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MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the move is in response to recent developments and current recommendations on procedures for handling people under investigation, particularly when they are brought to court. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MACC drops orange garb requirement for suspects brought to court for remand

Breakfast at Restoran Sun Meng in Seremban. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

For a taste of old Seremban, start your morning at Restoran Sun Meng with strong ‘kopi’, butter ‘kaya’ toast and hearty, hand-torn ‘mee hoon kueh’

Families of Malaysins who went missing following the recent flash floods in Nepal are hopeful for some news from the field following the Nepali government’s approval of the deployment of the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) from today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Nepal clears SMART deployment as families of missing Malaysians await news

Five business premises at the iconic Chew Jetty heritage area here were destroyed in a fire that broke out early this morning. — Picture via Facebook/PenangToday Community
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Early-morning fire destroys five business premises at Penang’s Chew Jetty heritage area

Kampung Rasau residents Rikat Tanggok (right) and his wife, Jumi Buu, sell durians by the roadside along the Serian-Sri Aman road in Sarawak, on September 4, 2026 as South-east Asia is hit by transboundary haze. — Bernama pic
World  / 3 h ago

As smoke spreads across South-east Asia, Indonesia works with neighbours to tackle transboundary haze

The initiative is being explored under a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the three parties at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) today. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysian durians could clear China customs in three to four hours under proposed fast-track scheme

Police have detained 11 local individuals to assist in investigations into a group attack that left a victim seriously injured in Taman Pengkalan Jaya in Ipoh on Tuesday (September 1). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police detain 11 over machete attack in Ipoh that left victim seriously injured

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his second goal against Ipswich Town during their English Premier League football match at Portman Road in Ipswich, eastern England, on September 4, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Isak strikes twice as Liverpool get Iraola off the mark

Police have arrested 10 more men believed to be linked to a brawl involving weapons outside a school in Air Itam here on August 29, bringing the total number of individuals detained so far to 23 — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Air Itam armed brawl: Police make 10 more arrests after raids in Penang and Selangor

State grid workers repair power lines on road to destroyed Gyirong Port, western Tibet, September 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Nepal’s deadly Himalayan tsunami: Climate change, glacier retreat or natural geology — what caused it?

As Malaysia turns 69, the National Archives says understanding the people and processes behind independence and nation-building is more important than ever. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Beyond August 31 and September 16: National Archives urges deeper understanding of Malaysia’s nation‑building

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias faces a fresh complaint from two former employees who accuse him of sexual abuse and forced labour while working at his Caribbean properties in 2021. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 5 h ago

Fresh complaint against Julio Iglesias revives sexual abuse allegations

SFC general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said  the situation warranted close attention as the prevailing conditions could place additional pressure on forest ecosystems and wildlife. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Sarawak Forestry ramps up monitoring in fire-prone forests as heat, haze raise risks to wildlife

The author argues that women in politics should be judged on their competence and use of power, not penalised for their appearance, confidence, relationships or personal lives. — AI-generated image
What You Think  / 1 h ago

Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful — Khoo Ying Hooi

The 400-metre widening project near the Seri Kembangan Interchange (southbound) on the Sungai Besi Highway (Besraya) is now fully completed and will be opened to traffic starting this Monday. — Picture via Facebook/Lebuhraya Besraya
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sungai Besi Highway’s 400m lane‑widening project completed, opens to traffic Monday

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