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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  / 8 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

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  / 3 h ago

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

‘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  / 7 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

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  / 8 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

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  / 7 h ago

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

Taking to social media in the early hours of this morning, Kwok reassured his fans, explaining that he had fallen through an empty hydraulic platform after failing to spot the gap. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 4 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

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

The police reports followed a call by an NGO for Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to resign after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' English head coach Gary O'Neil reacts during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on September 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Dec 2024

O’Neil out of Wolves after run of four straight defeats leaves club second last in table

A Southampton fan displays a banner for manager Russell Martin in the stands. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Dec 2024

Southampton sack manager Martin after 5-0 hammering to Spurs keeps it at bottom of table

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella scores their first goal past Brentford's Mark Flekken. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Dec 2024

What title race? Chelsea beat Brentford to close in on Liverpool, but Cucurella booked with second yellow after full-time whistle

Manchester City's midfielder Bernardo Silva reacts as Manchester United's midfielder Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Dec 2024

Man United strikes twice late to win away derby against City 2-1, deepening Guardiola’s crisis

Winners and runners-up: Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani from Malaysia pose with BWF World Tour Finals 2024 champions Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen from Denmark after their nail-biting match on December 15, 2024. — Picture from X/qilij1a
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Malaysia’s historic run at BWF World Tour Finals ends in heartbreak as #FeiDin lose to Denmark duo

Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is confirmed to have suffered a right ankle ligament injury.
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Malaysia’s Zii Jia confirms ankle ligament injury and withdraws from BWF World Tour Finals, focus shifts to recovery

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta poses for a group photo in his retirement ceremony after the exhibition football match between former Barcelona and Real Madrid players — Barca Legends and Real Madrid Leyendas — at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo December 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Spanish ‘GOAT’ midfielder Iniesta calls time on football career with ‘Clasico’ of legends in Tokyo

The pair fought valiantly but were beaten 18-21, 21-14, 17-21 by China’s Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Malaysia mixed doubles pair Tang Jie-Ee Wei’s WTF final dreams dashed by top-ranked China duo

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Ashley Avignone (right) attend Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas February 11, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

From Taylor Swift beer chugs to doping tests for dead footballers, here are six of the best offbeat sports stories of 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O’Neil looks dejected after the Premier League match with Ipswich Town at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton December 14, 2024. — Action Images pic via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Wolves manager O’Neil says not interested in sacking speculation

Currently ranked world No. 7, Sze Fei-Izzuddin are projected to leap to No. 3 when the updated rankings are released on Tuesday. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Changing of the guard: Sze Fei-Izzuddin to dethrone Aaron-Wooi Yik as Malaysia’s top pair

Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates during the Premier League match with Aston Villa at The City Ground in Nottingham December 14, 2014. — Action Images pic via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Forest are now top-four rivals, says Villa’s Emery

Guardiola admitted that his team’s recent form has affected his sleep and diet, yet he harbours no regrets about extending his contract, which could lengthen his tenure at City to 11 years. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Guardiola reflects on City’s slump: ‘Leaving now? No chance’

The Portuguese is preparing for his first derby since arriving at Old Trafford last month — with both teams desperately in need of a win. — AFP pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Amorim’s United ready to fight: Derby clash with City could be turning point

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman in action with Cagliari’s Gabriele Zappa during their Serie A match at Unipol Domus in Cagliari December 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Record-breakers Atalanta maintain Serie A lead as Juve held by lowly Venezia

FSV Mainz 05’s Robin Zentner celebrates after winning the match against Bayern Munich at MEWA Arena in Mainz December 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 15 Dec 2024

Bayern suffer first league defeat in 2-1 reverse at Mainz