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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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Manchester United suffered a 3-2 loss to high-flying Nottingham Forest, who capitalised on United’s defensive blunders. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Dec 2024

Manchester United crash to Forest as City’s title hopes take another hit

Real Madrid's English midfielder Jude Bellingham speaking to coach Carlo Ancelotti (L) during the match. — AFP pic
Sports / 08 Dec 2024

Bellingham shines as Real Madrid cruise past Girona, Barcelona held by late Real Betis equaliser

Everton said the fixture with Liverpool had been postponed on safety grounds following a meeting between both clubs. — Reuters pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park postponed due to high winds from Storm Darragh

Pau Marti Vicente (right) in Harimau Malaya training ahead of Asean Championship, Dec 5, 2024. — Bernama pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Harimau Malaya coach cautious ahead of facing Cambodia in Asean Championship, says drones over training pitch ‘disturbing’

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh launches 8th Royal Selangor Club - Dato’ Chu Ah Nge International Junior Soccer tournament. — Bernama pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Continuity important when changing FAM leadership, sports minister says ahead of Hamidin’s exit

The only scary thing about Max Verstappen is his speed, according to McLaren’s Lando Norris. — Reuters pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Norris responds to Russell’s bullying accusation: ‘Verstappen scares nobody’

Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout clocked the fastest time ever by a 16-year-old to smash the national 200m record on Saturday and do something even Usain Bolt never achieved. — Reuters pic/Jono Searle/AAP Image
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Australian teen sprint star Gout smashes national 200m record, best Bolt’s time

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (middle) mingle with participants of the “18th Royal Selangor Club–Dato’ Chu Ah Nge International Junior Soccer” in Kuala Lumpur on December 7, 2024. — Bernama pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Sports minister says Johor to host football events in 2027 SEA Games as its got the best pitches nationwide

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola reacts on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester December 4, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

‘It was a joke,’ Guardiola clarifies ‘six titles’ comment after Mourinho’s fair play jibe

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City face an almost impossible job in replacing Kevin De Bruyne thanks to the impact the Belgian has made over the past 10 years. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Guardiola: Replacing Kevin De Bruyne ‘impossible’ for Man City

Ruben Amorim believes he has to keep expectations in check at Manchester United after the optimism surrounding his positive start was punctured by a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Amorim to ‘manage expectations’ at Man United after rollercoaster start

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season

Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar was awarded the Velo d’Or, as men’s rider of the year, on Friday in recognition of his Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and world championship sweep. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Pogacar wins Velo d’Or award after towering season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his side want to be the best in the world in every aspect after receiving plaudits for the Gunners’ prowess. — AFP pic
Sports / 07 Dec 2024

Arsenal’s ‘new stoke’ era: Arteta aims to make Gunners ‘kings of everything’

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with Mercedes’ George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Dec 2024

Accusations fly as Russell and Verstappen row rocks F1

Lee Zii Jia’s Team LZJ confirmed that coaching director Wong Tat Meng will leave the professional team when his contract ends on Dec 31, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 06 Dec 2024

Coach Wong Tat Meng to part ways with Lee Zii Jia at year-end