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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

Most organisations still lack the data foundation needed for success despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence, according to Cloudera’s latest global survey examining enterprise readiness to support AI at scale. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 h ago

AI everywhere, data nowhere: Firms race into AI but data access and quality lag, survey shows

A farmer sprinkles fertiliser in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 13 h ago

India’s green fuel plans trigger protests as rural India fears water loss and land diversion

AirAsia said the company had cut 10 per cent of flights across the group, with a surcharge of about 20 per cent on fuel in general. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 23 h ago

Price hikes, outlook cuts: From AirAsia X to Westjet, global airlines react as fuel prices rocket

A Turkish Airlines aircraft taxis at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. The Turkiye-based carrier said on April 10 it had decided not to distribute any dividend from its 2025 net ⁠profit, opting to retain earnings to preserve cash. ― Reuters pic
Money / 23 h ago

Global firms delay IPOs and scrap dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

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Money / 23 h ago

Gorilla Technology Increases Strategic Investment in Astrikos.AI

People attend the 139th session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 1d ago

At Canton Fair, Chinese exporters and Middle East importers fret over Iran war fallout on trade

Bags of plastic pellets are stored at a warehouse before being shipped out, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 1, 2026. Indonesia is taking steps to safeguard plastic supply and ease cost pressures on small and medium industries amid a looming global raw material shortage.
Money / 1d ago

Indonesia moves to stabilise plastic supply, urges producers to cut margins for SMEs

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Money / 1d ago

VinUniversity Launches Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026 to Engage Leading Scholars Worldwide

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, after announcing a trade deal with the UK, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. May 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

‘When we needed them, they were not there’: Trump threatens to revise UK trade accord

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Money / 1d ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains

Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 1d ago

Profit-taking pulls Bursa Malaysia lower as financial and utility counters weigh

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Money / 1d ago

Aspire Secures Securities and Asset Management Licences from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled the initiative after her online summit with some Asean member states in a framework known as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) plus. — AFP pic
Money / 1d ago

Japan pledges US$10b to SE Asia as Middle East crisis strains supply chains

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Money / 1d ago

Huawei Cloud Introduces Token Service in Asia Pacific

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Money / 1d ago

AI Compute, Simplified: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and SuperX Debut AI Innovation Centre in Singapore

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Money / 1d ago

New Research from ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Reveals Asia’s AI Ambitions Hampered by Infrastructure and Talent Gaps