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Traffic congestion is expected in the Klang Valley this Saturday, April 26, 2025 as two major events are set to draw massive crowds to Bukit Jalil. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Football fever meets rock mania: Over 100,000 fans set to jam Bukit Jalil, literally

Penang Gerakan complaints bureau chief Andrew Ooi (right) with Terry Choo on the latter’s predicament in opening a bank savings account. — Picture courtesy of Andrew Ooi
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Blacklisted at nine: Penang student barred from opening bank account over ‘tipping offensive’, PTPTN loan in jeopardy

The prime minister acknowledged AI’s growing role in media, education, and business, but stressed it must not replace human editorial judgment and oversight. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Jalur Gemilang gaffe: National symbols must be respected, AI no substitute for human editorial judgment, says PM Anwar

Visitors attend the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China April 15, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Tariff-hit and trapped: Chinese exporters say domestic market offers little relief

At 6pm, the local unit stood at 4.3695/3750 against the greenback, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.3880/3925. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit rises across the board as US dollar wobbles on trade war woes

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium ahead of the 2024-2025 Unifi Malaysia Cup Final. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Johor declares Monday a public holiday, ahead of JDT’s Malaysia Cup final against Sri Pahang tomorrow

The Bera Member of Parliament waves to members of the media after leaving the MACC headquarters compound at 6.11pm, after spending seven hours with investigators. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for seven hours over RM170m cash and gold seizure, questioning to resume tomorrow

Visitors pay their respects to late Pope Francis as he lies in state in a coffin (Bottom R) at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Malaysia sends ministers Azalina and Ewon to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican, honours his interfaith and climate legacy

The signature mixed pork noodle in spicy and sour soup is irresistible. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Granny’s Mansion serves bold bowls of spicy and sour pork noodles and comforting porridge with awesome deep-fried pork intestines in PJ SS2

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on global tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money  / 3 h ago

When bond traders speak, even Trump listens — how markets stopped new US tariffs in just hours

Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said preliminary investigations found that the victim, 40, a beggar in the area, had argued with the suspect, another beggar, who was suspected of wanting to take over the area. — Picture from pexels.com
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Man stabbed to death in Shah Alam over dispute for begging spot, suspect arrested

Malaysia and Indonesia are exploring plans for large-scale plantations in Central Kalimantan and South Papua, alongside cross-border agricultural cooperation in West and North Kalimantan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia, Indonesia to explore large-scale plantation projects in Kalimantan and South Papua

The scheduled water disruption from April 25 to 28 due to the simultaneous implementation of 23 water-related projects will affect 341,708 user accounts across five districts in the state. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Penang water cut: No PdPR or school holidays, says Education Dept

US President Donald Trump looks on at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

Trump insists China negotiations are real after Beijing calls his claim ‘false news’

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Malaysia aims to leave nothing on the table for in a negotiation with US this week. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘Let’s put it all on the table’: Malaysia fully commits to fairer US trade terms in discussions this week, as growth outlook cut over new tariffs

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a press conference after visiting Government House to dissolve Parliament and call an election in Canberra March 28, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 29 Mar 2025

Australia’s election set for May 3 — here’s what you need to know

A photograph taken on August 12, 2023, shows an iceberg melting in Scoresby Fjord, Eastern Greenland. — AFP pic
World / 29 Mar 2025

Why Greenland’s minerals and Arctic position are key to Trump’s renewed interest

The son of death-row inmate Masumi Hayashi, who goes by the pseudonym of Koji Hayashi, during an interview at his apartment in Wakayama city. — AFP
World / 29 Mar 2025

Japan’s retrial system under scrutiny as son fights for death row mother’s case

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is strongly predicted to win the French presidency in 2027, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. — AFP pic
World / 29 Mar 2025

French court to rule on Marine Le Pen's alleged EU jobs scam, could end 2027 presidential hopes

US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) points to text messages by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during an annual worldwide threats assessment hearing in Washington March 26, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 29 Mar 2025

Who is Jeffrey Goldberg, journalist in ‘Signalgate’ chat scandal — and Trumpworld target?

The deadly earthquake in Myanmar has left 20 dead in Naypyidaw, with widespread injuries reported. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Myanmar quake kills at least 20, doctor says Naypyidaw hospital overwhelmed

Rescue personnel work after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar earlier. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Bangkok high-rise collapse: Three confirmed killed, 81 trapped after powerful Myanmar earthquake

Soldiers take part in an operation in the wildfire-affected forest to locate and fully extinguish any remaining embers in Yeongyang. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Rain helps tame South Korea’s deadliest wildfires, 28 dead as blazes rage on

Survivors lie on beds at the compound of a hospital in Naypyidaw. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Myanmar declares emergency in six regions, junta seeks rare international aid after deadly earthquake

Medical workers transport an earthquake casualty in the compound of a hospital in Naypyidaw. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Mass casualty earthquake devastates Myanmar, Thailand, trapping dozens and injuring hundreds

Damage is seen to part of the emergency department of a hospital in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

USGS sounds red alert for Myanmar quake, forecasts deaths to be in thousands (VIDEO)

An injured man is rescued at a construction site where a building collapsed in Bangkok on March 28, 2025. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Thai PM declares emergency in Bangkok over earthquake (VIDEO)

People stand outside an office building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025 after an earthquake. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Thai PM convenes urgent meet as Myanmar earthquake causes building damage (VIDEO)

People stand outside an office building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025 after an earthquake. — AFP pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

Panic in Bangkok as Myanmar earthquake rattles Thai capital (VIDEO)

Pete Hegseth’s tattoos are visible in this photo he posted on Twitter.
World / 28 Mar 2025

Islamophobe? US defence chief Hegseth’s ‘kafir’ tattoo raises Muslim concern

The Signal app logo is seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Mar 2025

US judge orders Trump officials to preserve Houthi attack chat set to disappear in Signal app