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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the DAP special congress will enable delegates to channel members’ and supporters’ views so that decisions reflect the majority’s will. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow: All DAP members must respect July 12 special congress decision on party’s role in government

Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang Tengku Ahmad Ismail Mu'adzam Shah visits the family of the late Trooper K. Indiran at their residence in Taman Sri Nibong, George Town, February 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Full military honours for 22-year-old trooper Indiran as Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang attends funeral

The content creator generated RM2.3 million in a single day — the highest livestream sales total recorded in Malaysia. — Picture via Threads
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Khairul Aming sets new TikTok Shop Malaysia livestream record with RM2.3m in one day

The Japanese Foreign Ministry, in a statement, has warned of potential sudden changes in the Middle East and urged increased caution in more than 50 countries and territories, including the region itself, the United States and several European nations, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. ― Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Japan issues travel alert for over 50 countries as Middle East crisis raises risk of unforeseen incidents

Members of Perikatan Nasional are scheduled to attend a crucial supreme council meeting tomorrow to decide the coalition’s next chairman. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Perikatan chairmanship talks heat up: PAS reportedly settles on one name, others hold back

A Ramadan bazaar draws large crowds in Marang. The Health Ministry said TB risks stem from enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces, not Ramadan itself, and urged continued respiratory precautions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MOH urges vigilance during Ramadan after Malaysia logs 596 new TB infections in latest surveillance update

Economists said a US Supreme Court decision curbing President Donald Trump’s unilateral tariff authority could improve global market sentiment and bolster Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and ringgit outlook. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money  / 14 h ago

Economists say Malaysia’s ringgit, exports poised to gain after US Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MRT Corp launches three-month public review for revised Penang LRT Mutiara Line cross-sea link

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has declined to take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman despite PAS being expected to lead the coalition, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (right). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Bersatu to pass Perikatan reins to PAS today, here’s what else to look out for 

Floodwaters in Kampung Sibaung rose from floor level to window height within four hours, forcing pre-dawn evacuations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Waters as high as the windows: Pitas villagers recall frantic evacuations in the dead of night

US investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better-performing overseas markets look more attractive. — Reuters pic
Money  / 4 h ago

From ‘buy America’ to ‘bye America’, Wall Street exodus gathers pace as investors shift billions overseas

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Audrey Fang murder: Two years on, Singaporean family seeks extension of suspected killer’s detention in Spain pending trial

Within just two days of pre-sale and general on sale window, all 41 stadium dates for the Arirang World Tour by K-pop supergroup BTS across North America and Europe have sold out. — Picture via Pexels.com and Instagram/BIGHITMUSIC
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Cyber cafes, countdowns and prayers: How Malaysian ARMYs fought for BTS’ Goyang comeback tour tickets

A US military plane on the tarmac of Lajes air base in Terceira island, Azores, Portugal,February 20, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

‘Both sides are sticking to their guns’: US and Iran slide toward conflict as military buildup eclipses stalled talks

With the placement of the upper arm of the tower of Jesus, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain reaches a height of 172.5 metres, completing Antoni Gaudi’s vision and now the tallest church in the world. — Urbanandsport pic via AFP pic
Life  / 17 h ago

Cross check: Sagrada Família tops out after 150 years of building (VIDEO)

Quek Yew Aun
Quek Yew Aun
Malaysian by birth, biologist by choice, Yew Aun meditates on various environmental, social and sporting issues. If not glued to a computer screen, he can be found trying to photograph sea slugs. Yew Aun can be contacted at [email protected].
 

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