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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 17 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

(From left) Malaysia Aviation Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Nasaruddin A. Bakar and Chief Financial Officer Boo Hui Yee at the MAG 2025 financial performance announcement in Kuala Lumpur, April 2, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 16 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting (right) with Sarawakian adventurer Wong Su Chung (centre) carrying his grandson at the Miri Airport in May 2024. — The Borneo Post pic
Life / 05 Jan 2026

From Everest to the South Pole: Sarawakian mountaineer Wong Su Chung conquers Antarctica at 61

Anita Yusof’s Global Dream Ride that began in 2015 aboard her trusty Yamaha FZ150i motorbike has taken her to over 120 countries on all seven continents. — Pictures from Instagram/gdranitayusof
Life / 04 Jan 2026

A woman and her bike: Malaysian Anita Yusof, 58, proves age and gender not barriers to round-the-world adventure (VIDEO)

TNB says EVs are designed with very strict safety systems to ensure they remain safe during floods, adding that modern charging stations are built with water- and dust-resistant designs, automatic cut-off systems and moisture sensors. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 04 Jan 2026

Charging your EV during a flood? Here’s what TNB wants you to know

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by VIPs, looks on as dancers perform during the launch of the Lighting Innovation Project Towards Urban Sustainability at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur January 3, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 04 Jan 2026

Crowds flock to Bukit Bintang for ‘I LITE U’ launch as Malaysia ramps up VM2026 campaign

Bukit Bintang was lit up tonight with the launch of I LITE U, an innovative urban lighting initiative aimed at sustainability, brightening the capital’s nightlife. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 04 Jan 2026

Bukit Bintang glows with eco‑friendly colourful lights for ‘I LITE U’ festival launch

Hong Kong artist Sim Chan’s artwork titled ‘Vanishing’ shows the tram that no longer runs in Penang. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life / 04 Jan 2026

Infinite miniature worlds by Hong Kong artist, Sim Chan, in solo Penang exhibition (VIDEO)

Ernest Zacharevic restoring 'Children on Bicycle' street art at Armenian Street based on a photo taken of the mural when it was first completed in 2012. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life / 04 Jan 2026

More than murals: How Ernest Zacharevic’s art tells George Town’s stories

The Piprahwa gems, believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha, are being shown publicly in India for the first time since their removal during British rule, reviving debates about faith, ownership and colonial restitution. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Jan 2026

Sacred gems linked to the Buddha return to India after a century in colonial exile

Wrapped in baju Melayu and braving minus-five Celsius temperatures, two Malaysians perform ‘Wau Bulan’ during China’s 2026 New Year Gala broadcast nationwide. — Bernama pic
Life / 03 Jan 2026

A very Malaysian moment on Chinese TV: ‘Wau Bulan’ lands on China’s biggest stage (VIDEO)

The Disney World staffer was injured while trying to stop the huge ball. — TikTok screenshot
Life / 03 Jan 2026

Heroic staffer blocks 400-pound runaway prop at US Disney theme park (VIDEO)

US actress Angelina Jolie (C) speaks with an official at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026, following a two year war that was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and which has left the majority of Gaza's 2.4 million people displaced and in need of aid. — AFP pic
Life / 03 Jan 2026

Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing

A Kaapse Klopse minstrel dances as his troupe moves forward during the annual Kaapse Klopse parade, also known as ‘Tweede Nuwe Jaar’ (second New Year), in Cape Town in this file photo taken on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 03 Jan 2026

South Africa’s minstrel parade endures: Born from slavery, stitched in heritage, celebrated in pride

Japan's Emperor Naruhito waves to the public during the traditional New Year's greeting ceremony by Japan's royal family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jan 2026

Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor during New Year greeting

MiMi Superhouse KL is set to open along Jalan P. Ramlee, promising a high-production livehouse experience for local partygoers.
Life / 02 Jan 2026

Indonesia’s nightlife giant is bringing MiMi Superhouse to KL — and the stakes are high

Rita (front, middle) showing the laptop displaying the Webonary Timugon Murut Dictionary application together with (from left) SIL Sabah director Joemin Maratin, SIL Malaysia director Timothy Carl Philip, R’deen Philip, Anne Lasimbang (Pacos Trust), Karla Smith, Jim Smith, Thomas Ralon (Timugon representative), Brian Spoelman, Kimberly Rodgers and Lily Sundaraj (SIL Malaysia). — Daily Express pic
Life / 02 Jan 2026

A language carried forward: Timugon Murut dictionary enters the digital age

Fashion analysts said Sheinbaum’s clothing choices reflect feminist symbolism and political intent. — AFP pic
Life / 02 Jan 2026

Power stitched in thread: How Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum dresses her politics