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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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A Singaporean man was sentenced to 15 years’ jail, caning for sexually abusing his stepdaughter and forcing her to film a sex act of him and her mother. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 24 Feb 2025

‘Heinous and depraved’: Stepdad jailed in Singapore for raping 11-year-old stepdaughter, forcing her to record parents’ intimate acts

People rest on a bench along the boardwalk at Marina Bay next to the city skyline in Singapore on February 18, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 24 Feb 2025

Singapore’s core inflation drops to 0.8pc in January, lowest in over three years

The Singapore Freshwater Crab measures just 2-3cm and feeds on plant detritus under rocks or leaf litter in undisturbed forest streams. — Picture from Facebook/NParks

Singapore / 24 Feb 2025

Lab-bred endangered freshwater crab endemic to Singapore thrives in the wild again seven years after release

Passengers aboard Flight TR135 from Xi’an claimed to have seen sparks during takeoff but Singapore budget airline Scoot said there was no engine fire and added that it returned to the China airport and activated emergency services as a precaution. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 24 Feb 2025

Singapore-bound Scoot flight from Xi’an U-turns to airport after 20 minutes, passengers report sparks, airline cites tech issue

MAS and the Financial Sector Development Fund will launch the S$5 billion programme, called Equity Market Development Programme, which will draw in investments from other investors over time. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 22 Feb 2025

Singapore rolls out tax rebates, S$5b programme to boost stock market

The ready-to-eat meals were originally meant to be distributed to over 100,000 students and teachers across more than 90 schools as part of this year’s programme, which is led by SFA. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Total Defence food programme halted after Singapore’s School of the Arts students fall ill from ready-to-eat meals

Both women face three charges each — two for obstruction of justice and one for intentionally omitting to provide information about the molest, despite being legally bound to do so. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Preschool toddler molest cover-up in Singapore: Two women charged with deleting evidence, obstructing justice

Employees in Singapore were informed of the layoffs on February 20, with those affected having their access cut off just an hour after receiving the notice. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

TikTok cuts trust and safety jobs in Singapore amid global layoffs

Prosecutors in Spain are pushing for a murder charge against Mitchell Ong, a Singaporean man accused of killing 39-year-old Audrey Fang (right), whose body was found with 30 stab wounds in April 2024.

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Stabbed 30 times: Spain prosecutors seek murder charge for Singaporean man over compatriot’s death

Seet Siau Khuang (2nd left), 75, was granted a discharge amounting to an acquittal on February 13, meaning he cannot be charged again for the same offences. TODAY pic

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

All charges dropped for 75-year-old Singaporean whose brothers led notorious organised crime ring

On February 20, Adrian Ching Kah Siang, 36, and his wife, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan, 31, were each sentenced to three weeks in jail.

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

In Singapore, TikTok live streamer jailed for obscene act at HDB void deck, husband acted as lookout

The resort and casino operator, which runs Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), said this in its quarterly results announcement on February 20, as it reported a 5 per cent drop in full-year net profit to S$578.9 million (RM1.9 billion) for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Resorts World Sentosa

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Genting Singapore’s profit dips 5pc to S$578.9m, eyes Thailand expansion amid casino liberalisation

Novo Nordisk, best known for its blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy, is seeking up to US$830 million in damages and has also initiated legal proceedings against KBP Biosciences in New York, according to the Singapore court. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Singapore biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua’s assets frozen over US$830m suit after misleading Novo Nordisk on ‘new and effective’ hypertension drug, court rules

Singapore Airlines, a major Asian air freight carrier, has benefited from rising volumes of e-commerce out of China and the region. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 Feb 2025

Singapore Airlines posts record profit, but airfare pressures loom

The RTE meals were a new product developed by Sats for public consumption during national emergencies. The halal-certified meals, which include curry chicken with briyani rice, fish porridge with sweet potato and pumpkin, and vegetable marinara pasta, were produced using sterilisation techniques similar to those used for Singapore Armed Forces combat rations. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

Singapore / 20 Feb 2025

Singapore’s School of the Arts students fall ill after ready-to-eat meals from Total Defence exercise

Glenn Knight was a former prosecutor in Singapore. — Pictures from Facebook/Suresh Nair

Singapore / 19 Feb 2025

Former Singapore prosecutor Glenn Knight, who prosecuted MCA’s Tan Koon Swan, dies at 80 on Scoot flight