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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri
Life  / 7 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to manage diversity has strengthened international confidence and positioned it as a stabilising force in South-east Asia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia among world’s most peaceful countries despite being complex, says Anwar

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic
Money  / 17 h ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Damage to a casino in Pursat Province after Thai strikes amid Cambodia-Thailand border clashes on December 13, 2025. — Agence Kampuchea Press handout pic via AFP
World  / 19 h ago

‘Our actions this morning already spoke’: Thai jets strike against Cambodia despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas served two terms as Kelana Jaya assemblyman and later held key leadership roles in Malaysia’s corporate sector.
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Corporate leader and political veteran Megat Najmuddin dies at 81

An activist waves the Palestinian flag as part of a civilian flotilla aiming at breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip leaves the port of Barcelona August 31, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the police were still investigating the suspect, aged 28, who is under remand till Dec 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Police probe jealousy angle after man surrenders over wife’s killing in Penang

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s politics in 2025: Stability, surprises and shifting alliances

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