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Yoong, 23, posing with his trophy after winning the Indian Racing League again in September 2025 in Chennai, India. — Picture courtesy of Alister Yoong
Sports  / 15 h ago

Alex Yoong’s son Alister turns pro after decade in the fast lane

Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal assault of a security guard at a residential estate in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, in the early hours of the morning. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Man arrested after security guard beaten to death in Klang housing estate, car lock seized

Pahang-born Joy Ngiaw became the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the prize for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for the animated series WondLa. — Picture via Instagram/joyngiaw
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

‘Malaysia will always be my home’: Emmy winner Joy Ngiaw reflects on journey from Pahang to Hollywood

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Johor Keadilan Convention 2026 in Johor Bahru April 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Anwar defends strong Iran position, says Malaysia’s stance delivered results

MACC are probing allegations that repair works claimed under a consultancy invoice were never carried out. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

MACC nabs temple ex-chairman over RM50,000 claim for repairs that allegedly never happened

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as fighting spreads across Middle East

Mohd Rosli Idris, 54, has been unable to work or access basic services after being mistakenly declared dead in official records since 2008. — AI-generated image
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Dead on paper, alive in KL: Man’s 17-year fight to prove he’s no ghost in the system

File photo of Putrajaya under hazy conditions, as parts of the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan record unhealthy air quality levels today while most areas remain moderate. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Air quality breaches unhealthy levels in four areas, Putrajaya hovers near 150

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli apologised for Jakim’s oversight in releasing the names of two companies in Melaka whose halal certificates were revoked, saying it was a technical error and not meant to protect anyone. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Deputy Islamic affairs minister: Jakim’s deletion of Melaka halal post was oversight, sorry for confusion

Motorists attend to victims at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving three lorries and a pickup truck along the DUKE highway towards Ampang, where two men were killed. — Picture via Facebook/LembagaLebuhrayaMalaysia
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Two killed, three injured in DUKE chain crash after broken-down lorry triggers pile-up

The sentence was carried out in Guangzhou the south of the country.— Unsplash pic
World  / 12 h ago

Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty

Thai officials seized around 100,000 litres of diesel during a joint operation in southern Thailand’s Songkhla province. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Thai authorities swoop on 100,000-litre diesel stockpile in Songkhla, Malaysian-linked operator investigated

This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026 shows smoke billowing reportedly from the site of targeted and crashed aircraft in central Iran. — Sepah News via AFP
World  / 3 h ago

Iran military says US airman rescue operation ‘completely foiled’ despite Trump’s claims of victory

Pablo Picassio’s ‘L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)’ is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie’s auction website. — Christie’s screenshot
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Azam: Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a photo with former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik (seated) during a visit to his residence in November last year. — Picture via Facebook/lokesiewfook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘Devoted his life to the nation’: Anthony Loke pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik’s transport legacy

This undated image courtesy of Cortical Labs shows ‘Dishbrain’ under the microscope. — Handout via AFP
Life / 13 Oct 2022

Brain cells in dish learn to play video game

Saudi yoga instructor Nada, exercises by pole dancing at a local gymnasium in the capital Riyadh, on October 1, 2022. — AFP pic
Life / 13 Oct 2022

Saudi women reject stigma to embrace pole dancing

The cover of a comic book biography by TidalWave Comics celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen in this undated handout image. — Reuters pic
Life / 13 Oct 2022

Queen Elizabeth’s life features in a new comic book

US space tourist Dennis Tito celebrates after his landing near the Kazakh town of Arkalyk May 6, 2001. — Reuters pic
Life / 13 Oct 2022

World’s first space tourist plans new flight to Moon with SpaceX

Sustainable or eco-responsible jeans are proving popular around the world, a new study reveals. — Lea Rae/Shutterstock pic
Life / 13 Oct 2022

Eco-friendly jeans are slowly but surely making their way into our wardrobes

Sitting too close to the screen doesn't necessarily damage the eyes. — SIphotography/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

True or false? Get a clear view on five myths about eyesight

The proliferation of bicycle paths (here in Blois, France) warrants the creation of an extensive global database. — lucentius/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

Towards an international database of cycling infrastructure

The Asphalt Art Initiative aseeks to revitalise neighborhoods while improving the safety of road users in Reno, USA). — Picture courtesy of Brad Carney and Bloomberg Philanthropies via ETX Studio
Life / 12 Oct 2022

How art is revitalising public spaces and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists (VIDEO)

The R-Coat brand's very first creation, made from umbrellas otherwise destined for the trash. — Picture via Instagram/hero_to_0
Life / 12 Oct 2022

Why bin broken brollies when you can wear them?

Hunting for autumn colours is a centuries old tradition in Japan and is called ‘momijigari’. — Bérangère Chatelain/ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

In Japan, momijigari is what North Americans call leaf peeping

Insects processed into flour are a real growth lever for this promising sector. — Imagesines/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

Insect consumption is forecast to boom, but not for the reason you might think...

Noor Abidah Mohd Omar (centre) received a RM20,000 cheque from WebTVAsia CEO Fred Chong (left) and ‘Juang’ director Matt Lai. — Image via Facebook/WebTVAsia
Life / 12 Oct 2022

Adibah Noor’s family receives RM20,000 from media company WebTVAsia

A law student of a Spanish university tried to cheat in an exam by etching the answers onto pens. — Picture via Twitter/ @procesaleando
Life / 12 Oct 2022

In Spain, law student tries to cheat in exam by engraving answers onto pens

A member of the media takes video of an exhibit at Ghibli's Grand Warehouse during a media tour of the new Ghibli Park in Nagakute, Aichi prefecture October 12, 2022. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

‘Spirited Away’: Ghibli theme park prepares for visitors

Neelofa and Pu Riz have yet to reveal their son's face on social media. — Pictures via Instagram/neelofa
Life / 12 Oct 2022

Neelofa annoyed after pictures of son shared on social media without her consent

Three out of ten children, aged 13 to 17, reported using a different birth date at some time to create a social media profile. ― AFP pic
Life / 12 Oct 2022

A third of minors on social networks lie about their age, study finds