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Police have arrested a travel consultant after a road dispute in Kajang left a 17-year-old student injured. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Kajang cops: Teen driver without licence allegedly attacked in road dispute, suspect arrested

Loke, who is the transport minister, expressed confidence that all party leaders would accept these changes, stressing the need for fresh strategies to address new challenges in DAP’s second term in government. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

DAP set for a reset? Loke promises big changes if re-elected as party sec-gen

The investigation is being carried out based on the results of MACC’s initial probe involving the company at the end of 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC opens two probes into alleged bribery and fund misappropriation involving Sapura Energy

Visitors at the Bazaar Ramadan Perling Mall in Taman Perling which is among the more popular bazaars during the fasting month in Johor Baru, March 13, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Tradition over trends: Ramadan bazaars in Johor go back to classic ‘buka puasa’ favourites

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

‘How many eggs can you send?’ US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

The Bagan MP took to Facebook this morning to dismiss speculation about his political future. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Guan Eng rejects withdrawal talk ahead of tomorrow’s DAP CEC election

Karim (3rd right) and Jais (2nd left) officiate the ‘Bijak Membantu, Elak Tertipu’ programme in Kota Kinabalu March 14, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Kota Kinabalu’s crackdown on ‘slippery’ beggars a cat-and-mouse chase, say authorities

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias has dismissed claims that 14 Umno MPs have withdrawn support for the government. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fourteen Umno MPs jumping ship? Baseless, says Negeri Sembilan party chief

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Prada ends partnership with S.Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy

Brad Pitt stars as a retired F1 driver making a return to the track. — Reuters pic

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Need for speed: Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s driving is real in high-octane ‘F1’ movie (VIDEO)

Yesterday, media reports said that a 39-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a secondary school student during a road dispute. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Kajang cops: Man remanded for one day after fracturing student’s nose in road dispute

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim speaks to reporters after officiating the Penang Human Resources Ministry Building at Weld Quay in George Town March 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

From 30 days to three: AI to revolutionise industrial court records, says HR minister

DAP national organising secretary Steven Sim said that 4,203 delegates representing 1,650 branches were eligible to cast their votes in the election. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP to hold CEC election tomorrow with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats

A screen grab of the viral video showing a trailer with a tilted load on the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) recently.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Tilting the law: Viral clip helps Subang Jaya police nab trailer driver with unsecured load

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations are ongoing into the gang’s involvement in house break-ins and robberies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Selangor police: Manhunt for two accomplices after deadly Sepang shootout

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More than lectures, it’s about lifting students up, the columnist argues. — Pexels pic

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Lecturers as the unsung caregivers for their students

As DAP quietly reshuffles its leadership, the outcome could shape the party’s future — and its standing in the unity government. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

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DAP fears its own shadows heading to its party polls

‘Hair grows back, but life is precious’ are wise words recently shared with the columnist by someone who’s been through it all. — Freepik pic

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Scottie Scheffler watches a tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 20, 2024 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. — AFP pic

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The FPMPAM has voiced strong opposition to the Health Ministry’s mandatory medication price display rule, warning of higher costs and disruptions to patient care. — Freepik pic

1 h ago

Price display mandate is a distraction, it does not lower healthcare costs — FPMPAM

DAP will hold its CEC election tomorrow with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Be careful what you wish for — Kalimullah Hassan

The author says oral health matters — even when you’re unwell so don’t skip brushing your teeth! — Pixabay pic

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Brush your teeth even when you are sick — Cheah Chia Wei

Redevelopment projects can reshape communities — but at what cost? — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Criticism against urban renewal projects must take into account contextual realities — Hafiz Hassan

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Green Day performed at the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on February 18, 2025. — Picture from X/Khairul Aqmal

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India’s grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju competing against China’s chess grandmaster Ding Liren in game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore. — AFP pic

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When life gives you lemons, skip the lemonade and hunt down tiramisu. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

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Rory McIlroy hoists the trophy during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California, February 2, 2025. — Kyle Terada-Imagn Images via Reuters

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