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Musang King madness: Singapore residents follow their MPs into Malaysia for peak-season indulgence. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Singapore’s MPs go full durian in Malaysia, lead the charge on sold-out cross-border feasting trips

My Chemical Romance will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on April 30 next year. — Photo via social media
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

The Black Parade is coming: My Chemical Romance confirms KL stop for South-east Asia tour

Kubang Pasu District Police Chief Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim confirmed that they have received a report regarding the disappearance of the couple and their four children. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Mystery deepens as family of six disappears after overnight stay in Kedah on Saturday

Public transportation systems in Malaysia have long depended on government subsidies. — SoyaCincau pix
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Is public transport meant to turn a profit? Five countries show it’s not that simple

(Front row, left to right) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, and Wong Chen hold a press conference and four other MPs from PKR in Puchong on July 7, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Citing VK Lingam and 1988 crisis, PKR lawmakers want RCI to end rumours of interference in Malaysia’s top courts

A Proton Iswara is seen after it is pulled from Sungai Korok in Jitra, Kedah. — Facebook pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Jitra family of six found dead inside sunken Proton were ‘likely trying to get out’

Located just about an hour’s drive from the capital, Kuala Selangor is famed for seafood and fireflies in Kampung Kuantan, while also offering a range of other attractions. — Bernama pic
Life  / 11 h ago

From fireflies to fruit farms: Why Kuala Selangor is the perfect weekend escape from KL

Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the 2025 Japan Open, with no official word from his camp — sparking fresh speculation among fans after a recent cryptic post on social media. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Lee Zii Jia pulls out of Japan Open, cryptic post fuels speculation

Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat and his wife Jasmine Tan (left) pose for pictures with Singapore former actress and host Sharon Au (centre) during Mediacorp’s Star Awards in Singapore July 6, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Sharon Au
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Walao eh, it’s Chow Yun-fat! HK icon on why he hearts Singapore hawker food and Singlish catchphrases

Fire and Rescue Department personnel retrieve the Proton Iswara from the river. — Picture from Facebook
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Six missing family members found dead in Proton Iswara submerged in Kedah river

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Pekan Nanas school hall brawl: 18 men arrested for rioting with weapons (VIDEO)

US President Donald Trump gestures after stepping off Marine One upon arriving at the White House in Washington, July 6, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump says alignment with Brics’ ‘anti-American policies’ to invite additional 10pc tariffs

Briyani Mutton arrives on the table with fluffy grains topped with a 'pappadam' in a small pot. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Discover PJ Aman Suria’s Aralia Ceylon and Indian Cuisine with their Jaffna dried mutton, Negombo fish curry and fluffy biryani 

Vietnam is amid a dramatic remaking of its state apparatus, with 100,000 positions slated to be scrapped as Hanoi seeks to streamline bureaucracy and boost the economy. — AFP pic
World  / 11 h ago

‘Jobless but happy’: Vietnam’s mass state layoffs stir mix of relief and uncertainty

State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behavior among students remains under control. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Depression warning in Selangor schools after 1,020 teens flagged in mental health test

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South Korea’s midfielder #07 Son Heung-min heads the ball during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium in al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on January 30, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

‘Zombie football’ keeps Son and South Korea alive at Asian Cup

File photo of Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrating after the match against Chelsea at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, January 31, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Departing Klopp says Liverpool don’t need extra motivation to win Premier League

File photo of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta giving instructions to his players during a break in play during the match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Nottingham, Britain, January 30, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Arsenal optimistic entering latest matchup with Liverpool

The UN cultural agency yesterday named Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior its ‘goodwill ambassador for education for all’. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Vinicius becomes Unesco goodwill ambassador

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea’s lack of experience was exposed in a 4-1 humbling by Liverpool that showed how far the Blues have to go to compete again at the top of the Premier League. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Youthful Chelsea suffering growing pains, says Pochettino

Guinea’s midfielder Mohamed Bayo (right) fights for the ball with DR Congo’s defender Henock Inonga during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2024 quarter-final football match between DR Congo and Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 2, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Masuaku free-kick clinches Afcon semi-finals place for DR Congo

Pep Guardiola dismissed suggestions that Erling Haaland is not happy at Manchester City yesterday as he said the Norwegian is ready to make his first start in two months. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Haaland happy and ready to start, says Guardiola

The Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and South Korea. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan

Athletic Bilbao kept up the pressure on La Liga’s top four with a thumping 4-0 win over Mallorca yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Athletic Bilbao thrash Mallorca to maintain top four pressure

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen insisted he does not care about his lack of goals at the Africa Cup of Nations after the Super Eagles beat Angola 1-0 yesterday to progress to the semi-finals. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Osimhen not concerned about lack of goals as Nigeria march on

Kylian Mbappe had a penalty brilliantly saved but was gifted the opening goal as champions Paris Saint-Germain edged energetic Strasbourg 2-1 away in Ligue 1 yesterday. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Feb 2024

Mbappe gifted goal as Paris Saint-Germain beat Strasbourg

Barcelona president Joan Laporta named Porto, Sporting Lisbon and Benfica as potential participants from Portugal, Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven from the Netherlands, as well as French team Marseille and Belgian outfits Club Brugge and Anderlecht. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Feb 2024

Super League could start next season, says Barca chief Laporta

Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund, Willy Kambwala, Marcus Rashford and Diogo Dalot celebrate after the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, February 1, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Feb 2024

Man Utd forced to be ‘creative’ by financial rule restrictions

Jordan players prostrate after the match against Tajikistan at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, February 2, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Feb 2024

Jordan end Tajikistan run to reach first Asian Cup semi-final

Japan’s players greet their supporters after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Bahrain and Japan at al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on January 31, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Feb 2024

Japan ‘in agreement’ on Ito’s Asian Cup exit after sexual assault claim

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport for the football club’s first international tour, in Hong Kong, China February 2, 2024. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Feb 2024

Messi expected to play in Hong Kong despite injury worry, says coach