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Chan Koon Pheng and Tan Kok Teong accused of trafficking Indonesian women for forced labour were granted bail totalling RM240,000 by the Butterworth Sessions Court. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Woman breaks down after Butterworth court grants RM240,000 bail in forced labour trafficking case

Amid looming state polls, political uncertainty and economic pressure, Malaysia could be heading towards an early general election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Will PM Anwar call for early elections? How political tensions and rising costs are fuelling speculation

Speaking at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (seen here with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin) commended Malaysia and the regional bloc for taking proactive steps to reduce tensions and support diplomacy, saying the deployment reflected the region’s growing commitment to maintaining security through collective action.— Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

US Defence Secretary Hegseth praises Malaysia, Asean for taking proactive steps to reduce tensions and support diplomacy

Viilagers gathering in Kampung Sira concerning the ‘missing person’ case. — JBPM photo
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

A nap too long: Padawan man reported missing found peacefully asleep… next to neighbour’s washing machine

In a statement yesterday, the NRD said the issuance of the New Structure MyKad would only begin after its launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on a date to be announced later. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

NRD: Existing MyKad still usable, no need to rush to renew

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is seen here with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Defence minister: US considering selling missiles to Malaysia after Norway missile delivery falls through

Screenshots showing Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah with a firearm (left) and the downed cow in a field (right) have been circulating on social media since May 28, 2026.
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Police confirm Perlis MB’s shotgun legally licensed, seize weapon after viral sacrificial cow shooting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Sabah’s interim special grant will be raised from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion next year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anwar announces RM1.5b interim grant for Sabah while 40pc entitlement talks continue

Health officers inspect food premises during a joint enforcement operation in Taman Perindustrian Puchong Utama, where five eateries were ordered to close temporarily over cleanliness and hygiene violations. — Picture via Facebook/MBSubangJaya
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Rats, dirty kitchens and poor food handling shut five Puchong eateries

The state health department in a statement yesterday, informed that it noted the viral post uploaded yesterday regarding the treatment of a 17-year-old female patient who sought medical attention at the hospital. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

After treatment delay at Tumpat Hospital goes viral, Kelantan Health Dept offers explanation

The new regulations — first announced more than two years ago — cap PMA dimensions at 1.2 metres long, 0.7 metres wide and 1.5 metres high, with a maximum combined weight of 300kg including the user. Motorised PMAs must also observe a reduced speed limit of 6kmh, down from 10kmh. — Pexels pic
Singapore  / 3 h ago

In rules-obsessed Singapore, some personal mobility aid users say they won’t comply with new laws

Aeroline says Kuala Lumpur will no longer serve as a landing point for its coaches after regulatory requirements restricted operations to licensed terminals. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

End of the road for Aeroline in KL after bus operator loses Corus and TRX footholds

A trailer lies overturned in a ravine along the Gua Musang-Lojing road after plunging down an embankment following a suspected brake failure. The 30-year-old driver escaped unharmed after getting out of the vehicle moments before the incident. — PDRM pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

He stepped out just in time: Trailer driver cheats death in Gua Musang ravine plunge

A member of the Langkawi maritime enforcement agency during the search for the missing jet ski operator. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Body of jet ski operator found off Langkawi coast

Lettering bearing US President Donald Trump’s name is seen on the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, after its board announced the institution’s renaming in December last year. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

US judge rules famed Washington arts centre was illegally renamed after Trump, orders reversal

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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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
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No empty nest, but a pooch in a pouch

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

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Trump's triumph calls for humour

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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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Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiates the launch of the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone-Perlis Inland Port (PIP) in Padang Besar May 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
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