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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 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