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This file picture taken on August 26 shows an aerial view of Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The hyperscale facility will cover 51 hectares and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

National diving athletes, Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi (left) and Nur Eili Sha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj pose with the gold medals they have won in the 10-metre synchronised event at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre in Bangkok December 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 5 h ago

SEA Games: Malaysia claim best gold tally since 2019, surpass Singapore in standings

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the IMF’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economy, saying the government remains focused on prudent management, job creation, and accelerating reforms.— Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

BookXcess founder Jacqueline Ng believes that reading should not be exclusive to the privileged. — Picture by Sayuti Zainduin
Life  / 10 h ago

Beyond gadgets: Why physical books continue to captivate Malaysian readers

Christmas decorations are seen at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza said he was released on police bail after being detained and questioned over a social media post involving Johor’s Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Reza
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

A view of Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa, where participants can be seen during the National Field Archery Championship 2025 in Hulu Kelang, Ampang Jaya today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

From tragedy to thriving terrain: How Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa is being reimagined as Ampang Jaya’s newest green escape

JPJ senior director of enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the figures were recorded under OpLuxury, covering the period from January 1 to December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

JPJ: Over 2,600 luxury vehicle owners caught with expired road tax this year, Porsche drivers top list

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, who earlier said he was not keen to contest the Lamag state by-election following his father’s death, has since been named Barisan Nasional’s candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Bung Moktar’s son named BN candidate for Kinabatangan by-election

A total of 18,537kg of cocaine, ketamine, and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth RM1.53 billion were seized during the operation across the Klang Valley on December 16, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Busted: Cops find RM1.53b in drugs cooking behind luxe facades in Cheras and Sungai Chua

This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2025 shows photographs, including of former US president Bill Clinton, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson and Ghislaine Maxwell, after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Epstein files released: Clinton appears in redacted trove, pages heavily blacked out

The victim’s body is seen being retrieved by rescue personnel at the scene. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Woman’s body found in river near Sunway Putra Mall, police classify case as sudden death

Police have detained a man in his 20s who survived the deadly house fire that killed a woman and her adopted child in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar, after investigations found the blaze involved criminal elements. — Picture via Facebook/Pejabat Daerah & Tanah Seberang Perai Utara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Police suspect foul play in Butterworth blaze, son under investigation over death of mother and child

The MACC is reportedly coordinating with UK authorities to investigate an international law firm over alleged links to misappropriated 1MDB funds, focusing on cross-border financial flows and professional service providers. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC working with UK in probe on law firm linked to US$1b 1MDB misappropriation

This picture taken and released by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows a smoke grenade after it was thrown at Taipei Main Station, in Taipei. Taiwan’s government raised security levels at major transportation stations after a man threw smoke grenades and attacked people in two busy metro stations, injuring at least eight people, officials said. —CNA/AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Smoke bombs and stabbings kill three in Taipei metro, suspect confirmed dead

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Dutch investigate why Boeing 747 lost engine parts shortly after take off

Cars line up to receive free cases of water after the city of Houston implemented a boil water advisory following an unprecedented winter storm, in an aerial photograph taken at Delmar Stadium in Houston, Texas, US, February 19, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

CNN: About a third of Texans still facing disrupted water supplies

A woman holds a small bottle labbelled with a 'Vaccine Covid-19' sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Ukraine expects 15 million Novavax doses from July, says minister

In this file photo taken on November 23, 2019 General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander, addresses a session focused on maritime security during 15th Manama Dialogue. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

US top general urges Iran restraint amid efforts to restart talks

Passengers wearing protective face masks leave upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after India cancelled all flights from the UK over fears of a new variant of the Covid-19 in Mumbai December 22, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Resurgence of Covid-19 in India’s Maharastra forces fresh containment measures

A police officer stands guard as Muslims pray at a prayer ground in Abuja October 15, 2013. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Kidnappers in Nigeria free 53 seized on bus

The flags of China andu00c2u00a0Hongu00c2u00a0Kongu00c2u00a0 are displayed during an exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule, at the National Museum of China in Beijing June 27, 2017.u00c2u00a0u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Top Chinese official outlines plan to ensure ‘patriots’ run Hong Kong

Jan Claire Dorado, 30, puts on personal protective equipment before going in the Covid-19 Emergency Room of East Avenue Medical Centre in Manila, Philippines June 26, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Philippines approves Sinovac vaccine but not for all health workers

A dose of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is displayed at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Britain January 2, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Vietnam to start Covid-19 vaccinations in March, says state media

Demonstrators protest against a military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar February 22, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat

United Airlines flight UA328, carrying 231 passengers and 10 crew on board, returns to Denver International Airport with its starboard engine on fire, over Denver, Colorado, US February 20, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Hayden Smith/@speedbird5280/Handout via Reuters
World / 22 Feb 2021

Boeing recommends airlines suspend use of some 777s after United incident

A healthcare worker looks on as a nurse prepares a dose of the AstraZenecau00e2u20acu2122s COVISHIELD vaccine, during the coronavirus disease vaccination campaign, at a medical centre in Mumbai, India, January 16, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

Covid-19 vaccine giant Serum Institute says told to prioritise India

File photo of US President Donald Trump looking at supporters before boarding Air Force One after addressing a Trump 2020 re-election campaign rally in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, US May 20, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
World / 22 Feb 2021

Trump ‘offered Kim Jong-un a ride home on Air Force One’

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 13, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters picn n
World / 22 Feb 2021

Australia promises quick, independent probe after third rape accusation

Britainu00e2u20acu2122s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leads a virtual news conference on the Covid-19 pandemic inside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain January 27, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Geoff Pugh/Pool via Reuters
World / 22 Feb 2021

UK’s PM eyes end to lockdown as vaccines reach one-third of adults

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 12, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 22 Feb 2021

EU set to agree sanctions over Russia, Myanmar crackdowns