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The suspect was apprehended later the same day at 11.30pm in Kajang and has been remanded for two days to assist in investigations. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Road rage in Cheras lands man in two-day remand over alleged assault on retiree

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the involvement of small grocery retailers in the implementation of SARA will also be increased to 10,000 by the end of this year. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Anwar: Govt expands SARA scheme to include frozen food

SPIA founder and president Mohamad Haziq A. Rahman (right) and his team pose with suckermouth catfish caught at the Klang River on January 15, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Mohamad Haziq A Rahman
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Meet SPIA: The squad hooked on reeling in alien fish clogging Malaysia’s rivers

In a statement issued yesterday, IJM Corporation Bhd non-executive chairman Tan Sri Krishnan Tan said he is not involved in the group’s daily operations or management, adding that he has confidence in the country’s legal and enforcement processes. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Amid MACC probe, IJM chairman Krishnan Tan says he has cooperated fully, company assures business as usual

Under this expanded programme, more than 22 million adult MyKad holders are eligible to receive a one-off RM100 credit. The aid is valid for use until December 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Putrajaya kicks off RM2.2b ‘SARA for All’ today; 22 million Malaysians to receive RM100 credit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that communities should not be forced to live near pig farms, which could give rise to health, hygiene, and environmental issues. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Pig farms allowed, but must be away from residential areas, says Anwar

Shah Alam police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said the bodies were discovered by a male relative of one of the victims after he went to check on them at a rented house belonging to his younger sibling. — Social media/Selangor Police pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Bodies of man, woman found in Setia Alam house, severely decomposed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said local authorities have been given the mandate to take action against unlawful developments, including clearing and managing areas where activities are carried out without proper approval. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Anwar: Govt will not allow illegal places of worship, local councils must act

Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018

In a Facebook post, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the talks, held during a courtesy visit by MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Salim Fateh Din to her office, included discussions on the role of 5G technology. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Hannah Yeoh, MCMC push Kuala Lumpur’s smart city and citizen safety plans

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Lo Su Fui said preliminary studies estimated the total cost of implementing the ART system — including infrastructure development, systems, operations and maintenance — at RM211.95 million over a 10-year period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Putrajaya drops proposed ART system over high cost

Ernest Zacharevic’s ‘Children on Bicycle’ mural has been repeatedly used in AirAsia’s advertisements including for food delivery, hotel and flights. — Pictures courtesy of Ernest Zacharevic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Artist Ernest Zacharevic files suit against AirAsia for using his mural artwork without consent

According to Kota Siputeh assemblyman Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has not been removed from his position as Bersatu’s deputy president. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘Hamzah Zainudin not sacked yet’ as Bersatu tensions escalate

The application was filed by a group of residents seeking to overturn decisions by the Kuala Lumpur mayor and the Federal Territories Minister to approve the change of Lot 52396 along Jalan Abang Haji Openg from institutional to commercial land — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

TTDI residents to take KL rezoning fight to court on March 3

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul rode the nationalism wave to a landslide election win in Thailand on February 8, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Thailand’s pilot PM Anutin cements mandate with landslide win after border crisis, coalition fallout

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It was here at the Genesis Scottish Open exactly a year ago that Tom Kim, who was then 20, broke out in a big way following a top-3 finish at the Renaissance Golf Club in North Berwick. — AFP file pic
13 Jul 2023

Kim relishes a return to Scotland where his life changed a year ago

Hideki Matsuyama looks on at the practice range during a practice round of the US Open golf tournament at the Los Angeles Country Club July 12, 2023. — Picture by Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
14 Jun 2023

Hideki Matsuyama displays lighter side of his personality with new look

KH Lee hits his tee shot on six during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. ― Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
10 May 2023

Korea’s Lee embracing the pressure as he chases historic three-peat

The Masters is not one for the faint-hearted and the Korean star, who is a two-time PGA TOUR winner, knows that his proven track record at the fabled venue will make him a worthy contender. — Reuters pic
03 Apr 2023

Im Sung-jae all set to launch another title assault at Masters

 

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Si Woo Kim with his father Du Ryu Kim after his 2017 PLAYERS Championship win. — Picture courtesy of Getty Images
06 Mar 2023

Humble Kim eyes PLAYERS crowning glory once more

Kiradech Aphibarnrat, who was once ranked as high as 29th in the world, plans to maintain Bangkok as his home base as he seeks to regain his best form. — Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
07 Feb 2023

Asian Swing poised to deliver boost for region’s best in Far East

Aoki’s place in golf’s annals is eternally cemented when he became the first Asian and Japanese male golfer to taste victory on the PGA TOUR. —
11 Jan 2023

Remembering Isao Aoki’s historic milestone for Asian golf some 40 years ago

Koreans KH Lee, Tom Kim, Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im at the Presidents Cup. — Picture via Getty Images
19 Dec 2022

Tis the season to be jolly

Tom Kim celebrating his winning putt against Patrick Cantlay-Xander Schauffele during the Presidents Cup. — Getty Images pic
03 Nov 2022

Tom Kim’s rise may spark Asian wave as Se-ri Pak once did for women golf

Im grew up playing golf on Jeju island, thanks to his parents’ encouragement, and his rise in the professional ranks has no doubt been meteoric. — Reuters pic
19 Sep 2022

Ironman Im capable of putting in the steel in International quest for victory

Joohyung Kim with the International Team flag and Presidents Cup. — Picture via PGA Tour
25 Aug 2022

With all the buzz, Tom Kim poised to go places with Presidents Cup the next stop

Rory McIlroy plays a shot from the fairway of the seventh hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. — Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
27 Jun 2022

Asia’s golf history seekers set to benefit from PGA Tour’s enhancements

Lee Kyoung-Hoon looks over the green on 8 during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament May 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
10 May 2022

Lee remembers parents’ sacrifice ahead of Byron Nelson defence

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan looks on from the practice area prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Getty Images via AFP
04 Apr 2022

Irrespective of Masters outcome, Matsuyama’s place in golf history is sealed

People are seen playing golf at the Seri Selangor Golf Club in Petaling Jaya February 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
08 Mar 2022

Players Championship showcases legacy that is known as the PGA Tour

YE Yang plays his shot from the 17th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park, New York May 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
15 Feb 2022

Tiger-tamer Yang excited at second chapter of his golf career

Hideki Matsuyama hoists the trophy during the final round of the Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club, Honolulu January 16, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
24 Jan 2022

Golden age on the horizon for Asian golfers?

Tiger Woods tees off on the 4th during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park. u00e2u20acu2022 Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports pic via Reuters
15 Dec 2021

Turning 46, Tiger Woods says he is now at peace with himself

Sungjae Im tees off on the second during the first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament in Las Vegas October 14, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
02 Nov 2021

Matsuyama and Im race to become first Asian to scale golf’s summit

Lee Kyoung-Hoon looks over the green on 8 during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament May 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
14 Oct 2021

Jovial Lee looks for more joy on PGA Tour

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (right) addresses the media about the coronavirus pandemic during the first round of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament in Florida March 13, 2020. u00e2u20acu201dReuters pic
13 Sep 2021

The power of two as golf looks into the future

Japanu00e2u20acu2122s Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the 14th green during the third round at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia April 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
23 Jul 2021

The lighter side of Hideki Matsuyama

Justin Rose (GBR) of Britain celebrates his gold medal win in the men's Olympic golf compeititon. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
02 Jul 2021

Playing at the Olympics: It's bigger than your individual sport

Phil Mickelson raises the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament in South Carolina May 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
04 Jun 2021

Winning, dreaming and giving make golf a beautiful game

Im Sung-jae lines up a putt on the 3rd green during the third round of The Honda Classic golf tournament at the Palm Beach Gardens in Florida March 20, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
01 Apr 2021

Asia pin hopes on Im and Pan to see green in spring

Kim Si-woo watches his drive on the 15th hole during the second round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament in San Antonio April 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
02 Mar 2021

Asia dreams of defining moment at Players Championship

Brandon Wu smiles after making birdie on the 15th hole as he make his way to the 16th during the final round of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at the Victoria National Golf Course August 30, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
02 Feb 2021

Brandon Who? Wu poised to be next household name

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06 Jan 2021

Why distance and power matter in golf today

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02 Dec 2020

Slow and steady, Ironman Im delivers high point for Asia in 2020

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07 Oct 2020

Asian swing heads West with best in tow

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (right) addresses the media about the coronavirus pandemic during the first round of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament in Florida March 13, 2020. u00e2u20acu201dReuters pic
04 Sep 2020

The battle to win PGA Tour’s ultimate prize

 

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The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

 
The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib
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Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

 
State Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that further action will also be carried out by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education (MOE). — Pexelx pic
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Eight vocational college students in Melaka suspended for assault over queue-jumping