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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the MP was detained. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

AirAsia’s female cabin crew will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform, if they wish. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia
Life  / 5 h ago

Hijab-friendly uniforms take flight as AirAsia lets its crew put their own spin on red

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
Showbiz  / 10 h ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh speaks to the press in interview to mark his first 100 days in office at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 5, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Judging judges: Chief Justice says to look at rulings and not history amid spotlight on Terrirudin

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman (centre), president of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), speaks during the launch of the MEF Survey Publication in Petaling Jaya on December 5, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Mixed signals on e-invoices leave companies unsure, MEF urges govt clarity ahead of Jan 1 compliance date

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full transparency following the deaths of three criminal suspects during a police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka on November 24, 2025 as well as those in police custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

No one protected: Anwar orders full probe on Durian Tunggal police shooting and detainee deaths

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong (right), witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke (2nd left), and Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister, Jeffrey Siow (2nd right), during the one-day 12th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Cross-border taxi shake-up: Malaysia and Singapore eye bigger fleets and freer drop-offs

Azalina said Takiyuddin would be referred to the Privileges Committee over his comments linking an MMEA exercise to the Memali incident. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Azalina: Cabinet sends Kota Bharu MP’s case to Privileges Committee for independent review

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