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A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, US, on September 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

US forces strike Iran nuclear sites, Trump says ‘Fordow is gone’

This image combination, created on June 21, 2025, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in Washington on April 7, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (centre) in Tehran on March 20, and US President Donald Trump (right) also in Washington on April 7. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

How the US hit Iran’s nuclear facilities — and what comes next

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington June 21, 2025, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump declares ‘spectacular military success’, says Iran must make peace or ‘we will go after’ other targets

Once facing the death penalty for drug trafficking, Henry Wong is now rebuilding his life as an intern at Vanilla Impact Story (VIS) Sdn Bhd, a ‘halfway farm’ founded by Alfred Phua. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

The vanilla farm that’s saving lives: Inside Malaysia’s revolutionary ‘halfway farm’ for former death row inmates

Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

New Iranian missile barrage hits Israel after US attack on nuclear facilities

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic
Money  / 7 h ago

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

Sultan Ibrahim (left) in a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar calls on King at Istana Bukit Tunku for two-hour briefing on current affairs

Thousand-layer tofu isn’t tofu at all, but its smooth and slightly rubbery texture makes it ideal for soaking up flavourful oils. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Xijiade Food in Damansara Utama specialises in ‘Dongbei’ style dumplings, but it’s the ‘xia fan cai’, Chinese over-rice dishes, that truly shine

Once a lifelong social worker for marginalised communities across Malaysia, Alfred Phua now channels that mission into Vanilla Impact Story Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise planting hope — and vanilla — to change lives. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

From social work to sweet success: Sarawak’s accidental vanilla farmer Alfred Phua cultivates second chances

A man in black was seen trying to turn off the ignition of a motorcycle ridden by two teenagers. — Screengrab from Reddit/r/malaysia
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Mersing cops confirm man in viral video stopping teens’ bike was on-duty officer acting on traffic violations (VIDEO)

Minister of Communication Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivering his speech during a Kita Madani Carnival 2025 at Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur. June 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘Just his personal opinion’: Fahmi shrugs off Rafizi’s podcast claim of losing Anwar’s support

A Toyota Harrier SUV was seen trying to escape from a police patrol car. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli failed to win the post of Arau division chief in a PAS internal election. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Perlis MB fails to oust Arau PAS chief as allies suffer major defeats in state party polls

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken on November 4, 2020, shows Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom — one of three nuclear sites targeted in what Donald Trump on June 21, 2025, called a ‘very successful attack’ by the US military. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Inside Iran’s nuclear network: Key sites and their roles

US President Donald Trump gestures towards reporters after steping off Air Force One upon return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland June 22, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Trump’s Iran strikes: Tactical win or strategic gamble?

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Thousand-layer tofu isn’t tofu at all, but its smooth and slightly rubbery texture makes it ideal for soaking up flavourful oils. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Xijiade Food in Damansara Utama specialises in ‘Dongbei’ style dumplings, but it’s the ‘xia fan cai’, Chinese over-rice dishes, that truly shine

Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice ‘tong sui’. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 1d ago

Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice ‘tong sui’ is sweet and creamy, nutty and utterly comforting

Hong Kong's On Lee Noodle Soup is now open in Pavilion KL and ready to feed you their own-made offerings. —Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 2d ago

Hong Kong’s On Lee Noodle Soup has finally landed in Pavilion KL

Cart noodles, or ‘che zai mein’, are a Hong Kong classic, found at Luckee. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 2d ago

Get your fix of Hong Kong-style cart noodles and peanut butter ‘cheong fun’ at Sri Petaling’s Luckee

Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen at Absorb Sunlight x Ramen Monster in Taman OUG, KL. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 19 Jun 2025

This shop in Taman OUG serves the unlikely pairing of ‘tonkotsu shoyu ramen’ and pour over coffee — and somehow it works!

Lankan Spices serves a small spread for lunch with dishes like (clockwise) spinach mixed with freshly grated coconut, brinjal, black mutton curry and Devilled chicken to eat with your plate of ‘ponni’ rice. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 18 Jun 2025

Brickfields’ Lankan Spices brings a taste of Sri Lanka with offerings like devilled chicken, fish ‘rotii’ and chicken cheese ‘kothu’

Discover Botato, a comforting bowl of cheesy steamed potatoes at your favourite weekend market. — Picture courtesy of Botato
Eat-drink / 17 Jun 2025

How this couple turned a craving for cheesy steamed potatoes into a comforting favourite at weekend markets

Silky smooth Hong Kong Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun at Wah Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun stall. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 16 Jun 2025

Your breakfast just got better with these slippery steamed rice rolls filled with fresh, juicy prawns at Pandan Indah’s Wah Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun

The hand-torn ‘pan mee’ at Kedai Kopi Hoh Piah is thin and smooth. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 15 Jun 2025

Find a great ‘pan mee’ out of a house in Sungai Way, at Kedai Kopi Hoh Piah

Roman-style Pizza Funghi at Pizza Day in Taman Desa, KL — Pictures by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 14 Jun 2025

Roman style pizza and crispy ‘pan focaccia’... by way of a tasting menu at Pizza Day in Taman Desa, KL

Cézanne puts on a great show with their modern European menu with an Asian tilt. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 13 Jun 2025

Inside Desa Parkcity, Cézanne charms with their modern European dishes seen through an Asian lens

A whole grilled fish of the day, one of the signature proteins at The Gathering Beast. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 12 Jun 2025

Into the belly of The Gathering Beast: Brilliant, sometimes bizarre ‘Chinese fusion’ cooking in Aman Suria

A bowl of ‘kalguksu’ will chase away any blues with its toothsome strands and the clear anchovy broth. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 11 Jun 2025

Spread the word, you can get Korean comfort food like ‘kalguksu’, ‘sujebi’ ‘gimbap’, ‘soondubu’ soup at Ju Ga & Cook, Plaza Damas 

Nasi Kak Wok and Nasi Kerabu at Baba Kafe in Bandar Mahkota Cheras. — Pictures by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 10 Jun 2025

‘Kopi lama’, ‘kerabu’ and ‘kampung’ charm: A hidden Kelantanese breakfast haven in Bandar Mahkota Cheras

A jaunt around the Kepong Baru Morning Market will be rewarded with a bowl of prawn 'mee' — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 09 Jun 2025

This prawn mee stall inside Kepong Baru’s morning market serves up the ultimate crustacean experience

Tiger prawn ‘pao fan’ is the ideal way to end a meal at sits. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 08 Jun 2025

sits, Mont Kiara: The tiny wine bar and restaurant with outstanding bar food like addictive stuffed peppers and a comforting tiger prawn ‘pao fan’