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Malaysia’s services sector posted a surplus in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time in 14 years, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in Parliament today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

First-time in 14 years: Malaysia posts RM0.7b services surplus, Anwar credits fiscal discipline

Responding to Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadli Shaari in the Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that while he was in Sabah for political programmes, none of those events involved the use of government facilities or machinery. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘What car am I supposed to use?’: Anwar denies misusing govt facilities in Sabah, says only official vehicle allowed

Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin allowed the application by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, 78, for the temporary release of his passport from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Judge approves Muhyiddin’s UK trip for cancer treatment, trims travel window and rejects long Dubai stopover

A digital display showing a memorial portrait of the late Yap Shing Xuen at her wake in Nirvana 2, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Mother of Bandar Utama stabbing victim urges parents to take responsibility for children

A general view shows the Inland Revenue Board office in Kuala Lumpur on April 23, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

LHDN raids company linked to luxury car cartel over RM70m tax evasion

Fallen beams lay atop a Suzuki Swift along the MRR2 in Selayang, Kuala Lumpur, November 18, 2025. — Bomba pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

MRL halts works, offers immediate aid after ECRL canopy collapse crushes Suzuki Swift on MRR2 (VIDEO)

Fishing boats are seen near Queensbay Bayan Lepas Beach during cloudy weather on November 24, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Penang on alert for floods, monitors 20 hotspots with real-time updates from MetMalaysia

The row erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival and potentially trigger a military response. — File pic via Reuters
World  / 18 h ago

Japan warns citizens in China to stay cautious as Taiwan row with Beijing deepens

Fifa’s ruling comes two weeks after it rejected FAM’s appeal against sanctions imposed on the body and the seven players, which could see the national team docked points in their ongoing 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Fifa urges criminal probe into alleged document forgery by FAM and seven players

A general view of Genting Highlands in Pahang on Oct 28, 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Works minister says no proposal received from Genting Malaysia despite road charge confirmation

Fifa had earlier fined FAM CHF350,000 (about RM1.8 million) and suspended the seven players for 12 months from all football-related activities after finding irregularities in the players’ original registration documents. — AFP pic
Sports  / 13 h ago

Heritage player under Fifa probe says ‘grandfather Venezuela, grandmother Spain… I mean Malaysia’

The Tanjung Bungah assemblyman said construction works will continue as planned even during the Chinese New Year period in February and Hari Raya Aidilfitri in March. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Mutiara Line LRT construction to start January, no breaks for festive season

A former TNB assistant engineer admitted in the Ipoh Sessions Court to cheating a tender committee over a RM4.3 million cable line project in August 2016. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

In Perak, ex-engineer fined RM150,000 for cheating in RM4.3m tender

Malaysia’s oldest university, Universiti Malaya, ranked 166th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Universiti Malaya slips yet leads Malaysian varsities in 2026 QS sustainability list; UCSI shines in environmental indicator

A giant panda is seen at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Malaysia to welcome new giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue today for 10-year stay at Zoo Negara

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Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey is a British freelance journalist now residing in Paris, France with her hubby, cat and four children who miss everything Malaysian, even those dodgy traffic cops.
 

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Cycling through the fifties

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Paris Olympics: Time for the City of Light to shine

Doddy, the Cavapoo, who is now a member of the family. — Picture by Helen Hickey
25 Jul 2023

No empty nest, but a pooch in a pouch

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a news conference at the end of a special meeting of the European Council in light of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 25, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Olivier Hoslet/Pool via Reuters
08 Apr 2022

Why I will be voting for Emmanuel Macron this Sunday

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Seeking refuge in the Alps

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Giving back during a gap year

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08 May 2017

‘Vive La France’ and ‘Vive Emmanuel Macron’

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24 Apr 2017

It’s a Macron versus Le Pen final

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The French need a Revolution, not crisis

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Women’s March: Millions unite against Trump and all he stands for

03 Jan 2017

Bonne année celebrations in Paris: What a way to spend the first day of 2017!

16 Nov 2016

Trump's triumph calls for humour

A bulldozer is used to remove debris as workmen tear down makeshift shelters during the dismantlement of the camp called the u00e2u20acu02dcJungleu00e2u20acu2122 in Calais, France, October 27, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
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Inside the last days of the Calais Jungle

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After the destruction of the Calais Jungle — can we be part of the healing process?

Pope Francis prays in front of the Black Virgin Mary at Czestochowau00e2u20acu2122s Sanctuary inPoland, July30, 2016. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
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Between the devil and the deep blue sea

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What’s it like being a teacher?

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2015: France’s annus horribilis

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14 Nov 2015

Tonight in Paris...

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The Ascent of Woman: Rewriting women back into history

Call-based taxi owner Olivier attended the more peaceful protests at the Prefecture of Versailles. UberPOP = no taxi licence = cheap ride. Next? CafePOP = no alcohol licence = cheap drink. u00e2u20acu2022 File pic
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Uber has won, says French cabbie

20 Jun 2015

Tourist sexually assaulted, by monkeys?

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Paris: A matter of grave concern

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