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Participants have started gathering in front of Sogo KL ahead of the 2.30pm start time. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

As it happens: ‘Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah’ anti-corruption rally in Dataran Merdeka

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent an internal memo days after President Donald Trump took office vowing an “America First” policy of tightly restricting assistance overseas. — AFP pic
World  / 8 h ago

US freezes foreign aid except for Israel, Egypt and emergency food

China increased the Lunar New Year holiday to eight days for 2025, from seven previously in a bid to boost spending, but some people said they were foregoing the return home so they could earn more money. — AFP pic
Money  / 3 h ago

China extends CNY holiday to boost spending amid worries about the economy; sparks surge in cinema and travel to SE Asia

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said it will contact Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung for a solution. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

TNB says committed to assist landlords who were saddled with RM8.5m debt from illegal Bitcoin mining by tenants

Retailers are struggling to manage the surge in thefts despite employing security measures such as CCTV and additional staff. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 6 h ago

Shoplifting on the rise: A growing concern for retailers in Singapore

The largest jackpot in Malaysian history of RM121.7 million from Supreme Toto 6/58 was won and shared by over 60 winners on January 18. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Largest jackpot in Malaysian history: Over 60 winners share RM121.7m prize, says STM Lottery

Estupinan lands a kick on Jojo during their ONE 170 fight. – Photo from One Championship
Sports  / 8 h ago

Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali suffers eighth career defeat at ONE Championship series in Bangkok

Ayam Kesum Chilli at Sixteen Café. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Drop by Sixteen Café in Taman Desa to return to Nature... and a more natural way of eating

Harith Iskanmder was scheduled to perfom at DFP tonight. — Picture from DFP
Showbiz  / 8 h ago

Dewan Filharmonik announces cancellation of Harith Iskander’s stand-up show after ‘ham’ joke controversy

Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad (front left) arrives at Penang High Court. September 3, 2024. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PAS lauds RM830,000 ‘jihad’ donation for Siti Mastura’s defamation suit, says supporters prevented by-election

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump step off of Air Force One upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. — AFP pic
World  / 9 h ago

Trump threatens to scrap FEMA, withhold aid to California over voter ID laws after disaster zone visit

A Sessions Court here sentenced a teacher to 12 years’ jail and ordered him to be given three strokes of the cane for raping a teenage girl. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Teacher sentenced to 12 years, three strokes for raping teenage girl in Kota Kinabalu

People visit the village of Kuk Po in northern Hong Kong near the China border on January 18, 2025. The seaside Kuk Po village was once home to Hakka people from southern China but was mostly abandoned in recent decades, even as gleaming high-rises sprang up in nearby Shenzhen across the Chinese border. — AFP pic
Life  / 10 h ago

Hong Kong promotes eco-tourism with revival of 300-year-old historic Hakka border village Kuk Po

German aerospace engineer Rudiger Koch, 59, takes breakfast inside an underwater room off the coast of Puerto Lindo, Panama. — AFP pic
Life  / 6 h ago

German engineer sets world record for longest underwater stay at 120 days in Panama

Scented candle entrepreneur and Candlenuts founder Dr Nurul Nadia Rashid took the initiative by turning her leftover candles into an interesting work of art as a sign of appreciation for loyal customers. — Bernama pic
Life  / 10 h ago

From wax scraps to success: Vet-turned-entrepreneur creates Malaysia’s first Bumiputera-owned scented candle factory

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The Fire and Rescue Department personnel seen during the Merdeka parade at Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic
Life / 31 Aug 2024

We have ‘Akak Bomba’ too: Women firefighters steal limelight during Merdeka parade (VIDEO)

The study showed for the first time that simple blood tests make it possible to estimate a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease over the next three decades. — IStock.com pic via AFP
Life / 31 Aug 2024

Study: Blood tests can determine women’s heart health risks in their 30s, allowing early detection and prevention

The Japanese government thinks ¥600,000 (RM18,000) is enough money to persuade single Tokyo women to marry lonely rural men. — Pexels pic
Life / 31 Aug 2024

Ridiculous, sexist: Critics pan Japanese govt idea to pay Tokyo women RM18,000 to move to countryside and marry local men

The artist cheekily captioned the post with 'There's a reason why I'm tuning in to the national parade tomorrow'. — Picture via Instagram/rachelwan.art
Life / 31 Aug 2024

Malaysian artist plays tribute to everyone’s favourite ‘Abang Bomba’ for Merdeka

The iconic outlet will be closed from September 8 onwards. — Picture via Facebook/Rotiboy
Life / 31 Aug 2024

Iconic KLCC Rotiboy outlet shuts its doors Sept 8

Azmi Hussin with ‘Kampung Nasi Lemak’ (left) and ‘Ferry To Hollywood’ (right). — Picture by Opalyn Mok 
Life / 31 Aug 2024

‘Cari’: A Penang caricaturist’s decade-long art journey 

South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world, surpassing the country’s wild lion population. — The Big Cat Sanctuary and Cam Whitnall handout via Reuters
Life / 30 Aug 2024

South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

The annual community arts festival Peszta will be taking place around Kampung Attap this September 14. — Picture courtesy of Peszta/BURSTMODE
Life / 13 Sep 2024

How Kg Attap became a creative hub — and why you should include its free community festival ‘Peszta’ tomorrow in your Malaysia Day plans

Attendees play 'Star Wars Outlaws' at Ubisoft's Forward conference at The Belasco in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2024. — AFP
Life / 30 Aug 2024

Long-awaited open-world adventure game 'Star Wars Outlaws' from Ubisoft hits shelves

A study reveals that two dramatic episodes of global warming occurred over 50 million years ago. — ETX
Life / 30 Aug 2024

Here's what fossils can tell us about ancient periods of climate change

Disappointingly, the sarcastic jibes of many social media missed out on commenting on the humble shuttlecock — Picture from Reuters
Life / 29 Aug 2024

Friends with benefits? Forget it — Hong Kong suggests friends with badminton instead

Ubisoft's 'Star Wars Outlaws' hits shelves Friday. — AFP
Life / 29 Aug 2024

A new hope? France’s game publisher Ubisoft banking on new open-world RPG ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ (VIDEO)

Apparently, the recipe at Nasi Lemak Tanglin hasn't change since 1948. — All Bernama pic
Life / 28 Aug 2024

From street food to sky-high dining, let’s explore Kuala Lumpur’s flavourful food scene

The Proton e.MAS 7 will join the Merdeka Day parade at Putrajaya this Saturday — SOYACINCAU
Life / 28 Aug 2024

Proton e.MAS 7 to make its first public appearance at Merdeka Day parade

Though there is no official ranking, Mucem describes France as “the world’s leading tourist destination” for those who enjoy going nude outdoors. — AFP pic
Life / 28 Aug 2024

Marseille museum offers unique experience: Nude visitors invited to explore naturist exhibition

AI-crafted art installations bring Van Gogh and Monet's masterpieces to life. — Picture from FrameMotion
Life / 27 Aug 2024

The works of Van Gogh, Monet, Mozart and Beethoven come alive in an immersive, multisensory experience next month in KL