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Lawyer Surendra Ananth speaks during the “Justice for the Disappeared” forum organised by the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) and held at the Bar Council auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. December 06, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

‘Nothing to do with race’: Lawyers explain why court ordered RM3m in Amri’s case, RM36m in Raymond Koh’s case

Pearly Tan and M Thinaah during the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Thailand Open badminton tournament in Bangkok on May 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Malaysia power into SEA Games semis to lock in women’s badminton medal

Continuous rain is expected overnight in Johor, involving the districts of Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru from December 7 to 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of non-stop heavy rains overnight in Johor and Sarawak 

Motorcyclist Roslan Rusly (right) shares the snapshot he took with the hotel security guard who lent him RM1 so he could pay the RM5 parking fee and exit the hotel carpark at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture from Facebook/Roslan Rusly
Life  / 15 h ago

Motorcyclist short on cash touched by Bukit Bintang hotel guard’s RM1 act of kindness

Leong Jun Hao leads Malaysia to the SEA Games badminton semi-finals after beating the Philippines’ Jewel Angelo Albo 21-17, 21-18 in the men’s singles on December 7, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Malaysia secures semi-final spots in SEA Games badminton

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal to reduce parking bays at new projects near public transit hubs could encourage residents to use public buses and trains and lower housing prices for home buyers at the same time. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) presents the People’s Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0 to a recipient representative at the closing ceremony of the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme’ at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (right), and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

Police said the woman’s hair was also cut during the incident, prompting her to flee the house and seek help from nearby neighbours before she was rescued. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

The government has doubled the tax refund allocation to RM4 billion to clear its backlog and if necessary, will pump in more, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also finance minister said on December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Govt doubles tax refund kitty to RM4b, payouts start tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the launch of his book ‘Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times’ at Tsutaya Books, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘I don’t want to rush’: Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle list ready but hasn’t begun talks with party leaders

The Chief Registrar of the Federal Court said the rotation exercise follows a complaint received on September 22, 2025 alleging the presence of touting activities involving lawyers and certain individuals in the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Police to rotate officers at KL court complex to curb alleged lawyer touting

Malaysian Bar president Datuk Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab speaks at the 4th Human Rights Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 7, 2025. — Photo by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar’s new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

The damaged car following the incident. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Chinese tourist dies after fall from ninth floor of Kota Kinabalu hotel, police investigating

As the monsoon pauses latex production, local communities in Gua Musang turn to gold panning in nearby streams, using improvised tools to earn a modest daily income while awaiting government licensing plans. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Monsoon gold: Gua Musang villagers turn to panning as rubber trees stop producing

Ang Kee is worth visiting for their unique Signature La-La (Clam) Fried Meehoon that packs spicy, piquant flavours with thick ‘meehoon’ . — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 1 h ago

SS2’s Restoran Ang Kee relocates to Damansara Jaya’s Restoran Times Kopitiam & Cafe, serving fried noodles like ‘lala’ fried ‘meehoon’, Hokkien mee

Khairin Qisstina is the only female mechanic at MTH Autohaus & Accessories in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh. — Bernama pic
Life / 13 Jan 2025

Meet Khai: The 20-year-old mechanic breaking all the rules

A drone view shows dragon and cat figures created by Tanyapong Jaikham, a Thai farmer and artist, in rice fields in Chiang Rai province, north of Thailand, January 11, 2025. — Reuters pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

Dragons and deities transform Thai rice fields into symbols of flood resilience

A Hindu devotee performs fire-breathing act during a religious procession ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj January 10, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

Let the rituals begin: Hindu pilgrims take the sacred plunge at Kumbh Mela

An Egungun, a visible manifestation of the spirits of departed ancestors who periodically revisit the human community for remembrance, celebration, and blessings dances as musicians cheer in Ouidah, on January 9, 2025 during the first day of the Voodoo Festival. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

The women behind the magic: Voodoo traditions thrive in Benin

‘Le Papotin’ has an editorial team of around 40 journalists with autism spectrum disorders who produce a yearly magazine that features high-profile celebrity interviews and cultural content. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

France’s unique mag ‘Le Papotin’, created by autistic journalists, goes mainstream

Malaysian fossil scientist Dr Paul Rummy combs the deserts of China and Central Asia, digging up the ancient bones of dinosaurs, crocodiles, fish, birds, and more, dating back millions of years. — Bernama pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

The bone detective: Meet Malaysia’s real-life dinosaur hunter

Pakistan is facing a severe education crisis with more than 26 million children out of school, the majority in rural areas, according to official government figures — one of the highest rates in the world. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Jan 2025

‘Education apartheid’ in Pakistan as millions of children remain without access to school

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai meets with delegation members while attending the international summit on ‘Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities’, in Islamabad. — AFP
Life / 11 Jan 2025

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai attends Muslim girls’ education in Islamic communities conference snubbed by Taliban

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 11 Jan 2025

Sleep tight, think right: Why a good night’s rest keeps your thoughts in check

A priest walks in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank December 17, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Jan 2025

Italian Church: Gay men can train as priests… so long as they aren’t too fabulous

An undated file photograph shows a woman in a bridal gown holding bouquet with a besuited man in the background. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Jan 2025

From ‘I do’ to ‘I didn’t mean it’: Aussie woman duped into real wedding prank

A Sadhu or Hindu holy man gestures during a religious procession of the Niranjani Akhara, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Jan 2025

From 150,000 toilets to 68,000 light poles: How India welcomes 400 million Hindu pilgrims at sacred mega-fest Kumbh Mela

Scotland’s leader John Swinney hailed Friday the opening next week of Britain’s first official consumption room for illegal drugs, after a years-long battle with the UK government over the issue. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Jan 2025

A clean start? Glasgow launches UK’s first consumption room for illegal drugs

This picture taken on October 10, 2024 shows decorations in
Life / 10 Jan 2025

Leaf it to me: How Japan’s ‘poop-master’ ditched toilets for nature’s wipe

E-SKIMO founder Nicola Colombo demonstrates electric assisted skis during an event at Hylo Park Ice Arena on January 6, 2025 in Las Vegas. — AFPpic
Life / 10 Jan 2025

E-power meets X-games: New-gen snow sports emerge with electrified devices at CES

‘The Prosecutor’ starring Donnie Yen raises the bar for Hong Kong cinema with its action-packed intensity. — Picture courtesy of GSC
Life / 10 Jan 2025

Malay Mail Top 10 Picks: ‘The Prosecutor’ directed, produced, and starring Donnie Yen holds court in Malaysian cinemas