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Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

Luck did not favour former world champion Natasha Mohamed Roslan as she failed to win the women’s singles gold in bowling at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Bowling queen Natasha Roslan edged out, aims redemption in doubles and team events

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

A man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a married couple last week. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Mercedes-Benz driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving that killed married couple in Bentong

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Brace for rain: Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah

A handout photo taken and released by the Australian Prime Minister's Office on December 15, 2025 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (2nd left) walking with police officers after laying flowers at the Bondi Pavillion at Bondi Beach, the scene of a shooting where 15 people were killed. — Australian Prime Minister's Office handout/AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Father, son behind Bondi Beach mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology, says Albanese

In this picture taken on June 16, 2020, media tycoon Jimmy Lai poses during an interview with AFP at the Next Digital offices in Hong Kong. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul’s conviction. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

‘I feel so badly’: Trump says he asked Xi to release Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

Undated photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate shows Donald Trump with a group of women; released by House Oversight Democrats on December 12, 2025. — Handout photo from House Oversight Democrats via AFP
World  / 7 h ago

Countdown begins for Trump and Co: Decades of Epstein sex-trafficking files set for release this Friday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Negara that the police report on the case will be submitted to the Attorney-General today for further action. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘No compromise’: Police assure full, transparent probe into Durian Tunggal triple shooting in Melaka, says Anwar

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and SpaceIn Sdn Bhd, a USM spin-off company involved in small satellites and Internet of Things services, have launched Malaysia’s first picosatellite, SpaceANT-D today. — Picture via Facebook/USM Space System Lab
Life / 12 Nov 2023

USM, SpaceIn launch Malaysia’s first picosatellite

Samyla Trujillo shows a sweater with Korean Idols to Mikel Caballeroat her grandmother’s house in Havana, on October 24, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

K-pop seduces youth in communist Cuba, birthplace of salsa

Northern lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the sky over Lulea in the north of Sweden, on February 6, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Swedish town wants inhabitants to ‘say hi’ to each other

A Thai couple wearing elephant print clothing near Thapae Gate in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Thai TikTokers make ‘elephant pants’... cool?

The Swedish Match production line of portion Snus, a smokeless tobacco product in the company's factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Why Sweden going smoke-free may not be such good ‘snus’

This aerial picture shows the newly built floating solar power plant on the water that can generate 192 mega watts of peak electricity in cooperation between the Indonesian government and Masdar from the UAE, at Cirata Reservoir, West Java, on November 9, 2023, shortly before being inaugurated by President Joko Widodo. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Indonesia inaugurates South-east Asia’s largest floating solar farm

Turtles of the species Chelonoidis porteri ingest plastic in and around urban centres on the island of Santa Cruz, according to a study. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Study: Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste

Herring fisherman Holger Sjogren (left) sells herring products on his boat at the fish market in Helsinki, Finland on October 6, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Nov 2023

In a pickle: Baltic herring threatened by warming sea

Kolam maker Sivabalan Arumugam working on a rangoli kolam for MSU Medical Centre. — Picture by Miera Zulyana. 
Life / 12 Nov 2023

Be it modern convenience or traditional artistry, Malaysian rangoli kolam makers see rising demand for artform

The serpentine coastline of Tuvalu’s Funafuti Atoll. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Nov 2023

Tuvalu’s climate crisis: The battle against the rising seas

Subrumaniam Thangavelu, 62, was among the earliest kacang putih sellers to ply his trade in Buntong. — Picture by Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan
Life / 11 Nov 2023

How ‘kacang putih’ made Buntong its home and a living for its traders

Researchers claim that any activity is better for your heart than sitting — even sleeping! — ETX Studio pic
Life / 11 Nov 2023

Sedentary lifestyles: Working standing up could benefit heart health, say researchers

Anger can be useful when facing a challenge, say researchers. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 11 Nov 2023

Study shows how anger can be a surprising source of motivation

Black nails are said to boost self-confidence and make you feel stronger, according to a new theory gaining ground on TikTok. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 11 Nov 2023

‘Black Nail Theory’: How a nail polish colour can boost self-confidence (VIDEO)

The device was tested for the first time in early November at London’s Courtauld Gallery. — Picture courtesy of Art Fund / Hydar Dewachi
Life / 11 Nov 2023

The headset that decodes your emotions as you admire an artwork (VIDEO)

This photo taken on November 7, 2023 shows a worker fixing a King Kong statue made with old motorbike and bicycle tyres at artist Mean Tithpheap’s house in Kandal province. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Nov 2023

Cambodian artist turns tyres into giant King Kong