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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  / 9 h ago

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

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

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

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 12 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 7 h ago

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

Shippers are rerouting cargo through alternative hubs such as Los Angeles as Middle East disruptions drive up costs and squeeze capacity. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, Middle East gridlock persist

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia finished higher, supported by selective buying despite cautious sentiment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Bursa closes higher as tech, property stocks lead late gains

File picture of passengers sitting next to a logo of Dubai Airport, at the departure hall of terminal one, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2019. Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, igniting revenue loss fears among Indian carriers that had planned more flights than airlines from any other country, letters show. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Dubai caps foreign airlines at one daily flight to its airports until May 31, hitting Indian carriers hardest

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

AilsynBio and Dong-E-E-Jiao Sign Project Cooperation Agreement Empowering Traditional Medicine with AI to Open a New Chapter in the Health Industry

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Supporting ASEAN’s creative economy through UK partnership and research

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Bangkok Unveils "KUDTHAI" Cultural Showcase in Emerging Songwat District During Songkran

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Lau Yee-Wa Wins First Chommanard International Literary Award

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

XTransfer Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s SME Trade

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global 'Heaven City' and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva delivers a speech ahead of the IMF/World Bank’s spring meetings in Washington, DC, April 9, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

IMF to cut global growth outlook as war in West Asia weighs on economy

File picture of a woman shopping for basic necessities at a Mydin Supermarket in Bukit Jelutong, September 3, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Stats Dept: Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales rise 5.3pc to RM156.3b in February

A view of Lebanese Middle East Airlines airplanes on the tarmac at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, amid flight cancellations and escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Airline pilots warn of pay cuts, sack risks over refusing Middle East flights

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Artist Wallace Woo Formally Defines "Geological Abstractionism" and "Stalactite Aesthetics" Through New Global Manifesto

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. — Kiyoshi Ota pic via Reuters
Money / 10 Apr 2026

Japan to release 20 days of oil reserves to steady supply amid Middle East tensions

The launch tower at SpaceX Launch Complex at launch pad 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Apr 2026

SpaceX posts nearly US$5b loss in 2025 amid rapid expansion, report says

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

Asia Pacific dominates top rankings in Kearney’s 2026 FDI Confidence Index® amid global geopolitical tension and industrial policy expansion