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Malaysia  / 4 h ago

No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate

Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

A boy holding a supply stands among people waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Trump credits Anwar’s help as Cambodia and Thailand agree to halt border clashes

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the woman who claimed her husband was among those shot dead in Durian Tunggal was not legally married to the suspect. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Woman who claimed husband among Durian Tunggal dead not legally married to him, Melaka police chief says

Sabah Electricity chairman Saadiah Aziz said the utility will not sugar-coat the reality of ongoing power shortages and reliability issues in the state. — Picture via Facebook/Sabah Electricity Corporate
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘We won’t sugar-coat it’: Sabah Electricity admits reliability gaps in ongoing state power woes

The Sea Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

SEA Games: Seven Malaysian shuttlers move closer to finals in Thailand

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young reportedly grew close after working together on the Disney+ series Uncle Samsik, which premiered in May 2024.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 5 h ago

The real deal: Actor Byun Yo-han and Girls’ Generation Tiffany Young in serious relationship after co-starring as lovers in ‘Uncle Samsik’

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Penang-style ‘lor bak’ and ‘cincaluk’ pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Café in Taman Universiti, PJ

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado looks at pictures of former Nobel Peace Prize laureates during the opening of the official Peace Prize exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

‘Scary and wet’: Ex-US soldier reveals secret sea mission to get Venezuela’s Machado to Nobel ceremony

Karate athlete C. Shahmalarani won gold medal against Myanmar athlete Florence Nay Chi Htun in the Women 50kg Kumite during the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Govermment Building Complex Chaeng Watthana yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Gymnastics, karate and athletics power Malaysia to seven golds at SEA Games

This handout image of CCTV footage released by Avon and Somerset Police on December 11, 2025 shows men in the early hours of September 25 in the city of Bristol, south-west England outside a building which housed items from the Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Over 600 empire-era artefacts stolen from UK museum in ‘significant loss’ to British history

Anwar said he briefed US President Donald Trump on Malaysia’s mediation efforts under the Asean chairmanship. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

File photo for illustration purposes only. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said police will summon the individual who circulated a viral video alleging an ambulance was blocked for a convoy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 2 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad inspects a replica of Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner after its launching at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, in Subang Jaya December 12, 2025. Also present is Sunway Group chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sunway Medical Centre launches Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

Participants exercise at a weight loss camp in Chengdu, China on October 23, 2024. — AFP pic
What You Think / 14 Mar 2025

Legal strategies needed in our fight against obesity — Gong Fangchensheng and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

A file photograph shows a cancerous lung displayed as a health warning on a box of cigarettes. — Farhan Najib
What You Think / 14 Mar 2025

The unintended consequence of the tobacco display ban — Thomas Woon

An illustrative photo shows a toothbrush placed atop a set of false teeth. — AFP pic
What You Think / 14 Mar 2025

Don’t stop your blood thinners for dental treatments — Aisyah Ahmad Fisal, Goh Yet Ching

The author warns microsleep can turn a festive journey into a tragedy. Prioritising rest isn’t just about health — it’s about protecting lives on the road. — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 13 Mar 2025

The silent danger on the road — Julius Goh Liang Chye 

The author argues that true leadership isn’t about titles or power — it’s about guiding with purpose, upholding ethical values, and inspiring lasting change. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 13 Mar 2025

Why we need leadership with integrity — Sheila Ramalingam

The author advocates picking one thing and sticking at it, for then he believes you will bloom into who you are meant to be. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 13 Mar 2025

The art of becoming — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

With the passing of the Parliamentary Service Bill 225 into law by the Dewan Rakyat on March 5, there will now be a Parliamentary Service separate from the general public service. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 12 Mar 2025

Falling short of mother of all reforms — Hafiz Hassan

According to the authors, as Malaysia keeps becoming a popular travel destination worldwide especially among content creators and influencers, it is essential that our frontline employees have the tools they need to properly represent our country. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 12 Mar 2025

Where language skills matter on the rails — Nuruladilah Mohamed and Nurul Amilin Razawi

According to the author, Kelantan, a state rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty, has long grappled with challenges that hinder its progress. Despite its potential, the state lags behind in areas like infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and economic diversification. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 12 Mar 2025

Kelantan needs effective, committed leadership — Ahmad Ibrahim  

As Ramadan begins, Muslim working mothers juggle professional duties, family commitments, and spiritual devotion, navigating between work-life balance and work-life integration. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 12 Mar 2025

Work-life balance vs integration: The working mum’s Ramadan dilemma — Azwatee Abdul Aziz

Green dentistry emphasises waste reduction, energy consumption reduction, and the use of environmentally friendly materials. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 12 Mar 2025

Invest in green dentistry as the future of prosthodontics — Muhammad Aliff Ikram Noor Zari

A solar panel is a device that converts sunlight into electricity by using photovoltaic (PV) cells. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 11 Mar 2025

Harnessing sustainable power for Asean's future — Tiong Sieh Kiong

Food packaging make up most of our waste. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 11 Mar 2025

Ramadan for the planet: Small changes, big impact this holy month — Dalilawati Zainal 

According to the author, Kuala Lumpur Reads is a social mission that is community-driven. It exists purely for the pleasure of reading in a green environment in silence with one another. It is slow, communal living, and in a way, epitomises social well-being.
What You Think / 11 Mar 2025

Kuala Lumpur Reads: A third place? — Victoria Navina 

On a community level, interfaith and intercultural dialogues should be encouraged to break down misconceptions and stereotypes. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 10 Mar 2025

Beyond outrage: Constructive steps toward inclusivity — Asma Abdullah

Prolonged exposure to high-pressure work environments can lead to severe consequences, including burnout, anxiety disorders, and even physical ailments such as high blood pressure and heart disease. — Picture via Unsplash
What You Think / 10 Mar 2025

When work won’t end: The right to disconnect — Sheila Ramalingam