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Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

According to the writer, the man who claims to be fighting for Ukraine is actually leading it straight into the abyss, and America has been played. —AFP pic

What You Think / 11 h ago

The comedian who would be king — Che Ran

The writer says Malaysian public healthcare must move beyond the current heavy reliance on general taxation and suggests a focus shift on preventing diseases rather than expensive cures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s healthcare system: A ticking time bomb demanding urgent reform — Shahrul Azman Abd Razak

The Kecik-Kecik Group Show at Hin Bus Depot in 2023. Organised by Penang Art District (PAD), the exhibition showcases Malaysian contemporary art at prices below RM2,000, making it more affordable. — Picture courtesy of PAD

Life / 14 h ago

Could Penang’s art scene handle a biennale?

Donald Trump today designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world. — File pic by Reuters

World / 12 h ago

Trump designates English as official language of US

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London. – Pic by AFP

World / 10 h ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK’s Starmer

Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

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Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz said last week he wanted a discussion on ‘nuclear sharing’ with France and Britain, western Europe’s only nuclear powers. Germany cannot acquire its own nuclear weapons without violating an international treaty on non-proliferation (NPT) of which it is a signatory. — Reuters pic

World / 2d ago

France, UK unlikely to extend nuclear umbrella to Europe, analysts say

Ahead of the main summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair a morning call with Baltic nations, before welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street to discuss the war with Russia, it said on Friday. — Reuters pic

World / 2d ago

UK PM Starmer to host high-stakes Ukraine ‘summit’ with EU, Nato leaders

File picture of police entering an immigration detention centre in Bangkok on January 22, 2025. The United States issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China. — AFP pic

World / 2d ago

US warns of possible reprisals after Thailand deports Uyghurs to China; issues security alert

A clergy member walks as a nun gives confession in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, as Pope Francis continues his hospitalisation, in Rome, Italy February 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 2d ago

Pope Francis resting as Vatican reports continued health improvement

A Bosnian police officer escorts a suspect in child trafficking at the local prosecutor’s office, in North-Eastern town of Brcko, on February 27, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2d ago

Europol cracks down on AI-generated child sex abuse content, 25 arrested worldwide

China today vowed to take all necessary countermeasures after Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports. – File pic from Reuters

World / 2d ago

China vows response to latest US tariffs also targeting Canada, Mexico

Volodymyr Zelensky heads to the White House today to sign a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine’s rare minerals. — File pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Zelensky to sign minerals deal at White House today, a week after branded as ‘dictator’ by Trump

A puppet depicting US President Donald Trump with a sign reading ‘Trump, filth, get your paws off the world’ is pictured during a parade of the street carnival group Loucura Suburbana (Suburban Craziness) at the Engenho de Dentro neighborhood in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

‘Ridiculous and lame’: South Africans mock Trump proposals

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Trump softens tone but Starmer leaves without Ukraine security pledges

The Epstein Files: Phase 1: US Attorney General Pam Bondi yesterday released a set of files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking and other serious offences.— AFP

World / 2d ago

US government releases declassified Jeffrey Epstein files

A Doctors Without Borders (MSF) staff member drives on a motorcycle coming from the high plateau, heading towards Minova yesterday. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

WHO probes mystery illness cluster in western Congo

Elon Musk, the billionaire appointed by President Donald Trump to downsize the US government, suggested yesterday that members of Congress should get salary increases as a way to discourage corruption. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Musk suggests more money for lawmakers after blocking pay hike

Israel said that it will implement safety restrictions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Israel says to have ‘safety restrictions’ at Al-Aqsa for Ramadan

The alleged leader of the Zetas drug cartel, Oscar Omar Trevino, aka ‘Z-42’ is taken under custody to be presented to the press at the Attorney General Office’s hangar at the airport in Mexico City, on March 4, 2015. — File pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpins

While Donald Trump has said he will abide by court rulings and appeal those he disagrees with, he also recently posted on Truth Social a quote attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.’ — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

Constitutional crisis looms as Trump admin flirts with defying the courts

Delegates at the COP16 biodiversity conference at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome. — Pic by AFP

World / 2d ago

World agrees on hard-fought nature funding plan at UN talks