by Benoit Magimel and Juliette Binoche, features long sweeping shots of bubbling casseroles, sizzling slabs of meat and warming pies. — Screen capture via YouTube/ IFC Films
Showbiz / 18 Nov 2023

Why the French can’t stomach their Oscar entry (VIDEO)

Shakira will take the stand on November 20 on tax fraud charges. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Shakira, Shakira: Latina superstar with tax woes

Oprah Winfrey said ‘The Color Purple’ helped her cope with the trauma of being raped as a young girl. — Reuters file pic
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Oprah says ‘The Color Purple’ helped her deal with childhood rape

Tinariwen promises a night of mesmerising music that will transport audiences to the landscapes of the Sahara. — Picture by Marie Planeille
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Grammy-winning world music band Tinariwen returns to Malaysia for concert next month

'Hawkeye' actor Jeremy Renner recovers from snowplough incident some 10 months later. — Picture via Instagram/ jeremyrenner
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

US actor Jeremy Renner updates fans with clip of him running, having recovered from snowplough incident (VIDEO)

Yeoh received an honorary doctoral degree in humanities from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today. — Screenshot via HKUST livestream
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Michelle Yeoh receives honorary doctoral degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Kwok returns to Malaysia next February, eight months after his concert in June this year. — Picture via Instagram/ aaronkwokxx
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

HK superstar Aaron Kwok to perform in Malaysia again next year, eight months after this year's concert

‘Napoleon’ by Ridley Scott hits US theatres next week. — Picture courtesy of Apple via ETX Studio
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

‘Napoleon’ movie too ‘anti-French’ for some in France

The organiser of Coldplay's concert in Kuala Lumpur on November 22 has issued a guideline on what can and cannot be done by attendees. — Picture via Facebook/ Coldplay
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Coldplay concert organiser reminds KL fans to 'be mindful of local culture and sensitivities in Malaysia'

The suit says that Ventura met Combs (pic), also known as both Puff Daddy or Diddy, in 2005, when she was 19 and he was 37. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 17 Nov 2023

Rap mogul Sean Combs sued for rape by singer Cassie

In the video, a small crowd was seen gathering around the duo as they performed one of Khadijah’s evergreen songs. — Picture via TikTok.com/@khadijah.ibrahim04
Showbiz / 16 Nov 2023

Veteran Malaysian singer Khadijah Ibrahim applauded online for impromptu duet with busker in Penang (VIDEO)

The sixth and final season of the award-winning but often-criticised ‘The Crown’, created by Peter Morgan, is being released in two parts. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 16 Nov 2023

End of an era: ‘The Crown’ concludes with Diana’s death

Looi’s upcoming EP ‘Sugary’ will blend the old and new with five upbeat tracks. — Picture via Instagram/martinlooi
Showbiz / 16 Nov 2023

Local violinist Martin Looi strings an elegant twist on modern hits in EP ‘Sugary’, out next month

Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel is returning — again — to host the Oscars for a fourth time, organisers said yesterday. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 16 Nov 2023

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars for fourth time