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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman stand during a visit to At-Turaif World Heritage Site, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Trump shocks Riyadh summit with Syria sanctions U-turn, trillion-dollar Saudi deals on the table

Former Penang deputy chief minister II P.Ramasamy (right) and current Urimai interim chairman entering the sessions court to face 17 counts of criminal breach of trust. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ex-Penang DCM P. Ramasamy claims trial to 17 CBT charges involving over RM850,000 in gold, aid payments

The lorry driver transporting a load of gravel who was involved in the accident that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel has been remanded for four days starting today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Lorry driver with six past convictions remanded over Teluk Intan crash that killed nine FRU officers

Curry puffs, especially these flaky, spiral ones plump with filling, are the perfect way to kickstart your day. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Could this be one of the best curry puffs in PJ Sea Park? We think so

Sarawak's Petros is attempting to disrupt the longstanding ecosystem built by national oil and gas giant Petronas. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Can Malaysia’s gas sector survive without Petronas? Here’s how Sarawak’s demands ignite legal, financial and investor alarm

In the first four months of 2025, BYD sold 3,002 cars, or 20 per cent of total vehicle sales in Singapore. Toyota and BYD’s main EV rival Tesla sold 2,050 and 535 units each during the same period. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 11 h ago

Move over Toyota, BYD now rules Singapore’s roads

Kuala Lumpur-born pop star Chloe Qisha is slaying it on another level. — Picture via Instagram/ChloeQisha
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

Meet Chloe Qisha, the Malaysia-born singer rising fast with viral songs, magazine covers and sold-out shows in Europe (VIDEO)

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said only 25 per cent of Malaysians take public transport, compared to 67 per cent in Singapore. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Congestion crisis: DPM laments low 25pc public transport use in Malaysia, compared to two-thirds of Singaporeans

Three bank officers from two banking institutions in Kuala Lumpur was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MACC nabs three KL bank officers over money laundering, corruption involving RM21m loan applications

The teenager is pictured at the Kuching Courthouse May 14, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Dashcam footage shows out-of-control teen driver in fatal Kuching crash that killed five; pleads guilty to reckless, underaged driving

A view of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck that was involved in an accident with a lorry loaded with stones on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam May 13, 2025. Residents have claimed that narrow roads and lack of traffic lights along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam are among the factors contributing to the frequent fatal accidents in the area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Residents blame narrow roads, lack of traffic lights for fatal accidents in Teluk Intan, call for road safety measures

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Moscow today for a four-day official visit and was accorded the Honour Guard upon arrival at Vnukovo-2 International Airport. Also present is Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko (front, 3rd right). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

PM begins four-day official visit to Russia for talks with Russian leaders, trade negotiations

Giant panda Feng Yi in deep slumber as a zookeeper keeps watch over her at the Giant Panda Conservation Centre, Zoo Negara. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

From Olympic pandas to world record holders: Fu Wa and Feng Yi’s legacy in Malaysia

The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) Su-30MKM fighter jet has been unveiled in a new livery ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA ‘25), bearing the special title ‘Toruk Makto’. — Picture via X/@tudm_rasmi
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia’s Su-30MKM fighter jet sports new Avatar-themed ‘Toruk Makto’ livery ahead of LIMA ’25

Hilir Perak District Police Chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin speaks to relatives and acquaintances of the victims who gathered at the Teluk Intan Hospital Forensic Unit following the accident involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) lorry and a lorry loaded with stones on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam May 13, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Police to call over 60 individuals for statements in fatal Teluk Intan FRU lorry crash probe, says Hilir Perak police chief

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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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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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19 Jan 2021

Could mindfulness be the answer?

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Day Two offered challenging rocky scrambles up steep inclines to the snow-robed summit (3,100 metres). u00e2u20acu201d Pictures by Helen Hickey
18 Sep 2018

Seeking refuge in the Alps

Rows of lavender to control the chickensu00e2u20acu2122 mud dance and entice the bees! u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Helen Hickey
27 Jul 2018

Bees are brilliant

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16 Jan 2018

Giving back during a gap year

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08 May 2017

‘Vive La France’ and ‘Vive Emmanuel Macron’

Presidential candidate placards outside a town library in the western suburbs of Paris.
24 Apr 2017

It’s a Macron versus Le Pen final

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21 Apr 2017

The French need a Revolution, not crisis

25 Jan 2017

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
02 Nov 2016

Inside the last days of the Calais Jungle

A cricket match between volunteers and residents of the Jungle which can be seen in the background. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture courtesy of Matthew and Edith
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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15 Jun 2016

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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13 Oct 2015

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
03 Jul 2015

Uber has won, says French cabbie

20 Jun 2015

Tourist sexually assaulted, by monkeys?

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01 Jun 2015

Paris: A matter of grave concern

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Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said a discussion would be held with the Department of Internal Security and Public Order leadership, as the department also used trucks to transport General Operations Force (GOF) personnel. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia May 14, 2025. — Reuters pic
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In Moscow, PM Anwar hails Russia as a great friend of Malaysia