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The Waterfall Cafe outside the Penang Botanic Gardens being demolished on April 28, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Urimai
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 5 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers

Thailand is considering a 1,000-baht departure fee to fund cheaper holidays at home for its citizens. — Unsplash pic
World  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 17 h ago

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

A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

MetMalaysia flags Level 1 hot weather alert across 17 areas nationwide as mercury climbs past 35°C

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  / 18 h ago

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

This new stall inside Restoran Goodview Kopitiam offers comforting bowls like this Fresh Dragon Garoupa with a sweet pork bone broth laced with wine. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Kampung Chicken Wantan stall in Restoran Goodview Kopitiam expands with a new noodle venture, Moon Fish Head Kitchen

US President Donald Trump speaks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic
Money  / 19 h ago

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

Opec Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku on November 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money  / 2 h ago

Why the UAE is leaving Opec: The US$150b conflict with Saudi Arabia that will reshape energy markets

Datuk Tan Lek Khang, a former Johor Bersatu associate leader, was injured after accidentally discharging a firearm at a shooting range in Kota Tinggi at about 3pm April 28, 2026. —- Picture from Facebook/Datuk Tan Lek Khang
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ex-Johor Bersatu associate chief hurt after discharging firearm at Kota Tinggi shooting range

The teacher was accused exploiting his position of trust to establish an inappropriate relationship with the student under the guise of academic mentorship. — TODAY pic
Singapore  / 3 h ago

Singapore teacher convicted of grooming 13-year-old student he called ‘daughter’, ‘precious’

At 6pm, the local note stood at 3.9505/9550 against the greenback from 3.9505/9545 at yesterday’s close. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against major, regional currencies

Nearly half of an elite US epidemiology programme were dismissed by the Trump administration yesterday. — Pic by AFP
World / 15 Feb 2025

Trump admin fires CDC ‘disease detectives’ as bird flu fears rise

JD Vance pledged that Washington sought to secure a “asting peace as he held a first meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Moscow. — AFP
World / 15 Feb 2025

Vance tells Zelensky US wants ‘lasting’ peace

Elon Musk stands over US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

Russia wants list of dissidents that Musk claims USAID is funding

A warning on the Waze app saying “This destination is in an area that may have a higher risk of crime” is displayed on the smartphone of an Uber driver in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 12, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

In Rio de Janeiro ganglands, glitchy GPS can have deadly consequences

Pope Francis said in 2021 he saw a psychiatrist in his native Argentina when he was a young priest who helped him deal with anxiety during the time of the military dictatorship. — AFP pic
World / 15 Feb 2025

Pope Francis’ health concerns: A closer look at his medical history

The coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena, California, August 7, 2017. - Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

Make Appliances Glitch Again: Trump turns back time on toilets, showers, and lightbulbs

A view of the wreckage of a shipwreck in southern Italy which has left dozens of migrants dead after the boat in which they were travelling smashed onto the rocks, in Cutro, Italy February 27, 2023. — File picture via Reuters
World / 14 Feb 2025

Greek Ombudsman: Coast guard failed to act in deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck

The damaged windscreen of a car is pictured after it drove into a crowd in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2025, injuring several people. — Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

German police suspect terrorism in Munich car attack, cite ‘certain Islamist orientation’

Pope Francis is helped by his aide after a part of his cane broke off during his arrival to hold the Jubilee audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, February 1, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 14 Feb 2025

Pope Francis in hospital with bronchitis

The US Army Typhon medium-range capability missile system. — File photo via US Army
World / 14 Feb 2025

China opposes US missile deployed by Philippines

Trump’s administration has reportedly begun laying off probationary employees as it moves to the next stage of its plans to aggressively shrink the federal workforce. — Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Trump administration begins firing probationary staff

The Japanese government said on February 14, 2025 it will release its stockpile of rice -- the nation's cherished staple food -- reserved for emergency use in response to soaring prices. — FIle pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Japan to release emergency rice reserves as prices soar

Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet JD Vance in Germany today with a warning against trusting Russia’s Vladimir Putin. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Zelensky at Munich security meet as Trump-Putin talks spark alarm

Elon Musk, who leads a campaign to reduce federal spending, has repeatedly criticised government contracts with news organisations, often mischaracterizing their nature. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Thomson Reuters subsidiary counters Musk-Trump attack

Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman ended his professional tennis career with a defeat to Spain’s Pedro Martinez in the second round of the Argentina Open. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

Argentina’s Schwartzman retires from professional tennis

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with US President Donald Trump after a swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. – Pic by AFP
World / 14 Feb 2025

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned US health secretary, hints at overhaul