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2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 6 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  / 9 h ago

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

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

DAP Youth says SPM Malay requirement proves community respects national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia, says DAP Youth Wing

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

Corporate leader and political veteran Megat Najmuddin dies at 81

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

Feng Minmin doesn't let her height stop her from shooting hoops. — Xiaohongshu screenshot
Life  / 4 h ago

How high? China schoolgirl doesn’t let height get in the way of her basketball dreams (VIDEO)

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

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

Men’s shot put gold medallist at the 2025 Thailand SEA Games, Jonah Chang Rigan. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Malaysia’s Jonah Chang ends 30-year drought in men’s shot put with record-breaking SEA Games triumph

Fadillah said there would be no compromise on safety as authorities probe the crane collapse that killed two workers and injured three others in Pontian. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

DPM Fadillah orders full probe into deadly crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant

An aerial of fish farms on Poros Island, Greece. — AFP pic
Life / 03 Jun 2025

Fishy promises? Ocean protection goal drifts off course as US backpedals

This picture shows a snowy beach on Lofoten Island, Norway in the Arctic Circle. June 8 marks ‘World Oceans Day’. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

More acid, less oxygen: Scientists say Earth’s ‘blue ally’ buckling hard and fast under climate strain

Data released by the Ministry of Health indicates that nearly 49,000 pilgrims have received care at primary healthcare centres, while emergency departments have handled over 19,000 cases. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

From 80 minutes to six: Saudi drones slash medicine delivery time at Haj sites

Sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee was honoured for her decades of service today with the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN), presented by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

‘I feel like crying’: Malaysia’s first court sign interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives AMN after decades of silent service

Jonathan Anderson at the UK premiere of ‘Challengers’ last year — now helming both the men’s and women’s lines at the storied French house. — Reuters pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Jonathan Anderson makes Dior history with dual role leading men’s and women’s lines

Muslim worshippers gather around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on June 1, 2025 ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Faith and fortitude: Haj begins in Mecca under scorching skies

Muhammad Muiz Ruzaini demonstrates the art of tossing ‘roti canai’ at Cafe Pavilion Malaysia at the Expo 2025 Osaka June 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Hours-long queue for ‘flying roti canai’ as Malaysia’s crispy butter bomb takes over Expo 2025 Osaka

Muslims arrive ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca May 31, 2025. — Reuters pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Over 3,360 tonnes of Zamzam water bring comfort to Haj pilgrims in 15 days at Prophet’s Mosque, say officials

Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on June 1, 2025 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. — Reuters pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

World’s largest cooling system powers up for Haj pilgrims at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Children’s reading BM kids titles at the Iman Publication booth at KLIBF 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Life / 02 Jun 2025

What are Malaysians reading? English books shine, but BM titles thrive locally

Takuya Haraguchi tends to his kiwi saplings under the spring sunshine, reviving a former no-go zone in Fukushima. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Young farmer brings new hope to Fukushima’s fields scarred by nuclear disaster

Chinese nationals Song Jihan (centre L) and Wang Zengyi (centre R) sing together during their wedding ceremony near Pattaya in Chonburi province on May 31. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Gay Chinese couples flock to Thailand for weddings as same-sex marriage gains recognition

Eating disorders are also the second leading cause of premature death among 15- to 24-year-olds in France, according to the country's health insurance agency. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 02 Jun 2025

Experts blame social media for rise in eating disorders with fake diet advice

A classic plate of smoky, stir-fried char koay teow. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life / 01 Jun 2025

Penang’s best char koay teow? Judges say it’s from Pulau Tikus after sizzling street food contest

Thailand has won its first Miss World crown after 22-year-old Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri claimed the title at the 72nd Miss World pageant. — AFP pic
Life / 01 Jun 2025

Opal Chuangsri makes history and headlines as Thailand’s first Miss World

(Left) Atitih Yatih Robert from Tamparuli waves after being announced as the Unduk Ngadau 2025 champion. (Right) A contestant from the Kota Belud district showcases the traditional attire of the Dusun Tindal ethnic group during the Sabah cultural pageant held at Hongkod Koisaan Penampang in Sabah on May 31, 2025. — Bernama pics
Life / 01 Jun 2025

From classroom to crown: Aspiring teacher Atitih Yatih takes top Unduk Ngadau 2025 in Sabah cultural pageant