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'He seemed ordinary': Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Traders and workers in the Desa Palma commercial area in Nilai say they recognised the man linked to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that shook the neighbourhood la... Read More


Tiger strikes again in Jerantut, killing pregnant cow

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- A pregnant cow was killed in what is believed to be a tiger attack at a rubber plantation in Ulu Sungai Kasah near Kampung Bantal Seberang, Hulu Tembeling in Jerantut heighten... Read More


Papa Zola and the economics of everyday sacrifice and growth - Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 28 -- I watched Papa Zola The Movie with my family because it has become one of the most talked about local films of the year, and perhaps because it was the school holidays and eve... Read More


Lukut machete attack leaves man seriously injured, police investigating

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- A man was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of men armed with machetes in Lukut, Port Dickson, last night. A 17-second video recorded by a member of the publi... Read More


Malaysian cinema in 2025: A defining year of hits, fresh concepts and international recognition (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Once dismissed as inferior to global film industries for its lack of quality and compelling storytelling, Malaysian cinema in 2025 has decisively proven its evolution, fuelled... Read More


Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 28 -- BookXcess, Malaysia's leading bookstore chain known for affordable books, has long been a haven for readers nationwide, attracting book lovers from all walks of life. Now, t... Read More


Not our style: NGOs call for rethink as Miri foam party rubs up against Sarawak values

MIRI, Dec. 28 -- Twelve non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here are objecting the holding of a 'foam party' for the New Year's Eve celebration here, saying that the event is against Sarawak's cultu... Read More


Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for 'I Lite U' festival programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Kuala Lumpur's most recognisable shopping strip will be fully closed on two nights in early January to make way for the dry run and official launch of the "I Lite U" Festival ... Read More


University rankings matter, but they are not the mission - Noor Azuan Abu Osman

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 28 -- The dichotomy of rankings and global evaluations has been deepening recently, where robust debates have been ongoing on whether university rankings are a vain pursuit, a "fame... Read More


An elephant, a durian stash and one unlucky Honda City at Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- A stash of durians is believed to have attracted a wild elephant to a parked car at the Amiza Titiwangsa R&R yesterday, resulting in damage to the vehicle. A video clip of th... Read More