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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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Pritam Singh, secretary-general of the opposition Workers’ Party, arrives at the State Court to face the verdict in his trial for allegedly lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP) in Singapore on February 17, 2025. — AFP

Singapore / 17 Feb 2025

Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh faces court verdict over oath-lying charges ahead of national election

The Singapore High Court overruled the district judge’s decision, noting that discrepancies in the evidence were central to the charges. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 15 Feb 2025

Not guilty after all: Singaporean woman gets maid abuse conviction overturned after two years

A view of the Woodlands checkpoint run by Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). — Picture from Facebook/ICA

Singapore / 14 Feb 2025

Singapore says denied entry to over 33,000 foreigners in 2024 over security, immigration risks

Activists wearing mask featuring (left to right) US Vice President JD Vance, US President Donald Trump and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stage a protest in Munich, Germany on February 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 14 Feb 2025

Singapore’s economy grows 4.4pc to beat forecasts, but now under ‘cone of uncertainty’

Singapore MRT had faced three disruptions in five days, including at the Circle Line. — Picture from Facebook/Boa Choi

Singapore / 14 Feb 2025

With three MRT disruptions in five days, Singapore’s LTA says will work closely with rail operators to determine ‘root causes’

Singapore is set to establish the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) this year. — AFP pic

Singapore / 14 Feb 2025

Singapore to launch Communicable Diseases Agency on April 1 to bolster public health response

Currently, lactation rooms are only required in larger buildings of 10,000 sq m or more, and schools are not included. — Picture from Facebook/Tampines East CC

Singapore / 13 Feb 2025

Singapore boosts family-friendly infrastructure, requiring new buildings to have at least one lactation room from 2025

An exhibit from Singapore's Drug Victims Remembrance Day. — Picture from Facebook/CNB Drug Free SG

Singapore / 12 Feb 2025

Sharp rise in drug abuse among Singapore’s youth last year, with youngest offender just 13

An accident involving an elderly woman in a bus was judged as not due to the driver’s negligence. — Picture from Facebook/SBS Transit

Singapore / 12 Feb 2025

Singapore court dismisses elderly woman’s suit against SBS Transit after falling on double-decker bus

A leak occurred at the Shell Energy and Chemical Parks at Pulau Bukom, Singapore in December 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Singapore / 12 Feb 2025

Singapore conducts joint exercise with Malaysia, Indonesia for better response to oil spills

A senior participants interacts with a therapy miniature horse during the launch of Singapore's first equine-assisted program at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre in Singapore on February 11, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 12 Feb 2025

‘Haydays with Horses’: Amid rapidly ageing population, Singapore taps equine therapy for senior care

Singapore Minister K. Shanmugam (2nd right) speaking with Singapore Police Force's Tanglin Division. — Picture from Facebook/K Shanmugam

Singapore / 11 Feb 2025

Be ‘psychologically prepared’ for a terror attack, Singaporeans told amid rising arrests of radicals

A 42-year-old Singaporean man was found guilty of commercial sex with minor after reported by 16-year-old 'sugar baby' he found on Sugarbook. — Picture from Sugarbook

Singapore / 11 Feb 2025

Singaporean man jailed over paying for sex with minor after 16-year-old ‘sugar baby’ reported him to cops

Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on February 8, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 11 Feb 2025

Singapore housewife radicalised by Israel’s attacks on Palestine restricted for running pro-militant social media groups

A Singapore-registered travel agency was accused of sponsoring visa applications for foreigners with terrorism connections seeking entry into Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 11 Feb 2025

Singapore to deport Iranian, Malaysian husband PR over travel agency accused of facilitating entry of terrorist suspects

Authorities have placed a Singaporean woman under restrictions and deported a Malaysian man after investigations found them radicalised, Singapore’s Internal Security Department said. — Picture via Facebook/Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore

Singapore / 10 Feb 2025

Singapore places woman under Internal Security Act restrictions, deports Malaysian man over radicalisation concerns