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The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has proposed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) explore ways to ensure goods and food sold at airports are priced reasonably. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Tourism Ministry urges MAHB to keep airport food and retail prices reasonable after pricing complaints

A businessman was fined RM5,500 by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to two charges of injuring and threatening to kill an senior citizen at Jalan Cheras-Hulu Langat last Sunday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Cheras road‑rage case: Vellfire driver fined RM5,500 for attacking retiree over fender bender

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki described reports questioning the transaction as misleading and malicious, and said he is considering legal action over the coverage. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MACC chief Azam Baki says RM800,000 Velocity Capital stake was fully declared

As of February this year, 10 tuberculosis clusters have been recorded nationwide, all of which remain active, while 35 of the 88 clusters reported in 2025 are still active. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Facts, risks and response: What we know about the tuberculosis outbreak in Johor

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran at the First Meeting, Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament of the Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building February 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Kulasegaran says Azam Baki’s shareholding disclosed to authorities, no rules capping investments for civil servants

Taxpayers can now apply for a PIN via the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) MyTax Portal, in line with the mandatory rollout of e-Services on Jan 1, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

IRB: Taxpayers can now request PIN digitally through MyTax portal

Trader Saiful Adli Yusof was fined after pleading guilty to assaulting and threatening a 70-year-old man following a minor collision in Kajang last Sunday. Saiful was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The victim, Liew Khoon Foo, suffered a bruised eye, a swollen chin and a bleeding tongue after being punched and kicked. He was also threatened with death. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Cheras road rage fine too low, risks sending wrong message, says National Road Safety Council chairman

More than 2,800 participants aged 65 and above took part in the study. — Unsplash pic
Life  / 16 h ago

Speed-training may cut dementia risk by 25pc, study finds — but experts urge caution

A girl was killed while three others were injured after being involved in a road accident involving two vehicles in the Puncak Jelapang area along Jalan Ipoh–Lumut road yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Three‑year‑old girl dies, three injured after driver loses control, crashes into police car on Jalan Ipoh–Lumut

A total of 2,571 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were reported up to Epidemiological Week 5 (ME 5/2026), covering the period from January 1 to February 7, with an incidence rate of 7.5 per 100,000 population. — jarun011/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

MOH: 2,571 TB cases reported so far this year, with 10 active clusters detected nationwide

The ringgit revisited the 3.92 level to end higher against the US dollar today, as investors took positions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s gross domestic product data on Friday. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to 3.92 against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s GDP data

Three Tabung Haji (TH) officers at the Kuala Berang branch, near Hulu Terengganu, have saved an elderly customer from losing RM200,000, thanks to their quick thinking and vigilance. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Vigilant Tabung Haji officers in Kuala Berang foil RM200,000 scam, save man’s life savings

Relish unusual pork patties full of goodies like water chestnuts, carrots and even seaweed at Restoran Dong Sheng Yong Tau Foo. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Jinjang’ Selatan’s Restoran Dong Sheng Yong Tau Fu offers ‘yong tau foo’, braised spicy sour chicken feet and even a shaved ice dessert

A motorcyclist was killed while five others were injured in an accident involving three motorcycles and three cars at the Padang Jambu traffic light intersection here yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of IPD Melaka Tengah
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Motorcyclist killed, five injured in six‑vehicle collision at Padang Jambu; Myvi driver suspected of microsleep

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah at his office in the Parliament building. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar receives courtesy call from Perlis MB, discuss stronger federal–state cooperation

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