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Traffic congestion is expected in the Klang Valley this Saturday, April 26, 2025 as two major events are set to draw massive crowds to Bukit Jalil. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Football fever meets rock mania: Over 100,000 fans set to jam Bukit Jalil, literally

Penang Gerakan complaints bureau chief Andrew Ooi (right) with Terry Choo on the latter’s predicament in opening a bank savings account. — Picture courtesy of Andrew Ooi
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Blacklisted at nine: Penang student barred from opening bank account over ‘tipping offensive’, PTPTN loan in jeopardy

Visitors attend the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China April 15, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Tariff-hit and trapped: Chinese exporters say domestic market offers little relief

At 6pm, the local unit stood at 4.3695/3750 against the greenback, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.3880/3925. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises across the board as US dollar wobbles on trade war woes

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium ahead of the 2024-2025 Unifi Malaysia Cup Final. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Johor declares Monday a public holiday, ahead of JDT’s Malaysia Cup final against Sri Pahang tomorrow

Visitors pay their respects to late Pope Francis as he lies in state in a coffin (Bottom R) at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Malaysia sends ministers Azalina and Ewon to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican, honours his interfaith and climate legacy

The Bera Member of Parliament waves to members of the media after leaving the MACC headquarters compound at 6.11pm, after spending seven hours with investigators. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for seven hours over RM170m cash and gold seizure, questioning to resume tomorrow

The signature mixed pork noodle in spicy and sour soup is irresistible. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Granny’s Mansion serves bold bowls of spicy and sour pork noodles and comforting porridge with awesome deep-fried pork intestines in PJ SS2

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on global tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money  / 5 h ago

When bond traders speak, even Trump listens — how markets stopped new US tariffs in just hours

Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said preliminary investigations found that the victim, 40, a beggar in the area, had argued with the suspect, another beggar, who was suspected of wanting to take over the area. — Picture from pexels.com
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Man stabbed to death in Shah Alam over dispute for begging spot, suspect arrested

US President Donald Trump looks on at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

Trump insists China negotiations are real after Beijing calls his claim ‘false news’

The scheduled water disruption from April 25 to 28 due to the simultaneous implementation of 23 water-related projects will affect 341,708 user accounts across five districts in the state. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Penang water cut: No PdPR or school holidays, says Education Dept

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) is leading the Malaysian delegation to discuss a trade deal with the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Miti: Malaysia open to US negotiation on tariffs, trade deal and tech safeguards as Tengku Zafrul leads talks in Washington

Jewellery worth over RM8,900 bearing trademarks of well-known brands was seized in Ayer Tawar during a raid led by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Domestic trade enforcers raid Perak jeweller using fake trademark on gold rings, earrings

A motorcycle seen crossing a small bridge in Kampung Changkat Dermawan in Tapah, which was decorated with Barisan Nasional flags. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Ilham Centre: BN likely to retain Ayer Kuning, but Pakatan collaboration and vote transfer key to securing big win

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Mattia Binotto makes his return to F1 less than two years after his departure from Ferrari at the end of the 2022 season. ― Reuters pic
Sports / 24 Jul 2024

Audi names former Ferrari team principal Binotto to lead F1 project ahead of 2026 debut

Britain’s joint-most decorated female Olympian Charlotte Dujardin pulled out of the Paris Games yesterday and was provisionally suspended after equestrian’s governing body launched an investigation into her conduct. — Reuters pic
Sports / 24 Jul 2024

Accused of whipping horse in old clip, British equestrian star Dujardin out of Paris Games

Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract expires in 2025, said last month that he is not ruling out a move — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Man City boss Pep Guardiola dismisses De Bruyne transfer rumours amid Saudi speculation

Andy Murray said the tennis competition at the Paris Games will be the final event of his career. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

End of an Era: Andy Murray to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics

France's President Emmanuel Macron (left) shakes hands with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during a reception for international journalists accredited for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris on July 22, 2024, ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

‘Peace, truth and hope’: Macron, IOC chief urge global truce during Paris 2024 Games

Coach Nova Widianto is saddened that he cannot be with national women’s singles player Goh Jin Wei at the prestigious event but believes that former Olympic champion Rexy Mainaky is more than capable of guiding his protege. — Bernama pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

National shuttler Jin Wei’s Olympic dreams in capable hands with Rexy, says coach Nova

National men’s singles badminton champion Lee Zii Jia poses for a photo before leaving for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at KLIA July 23, 2024. — Bernama pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s Zii Jia rediscovers love for badminton, ready to shine at Paris 2024 Olympics (VIDEO)

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at the IOC Session Opening ceremony.at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris July 22, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Paris Olympics to showcase inclusivity and sustainability in a divided world, says IOC chief

Caleb Wiley agreed a six-year contract with the Premier League club Chelsea. — Instagram/Caleb Wiley
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Chelsea sign US teenager Caleb Wiley on a six-year deal

Javier Aguirre has coached the Mexican, Japanese and Egyptian national teams, as well as a string of Spanish clubs. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Javier Aguirre returns as Mexico’s head coach to revive 2026 World Cup hopes

Malaysia’s Under-19 team celebrate after beating Singapore during their Asean Under-19 Championship match. — Bernama pic
Sports / 23 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s under-19 football squad thrashes Singapore 5-0

Re-elected World Athletics President Sebastian Coe from Britain gestures as he addresses a session on the second day of the World Athletics Congress at the main hall of the Hungexpo, the Hungarian Exhibition and Fair Center in Budapest on August 18, 2023. Coe has proven to be his own man throughout his life but he told AFP he has never worried about doing what he thinks is right ‘even if it means temporary or long-term unpopularity.’ — AFP pic
Sports / 22 Jul 2024

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe: ‘It’s not about being popular, it’s about doing the right thing’

Former footballer Son Woong-jung wrote a best-selling memoir detailing how he helped his son become one of the best strikers in the English Premier League. — Reuters pic
Sports / 22 Jul 2024

Tottenham star Son’s father accused of abusing young player at South Korean academy

Spain’s Rafael Nadal holds a press conference during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 25, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 22 Jul 2024

Nadal not satisfied with Bastad level but says focus on Olympic prep, injury avoidance

Instead of using the main athletics stadium for the opening parade, as is customary, organisers have moved the event outside and into the heart of the capital—in keeping with their motto 'Games Wide Open'. — AFP pic
Sports / 22 Jul 2024

What we know about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

A woman takes a picture of the Eiffel Tower decorated with the Olympic rings for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris June 17, 2024. Olympics news website Insidethegames.biz, which was acquired by a Russian-run fund, says it has been effectively ‘banned’ from the Paris Olympics after its accreditation requests were turned down. — AFP pic
Sports / 22 Jul 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Iconic venues set to shine on global stage