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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is accused of using illegal funds originating from 1MDB in his bank account to pay RM2.3 million for those social media and speechwriting services. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

1MDB trial: Najib says RM2.3m cheques issued from own account for PM’s social media, speeches to avoid burdening govt

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain speaks to the press during the Home Ministry's Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya on October 23, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

IGP: Minister’s son eloped, wedding cert real

China’s Commerce Ministry called the US' new AI chip policy 'a flagrant violation' of international trade rules, — Reuters pic
Money  / 11 h ago

US tightens AI chip exports to curb China, draws global backlash

The abandoned playground in Taman Desa shows signs of neglect and deterioration, November 30, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Taman Desa’s last public park stands alone as developments encroach, residents say

Qie during her birthday celebration surrounded by family and friends. — Picture via X
Life  / 6 h ago

Rice, lard, and walks: Chinese woman turns 124, shares her secrets to longevity

Roast meats at Sun Ming Kee Restaurant. — Picture by CK Lim
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Don’t miss out on the candy-like ‘cha siu’ and other charcoal roasted meats at Sun Ming Kee in Cheras

A file photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arriving at Parliament to table Budget 2025, in Kuala Lumpur on October 18, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Putrajaya ups SARA for hardcore poor to RM2,100 for 2025, expands MyKad payments to Sabah and Sarawak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) meet with with Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi in Abu Dhabi on Jan 13, 2025. —Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

In Dubai, PM Anwar predicts health and infra investment haul

Men pose with smartphones in front of the WhatsApp logo in this illustration September 14, 2017. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Can the police demand access to your phone? IGP says yes for inspectors or above with reasonable cause

A screen capture shows the poster for the UiTM event that said it was mandatory for non-Muslims to attend the event.
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

UiTM denies Islamic religious camp mandatory for non-Muslims, says miscommunication

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli delivers his speech during the KL Summit 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 22 April 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Rafizi among 555 awardees of Negeri Sembilan honours list, now ‘Datuk Seri’

A file photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim disembarking from a plane after landing in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Next stop, the UK: PM Anwar set for five-day trip

Elon Musk could potentially purchase TikTok from ByteDance with the app possibly combined into the platform formerly known as Twitter.. — AFP
Money  / 8 h ago

China exploring possible sale of TikTok operations in US to Musk, could be combined with X

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani who recently climbed to a career-best world No. 2 ranking, defeated compatriots Tan Wee Kiong and Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub 21-16, 21-16. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Malaysian men’s doubles shuttlers Sze Fei-Izzuddin book a spot in Indian Open second round

American creators are fleeing to another Chinese app, Xiaohongshu or Red Note in English as TikTok faces an imminent shutdown in the US. — Illustration by Erna Mahyuni
Tech-gadgets  / 11 h ago

US ‘TikTok refugees’ flee to Chinese alternative app Xiaohongshu

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World No. 2 Xander Schauffele is looking forward to another strong season in 2025. — File picture by Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
2 h ago

Looking forward to another strong season in 2025 — Xander Schauffele

A celebration of all my favourite Blu-Ray releases in 2024. — Picture by Aidil Rusli
11 Jan 2025

My favourite Blu-ray releases of 2024

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
09 Jan 2025

Race unity chess plays outside a Putrajaya courtroom, stalemate looms

In between walking on a crane hanging from a skyscraper, fasting for four days and climbing up a 100-foot rope in the middle of Australia’s Blue Mountains, Chris Hemsworth shared his desire and strategies to avoid diseases and stay alive until a very old age. — Reuters pic
08 Jan 2025

From Chris Hemsworth to Bryan Johnson: The on-going quest for longevity

 

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The front page of a newspaper shows Anura Kumara Dissanayake from the National People’s Power (NPP) after his victory in the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 23, 2024. — Reuters pic
3 h ago

Democratic discipline: How Sri Lanka’s political transformation strengthens China ties — Krishantha Prasad Cooray

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex November 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
11 h ago

Public beware! Contempt of court still applies for ‘sub judice’ offences — Hafiz Hassan

An undated file photograph shows the island of Batu Puteh, also known as Pedra Branca, 15km off peninsular Malaysia’s southern coast. — Reuters pic
1d ago

Why fuss over a rock? — Hafiz Hassan

A photo shows the letters AI for Artificial Intelligence on a laptop screen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. — AFP pic
1d ago

Preparing teachers and students for the age of AI: A synergy of technology and human values — Norzilawati Zainal Abidin

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