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Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

US president Donald Trump has authorised the production of compact cars in the United States, citing models he observed in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

‘They’re very small, really cute’: Trump approves US production of compact cars inspired by those in Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea (VIDEO)

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

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Zurairi AR is a humanist and sceptic who believes in doing good for goodness' sake. He tweets for believers and non-believers alike at @zurairi.
 

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SIS Forum's Rozana Isa and Zainah Anwar with its supporters after the Federal Court's decision on the appeal against ‘deviant’ fatwa at Palace of Justice, Putrajaya. June 19, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
31 Jul 2025

Muslim women’s rights group changes name to SIS Forum after Selangor Sultan’s remark forbidding use of ‘Islam’

Malaysian Chinese families visit the graves of their ancestors to pay respects and burn offerings during the Qingming festival at a cemetery in Kuala Lumpur. April 4, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
10 May 2025

Life after death? Most Malaysians say yes — but not in ancestral spirits or sacred mountains and crystals, Pew study shows

Sydney FC's Rhyan Grant heads the ball clear under pressure from Lion City Sailors's Diogo Costa (cenre) and Toni Datkovic during the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic
19 Apr 2025

‘This is our home’: Lion City Sailors demand AFC final stay in Singapore, reject Sharjah FC’s pitch complaint over Jalan Besar Stadium

Lion City Sailors players celebrate their qualification for the final after the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match with Sydney FC of Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic
17 Apr 2025

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

 

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Lawyer Datuk Ahmad Zaharil Muhaiyar (second right) and Safwan Roshdy (right) lodges a police report on December 13, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Mr Wan Cai Official
14 Dec 2024

What we know so far: ‘Frozen’ stillborn baby case in Klang private hospital now under police probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lambasted critics of his administration’s efforts to attract investments, describing their accusations as baseless. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
25 Nov 2024

What conflict of interest? PM Anwar reiterates govt paid for own flights, and so did private guests — saving nearly RM1m as a result

U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in Coachella, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. — Reuters pic
23 Nov 2024

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Bobby Kertanegara was rescued by Prabowo Subianto in 2017 and has been with him since. — Picture from Instagram/Bobby Kertanegara
21 Oct 2024

All about Bobby Kertanegara, Indonesia’s new ‘first cat’ that joins Prabowo as he takes over as president (VIDEO)

Screenshots of two TikTok videos showing stray dog Kopi playing with a stray kitten. — Pictures from TikTok/AbbyRaz
12 Oct 2024

Malaysians online call for justice after Besut council shoots dead Kopi, the stray dog that went viral for playing with kitten (VIDEO)

AirAsia has collaborated with Sega and Atlus for a 'Sonic the Hedgehog' livery. — Picture from AirAsia
08 Oct 2024

After new Sega and Atlus-themed AirAsia planes, you can soon get your own ‘Persona’ merch and ‘Sonic’ ring (cakes)

Coming from the academy, Jesé last played for Real Madrid in the 2016/2017 season. — Picture from Instagram/jeserodriguez10
05 Oct 2024

Former PSG, Real Madrid winger Jesé set to join JDT as free agent today?

26 Sep 2024

Second day of ordeal for Singapore commuters as MRT services continue to be disrupted

Sonic the Hedgehog recently visited KL during his Southeast Asian tour. — Picture from Facebook/Sonic the Hedgehog SEA
25 Sep 2024

AirAsia goes fast with ‘Sonic’, ‘Persona’ video game liveries in collaboration with Sega

Min Hee-Jin will not return as the CEO of NewJeans' agency Ador. — Picture from Instagram/NewJeans
25 Sep 2024

Agency rebuffs NewJeans’ ultimatum to reinstate Min Hee Jin as CEO, says she’ll produce until end of the K-pop group’s contract anyway

25 Sep 2024

K-pop group Seventeen’s ‘Right Here’ World Tour to conclude at Bangkok in Feb 2025, with Singapore date in Jan

Sucker Punch's sequel to Ghost of Tsushima will take on another story.
25 Sep 2024

From ‘Ghost of Yotei’ to ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ remastered: What else were announced during the latest PlayStation State of Play? (VIDEO)

Lisa will host a fan meetup tour for Asia this November, but there is no KL stop planned. — Picture from Instagram/lalalisa_m
25 Sep 2024

Sorry Lilies! Blackpink’s Lisa coming to meet fans this Nov in Bangkok home, Singapore and Jakarta… but not KL

The PlayStation 30th anniversary features a retro grey scheme similar to the original PlayStation released three decades ago, but the PS5 Pro bundle pictured here will not be available for pre-orders in Malaysia.
25 Sep 2024

Retro-grey PlayStation 30th anniversary collection Malaysian pre-orders open at 10am tomorrow — but PS5 Pro Bundle missing

An animated version of Linkin Park could be seen playing the anthem as League of Legends pro players square off.
25 Sep 2024

Linkin Park drops new track ‘Heavy is the Crown’ as anthem for League of Legends World Championship (VIDEO)

The former Menara HSBC could be seen blown up in the background.
25 Sep 2024

After Merdeka 118, what was that KL building spotted in the ‘Thunderbolts*’ trailer and where is it?

September 17 has not been designated as a public holiday as well. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
16 Sep 2024

Is tomorrow a public holiday too? No if you're a civil servant, but if you're working in private firms… it depends — here’s why

16 Sep 2024

What’s this about a woman who gets her son to act as her husband on TikTok? Here’s what happened

Malaysia's singles Lee Zii Jia receiving the bronze medal in the men's singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, moving him up one spot in the world ranking. — Bernama pic
10 Sep 2024

Lee Zii Jia moves up one spot, now world's 3rd best badminton player after bronze medal in Paris 2024

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09 Aug 2020

Emir Ezwan’s ‘Roh’ and the dread of isolation

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26 Jul 2020

‘Lawak Mantul’ and defying inter-ethnic assumptions

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05 Jul 2020

Singapore’s Fadli Fawzi and the reframing of ‘Malay politics’

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28 Jun 2020

Sabri Yunus weaves Ramayana, culture clash in ‘Pak Dogo’

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14 Jun 2020

Our Polis needs an Evo-lution

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07 Jun 2020

Symbols or caricatures?

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31 May 2020

Malaysia's 2020 lockdown and the massive outburst of Raya songs

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17 May 2020

Does anybody really care about the media in the Covid-19 pandemic?

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10 May 2020

Viona and prophetic story-telling

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26 Apr 2020

What does it mean to be Muslim in a Ramadan changed by MCO?

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19 Apr 2020

How Putrajaya is faring when it comes to tackling Covid-19 ‘fake news’

Tony Eusoff and Vanidah Imran in a scene from 'Daulat.' -- Picture courtesy of Lacuna Picturesn
12 Apr 2020

‘Daulat’ and the politics of journalism

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05 Apr 2020

Reconsidering what it means to be the ‘head of family’

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22 Mar 2020

Amid Covid-19 shutdown, a peek into the pantry

People take part in the Womenu00e2u20acu2122s March Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur March 10, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
08 Mar 2020

Where do women go in the Muhyiddin administration?

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01 Mar 2020

Fascism, evangelism and homophobia all in Bunkface's 'Akhir Zaman'

23 Feb 2020

'Pisan zapra': Does it even mean anything?

Lagu Sumpah nyanyian Naim Daniel dinobat sebagai juara Anugerah Lagu ke-34 di Stadium Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil malam tadi.u00e2u20acu201dFoto oleh Shafwan Zaidon
16 Feb 2020

Naim Daniel and the divine oath that is ‘Sumpah’

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09 Feb 2020

Don't let zealotry break journalism's moral compass

 

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A resident rescues a cat nearly swept away by flash floods in Kampung Kerdas, Gombak, amid heavy rain and storm warnings affecting several states on December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Flood toll shifts: Selangor sees rise in evacuees, Perak and Perlis drop, Pahang steady

 
Kinabatangan MP and Sabah BN chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, 66, died at a private hospital at 1.46am on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
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Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs