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A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5 million to crypto scam in Johor

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money  / 7 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

Money  / 5 h ago

YTL gets green light for Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first ‘AI-powered’ digital bank in venture with Shopee owner

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 4 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

Police believe the crash occurred when the unlicensed teen driver lost control of his car and veered into the opposite lane, colliding with two motorcycles and two other cars on January 14, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Cops nab unlicensed teen driver who lost control of car in Kuching after five die (VIDEO)

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

Anwar landed at the Stansted Airport in London, the UK at 10.50pm local time on January 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar arrives in London for first UK visit since becoming PM for key talks on trade, education, climate

The woman, named as Anne, told a news programme that she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer €830,000 (RM3.8 million). — AFP pic
Life  / 6 h ago

Scammed by ‘Brad Pitt’: French woman loses RM3.8m to romance fraudsters — and faces public mockery

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Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates with Erling Braut Haaland after scoring the third goal against RB Leipzig November 29, 2023. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 29 Nov 2023

Manchester City claim Champions League top spot after recovering to beat Leipzig 3-2

Four-time J1 League winners, Kawasaki Frontale has booked its place in the knockout round with tonight’s win, having collected 15 points with one group match remaining. — Picture from X/Bernama 
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Kawasaki Frontale thrash JDT 5-0 in AFC Champions League match

National weightlifter Muhammad Erry Hidayat and gymnast Ng Joe Ee with their trophies, November 28, 2023. — Bernama pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Muhammad Erry, Joe Ee crowned Federal Territories Sportsman, Sportswoman for 2021/2022

The 26-year-old had earlier planned to fly down under to Melbourne after last week’s China Masters in Shenzhen to begin his 2024 season preparations, but after making into the season finale, he has chosen to train at the Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) here beginning today. — Picture from Instagram/anders_antonsen 
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Danish shuttler Antonsen sets up base in Malaysia to prepare for World Tour Finals

According to a statement from BAM, the decision was taken by the Task Force for Junior Development, which met yesterday chaired by Datuk V. Subramaniam after receiving input from ABM’s director of coaching Rexy Mainaky and ABM’s head of juniors Jeffer Rosobin. — Reuters pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

BAM to decentralise junior development programme

For the record, Malaysia won the only gold medal in the Wushu World Championships through Wong Weng Son in the men’s Changquan event and among those who will follow him to the 2024 World Cup are Sydney Chin Sy Xuan, Clement Ting and Loh Ying Ting. — Bernama pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Wushu Federation of Malaysia: Country’s top eight exponents have qualified for 2024 Wushu World Cup 

Previously, national badminton fans had speculated that there was something amiss between Pearly and Thinaah after the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallists barely spoke to each other en route to losing 11-21, 21-15, 20-22 to South Koreans Jeong Na Eun-Kim Hye Jeong in the first round of the China Masters on November 22). — Bernama pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

What transpired between Pearly and Thinaah is normal, says coach

Sabalenka is ineligible to compete in the United Cup mixed tournament taking place in Perth and Sydney the same week because of the continuing ban on teams from Belarus and Russia stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Sabalenka, Rybakina to open new season in Brisbane

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil reacts during the match against Fulham November 28, 2023. ― Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Wolves boss O'Neil rages against VAR after Fulham defeat

Putellas has been carrying left knee discomfort following a knock suffered on November 14 in a game against Benfica in the Champions League. — AFP pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Spain's Alexia Putellas pulls out of training camp due to knee injury

Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams (centre) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Girona FC at the Montilivi stadium in Girona November 27, 2023. ― AFP pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Girona fail to reclaim LaLiga top spot after 1-1 draw against Bilbao

Fulham's Willian celebrates with teammates after scoring the third goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers November 28, 2023. ― Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Willian's penalty double earns Fulham 3-2 win over Wolves

Al-Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo attempts a shot during the AFC Champions League match against Persepolis at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh November 27, 2023. ― AFP pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Ten-man Al-Nassr secure spot in Asian Champions League last 16

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe speaks during a press conference in Paris November 27, 2023. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 28 Nov 2023

Howe aims to boost Newcastle's momentum in PSG clash

An image of former football manager Terry Venables during a minute’s applause following his passing at Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, November 26, 2023. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 27 Nov 2023

Man City boss Guardiola salutes ‘incredible’ Venables

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen performs a burnout after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, November 26, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 27 Nov 2023

Three things we learned in the 2023 F1 season