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Malik Yatam, Malaysia’s first former inmate to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) while serving time in prison, was granted an audience with Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today. — Picture via Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Second chance: Malaysia’s first inmate to earn PhD meets Selangor Sultan after full pardon

The Ministry of Health said any involvement by insurers, takaful providers or third-party administrators that could influence doctors’ clinical decisions would breach the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hands off doctors’ decisions in private hospitals, health minister tells insurance firms

A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for parts of Selangor, Johor, east Malaysia

China took an early lead when Han Qian Xi, downed K. Letshanaa 21-18, 21-10 in 40 minutes. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia suffer heavy 4–1 defeat to dominant China in BATC curtain-raiser

Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a 25‑year‑old woman while she was filling her car tyres with air in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) on Sunday morning. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police hunt motorcyclist who punched woman during failed robbery attempt at TTDI petrol station

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on January 15, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MACC chief: Malaysia fully bans e-waste imports effective today via ‘Absolute Prohibition’ listing

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said initial investigations revealed that the two adult victims – a 35-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man – were known to each other. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Charred remains in Kangkar Pulai: Johor police confirm two adult victims were friends slain alongside children

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming speaks during the winding-up session of the Royal Address for the ministry at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Convicted litterbugs to clean drains and toilets together on Feb 13, says Nga Kor Ming

Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said the 34-year-old suspect was detained at around 11.25am, just a few hours after the incident was reported. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police arrest man who allegedly set brother-in-law’s Cheras home on fire over marriage dispute

William Stevenson, the former husband of Jill Biden, has been charged with first-degree murder after police found his wife Linda unresponsive at their Wilmington home. — Picture via X

World / 18 h ago

Former husband of ex-US first lady Jill Biden arrested for murdering wife after late-night domestic dispute

New national carmaker SUV switches intelligently between electric and petrol power with 8-year battery warranty. — Proton e.MAS Cars pic

Life / 15 h ago

Proton launches e.MAS 7 PHEV, ‘electric-first’ SUV with over 1,200km range, starting at RM105,800

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a 10-year tax exemption for education-based foundations, provided they fulfil conditions set by the Ministry of Finance. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar: TAR Foundation among beneficiaries of new 10‑year tax exemption for education initiatives

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said PNB holds a stake of less than 13.5 per cent in IJM, and therefore does not have the capacity to determine IJM’s direction or strategic decisions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

DPM Fadillah: PNB minority shareholder, no control over IJM decisions

Singapore court documents said the woman faces three charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

‘One happy family again’: Singapore woman accused of pressuring daughter to drop rape case against stepfather

Penang alone accounted for 8,193 snake-related emergencies last year, with hot weather and development driving reptiles into residential areas. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Too hot in here — Why the APM made around 140,000 snake captures in 2025

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Can you afford private healthcare? New price guide helps Malaysians budget for medical needs

The insurance and takaful industry has published a reference guide on price ranges for 26 common medical procedures at private hospitals, based on 2024 claims data, to help Malaysians plan for potential out-of-pocket costs. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Have you ever called different private hospitals in Malaysia to find out how much a medical procedure is likely to cost? Or even delayed getting medical treatment because you are unsure how much it would cost and if you can afford it?Have you ever wished...

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on January 15, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MACC chief: Malaysia fully bans e-waste imports effective today via ‘Absolute Prohibition’ listing

Penang alone accounted for 8,193 snake-related emergencies last year, with hot weather and development driving reptiles into residential areas. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Too hot in here — Why the APM made around 140,000 snake captures in 2025

The government will review a proposal to expand Sumbangan Asas Rahmah aid to include frozen food items, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said during the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Govt mulls adding frozen food to SARA aid list

A total of 12 Selangor FC supporters were charged at two Magistrate’s Courts here today on charges of possessing and testing positive for drugs, on Monday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor FC supporters charged with possession and drug use in Terengganu after weekend flare‑up incident

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Zone 5 (KLIA) head Senior Fire Officer II Mohamad Issmanto Md Pono said the operation, which has entered its second day, has so far successfully extinguished 14.97 hectares with a force of 41 officers and personnel from related agencies.— Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Firefighting operation at Kuala Langat forest reserve enters second day

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today defended the official fiscal deficit data. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Amir Hamzah defends fiscal deficit figures, dismisses Rafizi’s claim over RM33b tax refunds

The decomposed body of a man believed to be a murder victim was found floating in Sungai Jambatan Kampung Lubuk, Changkat Keruing, near Pantai Remis yesterday, Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Decomposed body with head injuries found in Perak river, police investigating murder

The Malaysian Prisons Department said it will cooperate fully with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and take firm action against any personnel proven guilty following the arrest of several Bintulu Prison staff over alleged corruption. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Prisons Dept vows full cooperation after MACC arrests 11 Bintulu staff for bribery

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A Malaysian SBS Transit worker is contesting rape charges in Singapore after allegedly luring a domestic helper away from her friends in Little India. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Malaysian on trial for allegedly posing as cop to lure and rape domestic helper in Singapore’s Little India

A view of Parliament House in Singapore, where the government says the Leader of the Opposition role should mature through practice before being written into law. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Parliament

Singapore / 21 h ago

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Singapore court documents said the woman faces three charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

‘One happy family again’: Singapore woman accused of pressuring daughter to drop rape case against stepfather

Former actor Edmund Chen has filed an appeal against his five-day jail term for a March 2025 traffic incident involving a motorcyclist. — Picture via Facebook/Edmund Chen

Singapore / 19 h ago

Former Singapore actor Edmund Chen to appeal five-day jail term for careless driving

Singapore has issued fewer massage establishment licences in recent years — falling from 907 in 2023 to 868 in 2025. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 22 h ago

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NParks videos shown in court captured pigeons gathering as the woman fed them near her Toa Payoh flat in Singapore. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore ‘pigeon lady’ fined again for illegally feeding wildlife after nine repeat offences

For illustration purposes only. From June, personal mobility scooters will be capped at 6kmh, with most users required to obtain a medical certificate. — Pixabay pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Medical certs, speed cuts: Singapore to clamp down on personal mobility scooters with tougher rules from June

ST Engineering shows its DrN-600 drone at the Singapore Airshow, in Singapore February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 22 h ago

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Late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appears with a woman, whose identity has been obscured, in this image from the Epstein estate released by House Oversight Committee Democrats in Washington on December 18, 2025. — House Oversight Committee Democrats handout via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

AI, manipulated images falsely link some US politicians with Epstein

Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall in central Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025. — Reuters pool pic

World / 14 h ago

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World / 14 h ago

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A Palestinian patient lies on a stretcher, accompanied by a relative, as they make their way back home after being informed by officials that their travel scheduled for today through the Rafah border crossing was postponed, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

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World / 1 h ago

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Far-right leader Andre Ventura shakes hands with moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro before a debate ahead of the presidential runoff, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

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Protesters call for the impeachment of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos as lawmakers conduct a hearing on the merits of impeachment complaints against Marcos, outside the House of Representatives in Manila February 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Bid to oust Marcos collapses after Philippine House rejects twin complaints

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World / 16 h ago

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An Android character is displayed at Google headquarters on February 4, 2026 in Mountain View, California. — Getty Images pic via AFP pic

Money / 1 m ago

Google smashes US$400b revenue mark for first time as AI spending surges

At 6pm, the local note eased to 3.9305/9345 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9295/9360. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 13 h ago

Ringgit stays below RM4 mark to USD amid cautious sentiment due to geopolitical risks

A shop attendant displays a pair of gold bracelets for Chinese weddings at a jewellery store in Hong Kong February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

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Money / 17 h ago

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In early trading Novo Nordisk stock was down 18 per cent at around 302 kronor (US$34) on the Copenhagen stock exchange.— Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk’s stock dips on lower sales, lower prices in US

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the airline can no longer hide from its Nazi-era past as new research reveals more than 12,000 forced labourers — including children — were exploited in its wartime operations. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

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Goldwind, one of the world’s largest turbine suppliers, has expanded aggressively overseas, drawing it into sharper competition with Western manufacturers. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Beijing blasts EU for ‘discriminatory’ probe into energy giant Goldwind over suspected subsidies

Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Petronas, and His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy, at the signing of the LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement on February 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Petronas

Money / 20 h ago

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Sports

China took an early lead when Han Qian Xi, downed K. Letshanaa 21-18, 21-10 in 40 minutes. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia suffer heavy 4–1 defeat to dominant China in BATC curtain-raiser

Sabah FC unveil four new imports as they bolster the squad for the Super League run-in and MFL Challenge Cup. — Picture via Facebook/SabahFC

Sports / 17 h ago

Rhinos reload: Sabah FC unveil quartet of new imports for League and Cup push

Guardiola says modern conflicts leave ‘thousands, thousands’ of innocent people dead — and silence is not an option. — Reuters pic

Sports / 21 h ago

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Kashima Antlers players and supporters celebrate their victory after winning a J1 League match against Yokohama F. Marinos in the final game of the season at Mercari Stadium in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, December 6, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

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Ilia Malinin, from Virginia, is the only skater to master all the quadruple jumps including the formidable quad Axel. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions to Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi during the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg match with Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in London February 3, 2026. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 22 h ago

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Marc Marquez topped the timesheets at the Sepang test in his first official outing since last October. — Bernama pic

Sports / 23 h ago

Marquez lays down early marker after blistering pace in Sepang test on MotoGP return

Barcelona rode out a frantic finish after Javi Moreno’s late strike for Albacete. — Reuters pic

Sports / 23 h ago

Barca into Copa semis — but only just, after Albacete push them to the brink