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Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today claimed trial to three charges of dishonestly causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860,308,770.51 worth of funds to a Saudi real estate company. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ex‑minister Jamil Khir claims trial over RM860m Tabung Haji funds channelled into Saudi real estate

With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Pro Ref admits error of judgment over controversial Haaland winner against United

The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) emphasised that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir remains the lawful Yang di-Pertuan Besar and president of the Dewan, and that no vacancy exists. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan rules Sept 5 document treasonous, Tuanku Muhriz remains Yang di‑Pertuan Besar

The management corporation of Foresque Residences in Singapore has sued the condominium’s developer and four other parties over alleged balcony defects discovered after a piece of concrete fell about 20 metres. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore condo sues five parties after concrete chunk falls 20 metres from balcony

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Najib pardon delay not automatic, PAS claims objections triggered deferral

A police car is seen at a Bandar Utama school were a student was fatally stabbed on Oct 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

High Court acquits 15‑year‑old of Bandar Utama school murder, rules unsound mind

Croatian climber Mauro Persic has expressed regret over the risks he took after being found injured and alone on Mount Kinabalu for eight days. — Picture via Facebook/Mauro Persic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Carried by teenager porter, rescued Croatian climber says Kinabalu ordeal broke his heart

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the ‘Gathering of Honour Prime Minister Malaysia’ and religious knowledge session at Markazu Saquafathi Sunniya, also known as Jamia Markaz, September 13, 2026. Anwar said the plan for a bilateral meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister remains on the card and that it can take place either in Putrajaya or Chennai, Tamil Nadu. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar says meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay remains on the cards, either in Putrajaya or Chennai

The Federal Court was told today that the High Court’s decision ordering former Ampang MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin to pay RM10 million to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) for breaching a bond with the party was reasonable. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Federal Court hears PKR’s argument that Zuraida’s RM10m bond was reasonable; decision reserved

While bilateral meetings and summit discussions dominated his New Delhi visit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's rendition showed that diplomacy can sometimes go beyond the negotiating table and be a light-hearted song instead. — Picture via Facebook

Showbiz / 11 h ago

How Anwar’s Kishore Kumar surprise during Brics summit turns Delhi hotel pianist into viral star (VIDEO)

All the way from Johor Bahru, welcome the breakfast hero that sustains many Johor folks: this bowl of Kacang Pool Daging, a bean and meat stew with spices, chopped onions and green chilies. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Ara Damansara’s Restoran Kacang Pool Haji showcase superb Johor eats like their legendary ‘kacang pool’, ‘lontong basah’ and ‘mee rebus’ using dried shrimps

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for the 16th General Election (GE16) to be held as soon as possible, saying the time had come for Barisan Nasional (BN) to seek a fresh mandate to lead the country. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

What You Think / 11 h ago

Call for GE16 to be held as soon as possible: A flip flop? — Hafiz Hassan

Rescue personnel use a bulldozer to remove sludge along a road in the aftermath of flash floods at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 11, 2026. The family of N. Kalaiselvi, a Malaysian reported missing in the Nepal landslide tragedy, hopes the relevant authorities will continue to provide updates on the search and rescue efforts following the impending return of the Malaysian Special Search and Rescue Team (SMART). — AFP pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Families of missing Malaysians request detailed SAR briefings in Nepal tragedy as SMART prepares to return

North Borneo stamp collector William Wang, 67, shows his 1883 collection. — Bernama pic

Life / 13 h ago

North Borneo stamp collection earns Malaysian philatelist international recognition with rare gold awards

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Home minister confirms police investigating Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim’s duress claim

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The Pokémon Company’s Go Nagano said that most of all they hoped fans would enjoy themselves at the event. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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A ‘thank you’ for Pokémon fans: Go Nagano reveals the heart and effort behind PokéXciting! 30th Anniversary celebrations

Fans cheered on seeing favourite Pokémon appear in a dazzling combination of light and sound. — Picture by Raymond Manue

1d ago

PokéXciting! Day 1 in Malaysia a successful blend of whimsy and spectacle, showcasing Pokémon's enduring universal appeal (VIDEO)

Visitors to the park availed themselves of the myriad photo opportunities, with lines forming for attractions such as this mirrored selfie spot. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

2d ago

Pokémon fans swarm KLCC to enjoy 30th anniversary festivities, pop-up store tickets gone by early morning

The Pokémon trading card game looks lucrative but like any investment, you need to know what you're getting into. — Graphic by Erna Mahyuni

2d ago

Can Pikachu make you rich? What is Pokémon TCG and why is the game raking in millions for resellers?

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Apple Watch Series 12 now offers a new S11 chip and Health Sensing system, with Apple stating that the watch will now record your pulse more frequently for better accuracy. — Picture via Apple

10 Sep 2026

What Apple announced…that wasn’t iPhones

Apple's first foldable finally arrives. — Picture via Apple

10 Sep 2026

‘Bos, berapa?’ How much, and when Apple’s new iPhones arrive in Malaysia (VIDEO)

In a Nintendo Direct The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary presentation streamed online last night, the company confirmed the game would only be available on the Switch 2 console and would be available starting November 5 this year. — Nintendo pic

09 Sep 2026

Nintendo’s ‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ remake to drop Nov 5, alongside new Switch 2 version, electric ocarina and details of coming ‘Zelda’ movie (VIDEO)

Like Chiikawa’s Usagi, I would like to live in the moment and care only for the things that matter. — Screengrab via YouTube

09 Sep 2026

The luxury of being able to let go

If you're keen to enter the Pokémon Pop-up store, queues start at 6am. — Pictures via Pokémon Malaysia social media

08 Sep 2026

Ombak KLCC Pokémon Pop-up store queues open at 6am. Will you be there Sept 12?

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02 Sep 2026

Living with survivor’s guilt post-cancer

The 'Chiikawa' movie is testament to Japan's love for adorable creatures. — Picture via Facebook/MediaLink

26 Aug 2026

What ‘Chiikawa’ could teach us about identity and storytelling

China’s BiliBili is set to go international and could become the next TikTok. — Picture via X/BiliBili

21 Aug 2026

China’s Bilibili video app is going global — could it be YouTube’s true rival?

The ‘Chiikawa’ movie will please fans, terrify small children and leave non-fans leaving the theatre feeling unsettled. — Picture via Nagano

21 Aug 2026

‘Chiikawa’ movie is dystopia story wrapped in a deceptively adorable package (VIDEO)

The author argues that pervasive AI-generated food imagery is misleading, unappetising and emblematic of a wider push to adopt AI where it adds little value.

19 Aug 2026

When AI-generated images on food delivery platforms and menus make you lose your appetite

Yet a woman, whose Touch N Go card had insufficient credit, who had to get off the bus earlier, managed to get back on when the bus returned to the station but at a slightly different stop. — SoyaCincau pic

12 Aug 2026

Where I finally take a bus, get lost in Dutamas and have the best ‘cempedak’ flan

Apple has positioned itself as a leader in the education space. — Picture courtesy of Apple

12 Aug 2026

Beyond the hype: Finding out why Apple’s approach to education enthrals Malaysian students… and their teachers

The author argues that public hospitals should be assessed through informed reporting that examines underlying problems. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

05 Aug 2026

Our public hospitals have worse problems than toilet hygiene

'Kokuho' is captivating in many ways due to how much visible effort has been put into its creation. — Media Castle/Kokuho film pic

29 Jul 2026

On ‘Kokuho’: Like kabuki, there is a beauty in taking your time

A cancer follow-up may only cost RM5 in Malaysia's public healthcare system, but it can still take half a day, multiple queues, and plenty of patience. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

22 Jul 2026

Malaysian public hospitals are trapped firefighting, caught in inefficient loops

Taiwan actress Vivian Sung in a scene from ‘The Age of Goodbyes’. — Picture courtesy of Happy Together Pictures /Renaissance Films

21 Jul 2026

Malaysian filmmaker Edmund Yeo premieres ‘The Age of Goodbyes’ at Toronto Film Festival

The legends that inspired The Odyssey have been told and retold and Nolan's take is a very watchable one. — Picture composite via Facebook/The Odyssey film

17 Jul 2026

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ adds depth to myth in very modern take on the epic hero journey (VIDEO)

The author argues that hardship should not be romanticised, with people pressured to find ‘silver linings’ in terrible situations. — Unsplash pic

15 Jul 2026

When the world is on fire, be the rain

Point an iPad and you're done, with 3DGait recording details that would normally involve a lot more machinery and money. — Picture courtesy of Apple

14 Jul 2026

How Singapore’s public healthcare is using iPads and iPhones to save time and ease patient nerves (VIDEO)

18 May 2022

The disturbing court of public opinion

Commercial buildings stand in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah September 23, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 May 2022

Must Sabah continue to be the poster child for neglected infrastructure?

People wearing face masks sightsee and snap pictures in the heart of Kuala Lumpur during Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday May 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

04 May 2022

The strange new normal of not giving a s***

People break fast at Dataran Merdeka during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif

27 Apr 2022

Laying down arms when the war isn't over

20 Apr 2022

How long more will Malaysians live in quiet desperation?

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13 Apr 2022

Dear government, what are you doing with my data?

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06 Apr 2022

Malaysian youth need to break the cycle of abuse indoctrination

The section for Covid-19 vaccination registration via the MySejahtera mobile application is displayed on a mobile phone in Kuala Lumpur February 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201dPicture by Yusof Mat Isa

30 Mar 2022

How safe is our data with the government?

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23 Mar 2022

In Malaysia, foreign wives are trophies but foreign husbands? Treason

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16 Mar 2022

Punishing the arts won’t bless you, Selangor

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09 Mar 2022

Preparing for an endemic when the pandemic's not over

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02 Mar 2022

Farewell, Nu’est: My first and last K-pop love

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23 Feb 2022

Dodging bullets, chasing dreams

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16 Feb 2022

Pandemic complacency will literally cripple our nation

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09 Feb 2022

The how-to, simplified guide to Covid-19 communications

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02 Feb 2022

Work shouldn't be a death sentence

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26 Jan 2022

Mental health check-ups should be routine and mundane

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19 Jan 2022

Why can’t we trust poor people with money?

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12 Jan 2022

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