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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 / 3 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 / 13 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 / 13 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 / 18 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 / 13 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 / 3 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 / 13 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 / 13 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 / 18 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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South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, British actress Naomi Sarah Ackie, American actor Mark Alan Ruffalo, South Korean-American actor Steven Yeun and South Korean producer Choi Doo-ho pose for a photo during a press conference to promote the film 'Mickey 17' in Seoul on February 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho’s new film ‘Mickey 17’ explores human resilience in era of authoritarianism

The recipient of the Best Supporting Actress award at the recent 33rd Malaysia's Film Festival said she has lost over 100,000 followers since getting married. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

‘Kinda miss it’: Starlet Elizabeth Tan laments loss of thirsty fans since getting married

People stand near a giant screen showing a trailer for the Chinese movie ‘Nezha 2’, at a cinema in Beijing February 6, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

‘Captain America must die’: US-China tensions play out in Nezha 2 box office success

The appearance will be G-Dragon’s comeback after several years away from the limelight. — Picture from Instagram/xxxibgdrgn

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

Singapore F1 GP confirms G-Dragon, Elton John for 2025 race

A composite of posts on Blackpink’s Instagram page reads ‘2025 World Tour’. — Instragram/BlackpinkOfficial pic

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

Blackpink unveils 2025 world tour with global stadium stops (sorry, Malaysia)

Blackpink’s Jisoo appears in an episode of Snowdrop in this promotional handout photo. — JTBC Studios pic

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

Blackpink’s Jisoo takes stab at rom-coms in new Netflix series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey appear in an episode of ‘The Last of Us’ in this promotional handout image. — HBO pic

Showbiz / 20 Feb 2025

HBO announces April 13 premiere for ‘The Last of Us’ season two

Benedict Cumberbatch was overtaken by grief at unexpected moments while playing a widower in his new family drama. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Benedict Cumberbatch overwhelmed by unexpected grief in ‘The Thing With Feathers’ drama

Taylor Swift has been named global recording artist of the year for 2024 by the IFPI, the fifth time she has won the honour from the organisation that represents the recorded music industry. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Taylor Swift reigns supreme with fifth Global Artist of the Year win

A handout image shows Keanu Reeves appearing in a scene in the movie Constantine. — Warner Bros pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Two decades later: Keanu Reeves says ‘aching’ for chance to be John Constantine again (VIDEO)

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Billie Eilish perform during the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts, in Inglewood, California, US, on January 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong flies Palestine flag during concert in Malaysia (VIDEO)

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Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

‘The Brutalist’ director says critically-acclaimed movie made him ‘zero dollar’s (VIDEO)

Children pose for a picture as they visit a movie theatre to watch the animated film Nezha 2 in Beijing on February 16, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

China’s ‘Nezha 2’ breaks records, surpasses ‘Inside Out 2’ in global box office (VIDEO)

Yoo Ah-in appears in an episode from Season 1 of Hellbound in this promotional image from Netflix.

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Star of Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ Yoo Ah-in gets suspended sentence in Korea drug case

Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Certified lover boy? Certified golden child: Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to top 100 million monthly Spotify listeners

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends her end-of-year press conference in Rome, Italy, January 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 19 Feb 2025

Italy approves defamation charges against Placebo’s Brian Molko for calling PM Giorgia Meloni ‘racist, fascist’