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The Waterfall Cafe in Penang, near the entrance to the Botanic Gardens, before it was demolished on April 28, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Prof. Dr. Ramasamy
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

No deal after 30 years: Penang CM confirms talks failed before Waterfall Cafe demolition

The Waterfall Cafe outside the Penang Botanic Gardens being demolished on April 28, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Urimai
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrives at the Seoul Central District Court for a hearing to review her arrest warrant on August 12, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

S. Korea former first lady appeals prison sentence, court responds by doubling it

A general view of the Hospital Sungai Buloh compound in this file picture dated January 16, 2025. Certain government hospitals have been designated to provide specialised care to Malaysians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

Lenggong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the latest accolade adds to its 2012 inscription as a World Heritage Site, further enhancing its appeal and placing Malaysia and Perak more prominently on the global tourism map. — Picture from Facebook/Global Geoparks Network
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Perak’s Lenggong earns Malaysia rare dual Unesco status as World Heritage Site and Global Geopark

In a strongly-worded media statement issued today, PH Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed the coalition’s deep regret over what he described as a treacherous move that disregards the welfare of the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers

A view of the Maliau Basin in Danum Valley, Sabah. Sabah’s new status as a carbon-negative state could unlock new opportunities in global carbon credit and climate financing markets. — Picture from Facebook/Danum Valley Conservation Area
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

New report confirms Sabah as carbon-negative state, opens door to climate cash

People wave flags as they rally in support of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at Sadeghyeh Square in Tehran on April 27, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Iran: US ‘no longer’ has standing to dictate terms to the world

Thailand is considering a 1,000-baht departure fee to fund cheaper holidays at home for its citizens. — Unsplash pic
World  / 13 h ago

Thai govt plans 1,000-baht exit tax on travellers to boost local tourism subsidies

The loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. — Reuters pic
Money  / 13 h ago

UAE quits Opec, Opec+ after protesting lack of protection from Iran attacks

James Chai arrived at the MACC headquarters at 10am with his lawyer accompanying him. — Facebook pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai seen leaving MACC at 6.30pm, more than eight hours after arriving to give statement

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said they are also working with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to facilitate efforts to locate the two individuals. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police working with Interpol to track eHati founder, husband still at large

Two boys aged 16 and 17 were detained April 25–April 26, 2026 for trespassing on the Muhibbah LRT tracks at Bukit OUG were spared from prosecution on the DPP’s order due to their young age and to protect their future. — Google Map screenshot
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Caught for trespass, spared prosecution: DPP orders release of ‘joget’ teens at Muhibbah LRT tracks in Bukit OUG to spare their future

US President Donald Trump speaks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Oil surges past US$110, global markets shaken as Trump snubs latest Iran proposal

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the recovery of crude oil supply could be delayed between three and 12 months, if disruptions prolong. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Oil supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says economy minister

Washington’s proposal comes amid an intensifying feud between US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky. — Pic by AFP
World / 22 Feb 2025

US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory, avoids singling out Russia for conflict

Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas yesterday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, which Hamas blamed on a possible mix-up of bodies.— Pic by AFP
World / 22 Feb 2025

Netanyahu vows militants to pay as Hamas cites ‘error’ over Bibas body

Hadi Matar (left), the man accused in the attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie, was found guilty by a jury on February 21, 2025, of attempting to kill Rushdie. — Pic from AFP
World / 22 Feb 2025

Man found guilty of trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie

US President Donald Trump is locked in a legal battle to end the automatic right to citizenship for children who are born in the country even if their parents arrived illegally. — Unsplash pic/Wesley Tingey
World / 22 Feb 2025

Battle over birthright: US move to end automatic citizenship sparks worldwide debate

An aerial view of the China-occupied Subi Reef at the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. — Pic by Reuters
World / 21 Feb 2025

China says Philippine aircraft ‘illegally’ flew over disputed sea

Handout photo released by The Australian Defence Force shows the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. — Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Australia says China warned of ‘live fire’ drill off east coast

Some of the 453 suspects arrested on February 20, 2025 at a Chinese-run scam center in Manila. – Image via Philippines Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.
World / 21 Feb 2025

Philippine police arrest over 450 in ‘Chinese-run’ scam centre raid

Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday ordered an intensive operation against centres of terrorism in the occupied West Bank, after three buses exploded in central Israel without causing any reported injuries. — Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Netanyahu orders ‘intensive’ West Bank operations after Israel bus blasts

Trump’s plan has united Arab states in opposition, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and how to fund its reconstruction. – Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum warned the United States yesterday her country would never tolerate an invasion of its national sovereignty and vowed fresh legal action against US gunmakers after Washington designated cartels as terrorist organisations. – Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Mexico says won’t accept US ‘invasion’ in fight against cartels

Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider called it a very dark page in Swiss history. – Pic via Instagram/elisabeth.baumeschneider
World / 21 Feb 2025

Swiss inflicted ‘crime against humanity’ on itinerant groups

Hegseth said Musk’s DOGE will have ‘broad access’ to root out previous administration programs at the Pentagon. – Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

US defence chief says Musk’s DOGE will have ‘broad access’ at Pentagon

A study published today by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people can transmit bird flu to their domestic cats, with fatal consequences. – Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests

Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. – Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Musk says Trump right to slam ‘despised’ Zelensky

A Venezuelan Conviasa airlines plane, carrying 177 migrants, takes off from US military base of Palmerola in Comayagua, Honduras. — Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

US sends migrants from Guantanamo to Venezuela

Musk claimed the Community Notes was increasingly being gamed by governments and legacy media. — Pic by AFP
World / 21 Feb 2025

Musk vows to ‘fix’ X feature over Ukraine and Zelensky