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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

30 brand new Proton X70 will be used as the official vehicles for the Kenya Police Service. u00e2u20acu201d Photo courtesy of Facebook/ Proton Kenya
Life / 22 Nov 2021

Made in Malaysia — 30 brand new Proton X70 to be official vehicles for Kenyan police force

A man in India was discovered alive at a morgue, hours after being declared dead following an accident. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 22 Nov 2021

Electrician in India comes back to life in morgue after being declared ‘dead’ hours before

Musdi Siraju,19, rests on the way down from Mount Kie Besi on Makian island, North Maluku province, Indonesia, on June 5, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Thomson Reuters Foundation/Harry Jacques
Life / 22 Nov 2021

Little-known nut helps Indonesian farmers build sustainable forest economy

This picture taken on November 19, 2021 shows people looking on from a hill to watch a motorcycling race at the Mandalika International Circuit in Kuta Mandalika, Central Lombok. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 22 Nov 2021

Evicted villagers pay the price for MotoGP’s Indonesia return

Brandon Burgos tattoos a person in the city of Puebla, state of Puebla, Mexico November 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 22 Nov 2021

Mexican 11-year-old tattooist follows in father’s footsteps

In this file photo taken on February 14, 1950, physicist Albert Einstein, declares his opposition to the u00e2u20acu02dcHu00e2u20acu2122 bomb and to the arms race between the USA and the USSR in a conference in Princeton which created a considerable stir. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 21 Nov 2021

Rare Einstein manuscript set to fetch millions

This picture taken on November 11, 2021 shows worker inspecting cherries at a cherry farm located in the rural New South Wales state town of Nashdale. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 21 Nov 2021

Australian fruit farmers face harvest headache

Franco-Cameroon artist Fred Ebami explores African icons in pop-art. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 21 Nov 2021

Franco-Cameroon artist Fred Ebami explores African icons in pop-art

Models present a creation by Isabel Marant during the Womenswear Spring Summer 2021 as part of the Fashion Week in Paris on October 01, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 21 Nov 2021

Mexico fights ‘plagiarism’ with indigenous fashion fair

Thai virtual influencers offer a glimpse of the metaverse. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 21 Nov 2021

'New world order': Asia's virtual influencers offer metaverse glimpse

This hauntingly beautiful art installation perfectly captures the feeling of isolation we all felt while sheltering in place throughout the pandemic. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 21 Nov 2021

‘Between 01’: A haunting art installation highlighting isolation during pandemic lockdown, part of George Town Festival 2021

In this file photo taken on September 10, 2019 a Qatari football fan cheers for his team with a scarf showing the number 2022 for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio picnnn
Life / 20 Nov 2021

Hide that bottle: navigating alcohol taboos at Qatar World Cup

In this photograph taken on October 13, 2021, Afghan photographer Haji Mirzaman (right) takes a portrait of a boy with his homemade wooden box camera known as a u00e2u20acu02dckamra-e-faoreeu00e2u20acu2122 on a sidewalk in Kabul.. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio picnn
Life / 20 Nov 2021

Historic development: Afghanistan’s disappearing box cameras

Farmer Hu Siqin talking with neighbours during lunch in Chongming island in Shanghai. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio picnn
Life / 20 Nov 2021

China’s millennial ‘new farmers’ opt to live off the land

Folkster Bongeziwe Mabandla sings South African blues. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 Nov 2021

Folkster Bongeziwe Mabandla sings South African blues

Paris mushroom farmers fight to keep tradition alive. u00e2u20acu2022 ETX Studio picnn
Life / 20 Nov 2021

Deep underground, Paris mushroom growers struggle to preserve heritage