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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

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of the group’s slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, flocked to his funeral Sunday in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut. — Reuters pic
World / 23 Feb 2025

Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader

Handout photo taken on Feb 11, and released by The Australian Defence Force on Feb 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Beijing accuses Australia of ‘hyping’ China naval live-fire drills

A deminer from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) examining an unexploded ordnance (UXO) unearthed by a worker during irrigation work in Svay Rieng province on Feb 11. — File photo by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Two Cambodian toddlers killed in old grenade blast

Friedrich Merz, Leader of conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and main candidate gives the thumbs up sign at the end of the last electoral rally in the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Friedrich Merz: conservative on verge of German chancellery

French forensic police work on the site of a knife attack where a man is suspected of killing one person and seriously wounding two police officers in Mulhouse. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

One dead, several wounded in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in France

Handout picture released by Regional Government of La Libertad shows damages after the roof of a shopping mall collapsed in Trujillo, Peru. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Death toll doubles to six in Peru food court roof collapse

Donald Trump said yesterday he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine’s war against Russia. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money

Handout picture released by the Senafront (National Border Service) shows police officers rescuing migrants that naufragated near to Mansukum, Guna Yala territory, Panama. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Eight-year-old girl dies as boat with migrants blocked from US, sinks off Panama

Handout picture released by the Argentinian Presidency shows Argentina's President Javier Milei and US President Donald Trump posing for a picture in the framework of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Argentina’s Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs

Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace ahead of his 65th birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. — Pic by Reuters
World / 23 Feb 2025

Japan’s emperor hopes for peace, 80 years after WWII end

An activist wearing a mask of Leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz poses in front of a mock fire wall ahead the final campaign event of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party in Munich. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Germans go to vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump

A demonstrator wears a sticker during a protest against Elon Musk and electric car maker Tesla yesterday in Seattle, Washington. — Pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Musk says all US govt staff must justify their work or lose jobs

Candles were laid at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised in Rome yesterday. — AFP pic
World / 23 Feb 2025

Pope Francis remains critical with respiratory complications, Vatican says

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said London will unveil a significant package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow, which marks three years since the start of its war with Ukraine. — AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

UK to unveil sweeping sanctions against Russia tomorrow

Benjamin Netanyahu said today that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” while releasing Israeli hostages. — FIle pic by Reuters
World / 23 Feb 2025

Israel delays Palestinians’ release after six Gaza hostages freed

Saudi Arabia has issued directives prohibiting the broadcasting or transmission of prayers, including the Tarawih prayer on all types of media outlets during the upcoming Ramadan. — File pic by AFP
World / 23 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia issues directives prohibiting broadcast, transmission of prayers in all media during upcoming Ramadan