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A man crosses a street during a downpour in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, October 18, 2026. Heavy rainfall has offered only temporary relief from the haze, with fresh smoke continuing to drift into Malaysia from Indonesia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Why won’t the rain wash away Malaysia’s haze? Experts explain what’s keeping the smoke coming

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar alleged that several cases involving so-called corporate mafia activities were linked to a former finance minister who wielded considerable influence and controlled substantial financial resources. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar cites cases of corporate owners forced to sell firms over political interference

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said no action would be taken against the Universiti Malaya student whose question at i-Future 2026 went viral. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

No action against UM student over viral ‘tough’ question, says Zambry

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parties and comply with their constitutions and the law. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin saddened by Perikatan deregistration, warns against abuse of power in coalitions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to use the locally developed TuJu navigation app as an alternative to Waze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Selangor Sultan cautions royal family members against exploiting royal status

The Court of Appeal has rejected fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn a High Court ruling ordering him to pay RM10 million to two companies over alleged breaches of friendly loan agreements. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Court of Appeal rejects fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn RM10m payment order

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (centre) stands with his lawyers during a press conference at the Sepang Court Complex in Sepang on October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

MCBA chief Shuhaily charged with assaulting Special Branch duo at KLIA

A woman places flowers outside the office of Australian politician Helen Haines in the northern regional city of Wangaratta, about 250 kilometres north-east of Melbourne on October 20, 2026. Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on October 20. Political violence is rare in Australia, but law enforcement have documented a steady rise in threats and abuse directed towards the nation's elected officials in recent years. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia

Schools in several haze-affected states and the federal territories will remain open, although outdoor activities have been suspended. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Haze: Schools remain open in six states, KL and Putrajaya tomorrow, outdoor activities halted

In a statement today, JPN Selangor said the girl was reported to have had breathing difficulties at school and was taken to hospital for treatment. — Picture via JPN website
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Selangor Education Department cooperating with probe into schoolgirl’s death

Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Shuhaily Mohd Zain holds a press conference after attending the 2026 Director-General’s Address Ceremony at the Ministry of Home Affairs Multipurpose Hall in Putrajaya on February 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Border agency chief Shuhaily in court over alleged KLIA assault of two Special Branch cops

According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy readings: Johan Setia (171), Shah Alam (170), Petaling Jaya (169), Klang (164) and Banting (162). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Batu Muda tops API readings as haze worsens in 25 areas across Malaysia

Selangor KPDN director Muhamad Hanif Asa’ari said the suspected modus operandi involved bringing the packets of cooking oil to the premises, where they were mixed with used cooking oil in a dedicated storage tank. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Port Klang raid exposes alleged subsidised cooking oil diversion scheme

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis recorded the highest rates of drug or substance addiction and abuse in the country, based on statistics up to June 2026, said National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis record highest drug abuse rates

Internationally acclaimed author Wilbur Smith u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Twitter/WIlbur Smith
Life / 14 Nov 2021

Legendary novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88, says publisher

In this file photo internationally acclaimed Central African born author, Wilbur Smith, shares his experience during the second day of the International Festival of Literature in Dubai February 27, 2009. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 14 Nov 2021

Wilbur Smith, the chronicler of African adventures

The 15 feline residents of the Mao Thai Thai cat cafe in Taiwan are among volunteer taste testers sampling a new cat food containing a rather unusual base ingredient u00e2u20acu2022 silkworm pupae. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio pic
Life / 13 Nov 2021

Silkworm cat grub smells like success

Maamoun Ajmi, a 29-year-old architect and part of the u00e2u20acu02dcManeche Msabbu00e2u20acu2122 (Iu00e2u20acu2122m not a rubbish dump) art collective, displays a caricature during a sit in in Tunis on November 11, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP picnn
Life / 13 Nov 2021

Tunisian town revolts over trash crisis

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is interviewed by Scott Pelley for a CBS News u00e2u20acu02dc60 Minutesu00e2u20acu2122 programme in an undated photograph. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Robert Fortunato for CBS News/60MINUTES/Handout via Reuters
Life / 13 Nov 2021

Facebook whistleblower: ‘I want to start a youth movement’

More than 420 million people are currently estimated to be living with diabetes globally, marking nearly a quadrupling in the past four decades. u00e2u20acu201d ETX Studio pic
Life / 13 Nov 2021

WHO: 30 million diabetics can't access the insulin they need

Young people are now experiencing u00e2u20acu02dcyouthwashing,u00e2u20acu2122 whereby young people are invited to events with an important political scope, such as COP26, while their voices are simultaneously minimised. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 13 Nov 2021

What is ‘youthwashing’ and is COP26 guilty of it?

In this file photo taken on November 7, 2021 a painting by Vincent Van Gogh entitled u00e2u20acu02dcMeules de blu00c3u00a9u00e2u20acu2122 (left) is displayed at Christieu00e2u20acu2122s auction house in New York. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Van Gogh, Caillebotte set records at NY Impressionist sale

Models working with fashion designer, Ndeye Diop Guisse, walk whilst wearing their traditional Signares outfits through the outskirts of Saint Louis on August 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

‘Like queens’: Divisive legacy of Senegal’s women traders

The Prince of Wales tours the Granary Accommodation, with Lord Thurso (left) and Michael Fawcett (right), which he officially opened during a visit to the Castle of Mey in Caithness May 1, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d PA Images pic via Reuters
Life / 12 Nov 2021

UK Prince Charles’s right-hand man quits charity role after honours report

Items are made at Colour Indigo workshop, a project transforming waste fabric into decorative objects, in Ouidah on October 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled ‘gold’

Stanislas Damiba, association of former students trained in Cubau00e2u20acu2122s president, looks at old photos of Cuba, in Ouagadougou, on November 5, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Broken dreams: Burkina’s orphans schooled in Castro’s Cuba

Guitar luthier Misoko Nzalayala Jean-Luther, alias Socklo, 61, gestures while he holds one of his instruments at his workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, October 18, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Congo’s self-taught guitarmaker caters to the stars

Every dog has its day u00e2u20acu201d and Bruno, a former stray is now living it up. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib
Life / 12 Nov 2021

In a first, Ipoh animal welfare NGO to work with veterinarian undergraduates to give free neutering, spaying procedures

Security guard Muhamad Hafiidz Hamzah is highly sought after now thanks to Lisa the Dusky leaf monkey. u00e2u20acu201d TikTok screencap
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Security guard at Langkawi resort goes viral after TikTok clip of monkey pinching his nose (VIDEO)

The Ato ceremony of the Kingdom of Dahomey, circa 1934, is pictured, on June 18, 2018 at the Quai Branly Museum-Jacques Chirac in Paris. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Looted art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe's museums