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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

AirAsia’s female cabin crew will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform, if they wish. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia
Life  / 5 h ago

Hijab-friendly uniforms take flight as AirAsia lets its crew put their own spin on red

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman (centre), president of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya on December 5, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Mixed signals on e-invoices leave companies unsure, MEF urges govt clarity ahead of Jan 1 compliance date

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

Azalina said Takiyuddin would be referred to the Privileges Committee over his comments linking an MMEA exercise to the Memali incident. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet sends Kota Bharu MP’s case to Privileges Committee for independent review

A jaguar looks for a prey in Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso state, Brazil September 2, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 09 Nov 2021

Amazon deforestation threatens jaguars, giant eagles

Visitors look at the installations at the Langur Exhibition at Penang State Art Gallery, Dewan Sri Pinang, November 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 09 Nov 2021

The story of the endangered dusky langurs as told in an art exhibition

Founder of the waste library (Limbah Pustaka), Raden Roro Hendarti, 48, arranges books on a three-wheeler vehicle at the library in Purbalingga, Indonesia November 2, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 09 Nov 2021

Your trash for our books: Indonesian library creates literacy from litter

The Puma suede sneaker u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Puma
Life / 09 Nov 2021

Puma is working on a biodegradable version of its ‘Suede’ sneaker

The dress singer Amy Winehouse wore for her final performance sold Sunday for US$243,200, 16 times its estimated value. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 09 Nov 2021

Amy Winehouse’s last concert dress sells for US$243,200

A visitor takes a picture of an art piece displayed at the ART X fair in Lagos, Nigeria, November 5, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 08 Nov 2021

African artists embrace NFTs for better rewards

A Dutch man had to undergo plastic surgery on his private part after it got bitten during a safari trip to South Africa causing it to rot. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 08 Nov 2021

Dutch man’s private part rots after bitten by a cobra during safari trip to South Africa

Unable to walk her dog due to lockdown at her apartment, a Chinese pet owner decided to improvise by walking her dog using a torn bedsheet. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 08 Nov 2021

Woman in China sparks discussions on social media by using a bedsheet to walk her dog from her apartment

The fresh and frozen food segment on Shopee has allowed sellers such as farmers and fishermen to open up online stores to sell their produce. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isau00e2u20acu00a8u00e2u20acu00a8
Life / 08 Nov 2021

From farm to clicks: Leveraging e-commerce to bring fresh produce into customers’ homes

An aerial view shows the remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village abandoned 36 years ago, which have resurfaced following a large drop in water level of the Dohuk Dam due to drought, November 4, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 08 Nov 2021

Drought gives rebirth to Iraqi Kurd village

A shoreline that was once a dog beach is now gone and closed because of erosion on Lake Michigan, in Evanston, Illinois October 22, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 08 Nov 2021

Living on the Great Lakes — A dream threatened by climate change

Leader of the Kaingang people of Brazil, Kreta Kaingang is seen during a ceremony at a wooden arch built from locally sourced larch on the Cowal peninsula in Scotland on November 4, 2021, on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference. u00e2u20acu201d AFP
Life / 07 Nov 2021

From the Amazon to Scotland, forest leaders united in hope

Author Sally Rooney poses for a photograph ahead of the announcement of the winner of the Costa Book Awards 2018 in London, Britain, January 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 07 Nov 2021

Sally Rooney’s Israeli publisher bucks move to boycott her books

People watch as men fling cow dung at each other during the annual 'Gore Habba' festival, where people throw and smear each other with cow dung, in Gumatapura village November 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 07 Nov 2021

India’s Cattle Royale dung fight marks end of Diwali

Afghan Hafiz Afzali, 34, sits in front of a computer screen at his home and models 3D characters for his YouTube videos, in Espoo, Finland October 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 07 Nov 2021

Online Afghan humour: Laughter as resistance against Taliban

Life / 07 Nov 2021

Changing guard at Buckingham Palace: Camilla steps up