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Hannah Yeoh said she was offering Kuala Lumpur voters a different model of governance after their experience under previous administrations. — Picture courtesy of Hannah Yeoh’s office
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Hannah Yeoh says KL voters have ‘tasted’ BN and Perikatan rule, capital can’t go back

Families enjoy a water play area as industry players urge the Selangor government to reconsider proposed higher licence fees for children’s playlands, warning it could raise costs for operators and families. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

From RM500 to over RM6,000? Association warns of 13-fold fee hike if Selangor reclassifies kids’ playlands

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict during the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock Resort near Stansstad, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

Talks on the brink: Iranian delegation walks out after Trump continues threats amid peace negotiations

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said those arrested comprised 280 men and 69 women aged between 20 and 83, including 85 foreigners. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police storm Selangor hotspots, arrest 349 including 39 wanted men in four‑day blitz

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed Malaysia’s condolences to the family of former Timor-Leste president Francisco Guterres and the people of Timor-Leste over his passing. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Malaysia conveys condolences as ex-Timor-Leste president Francisco Guterres, 71, dies in Kuala Lumpur

Khairul Aming has explained why Rembayung counts babies as one pax after a viral complaint sparked debate over the restaurant's booking policy. — Picture via Instagram/Khairul Aming
Life  / 3 h ago

‘People say I have no empathy’: Khairul Aming breaks silence on why Rembayung counts babies as diners (VIDEO)

Experts are urging Malaysians not to rely solely on over-the-counter medication for recurring stomach pain, warning that persistent digestive symptoms may point to more serious illnesses. — AI-generated pic
Life  / 7 h ago

Don't ignore that stomach pain: It could be more than just gastritis, doctors warn

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Cape Verde fairy tale continues as World Cup debutants salvage draw to push Uruguay to the brink

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Mo Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Pharaohs come from behind to beat New Zealand

The yoghurt war goes to court as Danone sues Chobani in a US federal court. — Combination pictures from Danone website (top) and Reuters (bottom)
Money  / 9 h ago

The yoghurt fight thickens as Danone sues Chobani over protein labels

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, arrived in Malaysia yesterday for an official visit. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman lands in Malaysia for first official visit since taking office

A screen capture from the Marine Vessel Traffic site shows the density of shipping vessels around the Strait of Hormuz on June 22, 2026.
Money  / 6 h ago

Hormuz ship traffic evaporates after Iran again locks down strategic waterway

Slope monitoring optical fibre censors installed at Bukit Nanas area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Muhammad Syamil Mohd Sa’ad
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

What if landslides can be predicted before a slope collapses? Researchers in Universiti Malaya think it is possible

Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said it is shocking that Sabah’s live pig prices have increased four times over the past six months, while prices in Peninsular Malaysia have been declining during the same period. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Deputy minister warns Sabah’s RM16 pig price surge piles pressure on pork traders and families

People look at the exchange rate at a moneychanger displaying a poster of the US dollar, Chinese yuan and the ringgit in Singapore on August 24, 2015. — Reuters pic
Money  / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s ringgit slips to 4.13 against the dollar as US Fed turns hawkish, Iran peace talks falter

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A matter of priorities

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What it takes to become a grandmaster

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Rules? What rules?

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Spotlight still on the Malaysian Chess Federation elections

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13 Oct 2016

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Respecting women's rights at the World Chess Championship

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Doing their countries proud

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The good, the sad and the ugly

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Malaysia’s performance at the World Chess Olympiad

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A look at the upcoming FIDE Congress

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Chess competitions and their significance

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High (Malaysian) drama in regional chess championships

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The critical impact of having a national junior programme

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04 Aug 2016

Entrenchment and the politics of revenge

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28 Jul 2016

How a grandmaster can impact his community... if not the entire country

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Focus on local chess services industry

 

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