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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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Coldplay shot its music video in Singapore in January last year during its Music of the Spheres World Tour. — Screengrab from YouTube

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

In tie-up with Singapore Tourism Board, Coldplay releases ‘Man in the Moon’ video with familiar sights like Jewel Changi, Fort Canning (VIDEO)

The Himalayan griffon (left) and hair-crested drongo were recently spotted in Singapore. — Picture from Facebook/Daniel Ong and Bai Qw

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

Singapore’s birdwatchers thrilled over rare appearances of Himalayan griffon, drongo on island

Singapore’s former transport minister and minister-in-charge for trade relations S. Iswaran (right) had pled guilty to five criminal charges. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

Convicted over receiving gifts, former Singapore minister S Iswaran now put under house detention after designated ‘low risk’

Pokemon fans display cards and products at the dedicated trade area during the 2023 Pokemon World Championships in Yokohama on August 11, 2023. — AFP pic

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

Singapore police: Around RM534,000 lost to scammers targeting Pokémon trading cards collectors

An altercation happened on the Singapore Airlines Flight SQ826 to Shanghai. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

Singapore Airlines: Two passengers booted out of Shanghai-bound flight for ‘verbally and physically’ abusing cabin crew (VIDEO)

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore is resolute over a two-state solution. — Picture by Drew Angerer/Getty Images via AFP

Singapore / 07 Feb 2025

Singapore’s Foreign Ministry reiterates backing for Palestinians after Trump doubles down on Gaza proposal

Yesterday, property portal Mogul.sg introduced Maia (Mogul’s Artificial Intelligence Agent), the first AI-powered property agent in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

AI takes over: Singapore’s new property agent isn’t human

Barath Gopal discovered his girlfriend’s infidelity and became unable to focus on his work so he sought to take three days of paid bereavement leave by fabricating his grandfather’s death. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore analyst forges death cert for paid leave to nurse a broken heart, gets slapped with S$4,000 fine

Halimah, in a Facebook post, likened the plan to the forced displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known as the ‘Nakba’ or catastrophe. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Former Singapore president Halimah criticises Trump’s Gaza remarks as ‘truly horrifying’

STB said it expected tourist spending in 2024 to be at the upper end of its forecast of S$27.5 billion (RM90 billion) to S$29.0 billion, after spending of S$22.4 billion over the first nine months of last year. — AFP pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore says visitor arrivals rise 21pc in 2024, highest since Covid-19 pandemic

The 24-year-old Myanmar national confessed that her frustration with the child’s refusal to sleep led to the violent acts. — Pexels pic via TODAY

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Domestic helper who bit, pinched baby over sleep frustration gets 20 months in Singapore

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Indranee Rajah, told Parliament yesterday the S$7 billion is in addition to other government subsidies for sectors like education and housing. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore to spend S$7b on marriage and parenthood initiatives in FY2026

The bourse operator said it remained optimistic for the medium-term and had observed improvement in its pipeline of initial public offerings. However, it warned of a moderation in tailwinds observed during the first half. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore Exchange’s half-year profit jumps 27pc on strength in equity segments

People walk along the water as a cargo ship is seen docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore on February 3, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore says investment commitments up in 2024, sees challenges in 2025

Foo’s scheme involved listing non-existent tickets on Carousell for Swift’s Eras Tour concerts that took place in Singapore from March 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Singapore ticket scam queen jailed for three years after conning 76 Taylor Swift fans of S$110,000

Singapore police told CNA that a fellow passenger noticed Zhang handling her bag stored in the overhead compartment. Upon checking, she found a stack of US dollars missing and suspected Zhang of the theft. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 06 Feb 2025

Chinese national charged with stealing US$885 on Scoot flight from Jeju to Singapore