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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  / 7 h ago

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

World No. 28 Leong Jun Hao found himself trailing 1-11 in the opening game but mounted a stunning comeback to claim the victory. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Men's singles shuttler​ Jun Hao stuns China's Li Shifeng to reach second round of Indian Open

The national team comprising of Timmy Tan, Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol, Muhammad Rafiq Ismail and Tun Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam overcame a tough challenge from Puerto Rico to win 3-2 with scores of 203-179, 216-257, 197-180, 185-222 and 227-161 at the Top Bowl, Kai Tak Sports Park. — Picture from Facebook/IBF
Sports  / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s men’s bowling team strikes gold with historic World Cup win

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  / 4 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  / 4 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

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
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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’

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  / 3 h ago

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

The cafe operator revealed in a statement that it received 66,041 applications for 3.65 billion issue shares worth RM1.609 billion from the Malaysian public. — Picture from Facebook/Crowe Malaysia
Money  / 18 h ago

Oriental Kopi IPO oversubscribed by 59.96 times, set for Jan 23 listing

Four people — three men and a woman — had died at the scene of the crash involving three cars and two motorcycles this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook
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Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles

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  / 2 h ago

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

On the investigation into Khairy Jamaluddin over his statement on the existence of an additional document allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said it would be completed within seven days. — Picture Firdaus Latif
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IGP: Cops weighing remand extension of four including top broadcasting officer in money laundering case, Khairy probe on Najib house arrest claim to wrap up in a week

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 2 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 5 h ago

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

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World No. 2 Xander Schauffele is looking forward to another strong season in 2025. — File picture by Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
19 h ago

Looking forward to another strong season in 2025 — Xander Schauffele

A celebration of all my favourite Blu-Ray releases in 2024. — Picture by Aidil Rusli
11 Jan 2025

My favourite Blu-ray releases of 2024

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
09 Jan 2025

Race unity chess plays outside a Putrajaya courtroom, stalemate looms

 

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A file photograph shows workers installing solar panels in Khavda, India, April 12, 2024. — Reuters pic
4 h ago

Malaysia on the right path to decarbonizing — Ahmad Ibrahim

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex November 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
5 h ago

Read before commenting — Hafiz Hassan

The front page of a newspaper shows Anura Kumara Dissanayake from the National People’s Power (NPP) after his victory in the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 23, 2024. — Reuters pic
20 h ago

Democratic discipline: How Sri Lanka’s political transformation strengthens China ties — Krishantha Prasad Cooray

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex November 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
1d ago

Public beware! Contempt of court still applies for ‘sub judice’ offences — Hafiz Hassan

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