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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

A study found that deforestation and global warming in one Indonesian province caused temperatures to rise nearly a whole degree Celsius in 16 years leading to an eight per cent increase in deaths. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Deforestation drives increasingly deadly heat in Indonesia, says study

This aerial photograph shows the city's first urban metro train running along the Cat Linh-Ha Dong line on the first day of operation in Hanoi. u00e2u20acu201d ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Nov 2021

Motorbike-clogged Hanoi rolls out first urban railway

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is seen during a visit to the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain November 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 11 Nov 2021

Meghan apologises for misleading UK court over biography

Abdul Rahim Anuar loves being on a surf skateboard as it allows him to make more turns as compared to a skateboard. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Life / 11 Nov 2021

At 76, this PJ man is enjoying life and getting thrills by surf skating (VIDEO)

Life / 11 Nov 2021

Porters carry Istanbul’s trade traditions on their backs

National badminton legend, Datuk Lee Chong Wei pens a cute but emotional message to his wife, Datin Wong Mew Choo for their 9th wedding anniversary. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Instagram/Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei
Life / 11 Nov 2021

‘Not Andy Lau’: Lee Chong Wei pens cute but loving message to wife for ninth wedding anniversary

Thanaraj and his fiancu00c3u00a9e were grateful to Salina (middle) for returning the wallet that had about RM3,000 worth of cash. u00e2u20acu201d Pictures via Facebooknn
Life / 11 Nov 2021

Rawang man loses wallet with RM3,000 cash, gets it back three weeks later from Good Samaritan

Life / 11 Nov 2021

Looted art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe’s museums

A man took to Twitter to complain about a broken escalator at the LRT Sri Rampai station five years after his first complaint. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Twitter/Muz
Life / 11 Nov 2021

Still no spare parts? Malaysian man complains again five years later of broken LRT station escalator

An aerial view of the Clock Tower Square in Syriau00e2u20acu2122s northern city of Raqa, which was formerly used for executions and beheadings by jihadists during the cityu00e2u20acu2122s occupation by the Islamic State (IS) group, November 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP picnn
Life / 11 Nov 2021

At Raqa ‘roundabout of hell’, Syria lovers find new meeting spot

Two diamond bracelets once belonging to Marie Antoinette sold for more than US$8 million on Tuesday at Christieu00e2u20acu2122s. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 11 Nov 2021

Marie Antoinette’s bracelets dazzle at auction, sold for more than US$8m

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the Crew Dragon capsule, is launched carrying three Nasa and one ESA astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, November 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 11 Nov 2021

SpaceX launches four astronauts to ISS

A view of the ancient archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy March 27, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 11 Nov 2021

These are the most affordable Airbnbs near Europe’s landmarks

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leaves after paying her respects during a visit to the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in central London November 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 10 Nov 2021

Royal aide says Meghan anticipated father leaking letter

Ivorian engineer and the inventor of an award-winning biowaste converter Kubeko, Noel Nu00e2u20acu2122Guessan, stands next to the machine, at a workshop in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast October 22, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 10 Nov 2021

Small box turns waste into treasure for Ivory Coast farmers

Lazada announced a partnership with Kpop superstars Seventeen as its first Happiness Ambassadors. u00e2u20acu201d Lazada pic
Life / 10 Nov 2021

Lazada Malaysia reveals 11.11 sale’s top ‘Mesti Beli’ deals