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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 6 h ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic

Eat-drink / 7 h ago

Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Showbiz / 9 h ago

The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic

Tech-gadgets / 5 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

This file picture shows EU supporters reacting after MPs voted to delay a Brexit deal decision in London, Britain, October 19, 2019.

World / 19 h ago

Breturn or Bre-entry: Would the EU take Britain back?

Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced in May 2026 a temporary suspension on imports of five Thai shrimp species effective June 1 as part of tighter controls on fisheries products from Thailand. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a

World / 9 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

Malaysia’s sports journalists have spent decades documenting the nation’s biggest victories and tense moments. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

When the press box cheered: Journalists look back on Malaysia’s biggest sporting moments

The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Pekan has six traffic summonses to his name, including two for overtaking on a double line. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

A giant bamboo shoot packed in a traveller’s suitcase briefly sparked an ivory scare at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport before security officers realised it was destined for the dinner table, not the black market. — Social media pic

Life / 6 h ago

Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO)

Newspapers line a newsstand in London. As readers increasingly get their news from social media, video platforms and AI-powered tools, traditional media organisations face mounting pressure to adapt. — Reuters pic

Life / 16 Jun 2026

From front pages to feeds: How social media became the world’s main source of news

Researchers and environmental activists generally attribute the pollution to illegal mines in neighbouring Myanmar, whose long-running civil war enables unregulated exploitation of natural resources, including rare earth elements used in smartphones, wind turbines, electric vehicles and more. — AFP pic

Life / 16 Jun 2026

‘The water is dead’: Life along the Mekong faces a growing toxic threat

Among the highlights is the Monopoly Panini Prizm: Fifa World Cup Board Game, which allows players to build teams using football stars featured on Panini cards while competing to take control of historic Fifa World Cup matches.

Life / 16 Jun 2026

From Monopoly to Connect 4, Hasbro brings Fifa World Cup fever home with new officially licensed game range

The launch reflects a wider shift in the beauty industry, where bodycare products are evolving from basic moisturisers into formulations that combine skincare-inspired ingredients with sensory experiences.

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Why bodycare is having a moment — and Sol de Janeiro is leaning into it

Expect exclusive merchandise at the Pokémon Pop-up. — Pictures by Erna Mahyuni

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Poké-syok: Malaysia to kick off PokéXciting Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebration in September

Reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, Suhaili, 46, said he entered the industry with no formal knowledge or training, relying instead on videos he watched on YouTube. — Bernama pic

Life / 16 Jun 2026

How a RM700 gamble and YouTube videos helped a Sandakan villager build a soft-shell crab business

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Unicef: One billion children worldwide exposed to at least three climate threats

At the centre of the campaign is a film titled The Beautiful Game, which explores football through the reactions and experiences of players and fans, focusing on how factors such as sun exposure, sweat, fatigue and emotion can affect the skin.

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Paula’s Choice joins Fifa, enters global football stage with 2026 World Cup sponsorship

A Shiba Inu walks on a pet treadmill during daily activities at Paw³, a dog kindergarten, in Shanghai, China on June 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Why China’s millennials are spending RM2,400 a month sending their dogs to ‘school’

Attendees participate in the performance-based program Lincoln Center Moments for people living with dementia and their caregivers at the Lincoln Center in New York on June 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 16 Jun 2026

Can music heal memory? Free classical concerts in New York designed for dementia patients

This photograph shows the Hotel Royal overlooking Evian, which will host the G7 summit, on June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 15 Jun 2026

From the Evian Accords to the G7: How a tiny spa town became a global stage

Tao indigenous rowers paddle a traditional wooden canoe called Ovayan along the coastline at Orchid Island, Taiwan during a voyage to the Batanes Islands of the Philippines on June 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 15 Jun 2026

Austronesian Tao people set sail on 300-year ancestral voyage from Taiwan to the Philippines

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Copilot PC is designed for Malaysian professionals requiring high-performance computing in a highly portable format. — ASUS pic

Life / 15 Jun 2026

ASUS unveils AI-powered ExpertBook Ultra for Malaysian enterprise market

Aizaratbek Esenov, the 33-year-old civil servant, practices cycling during his training at the Triathlon Centre in Bishkek on April 29, 2026. After ‘basically a whole day of sitting’ at his desk, Aizaratbek Esenov, working in an IT team at the Kyrgyzstan Academy of Sciences, heads to a sports centre to practice his running, swimming and bike skills. — AFP pic

Life / 15 Jun 2026

Civil servants train for triathlon on TV as Kyrgyzstan turns to reality shows to fight obesity

Nizam Cendol Goncang, Taman Melati, a popular spot for ‘cendol’ and ‘mee bandung’ for folks in Taman Melati, Gombak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

Life / 15 Jun 2026

Delivery riders in Kuala Lumpur tell us where to go for food that is cheap and good

A queen bee is surrounded by worker bees on a honeycomb frame inside a beehive, in this handout picture taken at the National Botanical Garden, in Beijing June 22, 2020, released on June 3, 2026. — Kai Wang/Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences handout pic via Reuters

Life / 15 Jun 2026

Honeybee queens need more than royal jelly — they need a ‘royal palace,’ researchers say

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