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The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit
Singapore  / 13 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Sports  / 15 h ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Singapore’s reputation for neutrality and trade openness has made it an increasingly attractive base for Chinese companies seeking to reduce exposure to US-China geopolitical tensions. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 16 h ago

‘Singapore washing’: How Chinese companies are recasting themselves in a riskier world

Malaysian singer JessC has delivered around 40 songs at her recent My Style concert at the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza. — Picture courtesy of JessC
Showbiz  / 13 h ago

Malaysian singer JessC goes all out with ‘My Style’ concert: 40 songs with six outfit changes and one memorable night

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition will push to reintroduce the GST after GE16 but will accept the SST system for now. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Zahid: BN will push for GST return after GE16, says it’s ‘best tax system’

Cantonese ‘zung’ or dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 31 May 2025

Dragon Boat dumplings: An ode to Cantonese ‘zung’

Original Panmee (Soup) is an ultra comforting bowl of springy noodles with the sweet broth and toppings. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 30 May 2025

There’s nothing better than a bowl of springy handmade noodles paired with a home-style ‘ikan bilis’ broth from PJ SS2’s AhMa Pan Mee

A staff member spoons ‘gulai’ for a takeaway order at Warung Soho. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 29 May 2025

What's for lunch? A simple, satisfying ‘nasi berlauk Kelate’ at Warung Soho in Plaza Damas

A glorious bowl of Seafood Curry Mee with plump clams, fresh prawns, fish balls and a curry broth that you will drink to the last drop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 28 May 2025

Worth the drive: Selayang’s Restoran Yun Yun raises the bar higher with the ultimate seafood noodles

The duo behind 36 Degree Bakehouse: Lee Min An (left) and Kong Cheng Yee (right). — Picture courtesy of 36 Degree Bakehouse
Eat-drink / 27 May 2025

How 36 Degree Bakehouse got customers clamouring after their Earl Grey lemon yuzu bagels and peach oolong pretzels

When cravings for yam rice hit, check out Restoran Yu Xiang BM Yam Rice & Dim Sum in Taman Sri Sinar. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 26 May 2025

Taman Sri Sinar’s Yu Xiang BM Yam Rice & Dim Sum is a reliable standby when cravings for yam rice and pickled vegetable soup strikes

It takes a while, but the chicken ‘mandi’ at Charisma Arab and Pastry is certainly worth the wait. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 25 May 2025

In Damansara Perdana, an awesome chicken ‘mandi’ and ‘shawarma’ await at the unassuming Charisma Arab and Pastry

Thai claypot glass noodles with prawns or ‘goong ob woon sen’. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 24 May 2025

Savour this aromatic and umami-rich Thai claypot glass noodles with prawns

The braising stock is the defining part of this dish, and Mr Duck’s version places the strong, sweet warmth of clove right at the centre. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 23 May 2025

For braised duck rich in flavour and character, head to Mr Duck Teowchew Braised in Taman Desa Aman, Cheras

Ossan Oden sells homemade ‘oden’ from a ‘yatai’ style stall at weekend bazaars. — Picture courtesy of Ossan Oden
Eat-drink / 22 May 2025

How Ossan Oden pays homage to the traditional taste of ‘oden’ made by a friend’s Japanese grandmother

The simple, hearty Chef Tam Signature Soup is a rendition of a household classic ABC soup with tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, gourd and Szechuan vegetables. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 21 May 2025

Head to Jalan Ipoh’s Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine for familiar Chinese dishes executed well

Leopard Coral Grouper Mi Xian Soup at Hai Kah Lang JB Sentosa. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 20 May 2025

Be it soup or fried, fresh seafood galore awaits at Hai Kah Lang in JB Sentosa

Shredded Chicken Hor Fun is the star performer here with a broth made by boiling for five hours and a generous dose of prawn oil. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 19 May 2025

For a bowl of ‘kai see hor fun’ and poached free range chicken made by a Chinese master chef, head to Cheras Taman Len Seng’s Restoran Sek Heong

Chefs Chan Min See (left) and Foong Hew Whye of Restaurant Jie. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Eat-drink / 18 May 2025

Foong Hew Whye and Chan Min See of Restaurant Jie on working at Robuchon au Dôme, ‘asam laksa’ and chicken rice, and the challenge of ‘borderless Chinese’ cuisine

Chilled Capellini at San Lou Pasta Bar. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 17 May 2025

From a Thai-inspired chilled capellini with seafood to a ‘naughty’ eggplant ‘parmigiana’, San Lou Pasta Bar is a star in PJ for Italian-Asian fusion cuisine

Chan Wee Siang cooks up the handmade egg noodles at Kota Damansara’s Chan SinKee Noodle. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 16 May 2025

The irresistible allure of handmade egg noodles at Kota Damansara’s Chan SinKee Noodle