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A Buddha statue is seen at the Wat Sri Suphan in Chiang Mai, north Thailand on November 17, 2024. The Pa Nakhon Chaibovorn monastery in Phichit province is under investigation over its unusual meditation practice incorporating cadavers. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Thai authorities investigating Buddhist monastery for using cadavers in meditation

A lorry was seen suddenly bursting from a construction site before hitting a motorcyclist who was trying to avoid it. — Screenshot from video
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

KL cops confirm motorcyclist died after hit by lorry which burst out reversing from Bangsar South construction site (VIDEO)

Rackson Group’s RM1.5 billion project, Le Meridien Penang Airport and Avion Serviced Apartments, in Bayan Lepas in scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2027. — Picture from Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
Money  / 16 h ago

Property newcomer Rackson Group seeks to transform Bayan Lepas skyline with RM1.5b serviced apartments near Penang airport

South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok arrives on the red carpet to attend the 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka November 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

‘Lovely Runner’ star Byun Woo-seok takes home a 2024 MAMA award for music — despite not being a singer

Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr (right) stands next to his Vice-President Sara Duterte during their inauguration ceremony at the National Museum in Manila on June 30, 2022. — Reuters file pic
World  / 18 h ago

Not a joke: Philippine VP Sara Duterte admits to ordering hit on President Bongbong Marcos if she is killed

Federal Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 24,400 summonses were settled yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Offering 60pc discount, PDRM say collected RM2.1m in summonses on first day of Madani govt anniversary event

Merotai assemblyman Sarifuddin Hata could be seen approaching Datuk Norazlinah Arif at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly. — Screenshots from video
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Warisan rep apologises after punching fellow Sabah assemblyman, says didn’t mean to hurt her (VIDEO)

Visitor poses with a military firearm display at the Malaysian Defense Ministry booth during the Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. November 22, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

From M16 to sniper rifles, Madani govt event visitors all smiles handling Armed Forces’ weapons usually only seen in Merdeka parades

Athletes across North America have succumbed to the viral Trump dance craze in the past week. — Reuters pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Do the Donald: US athletes can’t get enough of the viral Trump dance craze (VIDEO)

Visitors exchange old Quran at Home Ministry's booth during the Madani Government's two-year anniversary event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. November 23. 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

At Madani govt event, Muslims get a chance to exchange their old Quran for new, Putrajaya-approved copies

Australians (from left) Si Yi Chen, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, and Matthew Norman, part of the Bali Nine, wait in a temporary cell at the Denpasar court in the Indonesian island of Bali on May 9, 2007. — Reuters file pic
World  / 18 h ago

Indonesia agrees to Aussie prisoner swap; Bali Nine convicted of drug smuggling to spend remainder of life sentence back home

A beautician performs a facial treatment on a client in Ipoh, Perak. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Risky business: When aestheticians and not doctors perform medically invasive beauty treatments

Yang Ki’s ‘tai bu’ noodles have become their calling card. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 2 h ago

Yang Ki Beef Noodles: A homecoming 50 years in the making for ‘tai bu’ noodles on Jalan Peel

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) exchanges words with his two deputies Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof during the Madani government's two-year anniversary celebration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on November 23, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PM Anwar says federal funds will go up so long as states don’t act hostile

A participant tests a gemstone using a Presidium Gem Tester during the Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. November 22, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Is your diamond a dud? At Madani govt’s anniversary, let Mineral Dept test if your bling is the real deal

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Dark skies and continuous rain since this morning pictured over the waters of the South China Sea and coastal areas, Labuan, October 17, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Environment and Water Ministry: Tropical storm Nesat expected to reach typhoon level tonight

GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (centre) with GRS component party leaders at the Keningau community hall August 28, 2022. GRS and Barisan Nasional lead the Sabah government with the support of 53 assemblymen in the state assembly compared to the opposition’s 25 assemblymen. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

GRS still has my full support, says Kuamut assemblyman Masiung

Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said if Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is willing to work with Pejuang then he needs to bring the matter to the party’s highest meeting. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Bersatu-Pejuang cooperation needs to be discussed with all parties, says sec-gen Hamzah Zainudin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attend the launch of Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Solidarity, Stability and Prosperity programme in Bagan Datuk, Perak October 17, 2022. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Ismail Sabri reiterates no issues between him and Umno president

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (4th, left) who is also Bera Umno division head with party members at the Umno Bera division meeting in Bera, October 16, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Almost all Umno divisions back Ismail Sabri as PM after GE15, says party veep

RTD director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim said various aspects will be examined, including a check on the vehicle’s last periodic inspection at the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

JPJ to act if commercial vehicles in accident flouted rules, says D-G

(From left) Nicholas Chak, Paul Voon, Junz Wong, Chong Eng Leong, Kong Hong Ming. — Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

In Sabah, former PKR senior leader Dr Chong joins Warisan

North-east district police chief ACP Soffian Santong speaks at a media conference in George Town about the raid in Batu Feringghi, October 17, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Police: Schoolgirl among 22 arrested at ‘wild’ party in Penang

Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to the press after officiating at the Serdang Hospital Cardiology Centre at Serdang Hospital, October 17, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Khairy sidesteps questions on GE15 seat, thanks Tok Mat for gesture of assurance

KL police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said the 7,700 personnel will be involved in active duty at 288 polling centres in Kuala Lumpur and their leave will be frozen when the Election Commission (EC) determines the GE15 date. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

KL police to assign 7,700 personnel for GE15, says city’s top cop

Khalid Abdul Samad had sued former Malaysia Islamic Strategic Research Institute (IKSIM) chief executive officer Professor Datuk Mahamad Naser Disa for defamation over the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Bill 2016 or RUU355. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Defamation suit: Khalid Samad fails to get leave to appeal, ordered to pay RM30,000 in costs

Datuk Michael Kang said urgent and aggressive action by the government is needed to spur the country’s economic growth. — Picture courtesy of the National Recovery Council
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

NRC member: SMEs still suffering, govt needs to act quickly or economic growth will slow down 

Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the Asean secretariat also shared the same view about cross-border rail transport and cooperation on new rail projects involving all Asean countries, especially those who are not involved in the project. — Picture from Facebook/Wee Ka Siong
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Transport Ministry: Malaysia, China keen to complete the Singapore-Kunming railway project

A Court of Appeal panel comprising Justices Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md Said, Datuk Nordin Hassan and Datuk Hashim Hamzah dismissed the man’s appeal against his conviction after finding that his appeal had no merit. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

In Putrajaya, lorry driver handed 20 years’ jail, 20 strokes of rotan for raping sister-in-law

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad arrive at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, September 26, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Prosecution objects to Bung Moktar, wife Zizie Izette’s application for review of Sessions Court’s decision

Today, October 17, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad in a press conference announced the dissolution of the assembly effective today after getting the consent of the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah through a letter from His Highness yesterday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2022

Pahang, Perlis and Perak state assemblies dissolved for simultaneous state polls with GE15