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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre) speaks to reporters after presenting the Penang2030 eighth-year report card in George Town on September 12, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

RM60,000 versus RM500,000: Penang chief minister says still weighing DAP’s call for equal funding law

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers his closing speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, where he warned that removing Umno from the unity government would require a fresh mandate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Umno’s exit from unity govt would demand fresh mandate, not backroom deal, says Zahid

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second row, fourth left) and other party leaders give a ‘thumbs-up’ at the close of the Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur on September 12, 2026, where he said the door for cooperation between Umno and PAS is now ‘wide open’ ahead of GE16. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Zahid says door for Umno-PAS cooperation ‘wide open’, eyes million-strong unity rally ahead of GE16

Gilda is both a neo bistro and a showcase of art like the stunning 'Lunar Rotis' piece by Jitish Kallat which features a series of 'rotis' used to symbolise the phases of the moon. — Pictures by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 5 h ago

From dishwasher in Melbourne to heading the kitchen at Gilda in George Town, a Malaysian (food) love story

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents the Penang2030 eighth-year report card at the Holiday Inn Resort in George Town on September 12, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Kon Yeow orders excos to clear unfinished Penang2030 projects before he steps down as chief minister

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the preparations included the relevant documentation, citizenship regulations and an online application system, which would also involve Malaysian representative offices worldwide. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Home Ministry to announce effective date for citizenship amendments once ready

When you request extra cockles at Pei Yin Char Kuey Teow, they don’t hold back on the ‘extra’.

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

Enjoy a satisfying plate of ‘char kuey teow’ from Pei Yin Char Kuey Teow at 111 Bee Fatt Restaurant, Damansara Utama

US President Donald Trump also mentioned having spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he described as a “friend”. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Houthis tell US to stay out as Red Sea corridor grip tightens, Trump says

Security personnel walk past unidentified bodies of flood victims kept for mass burial inside a pit at the Gokarna forest reserve in Kathmandu on September 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Same Himalayan flood, two truths: How China and Nepal control the story

Chef Gabriel Bonin prepares authentic Spanish dishes to be served to guests during the Restaurants From Spain certification ceremony at Barra Restaurant here on September 9. — Bernama pic

Life / 15 h ago

Spanish gastronomy takes centre stage as Eat Spain Drink Spain returns to Malaysia

Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks to reporters at the Umno general assembly on September 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘One for you, one for me’: Tok Mat calls for PAS to put its unity talk to the test after Melaka election

Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said initial investigations revealed the victim had taken part in a discovery scuba diving session with six family members, accompanied by two instructors and a dive master. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Indian woman drowns after falling from boat during Tioman diving trip

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) holds a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘My brother’: PM Anwar, Modi meet on Brics sidelines

China president Xi Jinping urged countries to “uphold the authority of the United Nations” in his remarks. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Xi urges Brics members to reject sovereignty violations and protectionism

The bigger shift, however, has been towards video. TikTok surged from just two per cent in 2019 to 45 per cent in 2026, while YouTube climbed from 26 per cent to 41 per cent over the decade. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Social media overtakes TV, news websites as Malaysians’ main source of news

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Police investigate death of 15-year-old girl after fall from Putrajaya apartment

Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was found at the foot of an apartment in Precinct 5, Putrajaya, after she was believed to have fallen from a high floor. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was found on the ground of an apartment in Precinct 5 here after she was believed to have fallen from a high floor of the building, Putrajaya District Police Chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said today.He...

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While bilateral meetings and summit discussions dominated his New Delhi visit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's rendition showed that diplomacy can sometimes go beyond the negotiating table and be a light-hearted song instead. — Picture via Facebook

1 h ago

Anwar’s Kishore Kumar rendition at Brics summit strikes chord with Indians (VIDEO)

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar raises Gaza crisis, West Asia tensions with world leaders at Brics summit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who took the opportunity to speak to Prabowo during the Summit’s Gala Dinner yesterday. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar, Prabowo discuss forest fires, West Asia conflict during Brics summit

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said that 100 ‘Patriots’ were deployed to assist the Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery in 50 state constituencies during the Johor state election. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Wan Rosdy: Umno’s young leaders take grassroots push to nearly 50,000 first-time voters

Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police received reports regarding the incidents on Sept 9 and 10 from the victims, aged 25 and 35. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Police arrest man accused of robbing, assaulting two Rohingya men in Taman Perling

Health director-general Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab said the matter would be announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Health Ministry to announce number affected by Sarawak Flying Doctor Service suspension

The department said parents and guardians may keep their children at home if they are concerned about their health due to the haze currently affecting several areas in Sarawak. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Sarawak extends school closures in Serian, Lubok Antu until haze improves

Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said initial investigations revealed the victim had taken part in a discovery scuba diving session with six family members, accompanied by two instructors and a dive master. — Pexels.com pic

3 h ago

Indian woman drowns after falling from boat during Tioman diving trip

Rantau Panjang Fire and Rescue Station chief Hamzah Musa said the victim, Faiz Hasan, was found by Thai authorities at 7.10 pm while a search and rescue operation was underway. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

Thai man drowns in Sungai Golok near Malaysia-Thailand border

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a one-on-one business meeting with several leading companies during his visit to the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, yesterday. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia set to gain from new investment, industrial cooperation with India

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to emphasise the importance of strengthening cooperation among Brics member and partner countries in addressing development challenges, expanding economic opportunities. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar to outline Malaysia’s vision for inclusive global growth at Brics summit

Gilda is both a neo bistro and a showcase of art like the stunning 'Lunar Rotis' piece by Jitish Kallat which features a series of 'rotis' used to symbolise the phases of the moon. — Pictures by Opalyn Mok

5 h ago

From dishwasher in Melbourne to heading the kitchen at Gilda in George Town, a Malaysian (food) love story

Orang Asli women from the Temiar community continue to preserve their traditional facial adornment using modern cosmetics at Kampung Tapai, Pos Hau, here. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Temiar facial art tradition embraces a modern touch while preserving its heritage

The bigger shift, however, has been towards video. TikTok surged from just two per cent in 2019 to 45 per cent in 2026, while YouTube climbed from 26 per cent to 41 per cent over the decade. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Social media overtakes TV, news websites as Malaysians’ main source of news

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah (centre) speaks to reporters outside the Miri Hospital mortuary on September 12, 2026, confirming that the remains of all five Long Lellang helicopter crash victims have been handed over to their families. — The Borneo Post pic

16 h ago

Sarawak police close final chapter as Long Lellang crash victims return to families

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