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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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Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, is seen during his sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand August 24, 2020. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 10 Feb 2025

Singapore locks up self-radicalised ‘East Asian supremacist’ planning to attack Malays, Muslims in republic

BYD electric cars for export wait to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Chinese car brands made significant inroads in Singapore’s automotive market in 2024, capturing 18.2 per cent of new car registrations, up from 5.9 per cent the previous year. — AFP pic

Singapore / 10 Feb 2025

Chinese EV sales surge in Singapore, challenging Japanese and German brands with affordability and features

The mezzanine floor that collapsed in a Toa Payoh warehouse last month was installed without approval from the Singapore Civil Defence Force or the Building and Construction Authority. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Civil Defence Force

Singapore / 10 Feb 2025

Singapore authorities say mezzanine floor in collapsed Toa Payoh warehouse was built without approval

A view of an MRT station in Singapore. A signalling fault at Buangkok MRT station caused delays on the North-East Line (NEL) during this morning’s peak hours. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit Ltd

Singapore / 10 Feb 2025

Singapore MRT’s North-East Line back to normal after over an hour’s disruption caused by signalling fault at Buangkok station

Father Cary Chan (inset), who was attacked at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Singapore this morning,s said he was punched in the head by a man with special needs. — Pictures via holyspirit.sg

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

Singapore priest says man who punched him at Church of the Holy Spirit is partially blind and has special needs, may not have recognised him

More than 24,000 pet cats have been licensed in Singapore since new requirements took effect on September 1, 2024, under a two-year transition period for owners. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

Singapore to ramp up free microchipping as over 24,000 pet cats licensed under new rules

Singapore police arrested a 22-year-old man for public nuisance after he allegedly tried to assault a priest at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Upper Thomson Road this morning. — Screencap via holyspirit.sg/

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

Singapore police arrest man for allegedly assaulting priest at Church of the Holy Spirit

A general view of private condominiums and public housing estates in Singapore June 29, 2016. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

Singapore to upgrade 32 private estates under S$135m programme, including senior-friendly enhancements

Companies in Singapore are cautious about using DeepSeek despite its cost-saving potential, citing concerns over data security and AI biases. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

AI breakthrough or security threat? Singapore firms assess DeepSeek’s impact as data privacy concerns persist

Despite Singapore’s low unemployment rates, many workers still feel anxious about job stability. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Feb 2025

Why job security remains a concern in Singapore despite low unemployment

A Malaysia-based man bought 30 packets of Hokkien mee from a Singapore stall, vacuum-sealed them, and stored them in his freezer to preserve their freshness. — Picture via Facebook/Bosco Cheung

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Hokkien mee fan vacuum packs 30 packets from Singapore stall to bring to Malaysia

DBS Group, the biggest among the three Singapore lenders, is projected to record a 9.8 per cent rise in net profit in the October-December period versus a year earlier, according to LSEG estimates. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Singapore banks to post higher Q4 profit, but Trump tariffs could hurt 2025 growth

Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh, in sentencing Lin yesterday, described his actions as ‘abhorrent’ and acknowledged the public distress they caused. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Cat killer jailed: Ang Mo Kio man gets 14 months for throwing felines off HDB blocks

According to Channel News Asia (CNA), two individuals familiar with Ong’s condition said that the 79-year-old has multiple myeloma, a rare cancer characterised by an abnormal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng diagnosed with bone marrow cancer amid legal proceedings, sources say

Singapore’s flu seasons typically run from November to February and May to July. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Singapore clinics see spike in flu jab bookings after ‘Meteor Garden’ star Barbie Hsu’s death

The Ministry of Health said that the patient, a five-month-old Indonesian girl, was medically evacuated from Indonesia for treatment of her symptoms and arrived in Singapore on January 26. — IStock.com pic via AFP

Singapore / 08 Feb 2025

Singapore confirms imported polio case in five-month-old girl, risk of community spread low