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Menara Tun Perak, formerly known as Menara Maybank, stands 244 metres tall and was Malaysia’s tallest building from 1988 until it was surpassed by the Petronas Twin Towers in 1998. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Menara Tun Perak, formerly Menara Maybank, on offer for full or partial sale

Banners announcing Malaysian seafood noodle chain Hai Kah Lang’s planned expansion into Hangzhou, China, are seen highlighting its four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions from 2023 to 2026. — Pictures via Xiaohongshu/是海哥呀

Life / 16 h ago

Malaysian restaurant chain Hai Kah Lang spotted heading to Hangzhou, bucking trend of inbound Chinese F&B brands

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued asset declaration notices to businessman Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin (pictured) and his brother. — Screengrab via Facebook/Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC issues asset declaration notices to businessman Nazir Hussin and brother

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses in front of an ATR 72 aircraft upon arriving in Limbang on Wednesday. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Transport minister takes first AirBorneo flight, stresses need for reliable air links to remote communities

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the CSA was separate from a similar agreement being sought between Bersatu and the PH-led Selangor government.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Muhyiddin: CSA has nothing to do with possible Bersatu-PH pact for Melaka polls

Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses under a proposal announced in Budget 2027. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Budget 2027: How much could pet owners save under the new pet tax relief?

Muar MP reading the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government, October 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/tzafrul_aziz

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Which is more nerve-racking?’ Tengku Zafrul jokes about Syed Saddiq’s MoU signing with govt, wedding vows with Bella

National triathlete Esther Joy Chen is eyeing an opportunity to compete in the marathon at the 2027 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games after emerging as Malaysia’s fastest female runner at the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon on October 4. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s fastest female runner at KL Marathon eyes SEA Games spot

The directive followed a complaint by a Threads user identified as siti.anisahj, who highlighted overcrowding at train stations in a post last night. — Picture from https://www.threads.com/siti.anisahj

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints

The Johor Department of Environment is investigating suspected pollution in Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang, after the river reportedly turned white yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/JB 新山吹水站2.0

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor DOE probes Sungai Kim Kim after river turns white again, cable excavation suspected

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said disclosure would be considered if necessary and subject to appropriate deliberations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Azalina: Govt open to considering release of full report on Azam Baki shareholding probe

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the party will contest three seats in the Melaka state election, including the additional Bandar Hilir seat. Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MCA gets Bandar Hilir as third Melaka seat to contest, says Wee Ka Siong

Teochew Oyster Porridge is a comforting dish with the sweet broth, soft rice grains, oysters, mushrooms and dried prawns. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Teochew House in Mont Kiara’s Steppes offers finer Teochew dishes and a superb sweet and sour pork

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the digital services company, formerly known as MyEG Services Bhd, said the board's decision was intended to preserve working capital following unexpected operational expenses. — Picture via Facebook

Money / 2 h ago

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya upheld the three-year jail sentence and RM239,500 fine imposed on former Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad procurement manager Sani Khan Ali Khan for receiving RM44,700 in bribes. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Former Pahang water firm procurement manager begins three-year jail term after losing bribery appeal

Erna Mahyuni

Erna Mahyuni

Erna tweets too much on @ernamh. Angry Sabah native, slave to her dog/cat and blogs at ernamahyuni.com

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Creepy Nuts said they were surprised to get an invitation from The Weeknd to guest on his Asia tour. — Picture courtesy of Sony Music

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Japanese hip-hop sensation Creepy Nuts on coming back to Malaysia, their meteoric rise to fame and performing on The Weeknd’s tour

The columnist documents her experience with cancer by dictating her manuscript to her phone in just one week.

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So I wrote a book. Now I have to publish it

Customers check out the new iPhone Duo during its launch at the Apple Store at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur on October 23, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

23 Oct 2026

Hands-on with the Apple iPhone Duo: Sexy work-in-progress (VIDEO)

A Cable Theft Security Patrol is seen at the MRT Taman Naga Emas station in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur on April 11, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

21 Oct 2026

How do you stop crime when the money is too good?

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15 Oct 2026

‘Street Fighter’ movie is cheesy nostalgia for franchise fans and 80s kids

Tabletop gaming is now a lot more accessible than it used to be. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

14 Oct 2026

Where I experience cozy tabletop gaming at PJ’s Adventurers’ Hall

Pokémon trading cards have become increasingly sought after by collectors and speculators, making it harder for children to buy packs at affordable prices. — Pexels pic

07 Oct 2026

Kingdoms made of cardboard: When adults make it hard for kids to buy toys

'Magic:The Gathering' merchandise can be purchased at the event. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

03 Oct 2026

Curious about playing ‘Magic:The Gathering’, ‘Warhammer’ or ‘D&D’? Stop by LaLaport this weekend (VIDEO)

The author argues that modern life has become too focused on monetisation, consumption and profit at the expense of people’s well-being. — Picture by Yusof Isa

30 Sep 2026

When everything is an advertisement

Malware and spam is no longer just an email issue, it can affect your internet-connected calendars too. — Pexels pic

30 Sep 2026

Spam isn’t just in your email: How a rogue calendar invite could disrupt your workday

The Apple Watch Series 12 has improved battery life, heart sensor accuracy and a new Readiness metric but looks the same pretty much. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

29 Sep 2026

Apple Watch Series 12: Will it finally fix Apple Watch Ultra envy?

Apple fans love “iPhone Day” because they get to say they were first to greet and touch the new devices, a special kind of high you don’t get from other phones. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

29 Sep 2026

Going on a casual date with the iPhone 18 Pro Max (VIDEO)

A cancer sample cross‑section stored at St Mark’s Hospital, London January 14, 2026. — AFP pic

23 Sep 2026

What it looks like when cancer gets the chance to spread

Stop the presses, the iPhone 18 Pro in Burgundy might have won the Miss Universe of smartphones this year. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

18 Sep 2026

Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max: Does it impress? (VIDEO)

Sixty-three years Malaysia has existed, and I have spent maybe more than a decade doing my best to remind people that Malaysia is more than one state or one people. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

16 Sep 2026

Malaysia Day: We must be the Malaysians we wish we were

Humour, culture shocks and plenty of East Malaysian flavour — Sabah and Sarawak creators are giving social media feeds a distinctly Bornean twist. — Picture via social media

16 Sep 2026

Need some East Malaysian wisdom and whimsy? Here’s some social media gems

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

13 Sep 2026

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

13 Sep 2026

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

12 Sep 2026

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

12 Sep 2026

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

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)

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?

Of the total 19,444 crimes reported between January and July 2021, 8,403 were scam-related cases. u00e2u20acu201d iStock pic

13 Apr 2022

Dear government, what are you doing with my data?

Form Five students get ready to sit for their SPM examination at SMK Seksyen 7 in Shah Alam March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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?

10 daripada 20 bayi selamat dilahirkan pada Hari Kebangsaan 2016 di Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 31 Ogos, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Foto Bernama

23 Mar 2022

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

A man busks next to the KLCC LRT station in Kuala Lumpur, July 11, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Saw Siow Feng

16 Mar 2022

Punishing the arts won’t bless you, Selangor

People wearing face masks on Saloma Bridge in Kuala Lumpur, February 18, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

09 Mar 2022

Preparing for an endemic when the pandemic's not over

Thanks for the memories, Nuu00e2u20acu2122est. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Erna Mahyuni

02 Mar 2022

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

Sixteen people were fined for attending a 20-person birthday party at a flat in Hougang last year. u00e2u20acu2022 Unsplash pic

23 Feb 2022

Dodging bullets, chasing dreams

A man waks past a Malaysia Prihatin wall decoration in Kuala Lumpur August 25, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

16 Feb 2022

Pandemic complacency will literally cripple our nation

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

09 Feb 2022

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

Over 40 per cent of UK residents say that they do not have a proper desk to work on in their homes, according to a new report. u00e2u20acu2022 IStock.com/ETX Studio pic

02 Feb 2022

Work shouldn't be a death sentence

A man works from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

26 Jan 2022

Mental health check-ups should be routine and mundane

People queue in front of a Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Klang September 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

19 Jan 2022

Why can’t we trust poor people with money?

A man uses the MySejahtera trace feature. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

12 Jan 2022

We must do right by the disabled and vulnerable

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