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People are seen inside a Neta U car by Hozon at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China September 27, 2020. — Reuters pic
Money  / 6 h ago

Chinese EV giants caught red-handed: How Neta and Zeekr faked over 60,000 car sales to beat targets

An undated file photograph shows a general view of a HDB block in Yishun . ― TODAY pic
Singapore  / 6 h ago

Knife dispute between neighbours in Singapore’s Yishun flats leaves one dead, another wounded

Kelantan State Health Director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin has denied that it is the organiser of the HIV outreach programme raided by police. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Kesihatan Kelantan
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Kelantan Health Dept washes hands off HIV outreach, after Malaysian AIDS Council clarifies misinformation over ‘gay sex party’

Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan play a point against China’s Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning during the women’s doubles final of the Japan Open at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on July 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Heartbreak as Pearly Tan, Thinaah fall to China’s top pair in Japan Open final

Screengrab of a Jynwel Capital promo video featuring its former CEO Jho Low.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Rawang rep urges Putrajaya to offer RM10m bounty for Jho Low, calls fugitive ‘symbol of a compromised system’

An artist’s impression of the PNBCAP @ Beach Street initiative that will introduce wider walkways and more trees into George Town, Penang. — Picture courtesy of MBPP
Life  / 10 h ago

Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town 

A barista prepares coffee drinks at an alcohol-free clubbing event in Singapore May 24, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 3 h ago

Singapore restaurateurs flee rising costs for cheaper lifeline in Johor Bahru

A Form One student was tied and gagged in school toilet, according to Kuala Muda police. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Out of jealousy, Form One girl tied and gagged in school toilet by classmates in Sg Petani

Screengrabs of a viral Facebook video showing a man firing a gun in Seri Alam, JB.
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

Based on information from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website operated by the Department of Environment (DOE), the highest API as of 9am this morning was recorded in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan at 156, followed by Johan Setia, Selangor (155). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

More areas in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan record unhealthy air readings

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said as of 6 pm yesterday, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI and three out of 12 at KSAB were back in service. — Facebook/AKPS
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

E-gate operations partially restored at Johor checkpoints, recovery efforts ongoing

Tourist boats cruise in Halong Bay, January 11, 2009. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in stormy weather, 27 confirmed dead

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media after meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on July 18, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Japan might ditch its prime minister again today — here’s why

Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung, seen here at the 2024 Sohu Fashion Awards in Beijing on December 22, 2024, has settled a gambling debt with MGM China, leading the casino operator to drop its legal case. — Reuters file pic
Showbiz  / 8 h ago

MGM China confirms Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung’s HK$.1.4m casino debt fully repaid

KL-based Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery (left) won the Traditional Category at the inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup. — Pictures courtesy of Ang Bo Ling and Panettone World Cup
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

A Malaysian triumph: Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery in Kuala Lumpur wins at inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup in Singapore

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Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim said he came across an investment ad on Facebook in early March and, after clicking a link, was contacted by a woman who shared details about an ‘Industrial Securities International’ scheme via WhatsApp. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Penang cargo firm manager loses RM693,000 to Facebook investment scam promising 100pc return

According to SPAN, until June 30, it has received applications from service operators in 10 states involving Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Pahang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

SPAN still reviewing water tariff hike proposals from 10 states

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) move was based on careful assessments of current economic and inflation forecasts. The last time BNM maintained the OPR at 2.75 per cent was in March 2023, before raising it to three per cent in May 2023. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Anwar hails OPR cut to 2.75pc as ‘prudent, proactive’ amid global headwinds

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech during the Leaders TalkX session at the World Summit on the Information Society 20 High-Level Event (WSIS 20) in Geneva, July 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Fahmi: Big tech must follow the law, no company above national sovereignty

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a joint press conference with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister following their meeting in Moscow on July 4, 2025. Lavrov arrived in Kuala Lumpur today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), hosted by Malaysia under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov arrives in Malaysia for Asean meetings, to join regional talks with key global powers

Foreign Ministers of Asean countries attend the 58th Association of South-east Asian Nations Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Asean foreign ministers to meet US, China and other dialogue partners today

An undated photograph shows Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad riding a bicycle. — Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Anwar extends birthday wishes to Mahathir who turns 100 today

Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said this follows a complaint concerning a viral 40-second video which showed a group of teen thrill-seekers in plank position on bicycles descending the bridge at breakneck speed in broad daylight, with blatant disregard for motorists. — Screengrab from Facebook/
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Terengganu cops hunting reckless teens after viral ‘basikal lajak’ stunt on drawbridge

Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said a 50-year-old man was found in an oil palm plantation at Jalan Taman Sri Perak 2 at 9.39am, while a second victim, 55, was discovered earlier at 8.30am in a decomposed state at an abandoned house in Lorong 1, Taman Biru. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

In Perak, two missing men found dead in separate locations in Ayer Tawar

Officers from the Bombalai Police Station exhibit the suspect who was arrested for sexual assault against a teen student. — Tawau district police pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Tawau man nabbed for sexually assaulting, flashing teen walking home from school

National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang with performers at the Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival (BDCF) 2025 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang in Sarawak, July 9, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Aaron Ago Dagang
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

National Unity Ministry to roll out ethnic minority festival calendar in January 2026

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the vacancies for both positions would be filled in accordance with Article 122B of the Federal Constitution, which stipulates that appointments shall be made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Prime Minister, after consulting the Conference of Rulers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Azalina: CJ, Court of Appeal appointments to follow constitutional process, public concerns noted

Handcuffs are seen this in illustrative photograph taken on August 22, 2024. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Security guard imprisoned 26 years for raping two daughters in Ranau

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at Subang Air Base to attend the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, July 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

​​US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Malaysia for Asean meetings

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 10 Jul 2025

Dr Mahathir turns 100: A look back at a few defining moments that shaped Malaysia

JPJ has suspended and reassigned an officer caught on video dangerously overtaking on a double line in Simpang Pulai. The officer is also barred from driving department vehicles pending investigation. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 09 Jul 2025

JPJ: Officer suspended after risky overtake in Simpang Pulai