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Frequent afternoon rain has continued in parts of Malaysia despite the Southwest Monsoon. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (left) attends a coordination meeting between the Kelantan Education Department and state police headquarters at the department’s office in Tunjung, Kota Bharu today. — Bernama pic

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Show evidence suspects fled to Malaysia, Kelantan police tell Thai authorities amid 90km border fence plan

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said Bukit Aman is reviewing possible links to a wider drug syndicate after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was accused of carrying more than 70,000 ecstasy pills to Indonesia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police seek KLIA CCTV in probe into Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling RM45m in ecstasy to Jakarta

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state assembly is expected to clarify this week the status of an unnamed assemblyman reportedly declared bankrupt. — Bernama pic

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Selangor assembly to clarify lawmaker’s status this week after reported bankruptcy, says Amirudin

Thai immigration officers arrested a Malaysian man and a Vietnamese woman after they allegedly tried to bribe police to free three Chinese nationals detained without valid travel documents. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysian alleged human-trafficking ringleader held in Thailand after ‘coffee money’ bribe attempt

Is this a plate of happiness? Rumah Asap Kanid’s set meal, which includes rice drizzled with braised pork comes with tender, grilled Kanid’s 3 Layer Pork, Daun Ubi Tumbuk and two types of chilli sauces. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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From Sarawak to Petaling Jaya: Rumah Asap Kanid brings Dayak barbecue to Damansara Jaya’s Restoran Ah Pei Char Siu

Lightning can occur even during light drizzle or strike up to 16 kilometres away from the centre of a thunderstorm. — Bernama pic

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Protect yourself from lightning: MetMalaysia debunks dangerous thunderstorm myths

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (right) presents the letter of appointment to Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

BN thanks Tuanku Muhriz for consenting to Ismail Lasim’s appointment as Negeri Sembilan MB

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has today reduced the price of its Axia model, Malaysia’s most affordable compact car model, by up to RM4,700, effective immediately. — Picture via Facebook/Perodua

Money / 1 h ago

Perodua slashes Axia prices by up to RM4,700, effective immediately nationwide

National men’s judo athlete Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed posing with the gold medal he won in the men’s 81kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s Glasgow 2026 campaign sees judo breakthrough, velodrome setback

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has asked the Court of Appeal to admit three additional documents and recall a prosecution witness in her corruption appeal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Rosmah seeks fresh evidence in solar corruption appeal, claims witness was pressured to implicate her

The licensed hunting team with the 18.7‑foot crocodile caught near Marudi bridge on Sunday. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sarawak hunters haul in record 18.7-foot crocodile, 10th catch along Baram River this year

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof will undergo heart bypass surgery at the National Heart Institute, with his condition reported to be stable. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

DPM Fadillah to undergo heart bypass surgery at IJN

This screen grab from a handout video taken and released on August 2, 2026, by Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), shows the passenger ship Mutiara Sentosa 2 catching fire in the waters off Madura island, East Java. — Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) handout/AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Indonesia ferry blaze off Surabaya leaves five dead, 41 missing

Melaka Opposition leader Mohd Yadzil Yaakub and Parti Wawasan Negara president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin in a photo dated February 27, 2026. Mohd Yadzil expects Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional leaders to hold talks soon over a possible electoral understanding ahead of the state election. — Picture via Facebook/mohdyadzil

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Melaka Opposition leader expects BN-Perikatan talks soon on state election pact

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From Sarawak to Petaling Jaya: Rumah Asap Kanid brings Dayak barbecue to Damansara Jaya’s Restoran Ah Pei Char Siu

Is this a plate of happiness? Rumah Asap Kanid’s set meal, which includes rice drizzled with braised pork comes with tender, grilled Kanid’s 3 Layer Pork, Daun Ubi Tumbuk and two types of chilli sauces. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

PETALING JAYA, Aug 3 — Dayaks in Sarawak love barbecues – affectionately calling it “Q” – as the communal round-the-fire cooking brings family and friends together.Once held just in their villages, its popularity has spread throughout cities in Sarawak and even crossed the seas to the Klang Valley.Rumah Asap Kanid,...

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Is this a plate of happiness? Rumah Asap Kanid’s set meal, which includes rice drizzled with braised pork comes with tender, grilled Kanid’s 3 Layer Pork, Daun Ubi Tumbuk and two types of chilli sauces. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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From Sarawak to Petaling Jaya: Rumah Asap Kanid brings Dayak barbecue to Damansara Jaya’s Restoran Ah Pei Char Siu

At the newly-opened Koha Bistro on Old Klang Road, casual all-day dining dishes get a refined touch from head chef Yun Tan, formerly of Dewakan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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Koha Bistro, Old Klang Road: A Dewakan alum brings restraint and refinement to all-day bistro fare

Normally, the bones in ‘ikan terubuk’ pose a challenge when eating. De Maw’s 10-hour preparation solves that problem. — Picture by Ethan Lau

31 Jul 2026

At De Maw Restaurant in Cheras, the bony ‘ikan terubuk’ is cooked soft enough to eat whole

Tacos Carnitas sets the bar high with its impossibly tender, juicy pulled pork from slow cooking in rendered fat. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

29 Jul 2026

Comprendes, Mendes: A passion project that brings bona fide Mexican tacos to PJ SS4

There’s a new top dog in town: Bangsar bar Three X Co has been named the Best Bar in Malaysia after ranking No. 32 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026. — Photo by Choo Choy May.

29 Jul 2026

Two Malaysian bars named in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Three X Co named the Best Bar in Malaysia at No. 32, while Bar Trigona ranks No. 38

‘Wantan mee' is made better with the tender 'char siu', fried 'wantans', and minced pork with egg noodles. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

27 Jul 2026

Hit up Restoran Lucky OUG for bowls of ‘wantan mee’ and Hakka ‘mee” with a melt-in-the-mouth ‘char siu’

Fine dining is dead, and good riddance! Or should we think twice? — Pexels pic

26 Jul 2026

Fine dining is dead. Long live fine dining

A simple but satisfying chicken rice lunch at Restoran Toms Bak Kut Teh & Chicken Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

25 Jul 2026

Don’t let the name fool you... this Taman Desa ‘bak kut teh’ shop excels at chicken rice with ‘kampung’ chicken

Chicken Katsu with Omelette Curry Rice with the original curry is the best pairing for its crunchy and creamy textures combined with that richer curry. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

24 Jul 2026

Japan’s 100 Hours Curry brings their award-winning curry with a richer flavour to Kuala Lumpur’s MyTown

The unique ‘seafood pork noodles’ made famous in OUG can now be found at Duo Dining in Desa Sri Hartamas. — Picture by Ethan Lau

23 Jul 2026

Duo Dining brings OUG’s seafood pork noodles to Desa Sri Hartamas

Malaysian sommelier Arthur Chang took home the Champion title, Best in Theory, Best in Service and Cepas de Chile awards at this year's Malaysia Best Sommelier Championship, which opened its doors to foreign participants for the first time this year. — Pictures courtesy of SOMLAY

22 Jul 2026

Arthur Chang crowned champion of Malaysia Best Sommelier Championship 2026, sweeps four awards

Signature Drunken Ginger Chicken Pan Mee arrives with a fried egg blanketing the bowl of noodles. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

22 Jul 2026

Say cheers to ‘pan mee’ paired with Foochow red wine at Taman Paramount’s Pak Yuu Kopitiam

I dream of durians . . . delivered right to my doorstep! — Picture by CK Lim

21 Jul 2026

I dream of durians... delivered right to my doorstep

‘Lontong’-curious eaters can sample this Javanese version with softer glutinous rice cakes, turmeric coconut rich gravy with vegetables, ‘serunding’ and ‘sambal’, — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

20 Jul 2026

Kampung Baru’s Alfiyah Lontong Jawa Asli serves up exceptionally crispy ‘paru goreng’ with their ‘lontong’

‘Arepas’ are iconic in both Colombia and Venezuela, as I learned in college seven years ago. At Miss Coco Cafe in Bukit Ceylon, I finally got to try one. — Picture by Ethan Lau

19 Jul 2026

In Bukit Ceylon, KL, find Venezuelan ‘arepas’ and single-origin artisanal chocolate at Miss Coco Cafe

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