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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO
Singapore  / 15 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 15 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 18 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 19 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Sports  / 11 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

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Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.
2d ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

Premium 'chasiu wantan mee' at Wing On Noodles House in Taman Desa. — Pictures by CK Lim
23 Dec 2025

From crystal ‘chasiu’ to chicken ‘katsu sando’: The best things I ate this year

Enjoy this festive fruit cobbler. — Picture by CK Lim
20 Dec 2025

As berries bubble and buttermilk biscuits bake, this festive fruit cobbler guarantees good cheer well into the New Year

The 'putu piring' stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim
18 Dec 2025

Three ingredients and a light touch — how a humble stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka makes peerless ‘putu piring’

 

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Hojū: post-workout protein reimagined with chai masala, collagen and curcumin. —Picture courtesy of Hojũ.
16 Dec 2025

Recovery never tasted this good: How a dietitian-chef reimagined post-workout protein with chai masala, collagen and curcumin

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim
13 Dec 2025

Penang-style ‘lor bak’ and ‘cincaluk’ pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Café in Taman Universiti, PJ

Christmas Rum Fruitcake by Cake Tella. — Picture courtesy of Cake Tella
09 Dec 2025

From spirited Christmas fruitcakes to Yuletide-kissed ‘kuih’, unwrap the season’s most tempting treats

Teatime at Golden Bread Station in Tengkera, Melaka with fried crullers and ‘tong sui’. — Picture by CK Lim
04 Dec 2025

How Tengkera’s Golden Bread Station keeps teatime tradition alive in Melaka with freshly fried ‘yau char kwai’ and Cantonese ‘tong sui’

Vegecore brings Malaysian flavours to plant-based cuisine. — Picture courtesy of Vegecore
02 Dec 2025

From mushroom ‘masak merah’ to vegan ‘sambal’, Vegecore brings Malaysian flavours to plant-based cuisine

Ari Roastery in Taman Desa: An intimate space for coffee, cakes and conversation. — Picture by CK Lim
29 Nov 2025

The door you might miss: Rediscovering Taman Desa through coffee, cakes and conversation at Ari Roastery

Seremban’s iconic ‘siew bao’ at Siew Pow Master. — Picture by CK Lim
25 Nov 2025

Follow the aroma of freshly baked buns to Seremban’s Siew Pow Master, where every golden pastry keeps the legacy going

A plate of Malaccan-style red yeast rice and honey glazed ‘char siew’, served atop rice with ‘siew yoke’, cabbage and omelette. — Picture by CK Lim
06 Nov 2025

No gimmicks, just glaze: How Gu Zhao Wei keeps the tradition of Melaka’s red yeast rice ‘char siew’ alive

Increasingly, we care more and more about where these condiments come from and how they are made. — Picture courtesy of Shoyu Bros
04 Nov 2025

How Malaysia’s artisanal sauce makers are reimagining flavour, one bottle at a time

Alyassa Kamal, founder of Surey! Thai Coconut Ice Cream. — Picture courtesy of Surey!
02 Nov 2025

The architecture of flavour: How Surey! reimagines Thai coconut ice cream for Malaysian taste buds

A true ‘roti canai’ feast at Ah Koon Kopitiam in Melaka Raya. — Picture by CK Lim
28 Oct 2025

A feast of ‘roti canai’ at Ah Koon Kopitiam in Melaka Raya, from indulgent ‘roti bom’ to a majestic ‘roti sarang burung’

Get a taste of Italy at home with this classic Neapolitan style pizza. — Picture by CK Lim
25 Oct 2025

Get a taste of Italy at home with this classic Neapolitan style pizza, ready for the toppings of your dreams

It’s time for the ‘third coffee’ — Malaysian Liberica beans. — Picture courtesy of MY LIBERICA
24 Oct 2025

When the world finally tasted Malaysian Liberica: The rise of the ‘third coffee’

Jason Loo achieved a 4th-place finish at the World Barista Championship 2025 in Milan; the highest ever for a Malaysian competitor.
23 Oct 2025

The moment Malaysian coffee found its voice: How Jason Loo stirred our nation’s dreams on the world stage

Jars of kombucha being fermented. — Picture courtesy of Wonderbrew
21 Oct 2025

Brewing balance: Three Malaysian makers on the rise of functional drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas

Bar Abong, Kota Kinabalu’s hidden haven for natural wines and bistro dining. — Picture courtesy of Bar Abong
18 Oct 2025

Swapping tech for terroir, this Sabahan created Bar Abong, Kota Kinabalu’s hidden haven for natural wines and bistro dining

Fresh Prawn & Pork Wonton Noodles. — Picture by CK Lim
14 Oct 2025

From ‘wantan’ noodles to curry fish balls, San Hao in Taman Desa serves Hong Kong in a bowl

At Crave Noodle in Melaka, a feast of noodles, soup and 'kopitiam' favourites -- Picture by CK Lim
11 Oct 2025

At Crave Noodle in Melaka, every broth tells a story — especially their signature bowl with 12-year-old ‘Huadiao’ wine

Freshly fried ‘kap chung’, ‘ma geok’ and ‘yau char kwai’ from Yao Zha Go in Taman Desa. — Picture by CK Lim
09 Oct 2025

‘Butterflies’ for breakfast? Track down the Yao Zha Go truck for the freshest ‘yau char kwai’ and ‘ma geok’ in Taman Desa

 

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The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan over an alleged horizontal price-fixing agreement, its chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said. ― TODAY pic
9 h ago

MyCC: 31 Kelantan childcare firms accused of price fixing

 
A floating chicken coop built by flood victim Raja Sahrin Tengku Ismail at Kampung Seberang Batu Badak, Segamat, to protect his poultry during continuous heavy rain. — Bernama pic
9 h ago

Floods hit Pahang again as Rompin evacuees rise, Johor sees surge in Segamat victims

 
Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
9 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues