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A screengrab of the viral video where the policeman was seen taking something from a car driver who was stopped at the roadblock.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Viral video prompts internal investigation into police behaviour at Serdang roadblock

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspect’s family resides in Kelantan, and investigators believe he was planning to flee there before being apprehended. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Selangor CPO: Kota Damansara goldsmith robber is auxiliary policeman

‘Cucur udang’ at Heng Cakoi is probably the best in Petaling Jaya at the moment. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Heng Cakoi probably serves the best ‘cucur udang’ in Petaling Jaya 

For 2024, the Malaysian economy grew 5.1 per cent, surpassing initial estimates as exports rebounded and people kept buying. But so did household debt, which grew to a staggering RM1.63 trillion, or close to 85 per cent of GDP. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Are Malaysians shopping their way into debt? Data shows BNPL use, personal loan-taking on the rise

All Cold Storage and Giant supermarket outlets in Singapore will be sold to Malaysian retail group Macrovalue. — Picture via Facebook/Cold Storage Singapore
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Singapore’s Cold Storage, Giant supermarkets sold to Malaysia’s Macrovalue in S$125m deal

Buy-now-pay-later apps Hoolah and Atome's logos displayed at the shop in Shah Alam June 23, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

What is the Consumer Credit Bill? The upcoming law that will rein in unregulated BNPL, credit service providers

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah arriving for the hearing on the Attorney-General's Chambers' bid to appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision to grant Datuk Seri Najib Razak leave for judicial review on house arrest royal addendum use in Federal Court, Putrajaya. March 24 , 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Federal Court dismisses Najib’s objection over AGC’s leave bid to appeal ruling on ‘house arrest’ order

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said many volunteers, particularly Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) members, are unaware they qualify for the scheme. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Steven Sim: Many volunteers unaware they qualify for Perkeso’s self-employed protection

The top 15 per cent (T15) income bracket fuel subsidy eligibility criteria, to be finalised by mid-2025, may push some consumers to downgrade their vehicle choices or switch to electric vehicles, according to MIDF Research. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 4 h ago

T15 fuel subsidy criteria may push consumers toward vehicle downgrades, boost EV shift, says MIDF

A Form Five student was injured in an accident following an attempt to evade a police roadblock on the Kemuning-Shah Alam Expressway (LKSA) on March 8, according to police. — Picture via Facebook/Polis (IPD) Shah Alam
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Teen hit, dragged by four-wheel drive while fleeing Shah Alam police roadblock with no licence

Attorney General of Malaysia Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar gives a thumb up ahead of the hearing in the Federal Court, Putrajaya. March 24, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

AG Dusuki makes rare Federal Court appearance in bid to block Najib’s judicial review over house arrest

Selangor civil servants in Shah Alam listening to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim giving a speech. June 12, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Don’t borrow to impress, Angkasa warns as civil servants’ personal loans spike by 10pc for Raya spending

Tiger Woods took the unusual step of confirming his romance with Vanessa Trump yesterday in a brief post on social media. — Picture via X/Tiger Woods
Sports  / 8 h ago

'Love is in the air': Woods confirms romance with Vanessa Trump in rare social media post

The High Court today reportedly overturned the government’s ban on When I Was A Kid 3, a graphic novel by Cheeming Boey, ruling in the artist’s favour. — Picture via Facebook/Cheeming Boey
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘When I Was A Kid 3’ ban overturned, court allows Boey to claim losses

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a no-confidence motion in parliament starting today, with the opposition set to grill her over an underperforming economy and her powerful father’s perceived influence over her administration. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Thaksin’s shadow and economic woes: Thai PM faces no-confidence motion as leadership challenged in high-stakes censure debate

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Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match yesterday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Costa Rica beat Paraguay but exit Copa America

Marquinhos of Brazil defends against Jhon Cordoba of Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Brazil into Copa America quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia

Jannik Sinner was the first Italian man to capture a Grand Slam title with his victory at the Australian Open in January and was also the first from his country to become world number one. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Alcaraz, Sinner eye Wimbledon third round

Austria’s forward #07 Marko Arnautovic fights for the ball with Turkey’s midfielder #22 Kaan Ayhan. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Great entertainers Austria unlucky to bow out of Euros, says coach Rangnick

Romania coach Edward Iordanescu said he hoped his side’s Euro 2024 run, where they topped Group E before yesterday’s last-16 elimination by the Netherlands, could be a new beginning for the country’s national team. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Romania boss Iordanescu hopes Euros run a sign of things to come

Turkey’s defender Merih Demiral shoots and scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Türkiye set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria

Türkiye’s defender #03 Merih Demiral (centre) heads the ball and scores his team’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Türkiye. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Türkiye miracle as Austria humbled, Netherlands makes it pass Romania

Berhalter’s insistence that he should oversee the USA at the World Cup had little support from analysts in the aftermath of Monday’s exit. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

US coach Berhalter defiant over future after early Copa exit

The honour of being Malaysia’s flag-bearer at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony has inspired national diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises to aim for success in Paris. — Bernama pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Olympic Games: Flag-bearer role inspires Bertrand for top six splash in Paris 

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has selected a new design featuring fiercer-looking tiger stripes on the official attire of the national contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. — Picture via X/Olympic Malaysia
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Following backlash, OCM reveals new Olympic kit with 'fiercer-looking' tiger stripes

Panama forward Cesar Yanis (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolivia in the second half during a Copa America group stage match at Inter&CO Stadium. — Picture by Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Panama beat Bolivia to reach Copa quarter-finals

Hinano Kusaki of Japan competes in the Women's Skateboard Park Final during X Games Ventura 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on June 30, 2024 in Ventura. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold

Jules Kounde (right) called on voters in the country to block the far-right National Rally party from winning a majority in the snap parliamentary elections. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France star Kounde calls on voters to block far right in elections

Luis Suarez of Uruguay and Cristian Olivera of Uruguay celebrate the team's victory and progression to the quarter finals after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Uruguay into Copa America quarters, knock out hosts US with 1-0 win

Fans gather to watch France v Belgium. Fans react as they watch the match at a fanzone in Brussels. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France scramble into Euros last eight as attacking stars fail to shine

Portugal's Diogo Costa with teammates celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out. —Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Portugal advances as Ronaldo shed tears, Kolo Muani's late goal sends France to quarters