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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  / 18 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the practice should be reconsidered to avoid creating negative public perceptions of individuals who remain under investigation and have yet to face any charges. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar says orange detention garb unnecessary for those cooperating with investigations

Haze envelops Jalan Serian-Sri Aman, September 4, 2026. A total of 647 schools in Sarawak will be closed for five days from September 7 to 11 due to persistent haze with no significant signs of improvement. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Sarawak to close 647 schools for five days from Sept 7 to 11 as haze persists

Breakfast at Restoran Sun Meng in Seremban. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 3 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  / 3 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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

State grid workers repair power lines on road to destroyed Gyirong Port, western Tibet, September 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Mierul Aiman as Kuda (right) alongside Dai Fuad as Pa in the upcoming series ‘Kudrat 1968: High Council,’ which will lead into a feature film slated for release in 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

Astro Originals, Netflix announce September 11 premiere for ‘Kudrat 1968: High Council’ (VIDEO)

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

Isak strikes twice as Liverpool get Iraola off the mark

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  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

Fresh complaint against Julio Iglesias revives sexual abuse allegations

An epidemic prevention team member disinfects the search area around the destroyed Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, in Tibet, September 3, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Authorities: Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,287, with 5,083 missing

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