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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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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 / 06 Feb 2025

Animated movie ‘Nezha 2’ becomes China’s highest-grossing film during Lunar New Year surge with 5.8b yuan haul

Original members of Black Sabbath (from left), Bill Ward, Ozzy Osborne, Geezer Butler and Tony Lommi in Los Angeles in this file picture. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

‘I love you and good night’: Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunites in UK for first time in 20 years for Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert

G-Dragon, who rose to global fame as the leader of K-pop group BigBang, is set to release his solo album ‘Ubermensch’ on February 25, marking his first solo project in 11 years and five months. — Picture via Instagram/xxxibgdrgn

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

BigBang’s G-Dragon to headline Head in the Clouds Los Angeles lineup, announces world tour and first solo comeback in over a decade

Fans of popular girls group Blackpink pose for pictures before the group’s concert at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in this file photo taken on March 4, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

Blackpink teases new world tour, first since ‘Born Pink’ (VIDEO)

Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

‘Most Googled person on planet called Earth’: Kanye West declares ‘we beat the Grammys’ after wife Censori’s controversial red carpet appearance (VIDEO)

Apple TV+ has announced KPOPPED, an eight-episode song battle series featuring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, with music icons reimagining their biggest hits alongside K-pop idols. — Picture courtesy of Apple TV+

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

PSY and Megan Thee Stallion to star in Apple TV+’s K-pop song battle series ‘KPOPPED’

Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon arrives for the media presentation of the film ‘Emilia Perez’ in Bogota on January 17, 2025. Rarely has a film fallen from favour so quickly: after gaining a record number of Oscar nominations for a foreign-language movie, narco-musical ‘Emilia Perez’ has become embroiled in scandal linked to past social media posts by star Gascon. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

Oscars frontrunner ‘Emilia Perez’ hopes dashed as star’s old social media posts spark scandal, disrupt awards season

Lara Trump looks on during Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump’s rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida November 6, 2024. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 06 Feb 2025

Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and ‘gifted communicator’ Lara to host Fox News prime-time show

Sting performs during the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts in Inglewood, California. — Reuters

Showbiz / 05 Feb 2025

FireAid benefit donations for Los Angeles top US$100m

Showbiz / 05 Feb 2025

Netflix drops ‘Emilia Perez’ transgender star Karla Sofia Gascon from Oscars campaign over resurfaced racist, Islamophobic social media posts

Actor and director Justin Baldoni’s lead counsel, Bryan Freedman, speaks to the press at US District Court after a pre-trial hearing — as Blake Lively’s lawyers Michael Gottlieb (centre) and Ezra Hudson (right) look on. — Pic by AFP

Showbiz / 04 Feb 2025

Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively’s legal teams face-off in US$400m ‘It Ends With Us’ case

Beyonce received the Best Country Album award for ‘Cowboy Carter’ at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. — Pic by Reuters

Showbiz / 04 Feb 2025

Beyonce's best album Grammy: a long time coming

Kendrick Lamar will be joined by Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and SZA for the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025 in the first to be centred around the hip-hop genre. — Pic by Reuters

Showbiz / 04 Feb 2025

Kendrick Lamar to lead hip-hop themed Super Bowl halftime show with Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and SZA

Doechii winner of the Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, poses in the press room during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 03 Feb 2025

Love for LA and political quips: Top moments at the Grammys

Lamar bested a packed field including Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish for the prize honouring songwriting. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Showbiz / 03 Feb 2025

Kendrick Lamar wins Song of the Year Grammy for ‘Not Like Us’

Beyonce accepts the Album of the Year for ‘Cowboy Carter’ onstage during the 67th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Showbiz / 03 Feb 2025

Beyonce wins Album of the Year for ‘Cowboy Carter’