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Malaysian content creator and actor Blake Yap is seen reviewing the 2026 Deepavali decorations installed in the NU Sentral Mall in Brickfields recently — Picture courtesy of Blake Yap

Life / 17 h ago

Meet Chinepaiyen, the Tamil-speaking Malaysian Chinese influencer grading malls on their Deepavali decor (VIDEO)

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of prolonged rain in four states until Wednesday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) with MIC president and Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED) chairman Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran (third from left) and MCA president Datuk Seri Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong (third from right) at the MIC and MIED Deepavali open house at Mansion Oncidium Hall in Kota Kemuning, Selangor on November 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Nearly 3,000 guests, one cake: Anwar joins MIC’s Deepavali celebration in Shah Alam

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has revealed that she specifically asked not to play a human when she signed on for the upcoming sci-fi series ‘Blade Runner 2099’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Showbiz / 8 h ago

Michelle Yeoh’s unexpected request for her new sci-fi role in ‘Blade Runner 2099’: ‘I don’t want to be human’

A pre-dawn fire broke out on the ground floor of a restaurant in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur early on Deepavali on November 8, 2026 that also injured two women aged 24 and 34. — Screenshots from Facebook/Waqar Bhat

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Fire razes ground floor of Brickfields eatery, two women taken to hospital on Deepavali morning

Johor Umno Youth wants Attorney General Datuk Dusuki Mokhtar to resign over what it deems ‘negligence’ and lack of care in implementing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pardon order. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Negligence’: Johor Umno Youth wants Attorney General out over handling of Najib pardon

Speeding driver who crashed into motorcyclist picking fruits on Rifle Range Road jailed 2 weeks on appeal. — AsiaOne pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore driver who appealed for lower fine ends up with two weeks in jail instead

With its striking natural rock formations, hidden caves and a stone arch known as ‘Heaven’s Gate’, Pulau Mawar offers visitors a nature experience unlike the usual island getaway. — Bernama pic

Life / 17 h ago

Meet Pulau Mawar, the Johor island you can reach on foot

Oscar-winning Malaysian actor Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has opened up about the unexpected turns in her life, from a career-ending injury to marrying at 60 after a 19-year engagement. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Showbiz / 7 h ago

‘Life is like a heartbeat, up and down’: Michelle Yeoh on shattered dreams, a 19-year engagement and marrying at 60

Nick Grimshaw (left) and Riz Ahmed on the Dish from Waitrose podcast. — Screengrabs via Instagram/dish_podcast

Showbiz / 11 h ago

‘No regrets’: British actor Riz Ahmed loves Malaysian food so much he gained weight during ‘The Big Fix’ Penang shoot (VIDEO)

In a statement today, MOH said preliminary investigations were underway into complaints circulating on social media and media reports of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products, particularly Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.— Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Health Ministry investigating claims of illness after consuming Gardenia products

Screenshots from social media show a wheel and axle that came off a Chery Tiggo Cross car following a collision with a Perodua Myvi on the New Klang Valley Expressway on November 7, 2026. Chery Auto Malaysia has denied faulty parts are to blame for the incident.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Wheel off, bumper wrecked: Chery says collision, not faulty parts to blame for viral NKVE car damage

A two-car collision at a junction on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway has prompted questions on social media about road priority for political convoys. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Was a BN convoy given priority? Two-car collision at Melaka traffic lights sparks questions

Sri Lankan Malay chef Ruzaina Hadgie will present a series of dinners in Kuala Lumpur and Penang this month, showcasing a cuisine shaped by centuries of migration across the Indian Ocean. — Picture courtesy of Aliyaa

Eat-drink / 13 h ago

A taste of Ceylon’s Malays: Chef Ruzaina Hadgie to showcase family recipes at Aliyaa KL and Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Madani Deepavali celebration in Kuala Lumpur October 18, 2025. Anwar is expected to officiate the day-long National Deepavali Celebration National Deepavali Celebration, organised by the National Unity Ministry in the Little India enclave of Brickfields on November 14. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Eat, mingle, celebrate: Five Deepavali open houses from Brickfields to Ipoh for all Malaysians

Malaysia

4 h ago

BN-Perikatan cooperation may not translate into full voter support, says Melaka Pakatan chairman

State Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari said supporters of the two coalitions might not necessarily embrace the cooperation, while new voters could also influence the election outcome. — Bernama pic

MELAKA, Nov 8 — Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state election does not guarantee a full transfer of votes between their supporters, despite the apparent advantage of such an arrangement on paper.State Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari said supporters of the...

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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil attends a ministerial panel session held in conjunction with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 Digital Leadership Forum and the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (ITU PP-26) Ministerial Roundtable at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) today. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Malaysia to leverage AI and satellite networks for disaster preparedness

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said every nation must retain the freedom to determine its own technological direction, particularly as geopolitical rivalries and competing technology ecosystems increasingly influence global telecommunications development. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Nations must decide own digital future, not be dictated to, says Fahmi

Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin said the teenagers detained in the operation, conducted at about 12.30 am, comprised 93 local males, 61 local females, 16 foreign males and 25 foreign females. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

5 h ago

Police raid unlicensed KL entertainment outlet, detain 195 underage patrons

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state constituency Datuk Azman Abidin has introduced an initiative to help voters check their polling locations and channels ahead of the 16th Melaka State Election on November 14. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Melaka polls: Pakatan candidate for Paya Rumput aims to ease voting process with personalised polling slips

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the facility was intended for passengers waiting for buses or their next connecting transport service.— Picture via Facebook

5 h ago

Penang Sentral offers round-the-clock waiting space for travellers, says Zairil

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of prolonged rain in four states until Wednesday

Kota Laksamana has the potential to become the new state capital of Melaka due to rapid development that can catalyse economic growth and transform the state's landscape, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. — Picture via Facebook

6 h ago

Melaka plans five-year push to transform Kota Laksamana into state capital

Differences in political views and positions among parties in the Unity Government have not affected the smooth administration of the government, said Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

BN-Pakatan relationship unaffected by Najib pardon issue, says Zahid

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department has stepped up patrols and monitoring in flash flood-prone areas throughout the state following forecasts of rain and thunderstorms until Tuesday. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Flood-prone areas under close watch as wet weather looms in Penang

A two-car collision at a junction on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway has prompted questions on social media about road priority for political convoys. — Screengrab from social media

7 h ago

Was a BN convoy given priority? Two-car collision at Melaka traffic lights sparks questions

Port Klang AKPS commander Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said an inspection conducted by enforcement officers at 10.40am detected discrepancies between the halal certificate documents submitted and the information declared in the import permit. — Picture via Facebook/AKPK

7 h ago

AKPS detains 28-tonne buffalo meat shipment over import document irregularities

Maritime Captain Zainudin Mohd Zuki, said the Lumut Maritime Surveillance System radar detected the Gambian-registered vessel, prompting the Perak Maritime Headquarters Operations Centre to alert enforcement teams for inspection. — Picture via Facebook/MMEA

7 h ago

Perak MMEA seizes vessel, probes unauthorised anchoring and reporting lapses

Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has set his sights on making Kota Laksamana the state capital if BN wins the seat in the November 14, 2026 state election. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Melaka lacks a real capital, says Ab Rauf, who wants Kota Laksamana to be it

Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said the victim was initially contacted by two unidentified individuals claiming to be police officers, who instructed him to surrender his bank cards, cash and jewellery for investigation purposes. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

7 h ago

Fake cops cheat retiree of RM179,490 in money laundering scam

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to hit 11 states and all three Federal Territories until 6 pm today. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for 11 states, federal territories

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