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The man in his 70s was picked up at about 7pm on Thursday (February 5) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya following searches at his residence.  — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman over RM2.5b overseas assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Kedah has remanded an independent preacher for the second time, as well as the head of the finance and accounting department of an educational and dakwah institution in the state, on suspicion of conspiring to misappropriate funds amounting to about RM1.3 million. — Picture courtesy of The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MACC remands preacher, finance head in Kedah again over alleged RM1.3m misappropriation

Jimmy Lai’s case has sparked condemnation internationally from journalism rights groups to global leaders. — Reuters pic
World  / 11 h ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced Monday after national security conviction

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry will use diagnostic assessments to determine a child’s readiness for primary school, balancing academic expectations with child development needs. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia’s new school reform

A car rammed into a school fence pillar along Jalan Kampung Pasir, Jalan Klang Lama here early yesterday, believed to have been caused by the driver dozing off while driving. — Picture courtesy of Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Car rams into school fence in Jalan Klang Lama after driver allegedly falls asleep at the wheel

(From left to right) Lawyer Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, activist Heidy Quah, and lawyer New Sin Yew speaking to reporters after the Federal Court’s decision on Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. — Picture by Ida Lim
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Lawyers: Federal Court’s ‘pivotal’ ruling raises bar for prosecuting Malaysians over offensive online remarks

Malaysian actress, model and television host Vanidah Imran said she would love to star in a local Tamil film in the future. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Showbiz  / 16 h ago

Malaysian actress Vanidah Imran eyes Tamil cinema debut as she continues to light up local drama scene

The Federal Court today decided that it is constitutional to make it a crime for anyone to make offensive remarks online with the intent to annoy. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Federal Court: Offensive online remarks made with intent to annoy remain criminal under Malaysian law

Out of all the currently serving Federal Court judges, Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is the most senior now, as she has been serving the longest as a Federal Court judge. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Ahead of retirement, ‘towering’ Federal Court judge Nallini lauded by lawyers in court; Chief Justice calls her ‘great jurist’

People walk past electoral campaign posters ahead of the general election in Bangkok on February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Thailand election: Shinawatra dynasty strains as reformist voters turn to People’s Party

A 33-year-old army personnel was sentenced to 13 years in prison and five strokes of the cane after being found guilty of raping a 26-year-old woman in a bar toilet while she was intoxicated. — Daily Express
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Sessions Court jails army personnel 13 years, orders caning for bar toilet rape in Penampang

Find handmade steamed buns that don’t stick to your teeth to relish with various fillings. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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Go crazy for the steamed handmade buns, dumplings and savoury fresh soybean milk at Solaris Mont Kiara’s A Liang’s Steamed Bun Shop

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (2nd left) mingles with guests while attending the Madani Agro Excellence Awards at a hotel in Shah Alam February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
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Agrobank’s RM203.8m online fraud case under police, BNM probe, says Mat Sabu

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chats with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 21st Asean-India Summit in Vientiane October 10, 2024. India and Malaysia will discuss a review of their bilateral free trade agreement, among a host of issues, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia this weekend. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

India, Malaysia set to discuss free trade agreement review this weekend as Modi meets Anwar

Cattle trader Datu Mohd Effendi Datu Mohd Salleh (centre) was arraigned at the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court today on a charge of murdering a primary school teacher last week. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Cattle trader charged with Bangi teacher’s murder

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Malaysian transgender activist Nisha Ayub receives the US Secretary of Stateu00e2u20acu2122s International Women of Courage Award. u00e2u20acu2022 Screengrab from the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur's Twitter account
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Dealing with racism once and for all

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Women runners, hear them roar!

 

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Malaysian Muslim boys read the Quran during a Quran lesson at a mosque in Ampang, in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur on July 30, 2013. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
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Sorry Harussani, Islam is not about exclusivity

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Are Muslims in Malaysia so easily confused?

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Raped and plundered

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Scholarships are a privilege, not a right

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On hill repeats, tempo and speed intervals

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23 Jan 2016

Jawi wants its pound of flesh

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It is true: 'Tak ada duit nak makan'

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The culture of 'mengampu' and 'membodek'

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I belong here too

(From left to right) Sweeny Choong, Karen Loh and Lorna Wong are all looking forward to the fourth edition of the Malaysian Women's Marathon.
26 Dec 2015

The Malaysian Women’s Marathon is back!

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Bigotry wrapped in prayer is still bigotry

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15 Dec 2015

Are threats of sexual violence ever justified?

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08 Dec 2015

The real threat of tyranny and fascism

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01 Dec 2015

Wake up and get real on HIV

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Time to demand a higher standard of leadership

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The business of religion

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The rubbish we hear in Parliament

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