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Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung

Malaysia / 18 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

US president Donald Trump has authorised the production of compact cars in the United States, citing models he observed in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

‘They’re very small, really cute’: Trump approves US production of compact cars inspired by those in Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea (VIDEO)

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

Sports / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

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Despite successful surgery and no residual cancer found, the recovery journey continues with complications including a five per cent drop in heart function and menopausal symptoms. — AFP pic

2d ago

Cancer Diaries: On ‘celebrating’ one year as a cancer patient as my heart begins to struggle

I'm grateful that I can get what I need from the public healthcare system. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

26 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: When everyone, myself included, needs reminding I’m still sick

Bangkok is as vibrant as ever though like us seems to be built around malls. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

19 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: Where Bangkok feeds me and shows me my limits

Online service Roblox allows space for fun and creativity, as well as hunting ground for online predators preying on children. — Picture courtesy of Roblox

13 Nov 2025

What’s so scary about Roblox, the online gaming platform that is scaring parents and governments

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According to the author, simply working on fitness in the hope of living less like an invalid isn’t enough; the goal is to reach for the life desired — one where boarding a train doesn’t come with the fear of ending up in a hospital along the way. — Pexels.com pic

12 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: When HKL cost cutting is (literally) cold and I feel like running away

The new AirPods Pro 3 has had a redesign and an audio tweak, without a price bump. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni— Picture by Erna Mahyuni

12 Nov 2025

The AirPods Pro 3: Better sound, less likely to fall out of your ears

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is still the best of all Apple's smartwatches. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni— Picture by Erna Mahyuni

11 Nov 2025

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Still the best Apple Watch

Tesla CEO Elon Musk performs a Nazi salute during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic

05 Nov 2025

Cancer Diaries: Cancer isn’t the only late diagnosis that can hurt you

VIVIZ demonstrated their energy throughout their uptempo discography. — Picture courtesy of TopGallant

29 Oct 2025

K-pop trio VIVIZ gets warm welcome from 3,000-strong fans, look forward to coming back ‘soon’

Cancer is hard, find your support structure. — Unsplash pic

29 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: On finding ‘cancer friends’ and Mental Health Month

A look at why fear of public hospitals runs deep among Malaysians — and what it reveals about the cracks in our healthcare system. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

22 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: Is the fear of public hospitals warranted?

Kids don't even have safe spaces for them to just be kids. — Freepik pic

15 Oct 2025

Youth violence isn’t a disease but a symptom of a long-ignored rot

The iPhone 17 Pro Max feels like it improves on all the foibles of the last few models. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

09 Oct 2025

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a literal heavyweight but is it worth the upgrade?

The iPhone Air in the hand will decide whether you need it over the other models. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

08 Oct 2025

The iPhone Air: An acquired taste but undeniably easy to take with you

Facing the realities of early menopause, physical fragility, and the daily frustrations of navigating life through tired eyes, broken glasses, and the routine of medical appointments. — Freepik pic

08 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: Broken glasses, early menopause and other annoying things

Apple Learning Community events allow educators to network and learn from each other. — Picture courtesy of Apple

07 Oct 2025

Bringing joy and creativity to the classroom: Teachers making the most of Apple Learning Coach initiative

Tabber was greeted by a loud cacophony of screams (and exhortations to take his jacket off). — Picture courtesy of TopGallant Show

06 Oct 2025

Groove-worthy: you.will.knowv's Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso get warm reception from Malaysian fans

A patient prepares for a mammography at the Paoli-Calmette Institute, a regional centre for the fight against cancer, in this file photo taken on October 9, 2017. — AFP pic

01 Oct 2025

Cancer Diaries: Trying to survive in the ruins of Malaysian public healthcare

A general view of Hospital Kuala Lumpur is pictured on April 25, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

24 Sep 2025

Cancer Diaries: Being grateful for an infection while dealing with the looming threat of diabetes

Kim Han-bin or B.I delivered an energetic performance to an appreciative crowd. — Picture courtesy of Lo-Fi Entertainment.

23 Sep 2025

B.I entertains 2,000-strong crowd in KL, living up to promise of having them ‘not regret’ coming

Daniel, 19, from Johor was excited to pick up a new iPhone 17 Pro Max as was Md Tushar Ahmed Hasan from Bangladesh. — Picture composite by Erna Mahyuni

19 Sep 2025

So here’s what happened on iPhone Day in Kuala Lumpur today

Something you need to let go of as a cancer patient, I’ve found, is the notion of dignity. — Unsplash pic

17 Sep 2025

Cancer Diaries: On radiotherapy side effects or being stabbed by your boob

The author argues that cancer treatment is a marathon of waiting rooms, markers and microwaved-onigiri moments — softened only by the small comforts of croissants. — File picture by CK Lim

10 Sep 2025

Cancer Diaries: So I need to microwave my boob five more times

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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A resident rescues a cat nearly swept away by flash floods in Kampung Kerdas, Gombak, amid heavy rain and storm warnings affecting several states on December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 m ago

Flood toll shifts: Selangor sees rise in evacuees, Perak and Perlis drop, Pahang steady

Kinabatangan MP and Sabah BN chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, 66, died at a private hospital at 1.46am on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

18 m ago

Condolences pour in for Bung Moktar’s family as politicians honour his service and spirit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

37 m ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs