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A bustling street in Hat Yai. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Foreign, but familiar: Why more and more Malaysians are choosing Hat Yai for their quick trips

Members of the public attempting to catch a glimpse of the public caning punishment against a 42-year-old man convicted of repeated “khalwat”, or close proximity with the opposite sex in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PAS spiritual leader moots public caning for Shariah offences across all Perikatan-led states

MetMalaysia has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the country’s waters, effective from Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MetMalaysia: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Malaysian waters from tomorrow to Tuesday

OK Lim was convicted in May 2024 for cheating and abetting forgery, part of a trade financing fraud described as one of Singapore’s most severe. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 6 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim and children declared bankrupt over Hin Leong debts

‘Nasi lemak’ with ‘ayam rendang’ and ‘daging rendang’ at Nasi Lemak Angah. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Head to Nasi Lemak Angah on Jalan Ipoh for a ‘nasi lemak’ full of flavour... and personality

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

A group of men leaves flowers outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens in Zhuhai. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

A Chinese military aircraft flies in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. — Social media pic/via Reuters
World  / 9 h ago

Mysterious new Chinese military jets spark debate over stealth tech

Simply put, the DRG is a pricing system that charges a fixed rate for certain medical procedures. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

What is DRG anyway? How Putrajaya plans to deal with rising medical costs with a new pricing system

A view shows damages in the wreckage of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane that crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024 in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media. — Social media pic via Reuters
World  / 19 h ago

‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’: Passenger recalls loud bang before plane crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blames ‘external’ interference

US president-elect Donald Trump filed a brief yesterday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or Papagomo, is investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

After criminal probe against Papagomo for remarks targeting police, IGP sues over alleged defamation

Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, Mexico, December 7, 2024. Sales of luxury vehicles in Mexico registered a significant drop in 2024, in the face of a stronger presence of Chinese-made vehicles preferred by consumers. — AFP pic
Money  / 9 h ago

Why Mexicans are ditching legacy luxury rides for affordable Chinese auto upstarts

A man suspected of killing a dog in Ladang Malaya, Selama, by shooting it with an arrow was charged in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court on December 23.
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Man accused of shooting dog with arrow faces charges for alleged animal cruelty in Taiping

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The 26-year-old looked set for a third consecutive win, taking the first game 22-20 and leading 13-5 in the second when he fell awkwardly and injured his right ankle while trying to retrieve a drop shot in Hangzhou.
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Zii Jia’s injury derails World Tour Finals bid; Sze Fei-Izzuddin celebrate semi-final spot

Alpine's Australian driver Jack Doohan drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Rwanda announces bid to host F1 GP, aims to return race to Africa for first time since 1993

Liverpool's Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez warms up before the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Girona FC and Liverpool FC at the Montilivi stadium in Girona on December 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

With merely one goal in 10 appearances, Liverpool boss Slot defends Nunez despite drop in standard

Manchester City marched to an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title last term. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Man City announce record Premier League revenue last season

Olympic champion duo Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin taunted by spectators during a match in China in this screengrab from X.
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

BWF World Tour Finals: Taiwan slams badminton spectator taunts in China, files protest over political interference (VIDEO)

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka was handed a wildcard today for the Australian Open, a tournament he first played almost 20 years ago. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Swiss star Wawrinka receives wildcard for Australian Open comeback

India’s grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju speaks during a press conference after winning against China’s chess grandmaster Ding Liren in game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore on December 12, 2024. The 18-year-old became ‘the YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION in history’, said the International Chess Federation in a post on social media platform X, after Ding resigned in a thrilling endgame that had been expected to end in a draw. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Teen chess prodigy Gukesh eyes ‘greatness’ as he dethrones Ding to become youngest chess world champion

Manchester United players celebrate after Manchester United's Danish striker #09 Rasmus Hojlund (2nd left) scored a goal during the Uefa Europa League football match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United in Plzen, Czech Republic December 12, 2024. Manchester’s crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James’ Park. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Man City host United in derby amid crises, Newcastle seek vital win, Chelsea eye top spot as Liverpool aim to extend lead

A logo of Italy's Lega Serie A is seen in Milan December 17, 2019. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Meta and Serie A join forces to tackle illegal football streaming of live matches on Facebook, Instagram

China today jailed former Premier League star and men’s national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery, snaring one of the country’s greatest football figures in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption in sport. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Li Tie, ex-national coach and Everton player, sentenced to 20 years as China targets football corruption

National mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai have secured a spot in the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

BWF World Tour Finals: Mixed doubles pairs Soon Huat-Shevon, Tang Jie-Ee Wei fly Malaysia’s flag into semi-finals after wins in Hangzhou

Viktoria Plzen's Ghanaian forward #80 Prince Kwabena Abu (left) and Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder #18 Casemiro vie for the ball during the Uefa Europa League football match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United in Plzen, on December 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Europa League drama: Man United edge Plzen, Spurs held by Rangers in Glasgow

Malaysia take on defending champions Thailand in the third Group A match of the 2024 Asean Cup in Bangkok tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

Harimau Malaya chase Bangkok glory: Nothing is impossible, says Danial Amier

Malaysia’s professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia secured a spot in the semi-finals after claiming his second Group A victory at the 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Dec 2024

BWF World Tour Finals: Malaysia’s Zii Jia secures semis spot as Aaron-Wooi Yik, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stay in contention

A drone-created light show and fireworks illuminate the sky over Riyadh on December 11, 2024, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup football tournament. — AFP pic
Sports / 12 Dec 2024

Australia players union slams Fifa’s decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said today. — AFP pic
Sports / 12 Dec 2024

Mbappe denies involvement as Sweden closes rape investigation reportedly tied to Real Madrid star due to lack of evidence