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Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

Muhammad Khalis Zulkifle emerged RM1 million richer after landing a 9.5kg catfish at a fishing competition in Kedah. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Life  / 16 h ago

Big catch energy: In Kedah, fisherman reels in RM1m payday with giant 9.5kg catfish

JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move is part of the government’s broader public service digitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and improving service delivery efficiency. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MyJPJ app: Only MyDigital ID allowed for sign-in starting May 1

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias with the Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

US President Donald Trump and Britain’s King Charles III smile as they talk during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington April 28, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

‘You’d be speaking French’: King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives for an application to leave jurisdiction at the State Courts in Singapore on April 29, 2026. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 15 h ago

Singapore court lets straw-licking French teen fly to Manila for internship

Malaysia’s National Transfer Accounts show older persons rely on savings, family support and public transfers as income declines with age. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Explainer: What are National Transfer Accounts and what do they reveal about Malaysians’ lives?

In a media statement released today, the Madani Government attributed the adjustments to ongoing volatility in global petroleum markets, driven by the prolonged crisis in West Asia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

Negeri Sembilan Yang di‑Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir with Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly in Seremban on April 23, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Zahid moves to meet BN assemblymen amid Negeri Sembilan turmoil, Putrajaya stresses non‑interference

Bersatu president and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur court complex for his corruption trial April 29, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Muhyiddin’s trial: Bank officer says Mamfor’s RM19.5m Bersatu donation ‘unusual’ as company sought several RM500,000 cheques on same day

The KPMG logo is seen at its exhibition space during the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 15, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Big Four firm KPMG quits US government auditing business, redeploys 450 staff

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 3.9495/9540 against the greenback from 3.9505/9550 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic
Money  / 13 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies on easing oil concerns

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said among the main problems long affecting the sport are the lack of structured grassroots development and a competitive youth competition system, which he said has impacted the continuity of national talent production. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor
Sports  / 13 h ago

Tunku Mahkota Ismail flags four key issues holding back Malaysian football

Picture of the damages caused by Hurricane Otis to the so-called Tarzan House --former residence of US actor Johny Weissmuller, famous for representing 'Tarzan' in numerous films-- located at the Los Flamingos hotel, in Acapulco, state of Guerrero, Mexico, taken on October 31, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

Hurricane devastates Acapulco’s iconic ‘Tarzan House’

Piece Hall was built in 1779 as a marketplace for local cloth-makers. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

Icons of UK’s industrial age enjoy cultural and economic revival

An employee schedules the leather and rubber sorting machine at CETIA. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Nov 2023

The tech to recycle clothes is only just being invented

A model wearing clothes by Nigerian fashion designer Bubu Ogisi walks down the runway at her fashion show, Shadows, in Lagos. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Lagos Fashion Week: Nigeria’s Bubu Ogisi, fashion ‘harbinger’ with African tales

The first (left) and second folio of works by William Shakespeare are pictured during a reception at Windsor Castle in Windsor on July 18, 2023, on the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first Shakespeare Folio. — Andrew Matthews/Pool/AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Shakespeare in space to mark First Folio 400th anniversary

For the first time, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam has been voted the world’s best on TripAdvisor. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

Not just pea soup: Restaurant award sparks pride in Dutch grub

BMW Malaysia has launched its high-performance electric sedan, called the i5 eDrive40. — Reuters pic
Life / 04 Nov 2023

BMW Malaysia launches high-performance electric sedan

Michelangelo is thought to have made numerous charcoal and chalk drawings on the walls of his secret room. ― Picture courtesy of Musei del Bargello
Life / 04 Nov 2023

In Italy, Michelangelo's secret room will soon open to the public

The Tesla Model Y features sophisticated security systems that deter thieves. — Picture courtesy of Tesla via ETX Studio 
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Why is it so hard to steal a Tesla?

The Yamaha Motoroid2 is equipped with an intelligent weight distribution system that enables it to stay balanced on its own. — Picture courtesy of Yamaha via ETX Studio
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Soon your motorcycle will no longer tip when coming to a standstill

Malaysian influencer sentenced to one day in jail for shoplifting toiletries and broccoli. — Image from Unsplash/Soo Ji Choi
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Malaysian influencer sentenced to one day in jail for shoplifting toiletries and broccoli  

Audrey Hepburn's iconic updo continues to inspire American actresses. ― AFP pic
Life / 03 Nov 2023

Audrey Hepburn's iconic hairstyle is the beauty star of the season

Foreo’s Peach 2 home IPL device with cooling prep gel. — Picture courtesy of Foreo
Life / 02 Nov 2023

Beauty-tech brand Foreo launches two new devices to meet your skincare needs  

Grab food denies it offers cross country food delivery. — Screen capture from TikTok/ thita.vy
Life / 01 Nov 2023

Grab denies cross-country services, viral Thai rider travelling to Singapore for chicken rice fake (VIDEO)

Research suggests that it was asteroid dust that sparked the 15-year winter that prompted dinosaurs' extinction. ― AFP pic
Life / 01 Nov 2023

Study: Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs