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The lawsuit filed by professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia against his company, LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, and his family was resolved amicably at the High Court today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Judge hails amicable end as Lee Zii Jia, father, siblings move past management dispute

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  / 3 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  / 18 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  / 13 h ago

No action against UM student over viral ‘tough’ question, says Zambry

A fire burns at a landfill site in Rasau Jaya, Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan on August 6, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Skies shut down: Indonesia’s haze chaos grounds 2,600 flights since Aug, Singapore routes hit hard

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  / 15 h ago

Muhyiddin saddened by Perikatan deregistration, warns against abuse of power in coalitions

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  / 15 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  / 16 h ago

Court of Appeal rejects fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn RM10m payment order

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  / 13 h ago

From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns

Professor Datuk Seri Noor Azuan Abu Osman, have been named among the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists in the latest Stanford University–Elsevier global ranking.
Life  / 19 h ago

UM’s 124 named among world’s top 2pc scientists, with its vice-chancellor on the list

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said candidates were assessed based on their performance, with a minimum passing mark set for each subject. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

No quota for CLP exam passes, candidates assessed purely on merit, Dewan Rakyat told

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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

Selangor Education Department cooperating with probe into schoolgirl’s death

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  / 16 h ago

Batu Muda tops API readings as haze worsens in 25 areas across Malaysia

Maybank unveils its all-new Maybank2u Biz app to help empower SMEs. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Maybank
Life / 01 Nov 2021

One-stop solution: Maybank unveils smart business banking app to offer on-the-go perks

Suria KLCCu00e2u20acu2122s deco features u00e2u20acu02dckolamu00e2u20acu2122-inspired floral decorations, props and vendors selling all kinds of Deepavali snacks this year. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Bask in the Deepavali festivities of the Festival of Lights with uniquely-themed decor at these Klang Valley malls

Visitors are seen at Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai May 10, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Shanghai Disneyland closed over single Covid case

The man said his wife looks ugly without makeup. u00e2u20acu201d Unsplash pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

‘I was shocked’: Egyptian man divorces wife after seeing her without makeup

There are about 10,000 u00e2u20acu02dccannersu00e2u20acu2122 in New York, mostly older migrants from Latin America and China who scrape a living sorting and recycling plastics and aluminium. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

The New York ‘canners’ recycling discarded bottles to survive

Smog Free Tower, a giant air purifier for polluted cities. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Energy Observer Production
Life / 01 Nov 2021

This tower acts like a giant air purifier for polluted cities (VIDEO)

Traditional rain shaman, Ki Joko Sapu Jagat, 57, carries out a ritual following the ease of restrictions amid the coronavirus disease pandemic as Indonesiau00e2u20acu2122s traditional rain charmers get back in business in Bekasi October 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Indonesia’s rain-averting shamans back in business after pandemic hiatus

A volunteer of the World Mosquitoes Programme shows the Wolbachia mosquito eggs and its foods in a hatchery bucket in Yogyakarta October 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Indonesian researchers breed ‘good’ mosquitoes to combat dengue

Financial holding company Nomura Holdings has banned its employees in Japan from smoking on the premises from the beginning of October. u00e2u20acu201d Unsplash pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Will we still be smoking cigarettes in 10 years’ time?

Participants dressed as Catrinas kiss while performing during the annual Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City October 31, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Mexicans return to Day of the Dead celebration with a vengeance

Thailand hopes to capitalise on travellers escaping the winter blues during December, with several European countries, the United States and China on the approved list. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 01 Nov 2021

Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand reopening