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A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 13 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Singaporean Audrey Fang’s suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 31 Dec 2025

Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 30 Dec 2025

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 29 Dec 2025

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot 

Ma Yonggang, 48 from Chongqing poses for a picture at the Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama Shopping Centre on December 28, 2025. —mPicture by Yusof Isa
Eat-drink / 28 Dec 2025

At Chinese Muslim food festival at 1 Utama, vendors eye Malaysian market, factories for expansion

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.
Eat-drink / 27 Dec 2025

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

When you’re around Bukit Ceylon, look for the ‘ikan bakar’ served at Fatimah Corner — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 26 Dec 2025

When in the city centre, drop by Lorong Ceylon’s Fatimah Corner for perfectly cooked ‘ikan bakar’ for lunch

‘Loup de mer en croûte de Monsieur Paul Bocuse’ is Bidou’s tribute to Paul Bocuse, who is sometimes known as “the pope of gastronomy” — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 25 Dec 2025

From ‘loup de mer en croûte’ to ‘nasi kandar’, these are the best things I ate in 2025

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 24 Dec 2025

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Premium 'chasiu wantan mee' at Wing On Noodles House in Taman Desa. — Pictures by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 23 Dec 2025

From crystal ‘chasiu’ to chicken ‘katsu sando’: The best things I ate this year

Don’t worry, it’s not worms but Chopped Chilli Eel Ramen using fresh eels cooked with smooth noodles and a piquant pickled chillies and garlic sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 22 Dec 2025

Feeling adventurous? Bookmark Yes Sir Ramen House inside Foodie Foodie@Kuchai for fresh local eel done various styles

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 21 Dec 2025

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Enjoy this festive fruit cobbler. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 20 Dec 2025

As berries bubble and buttermilk biscuits bake, this festive fruit cobbler guarantees good cheer well into the New Year

Ramen Takahashi’s signature ‘yakiago’ ramen uses a trinity of grilled flying fish, pork bone and chicken stock as the base for its broth. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink / 19 Dec 2025

Taking flight: Ramen Takahashi lands in Sunway Velocity with grilled flying fish at the heart of its ‘yakiago’ ramen

The 'putu piring' stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink / 18 Dec 2025

Three ingredients and a light touch — how a humble stall in Taman Sin Hoe, Melaka makes peerless ‘putu piring’

Get your 'pie tee' and 'popiah' on weekend mornings at this stall in front of Restoran Wong Soon Kee. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink / 17 Dec 2025

Hit up Caesar’s Authentic Homemade stall in Subang Jaya SS14 for ‘pie tee’ and ‘popiah’

The famed American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is finally opening in KLCC this week. — Picture courtesy of Smith & Wollensky
Eat-drink / 16 Dec 2025

Steak lovers, rejoice! The iconic American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky opens in KLCC this Friday