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2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

DAP Youth says SPM Malay requirement proves community respects national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia, says DAP Youth Wing

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri
Life  / 15 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the 33rd All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF Malaysia) general assembly in Hulu Langat December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Zahid cautions BN component parties against exit, says there will be ‘no way back’

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 13 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

Malaysia secured its first badminton gold of the SEA Games today after national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M Thinaah triumphed in Bangkok. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah break the spell as Malaysia finally strikes SEA Games gold

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 2 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Ayesha Assilla Watuna said she has raised over RM15,000 so far, pledging 100 per cent of the proceeds to the Global Sumud Flotilla. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decision was made following feedback from teachers who felt the sSPLKPM was affecting their focus on their core duties. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MOE ends SPLKPM so teachers can focus fully on the classroom 

The Kuala Terengganu High Court ruled today that the earlier defamation trial against Clare Rewcastle-Brown was invalid and must be reheard. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Kuala Terengganu High Court orders retrial in Clare Rewcastle-Brown defamation case

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

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An Orang Asli tending to his organic farm at RPS Bainun, Temenggor. — Picture courtesy of Chris Thong
20 Sep 2024

In Sitiawan, a farmer teaches Orang Asli how to be financially independent... by growing organic produce

Instead of being sent to homes for seniors, senior citizens can live independently by using paid companions. — Picture via Facebook/Teman
08 Sep 2024

As more Malaysians live away from their elderly parents, the demand for ‘paid companions’ grows

K. Elangovathi (foreground) assisted by her sister-in-law T. Susila still operates the century-old  traditional dhobi business at Silibin, Ipoh. — Picture by Sylvia Looi
18 Aug 2024

In era of AI-powered washing machines, here’s why the Indian community still sends its laundry to this 100-year old Ipoh traditional ‘dhobi’

Cakoi seller at New Hollywood Canning Garden Benny Teh said Muslims would frequent the restaurant for the authentic Hainanese kopitiam environment. — Picture courtesy of Nani Yusof Hughie
11 Aug 2024

For some in Ipoh, Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurants trend decades in the making

 

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A file photograph shows crowds at Concubine Lane in Ipoh’s Old Town. Such a sight is now common both on weekdays and weekends. — Picture by Farhan Najib
27 Jul 2024

No, it really is harder to get rooms now: Ipoh not just a weekend getaway anymore

An aerial view of Penang during clear skies seen from level 59 of Komtar in George Town November 13, 2019. - Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
24 Jul 2024

George Town or Tanjung Penaga? A history of Penang’s capital and a call to restore the name

A prayer session was held before production for the movie began. — Picture courtesy of Marvelous Culture & Film
22 Jul 2024

'Mom's Big News' starring veteran HK actress Anita Yuen begins production 

Be adventurous and try the not so common durian variants available in the market. — Picture by KE Ooi
20 Jul 2024

Discover lesser-known durian variants across Malaysia

Hong Kong actor Simon Yam poses for a picture during his visit to Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong, after dropping by to eat the bean sprout chicken. — Picture via Facebook/Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong
19 Jul 2024

HK actor Simon Yam spotted enjoying Ipoh’s signature bean sprout chicken

A police lance corporal has been arrested to assist in the investigations into the death of car rental worker Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah. — Bernama pic
18 Jul 2024

What we know so far: Murder of Nur Farah Kartini at Hulu Selangor oil palm plantation

Wang has been spotted working out at a gym in Petaling Jaya, exciting his fans on social media. — Picture via Instagram/ jacksonwang852g7
17 Jul 2024

‘What are you doing in KL?’: K-pop star Jackson Wang spotted working out at Malaysian gym (VIDEO)

Malaysia is fast becoming a favourite destination of foreign production companies to shoot their movies here. -- Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
14 Jul 2024

Foreign production houses flock to Malaysia, attracted by incentives and experienced crew, talent

A Malayan tiger is seen at the National Zoo in this August 2023 file photograph. — Picture by by Hari Anggara
11 Jul 2024

Why are so many of Malaysia’s endangered tigers suddenly dying?

Charmaine Sheh (right) and Benz Hui — Picture via Instagram/ benz_hui
11 Jul 2024

Are Hong Kong and Taiwan stars unofficial ambassadors of the Malaysian durian?   

Get ready to celebrate the automotive culture during SpeedFest 2024. — Picture courtesy of Carlist.my
10 Jul 2024

SpeedFest 2024 is back on July 13 and 14 at KL Base, Sungai Besi

No proper studies have been carried out on how many tourists actually visit the state just for the food but its attraction is evident. — Picture by Farhan Najib
07 Jul 2024

Food and tourism: Perak's recipe to attracting tourists to the state

Nate Thevarajah announced as new Head of Development for PayHalal
01 Jul 2024

Leading fintech company PayHalal appoints Nate Thevarajah as Head of Development

Rocker Datuk Awie will welcome his seventh child next month. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
28 Jun 2024

At 55, local rocker Awie to welcome seventh child on July 7

Jamal and his wife Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin will welcome their fifth child early next year. — Picture via Instagram/jamalabdillahofficial
26 Jun 2024

At 65, local singer Jamal Abdillah to welcome seventh child early next year

For her Vegas show, Lady Gaga wore a long, red gown designed by Rizman Ruzaini dotted with hundreds of Swarovski gems. — Picture via Instagram/rizmanruzaini
24 Jun 2024

Lady Gaga wears dress by Malaysian designer Rizman Ruzaini during residency in Las Vegas (VIDEO)

Queen's music catalog has been acquired by Sony Music. — Picture via Facebook/ Queen
21 Jun 2024

Sony Music to acquire rock band Queen’s music catalogue for RM5.97b

After seven years, the marriage of Nora Danish and Nedim Nazri has ended in divorce. — Picture via Instagram/noradanish
20 Jun 2024

Local actress Nora Danish’s marriage to Nedim Nazri ends in divorce after seven years

Since opening its doors on April 29, Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong is serves 400 recipients and the numbers are expected to go up. — Picture by Farhan Najib
18 Jun 2024

Ipoh soup kitchen opens second outlet in Bercham to cater to increasing demand

 

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Kada chairman Khalid Abdul Samad said compensation is provided at RM3,000 per hectare for the damaged paddy crops in Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
2 h ago

Kelantan’s flood-hit paddy farmers to receive compensation after RM2.3m crop losses

 
Malaysians embrace colourful Christmas preparations ahead of December 25. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
3 h ago

Early shoppers, decorations and holiday deals herald Christmas across Malaysia

 
Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
3 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official