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Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Institut Jantung Negara Jeffrey Prof Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon puts Malaysia on the global heart surgery map after being elected to the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. — Picture from Facebook/Noor Hisham Abdullah

Malaysia / 15 h ago

IJN cardiothoracic surgeon is first Malaysian elected to prestigious American association

Indonesian Christian woman Yanti, who has been in Malaysia for 49 years and is a Malaysian Christian's widow, shows the new MyPR card she received today which still has the same error on her religious status. - Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

NRD corrects ‘Islam’ status on Christian woman’s MyPR card — with the exact same mistake

Travellers prepare to board a ferry at the Stulang Laut International Ferry Terminal in Johor Bahru on May 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Border chaos as ageing immigration system crashes again, stranding thousands around Malaysia

Screenshots showing Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah with a firearm (left) and the downed cow in a field (right) have been circulating on social media since May 28, 2026.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Video of Perlis MB shooting sacrificial cow sparks police probe

Gardenia products are displayed for sale in this file photograph. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s swift response from 30,000 feet turned a frustrated customer into a believer — and earned plaudits online. — AFP pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

‘On a plane but someone will respond’: DBS Bank chief’s mid-flight reply to Singapore customer complaint draws praise

Poached chicken with glistening smooth skin is the main attraction at Sister Cheng Ipoh Chicken Rice. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Sister Cheng Ipoh Chicken Rice, located in Taman Bukit Anggerik, serves a near perfect smooth poached chicken

The Immigration Department says it is pausing counter services on June 1 and 2, 2026 as they are public holidays. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Immigration counters nationwide shut until June 3 for Agong’s birthday, Wesak

Hong Kong secondary school principal Lee Cheuk-hing has resigned and apologised after a video showing him confronting security guards during a student trip to Singapore sparked backlash online. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Singapore / 18 h ago

Hong Kong principal resigns after viral Singapore outburst, issues tearful apology

Dark clouds and rain are seen over several areas around the city of Alor Setar on May 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on May 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Anwar says budget cuts to Education Ministry unavoidable but manageable

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi speaks at the state legislative assembly in Iskandar Puteri May 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Najib files for new evidence in bid to overturn 1MDB conviction

The 61-year-old actress, who now lives a quiet countryside life in Bordeaux, recently shared a Xiaohongshu video showing herself making homemade fig jam (centre) while reflecting on her preference for a simpler lifestyle away from the entertainment industry. — Screengrabs from social media

Showbiz / 14 h ago

Hong Kong movie icon Maggie Cheung embraces quiet countryside life in France after leaving acting career

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed it is reviewing complaints linked to the evaluation process and upgrade works at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

RM24m Bukit Jalil stadium upgrade project under MACC scrutiny after complaints

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar says will clarify MA63 negotiations and grant review in Sabah tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets fellow worshippers at the Saidina Hamzah Mosque in Kampung Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur on May 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will provide clarification on negotiations between the Federal Government and the Sabah government, including the review of Sabah’s 40 per cent special grant entitlement under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), tomorrow.“I will explain that tomorrow in Sabah....

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL), May 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Strong response to KL International Book Fair 2026 shows reading culture still alive, says Anwar

Timur Laut District Deputy Police Chief Supt Lim Swee Sake said the victim, who was from Ayer Itam, was found neatly dressed and lying in the driver’s seat of his wife’s car, which was locked from the inside. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Man found dead in locked car outside Penang ice cream shop

Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick (fourth from right) handing over their application form to GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — Picture courtesy of Upko

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ewon’s Upko applies to join GRS, moves to deepen Sabah coalition ties

A 29-year-old private ambulance driver faces hanging or a 30 to 40-year jail term and the rotan for the death of a two-year-old boy in Temerloh, Pahang after police reclassified his abuse case to murder. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Private ambulance driver faces murder charge over death of two-year-old in Temerloh

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Movement Centre (PGO), in a statement, identified the victim as Marzuki, 27. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Indonesian worker crushed to death by collapsed concrete structure in Bukit Mertajam

NRD director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said of the total, 719 applications to shorten names were received in 2024, followed by 624 applications in 2025 and 232 applications recorded from January this year until today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

NRD receives over 1,500 applications to shorten names since 2024

The incident occurred along Jalan Kampung Tanjung Bachang, where the vehicle is believed to have lost control before plunging onto the rooftop of a home situated at the foot of a hill. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Kuala Pilah crash: Car skids, plunges onto house roof in Seri Menanti

No plea was recorded from Chu Nyuk Sheng after the charges were read before Magistrate Nur Faezah Jafry, as the case is set to be transferred to the Sessions Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Man charged in Sandakan with trafficking Malaysian teen and three foreigners for sex work

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This handout photo taken and released on May 29, 2026 by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence shows Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore, US reaffirm defence ties as Hegseth meets PM Wong at Shangri-La Dialogue

Jo Yong Won, chairman of the Standing Committee of North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly, meets Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, in Pyongyang May 27, 2026. — KCNA pic via Reuters

Singapore / 15 h ago

North Korea not keen to engage with US or South Korea, Singapore foreign minister says

Hong Kong secondary school principal Lee Cheuk-hing has resigned and apologised after a video showing him confronting security guards during a student trip to Singapore sparked backlash online. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Singapore / 18 h ago

Hong Kong principal resigns after viral Singapore outburst, issues tearful apology

The Malaysian suspect, 27, allegedly collected valuables from victims after scammers posed as Harvey Norman and MAS officials. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Jewellery, lies, and a fake govt officer: Malaysian to face charges in Singapore impersonation racket

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s swift response from 30,000 feet turned a frustrated customer into a believer — and earned plaudits online. — AFP pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

‘On a plane but someone will respond’: DBS Bank chief’s mid-flight reply to Singapore customer complaint draws praise

The court heard that Sharizal Shafi’ee, 40, dressed as a woman and wore make-up to approach a secondary school student before molesting him at a HDB staircase landing. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Ex-Singapore cop gets three years’ jail, caning for molesting teen while dressed as woman

A teenager accused of driving multiple vehicles while underage and uninsured appeared in court in Singapore on May 28, 2026, after being handed 18 charges linked to three separate driving incidents. — Screengrab from SG Road Vigilante video

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore teen hit with 18 charges after alleged 174km/h police chase and six-car crash

Office workers are seen during lunchtime in Singapore's central business district. Real wages rose in 2025 as inflation eased sharply, giving workers greater spending power despite slower salary growth. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Report: Singapore salaries rise at slower pace, but workers gain more purchasing power in 2025

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World

A Bangladeshi migrant who had allegedly illegally crossed border, arrives for verification near the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) camp on the outskirts of Kolkata on May 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Not Bangladeshi, not Indian? Migrants in limbo at border as crackdown fears grow

Medical staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) walk at the hospital in Rwampara on May 21, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

WHO reports first confirmed Ebola recovery in DR Congo outbreak

For illustration purposes only. A Japanese woman has sued the state for ¥5 million, claiming a prosecutor insulted her and dismissed her rape complaint without sufficient investigation. — Freepik pic

World / 8 h ago

Japanese woman sues state, says prosecutor’s handling of rape complaint left her in ‘despair’

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi take part in a joint press conference in Tokyo May 28, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

China brands Japan-Philippines maritime border talks ‘illegal and invalid’

People trapped inside a cave react as they meet a rescuer, in Xaisomboun Province, Laos, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on May 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

International specialist divers join ‘extremely challenging’ rescue bid for seven trapped in Laos cave

Police and forensic investigators examine the location of impact after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, western Romania, May 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

EU chief says Russia ‘crossed yet another line’ with Romania drone hit

A health worker decontaminates the clothing of a motorcycle taxi driver who transported a patient suspected of having Ebola to the Rwampara Hospital in Ituri, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Kenya court suspends US plans for Ebola quarantine facility on its soil

Muslim pilgrims walk along the Grand Mosque complex under water-mist fans installed in the Holy City of Mecca May 24, 2026, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Pilgrims begin leaving Mecca after Haj completed in scorching heat and shadow of Iran war

Money

At 6pm, the local currency rose to 3.9625/9670 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9770/9805. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite

In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the electric utility company stated that the issuance, the first under the programme, comprised five tranches. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Money / 8 h ago

TNB issues RM4b sustainability Sukuk Wakalah

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.86 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,683.07 from Thursday’s close of 1,684.93. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 9 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as late selling hits blue chips

Big Caring Group Bhd, operator of Big Pharmacy and Caring Pharmacy chains, plans to list by October, Bloomberg reports. — Picture via Facebook/caring2u

Money / 11 h ago

Pharmacy chain Big Caring’s RM3b IPO looms as Malaysia’s next healthcare bellwether

Tan Sri Vincent Tan is reportedly exploring a full exit from Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd. — Bernama pic

Money / 12 h ago

Vincent Tan reportedly weighs sale of Prudential Malaysia stake

Head of National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC), Dr SD Kotal, and Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr M Ravichandran, along with Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, during a press conference in New Delhi May 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

India forecasts monsoon rains at 11-year low in 2026, threatening crops and growth

The dollar index traded at 99.045, flat on the day but down 0.3 per cent for the week, as reports of a 60-day US-Iran ceasefire extension reduced demand for safe-haven assets. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

Dollar steadies but heads for weekly loss on reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal

Japan’s yen slid to 159.65 against the US dollar, approaching the April 30 level that triggered official intervention. Tokyo spent roughly US$63 billion in late April and early May to defend the currency. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Japan’s yen drifts back to intervention levels as markets test Tokyo’s resolve

Sports

Angela Hill is a former World Kickboxing Association champion who became the first African American woman signed to the UFC, the first African American woman to headline a UFC event and is currently the oldest woman on its roster. — Screengrabs via Instagram/

Sports / 6 h ago

From art school to MMA fighter: How a ‘weird kid’ became a UFC trailblazer

Defending champions Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik crashed out of the Singapore Open quarter-finals in straight games after a 31-minute defeat. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fall as Malaysia suffer quarter-final wipeout at Singapore Open

Kim Pan Gon, a former Malaysia national head coach, was appointed Selangor FC first-team head coach this year. — Bernama pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Selangor FC ‘extremely pleased’ with Kim Pan Gon, coach to stay despite 10pc budget cut

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani saw their Singapore Open campaign come to an end after a quarter-final defeat to Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri today. — AFP file pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Singapore Open run ends for Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin after gruelling schedule finally takes its toll

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over France’s Valentin Royer during their men’s singles match on day 4 of the French Open at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris May 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Djokovic smells blood after Sinner shock but teen Fonseca stands in the way

Serena Williams hasn’t played since the 2022 US Open — but rumoured Queen’s return with teen star Victoria Mboko has fans buzzing. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

‘Omg yall, I’m NOT coming back’ — unless she is? Serena Williams’ silence deafening

The reigning champion plays down expectations after two surgeries, admitting ‘the foot is peanuts — it’s my shoulder I’m worried about’. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Marquez returns at Italian GP, but cautions he ‘will be injured again’ if he chases title too soon

National men’s doubles pair Kang Khai Xing (right) and Aaron Tai (left) in action against Taiwanese pair Lai Po Yu and Tsai Fu Cheng at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2026 at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil May 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

‘Very, very interesting’: Former world champ Sindhu raves about Malaysia’s Aaron Tai after Singapore stunner