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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Madonna speaks with designer Stefano Gabbana during the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2026/2027 fashion show, during fashion week in Milan February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic
Life / 10 Apr 2026

Dolce & Gabbana’s Stefano Gabbana exits chair role amid financing talks

This frame grab from handout video footage by Laura Ellen taken on April 10, 2026 shows traffic along a road in the seaside Australian town of Dromana, located south of Melbourne in the southern state of Victoria, that was briefly diverted after a local seal decided to take a nap. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Apr 2026

No rush, mate: Seal stops traffic for seaside nap in Aussie town

Honda Super-One Prototype on display at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo October 30, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Apr 2026

Fake revs, real torque — Honda rethinks the EV experience with ‘Super-ONE’ 

Huda Beauty’s ‘Strawberry Latte’ collection, featuring mauve-toned blush, soft-focus glow and Y2K-inspired “concealer lips” in milky nude shades.
Life / 10 Apr 2026

From concealer lips to mauve blush: Huda Beauty rides Y2K wave with ‘Strawberry Latte’ collection

Pedestrians walk down a street near Notre Dame des Victoires Cathedral in Yaounde, Cameroon, which displays portraits of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his four-nation African tour starting April 13, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Apr 2026

Where 20pc of the world’s Catholics live: Africa through the papal lens, ahead of Pope Leo’s visit

The Department of Fisheries established the Johor Marine Park Gallery in Mersing, Johor as an effort to raise awareness about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems among tourists, NGOs, local communities, and the private sector. — Bernama pic
Life / 10 Apr 2026

Making waves on land: Mersing gallery turns marine life into an interactive adventure

A jar of Nutella is seen floating aboard the Orion spacecraft as Artemis II crew members Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch work on April 6, 2026. — Nasa handout pic/AFP
Life / 09 Apr 2026

Maple syrup or Nutella? Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen sparks sweet debate from space

Orion astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission deal with a clogged US$23 million (RM91.68 million) toilet in deep space, using contingency devices while mission control works to fix the problem. — Nasa hand out photo/AFP
Life / 09 Apr 2026

Houston, we have a clogged toilet: US$23m waste system hits snags on Orion

CapBay co-founder and group chief executive officer Ang Xing Xian (right) and CGC Digital chief executive officer Yushida Husin are pictured together. — CapBay pic
Life / 09 Apr 2026

CapBay and CGC Digital bridge the MSME financing gap with first dual-facility guarantee scheme rollout

Bone Shaker is seen in action during a Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event. — Mattel pic
Life / 09 Apr 2026

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to make Asian debut in Malaysia this October

People are seen outside The Ship restaurant in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — The Ship pic
Life / 09 Apr 2026

The Ship weighs anchor: Once-iconic 90s steakhouse to scuttle Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sri Bahari outlets

Moo Deng (right), a one-year-old female pygmy hippo who became a viral internet sensation, eats birthday cake with her mother at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province on July 10, 2025. A Thai court has fined a man US$300 after he broke into Moo Deng’s enclosure. — AFP pic
Life / 08 Apr 2026

Man fined US$300 for trespassing into viral hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

The installation of The Obscura canopy bridge at Batu Ferringhi. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life / 08 Apr 2026

Langur Project Penang installs third canopy bridge called The Obscura

The TEKA Van Gogh Museum Edition transforms iconic art into a complete culinary experience — ovens, hobs, hoods, and fridges, all inspired by Van Gogh's legendary Sunflowers. — TEKA pic
Life / 08 Apr 2026

Art in the kitchen: TEKA celebrates 100 years with Van Gogh and Italdesign collections

People walk past a closed cinema as shops close early under a government-ordered curfew aimed at reducing energy costs in downtown Cairo on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 08 Apr 2026

‘Not the Cairo we know’: Energy shock from Iran war dims Egypt nights

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga delivers a speech during the 41 Havana International Fair, on November 25, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 07 Apr 2026

From power corridors to Instagram: Cuba’s new generation of Castros steps into spotlight