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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia (right), poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state welcome ceremony at Istana Negara today.— Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Far-right US commentator mocks Xi Jinping’s Malaysia visit: ‘The Malays aren’t going to buy your stuff, they don’t have money!’

Dr Vilashini Somiah. — Picture from The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

UM scholar makes history as first South-east Asian to lead prestigious Asia council

Screencap of vernacular Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily announcing the suspension of two senior staff on its Mandarin website, after the publication of a front page gaffe of the Malaysian flag.
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff

The chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily have been called to give statements to police today over an error involving the Jalur Gemilang. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sin Chew Daily chief editor, designer summoned to Bukit Aman over Jalur Gemilang mishap

The vehicle carrying Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from his hotel en route to the Bunga Raya Complex today, marking the end of his three-day state visit to Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘China-Malaysia friendship is eternal’: Chinese students send off Xi Jinping with warm farewell in Putrajaya

Some women have been found to lend their names as the biological mothers of undocumented babies in exchange for cash, according to the National Registration Department (JPN). — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

NRD uncovers cash-for-birth-registration scheme; women paid to falsely register undocumented babies

A general view of visitors at the enclosure of giant panda Fu Wa at the Giant Panda Convention Centre (GPCC) in Zoo Negara August 29, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia to receive pandas under new 10-year conservation deal with China, says Nik Nazmi

Lion City Sailors players celebrate their qualification for the final after the AFC Champions League Two semi-final second leg football match with Sydney FC of Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice for the third day of his appeal against convictions related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Armada funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Prosecutor: Syed Saddiq showed dishonesty in telling aide to ‘clear’ RM1m fearing MACC seizure

Malaysia’s national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin said the opportunity to perform at the official state dinner in honour of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation in Putrajaya yesterday evening as a great privilege. — Picture via X/Anwar Ibrahim
Showbiz  / 11 h ago

National songstress Siti Nurhaliza calls performance at state dinner for China’s President Xi a great privilege (VIDEO)

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib drops bid to summon witness protection chief after prosecution agrees to produce Roger Ng for 1MDB trial

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech during the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Centre (NCC) October 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysia pushes for regional stability as Anwar meets Myanmar junta chief

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today backed the Federal Lands Commissioner’s move to evict KL Tower’s former operator, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, saying the new concessionaire officially took over on April 1. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Fahmi defends KL Tower eviction, says former operator defied handover deadline

SIC, in a statement today, said Anita Azrina replaced Tan Sri Azman Yahya, who had been helming SIC since 2016.
Sports  / 17 h ago

Anita Azrina takes the wheel as first woman chair of Sepang International Circuit

The Paramount fishermen’s jetty was partly damaged due to erosion at the beach. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost

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According to certain TikTok users, walking alone, without any noise, is good for your physical and mental health. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 15 Nov 2023

What is the new ‘silent walking’ trend that TikTokers can’t get enough of? (VIDEO)

Cormorant fishing master, known as usho, Youichiro Adachi, 48, his son Toichiro, 22, and his steersman Naoki Adachi, 44, sail for cormorant fishing, known as ukai, on the Nagara River in Oze, Seki, Japan, September 9, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 14 Nov 2023

Environmental change threatens what’s left of Japan’s cormorant fishing legacy

An 18-metre-long sperm whale swims in the Mediterranean sea, off the coast of Nice, southern France, on July 22, 2009. Dominica is set to create the world’s first sperm whale reserve, designating a swath of ocean where large ships and commercial fishing are restricted and visitors can swim alongside the gentle marine giants. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Nov 2023

Dominica to create world’s first sperm whale reserve

The skull of a Triceratops dinosaur, nicknamed ‘Baby Jane’, from the Jurassic period, from South Dakota, United States, is displayed before its auction at Christie’s auction house in Paris, France, November 14, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 14 Nov 2023

‘Baby Jane,’ the Triceratops skull, goes on sale in Paris

Pet owners pray with their pet dogs as they arrive for a Shichi-Go-San blessing, traditionally performed for young children to ask for health and happiness, at Zama Shrine in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 14 Nov 2023

Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in ageing Japan

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, the most valuable car ever offered at auction, is displayed during a preview at Sotheby’s in New York on November 2, 2023. ― AFP pic
Life / 14 Nov 2023

Sotheby's: 1962 Ferrari auctioned for US$51.7m in New York

The new store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur aims to encourage shoppers to explore nature. — Picture courtesy of National Geographic Apparel
Life / 14 Nov 2023

National Geographic Apparel’s first Southeast Asian store in Pavilion KL gives back to nature

Personality tests can be a useful starting point for thinking about yourself and your behavior in the workplace. — Getty Images pic via ETX Studio
Life / 13 Nov 2023

From detective to problem solver, what’s your workplace persona?

Writing freely for six minutes a day could improve your well-being. — shutterstock pic via ETX Studio
Life / 13 Nov 2023

Writing for six minutes a day could improve your well-being

A first-class dinner menu from the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage offering oysters, beef and mallard duck has sold for £84,0000. — AFP pic
Life / 13 Nov 2023

Titanic menu sells for £84,000 at UK auction

Winners of Ratu Buri Borneo 2023 and distinguished guests pose for a group photo. — Picture by Churchill Edward/Borneo Post
Life / 13 Nov 2023

Ratu Buri Borneo revives traditional costume, supports local artisans

The Sagrada Familia basilica's towers of the Evangelists are lit up for the first time, following a blessing ceremony, marking their completion, on November 12, 2023 in Barcelona. — AFP pic
Life / 13 Nov 2023

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia lights up new towers

This photo taken on August 27, 2023 shows a man, who said he was jailed for two years, speaking during an AFP interview on condition of anonymity at temporary housing for ex-prisoners in Tokyo. — AFP pic
Life / 13 Nov 2023

‘Like a video game’: Japan’s gangs hire online

This underwater photograph taken on August 16, 2023, shows fragments of a melting iceberg due to unusually high temperatures in Scoresby Fjord, Greenland. — AFP pic
Life / 13 Nov 2023

Study: Greenland’s rapidly melting ice shelves risk ‘dramatic’ sea level rise

Gentari has deployed a DC fast charger at Petronas Ulu Bernam Southbound R&R. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Gentari turns on 180kW DC fast charger at Petronas Ulu Bernam Southbound R&R

The unusual fountain — featuring 33 humanoid sculptures seated in a circle — was created by the provocative Viennese artist group Gelitin after their design symbolising the ‘communal responsibility for water’ as a precious resource won over the jury. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Vienna fountain decried for ‘ugliness’, costs