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Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar said PH would neither take offence nor pressure Umno into inviting the coalition to the assembly. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Pakatan says no hard feelings after Umno leaves it off 2026 annual assembly guest list 

The tournament was driven by a shared vision between Tunku Mahkota Ismail and Polito Pieres to position Johor as one of the leading destinations on the international polo circuit. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar congratulates Tunku Mahkota Ismail after Royal Johor triumphs, Regent named MVP of Johor Super Crown Polo tournament

The reports were presented to the King by Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi during an audience at Istana Bukit Tunku here today. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

King receives 2026 Auditor-General’s Reports on federal, state finances

According to police, initial investigations found that the incident occurred at about 4.34am when a red Proton Saga suddenly struck a pedestrian who was standing in the left lane. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on LDP, Proton Saga driver flees

Dancers from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu community perform during a religious ceremony in front of the Eiffel Tower before a ceremonial river parade on the Seine River in Paris on September 3, 2026. — AFP pic
Life  / 8 h ago

Eiffel Tower staff walk out after women told to ‘make themselves invisible’ during BAPS Hindu visit

A Nepal Army helicopter carries dead bodies from the flood affected area in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on September 2, 2026. Nepali families were holding symbolic funeral ceremonies to ‘liberate the souls’ of loved ones missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Nepal floods: What we know so far about unaccounted Malaysians and Malaysia’s relief efforts

Firefighters found the man locked inside the vehicle before removing him. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Man found dead inside locked car in Ipoh’s Bandar Seri Botani

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference following a special meeting and monthly assembly with Ministry of Plantation and Commodities staff in Putrajaya in September 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Anwar warns ministries against blank cheque approach while Malaysia grapples with subsidy burden

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the success of the communities should instead be measured by their ability to excel in critical fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), develop new technologies and own intellectual property. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Zambry: Malay, Bumiputera education must move beyond quotas towards self-reliance, resilience

Several public transport users shared the situation on social media, posting images of crowded platforms filled with passengers waiting for trains. — Screengrab from Threads/@nibukanyon
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Kelana Jaya LRT remains packed as slow trains disrupt morning commute

The 44-year-old man was rescued at about 9.15pm after a firefighter swam 50 metres from the riverbank to reach him. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Firefighter swims 50m to rescue man who jumped from Kuala Selangor bridge

The accused, Wan Shahrinizam Wan Ibrahim (face partially covered), at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court today. He was earlier charged with submitting false documents to obtain a road resurfacing and drainage system upgrade project at Felda Chiku 3, Gua Musang, Kelantan, about three years ago.— Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Contractor fined RM20,000 after pleading guilty to using fake documents for RM5m Felda project

Rapid KL said no schedule delays were reported, while passenger flow and entry controls were being implemented at the affected stations to ensure safety and smooth movement. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Rapid KL says passenger surge behind LRT congestion at Pasar Seni, Kajang

Taste the world — and life — through the humble 'siu mai.' — Picture by CK Lim
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Sing a song of ‘siu mai’: Taste the world — and life — through this humble ‘dim sum’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with guests attending the ‘Remembering Statesman Tun Abdul Razak: Architect of National Development and Nation Building’ programme at the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial in Kuala Lumpur, September 8, 2026. Also pictured are Tun Musa Hitam (seated, 2nd left), Tan Sri Nazir Razak (seated, right), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Nazir Razak, Musa Hitam say NEP fostered ‘tongkat culture’ among Malays

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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The writer went out on a cycle trip with her friends... it's not all fun and games though.
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Cycling through the fifties

Fifteen million tourists and 10,500 athletes are expected to flock to Paris and beyond for the games that run from July 26 to August 11, spread over 15 Olympic venues. — AFP pic
15 May 2024

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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‘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!

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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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28 Oct 2016

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
30 Jul 2016

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

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What’s it like being a teacher?

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31 Dec 2015

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

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Tourist sexually assaulted, by monkeys?

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Paris: A matter of grave concern

 

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Johor religious committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khaled (left) with the parents of dog attack victim Nur Haira Wafiqah Muhammad Hamizi who is receiving treatment at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Bahru, September 8, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
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The opening ceremony of the Conference of Speakers of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies of Malaysia 2026 took place in Cameron Highlands today. — Bernama pic
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The judge also granted an interim stay on the development until the brothers’ application for a permanent stay is heard on October 8, despite an objection from the Attorney General’s Chambers. — Pexels pic
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Brothers get High Court leave to challenge DBKL approval for 39-storey towers near their Old Klang Road home