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Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

A couple visit Sunway Square Mall with their dog riding in a stroller. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Sunway mall reverses pet-friendly policy after Selangor exco reaffirms shopping centre ban

Piles of insulating sheaths suspected to be from stolen cables. — Prasarana pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘We can’t handle this alone’: Prasarana sounds SOS for national action over cable theft epidemic

Malaysia’s women’s doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah powered through in straight games to keep their semi-final hopes alive. — AFP pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei strike back, Pearly Tan–Thinaah make it two from two at BWF World Tour Finals

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 18, 2025. — Sayuti Zainudin pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Shafee: Government must not delay Najib’s house arrest if court allows it

The Malaysian sepak takraw team pose with their gold medals after defeating hosts Thailand 2–1 in the men’s team regu final at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Choburi December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Eight medals to glory: Malaysia close in on 200-haul target at SEA Games 2025

Proton’s new EV facility in Tanjong Malim symbolised a broader transition to localisation and new technology. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 11 h ago

From Saga to sockets: 2025 was the year Malaysia’s car industry finally flipped the switch

The 'putu piring' stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim
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Three ingredients and a light touch — how a humble stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka makes peerless ‘putu piring’

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain attends a townhall session at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya on October 17, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

‘Not a simple process’: Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire

Pet owners and animal lovers visit the Oh My Pet Expo at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on September 9, 2025. — Picture By Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Exco: Pets still not allowed in Selangor shopping malls due to multi-racial sensitivities

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar speaks during a press conference — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Lim Lip Eng: Why still no arrests when Durian Tunggal police shootings now considered murder?

Initial investigations indicated the victim was attacked with a machete during a brawl and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Man hacked to death during South Klang brawl; Selangor police seek witnesses

Lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today that the prosecution has completed the chemist report in the drug use case involving Malaysian rapper Namewee, also known as Wee Meng Chee. — Picture from Facebook/Namewee
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Chemist report ready for Namewee’s drug use case, says lawyer

Yurina Noguchi holds a basket with her smartphone displaying an AI-generated image of Klaus, her AI partner, along with a wedding ring for him, during their ceremonial wedding at the Magritte wedding venue in Okayama October 27, 2025. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets  / 14 h ago

She married an AI persona she met on ChatGPT — and Japan is asking what love looks like now

Louis Vuitton is suing ValueMax Retail in Singapore’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over jewellery sold at a pawnshop outlet. — Reuters file pic
Singapore  / 8 h ago

Louis Vuitton sues Singapore pawnshop over alleged trademark infringement

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Malaysian powerhouse rock 'Kapak' band Barbarik assures fans that their upcoming Pentas Barbarik Volume 2 will be much better than the first one. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
11 h ago

Malaysian rock band Barbarik announces January concert, priority given to fans shut out of previous hit show

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
14 Dec 2025

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

Japan’s Ezaki Glico is a renowned global food company that relies heavily on their Research and Development (R&D) teams. – Picture courtesy of Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
13 Dec 2025

How global food company Glico leverages their R&D to navigate the Malaysian market... and also finds ways to achieve healthy ageing

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
12 Dec 2025

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

 

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Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
12 Dec 2025

With just one ‘lafaz’, singer‑actress Erra Fazira marries Mr E in intimate ceremony

Award-winning Malaysian singer-songwriter and composer Amir Jahari will be performing at the closing ceremony of the SEA Games Thailand 2025 on December 20. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
2d ago

Acoustic maestro Amir Jahari to bring Sarawakian touch to ‘Dondang Sayang’ at SEA Games closing ceremony

A quick emergency response by a Penang man has helped revive an Indonesian tourist who felt unconscious following a cardiac arrest. — Pictures courtesy of Koay Hean Wei
08 Dec 2025

Untrained hero: Penang man saves Indonesian tourist with heart attack using automated defibrillator

Malaysian rock queen Ella, during a media preview for her solo concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, scheduled for February 14 next year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
03 Dec 2025

Rock queen Ella to light up Bukit Jalil Stadium on Feb 14 for mega fundraising concert, tickets from RM39

Famous Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira made the revelation during the premiere of her latest single Cinta Abadi in KL. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin.
02 Dec 2025

Erra Fazira announces Dec 12 wedding to entrepreneur Mohamad Ezwan

Malaysian singer Noh Salleh welcomed his first born child with wife Fatin Athirah Mustapa last November 21. — Composite picture via Instagram/mohammadnohbinsalleh and Arif Zikri
26 Nov 2025

‘Perfect timing’: Hujan frontman Noh Salleh announces birth of first daughter, Tara Svara

A combination photo shows an uprooted tree and damaged graves at the Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
24 Nov 2025

Fallen tree damages graves at historic Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, resting place of P. Ramlee and Saloma

The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) announced that Jalan Batu Tiga Lama is closed while Jalan Kampung Kubu Gajah 5 is now inaccessible due to high water levels. — Picture via X/MBSA
24 Nov 2025

Shah Alam floods: MBSA closes roads, Rapid KL suspends three bus routes after heavy rain

Malaysian pop icons KRU put on an energetic show at their GenKRU The Finale: One More Time concert on Nov 22. — Picture courtesy of Bangsawan Pictures
23 Nov 2025

KRU’s emotional finale: Edry under the weather and Malique makes rare appearance

Malaysian concert promoter Iman Tang revealed that award-winning singer songwriter Yasin Sulaiman is doing well despite currently undergoing mandated mental health treatment at the Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak. — Picture via Instagram/ imantang75.
23 Nov 2025

Iman Tang updates on Yasin Sulaiman’s health, hints at music comeback with Malique and Zizi Kirana

Local hip hop collective 0108 Slatan say their withdrawal from Boiler Room Kuala Lumpur stems from concerns over the event’s ties to Israel. — Picture via Instagram/0108Slatan and boilerroom.tv
20 Nov 2025

Boiler Room KL hit by withdrawal as Malaysian hip hop collective 0108 Slatan cite ties to Israel

Several KL-based NGOs have said that they already coordinate with DBKL on food distribution for the homeless and urban poor. — Picture by Hari Anggara
20 Nov 2025

KL soup kitchens say centralised food plan misses bigger issues of shelter and access

International proptech group Juwai IQI shared that the younger generation of Malaysians are reshaping the traditional wealth playbook. — Picture by Choo Choy May
12 Nov 2025

Juwai IQI: Three ways Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping wealth habits in Malaysia

Award-winning rapper, producer and composer Malique surprised fans on Instagram when he finally set up an account in February 2025. — Picture from Instagram/maliqueibrahimqarma
09 Nov 2025

Behind the myth of Malique: The perfectionist who shaped a generation of Malaysian rappers (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), November 7, 2025. Also present is Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
07 Nov 2025

Putrajaya Festival of Ideas to join Asean’s higher education calendar next year

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony in Putrajaya, November 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
07 Nov 2025

Anwar: Free education for hardcore poor from preschool to university starting next year

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a thumbs-up to supporters as he leaves the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony in Putrajaya, November 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
07 Nov 2025

‘Rumba or Salsa?’ Anwar dodges Cabinet reshuffle talk after Zambry’s ‘two weeks left’ quip

Dinner in the Sky Malaysia is back in Kuala Lumpur and will run till January 2026. — Picture courtesy of DITS Asia
06 Nov 2025

Dinner in the Sky Malaysia returns after five years, now overlooking Merdeka 118

An AI-generated song titled Kepak Kepuk is gaining attention among local Facebook users for its infusion of traditional Malay music. — Picture courtesy of Farid Zulkepli.
05 Nov 2025

‘Kepak Kepuk’, an AI-made song inspired by traditional Malay rhythms, strikes a chord on Facebook

 

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, praising her mature and inclusive leadership in advancing the Federal Territories. — Bernama pic
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‘Thank you, Dr Z’: Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to outgoing FT minister's leadership, promises smooth transition

 
Malaysia’s cultural and creative industry contributed 6.8 per cent to GDP in 2024, expanding to RM130.7 billion, according to Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. — Freepik pic
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Art isn’t a dead end: Cultural, creative industry made up 6.8pc of Malaysia’s GDP in 2024, says stats dept

 
Ischaemic heart disease was once again the leading cause of death in Malaysia in 2024. — AFP pic
2 h ago

Ischaemic heart disease remains Malaysia’s top killer in 2024, says DOSM