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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

A freelance preacher is suspected of abusing his position and misappropriating about RM12.3 million in funds from an NGO for personal gain. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court

A view of Putrajaya enveloped in haze on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 8 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards

A wild elephant the public are calling Sulong Chalil is seen on the East-West Highway. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Heartbreak and hope as injured elephant ‘Sulong’ treks 100km back to Gua Musang

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in this file picture. Today, a lawyer asked the court to direct him to answer questions after he responded ‘no comment’ 15 times during cross-examination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘No comment’ 15 times: Lawyer asks High Court to make ex-1MDB CEO answer

The Wagyu Ragu Pasta uses mafalde where the frills on the side capture the mellow slow-cooked ragu so well that bite by bite, you taste the perfect match of ‘al dente’ pasta with the sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces

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Four cultures, one treatment: Malaysian massage takes local heritage to the world

Malaysian massage offers a unique experience by combining traditional techniques and elements from Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — Massage is among the preferred methods for relieving body aches, with Thai and Balinese massage being popular techniques offered by spas and wellness centres in the country.However, many may not be aware that Malaysian massage is equally distinctive, offering a unique experience through a combination of...

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This picture shows the ‘Gallerie d’Apollon’ (‘Apollo’s Gallery’) on January 14, 2020 at the Louvre museum in Paris after the reopening of the Gallery following ten months of renovations. — Reuters pic

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Europe’s museum heists grow more violent as criminals target gold and gems

Visitors attend Gamescom, the world's largest annual video game trade fair on August 22, 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Held at the Koelnmesse convention center, the event attracts hundreds of thousands of industry professionals and gaming enthusiasts each year. — Anadolu via AFP pic

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Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost

The international recognition acknowledges the 5,000-capacity mosque’s excellence in Islamic architecture, community development, religious education and visitor engagement, as well as its contribution to Muslim-friendly tourism. — Pexels.com pic

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N. Sembilan’s Sri Sendayan Mosque named 2026 Global Outstanding Mosque of the Year

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building earlier in the summer, walk into a Manhattan courthouse for a hearing related to the incident on August 24, 2026 in New York City. The Russian couple, who currently live in East Orange, New Jersey, became a global sensation when video of their climb up the spire of the iconic skyscraper and marriage proposal while there went viral. — Spencer Platt/Getty Images pic via AFP

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Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 climbers face US charges after scaling Empire State Building to propose

The three-storey museum at Jalan Kampung Hulu here showcases more than 40 types of ghosts, including popular ones such as the langsuir, pontianak and penanggal, as well as entities from various countries. — Picture via Facebook

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Supernatural figures come to ‘life’ at Melaka Ghost Museum

Traditionally, when it comes to warung cendol, the first image that comes to mind is a small stall or lorry on the side of the road, but Warung Cendol Wak Paad defies this convention.Making a 45-year-old traditional Malay house an attraction, the warung located at Jalan Haji Musran, Kampung Rantau Panjang here attracts customers not only from around the Klang Valley, but some are even willing to drive from Melaka and Johor.Run by young entrepreneur Siti Zulaika Supaad, 29, this cendol warung is also a

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Heritage house gives new life to family ‘cendol’ legacy

Cosplayers and Japanese culture fans pose for social media content during the Otamatsuri convention in Nairobi August 22, 2026. Enthusiasm for the cosplay world is growing in Kenya, where more than 4,000 people attended the Otamatsuri convention in the capital on August 22, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Cardboard, PVC and imagination: Kenyans get creative as manga cosplay craze sweeps Nairobi

Robert Mwangi (left), founder of Nawiri organics that produces and distributes organic fertiliser, inspect the progress of mature Black soldier fly (BSF) pupae harvested from troughs of organic food waste with one of his workers at their BSF farm in Njoro constituency, Nakuru county July 30, 2026. Fertiliser prices have increased this year due to the war in the Middle East, driving a search for alternatives. — AFP pic

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As organic food demand rises, Kenyan farmers turn to bugs to cut fertiliser costs and boost soil health

Some 1,500 students from 36 schools under the Selangor Education Department (JPN) will take part in a human graphics performance featuring 16 songs at the 2026 National Day celebration. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Merdeka collab: 1,500 students to take part in human graphics performance on National Day

For Baby Angels, supporting a child should not begin only after birth. The relationship between parents and their baby can begin during pregnancy. — Pictures courtesy of Baby Angels

2d ago

Baby Angels brings Taegyo, Korean prenatal education to Malaysia

Commissioned by its subsidiary PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV), the three-minute short film honours Malaysia’s founding father, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

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PNBMV's Gapai revisits Tunku Abdul Rahman’s iconic gesture, celebrates Merdeka spirit

China’s manned space agency said yesterday it is delaying a research moon mission that is part of Beijing’s efforts to land a crew there by 2030, less than two weeks after a rare launch failure. — AFP pic

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China delays Chang’e‑7 unmanned moon probe, says launch conditions not met

Norway’s King Harald gives a speech at the gala dinner at the Castle in Oslo on April 8, 2025 during the state visit of Iceland’s President Halla Tomasdottir and her husband Bjorn Skulason. The health of Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V, who is in hospital due to complications from a blood condition, has ‘deteriorated’ over the weekend, a statement from the palace said yesterday. — Fredrik Varfjell/NTB/AFP pic

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Europe’s oldest reigning monarch King Harald’s health has ‘deteriorated’, palace reports

Hair artist Andy Chan works on a model during L’Oréal Professionnel Paris’ iNOA Maison of Pro showcase at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2026, where professional hair artistry took centre stage.

2d ago

High-maintenance hair colour is losing its appeal as Malaysians seek healthier, more personalised looks, says L’Oréal Professionnel

Britain’s King Charles III walks with his son Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as they arrive at St George’s Chapel inside Windsor Castle on September 19, 2022, ahead of the Committal Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. — AFP pic

2d ago

Prince Harry’s long road home: How royal feuds, security battles and ‘Spare’ led to his unlikely UK return

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