Police investigate fatal collision on Johor Baru-Pontian Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car at KM 24.1 of the Johor Baru–Pontian road yesterday. Police said the accident...
Kollywood stars shine in Penang as Edison Awards honours Simran, Sandy and Venkat Prabhu
GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Penang’s Setia SPICE Arena transformed into a slice of Kollywood – as the Chennai, India-based Tamil language film industry is known...
Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar after Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The ringgit opened higher today against the US dollar buoyed by Moody’s Ratings recent downgrade of the US credit rating on concerns over...
For a bowl of ‘kai see hor fun’ and poached free range chicken made by a Chinese master chef, head to Cheras Taman Len Seng’s Restoran Sek Heong
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Veteran chef KK Lee, together with his wife Fanny Chia, has now opened their own place after a hiatus of five months. The duo – long-time...
Pamela Ling still missing but court to hear today her bid to challenge MACC’s actions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Sarawak-born Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh has been missing for more than a month now, but her lawyers will still go on today with her court...
Daughter cries in her sleep every night, says widow of FRU personnel killed in Teluk Intan crash
IPOH, May 18 — The wife of Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, one of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in an accident on May 13, said their six-year-old...
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi’s eruption sends ash 6,000 metres into sky, prompting highest aviation warning
JAKARTA, May 18 — Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province erupted multiple times on Sunday, prompting the country’s Volcanology and Geology...
Malaysia’s Muhamad Sufi clinches gold at Young Chefs International Competition in Kazan, highlighting Malay fusion cuisine
KAZAN (TATARSTAN), May 18 — Muhamad Sufi Irfan Mohamad Rusdin from UiTM Penang seemed to be in disbelief when his name was announced as the gold medal winner in...
‘Theft, thievery on a high scale’: Elton John blasts UK govt over ‘criminal’ copyright plans
LONDON, May 18 — British pop legend Elton John branded the UK government “absolute losers” today over planned copyright law changes that would hand exemptions...
Villagers in Jeli urged to report wildlife sightings after tiger tracks discovery
KOTA BHARU, May 18 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) has advised Kampung Renyuk residents in Jeli to be vigilant...
Malaysian tourists fined and deported for illegal street racing in Hat Yai
KOTA BHARU, May 19 — A group of 10 Malaysians has been fined by Thai authorities for their involvement in illegal street racing in Hat Yai last Friday, following...
Kampung Baru 2.0 unveiled: Private equity firm to lead RM500b transformation of 121-hectare heartland
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Private equity firm IDSK Equity Sdn Bhd today announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Mas Kampong Bharu Holdings Berhad...
Forts, fossils and free entry: Why Malaysia’s museums were the place to be this weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — In conjunction with today’s International Museum Day celebration, thousands of visitors from within and outside the country did not miss...
Widow of Teluk Intan crash victim finds solace in cherished memories and community support
IPOH, May 18 — As she continues to come to terms with the devastating loss of her husband, Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, and eight of his colleagues in the May 13...
Double murder rocks Thai town bordering Malaysia
BANGKOK, May 18 — A 47-year-old man and his 46-year-old wife were gunned down outside their home in the southern Thai province of Yala last night. The attack happened...
Thunderstorms, strong winds expected in eight states, warns MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across...
Abang Jo announces free university degrees for Sarawakians starting 2026 — full funding for full-time studies
KUCHING, May 18 — Sarawakian workers who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies will have the opportunity to do so next year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi...
Man to be charged for threatening DBKL officer over ‘Abang Belon’ incident
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — A man will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow for threatening a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officer on social media,...
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik outclass giant killers, claim Thailand Open crown to bag second title of 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik reached a major career milestone after clinching the Thailand Open title...
China retaliates with up to 75pc tariffs on engineering plastic from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan amid trade tensions
BEIJING, May 18 — China on Sunday announced anti-dumping duties as high as 74.9 per cent on imports of POM copolymers, a type of engineering plastic, from the...