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Penang-style 'lor bak' and 'cincaluk' pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Cafe in Taman Universiti, PJ

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 13 -- Wrapped in beancurd skin and fried to a bronzed crisp, the Penang-style Nyonya lor bak arrives lightly crackling. Aromatic with warm spices and the gentle sweetness of shallo... Read More


As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Offering stylish alternatives that rival brand-new items, bundle shops (secondhand, or thrift) have seen a surge in popularity. In recent years, these second-hand outlets hav... Read More


'Music is medicine': Tarimosi's emo revival blends therapy, theatre and riffs in Audiopamine+

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- 'Music is medicine' is a common phrase used by artists and musicians when describing how music impacted their lives. For example, Grammy-winning singer songwriter Bruce Sprin... Read More


Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Education group Dong Zong has called for greater openness and mutual respect in the debate over recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), warning that framing ... Read More


Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers trapped, one injured

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Two workers remain trapped after a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin Power plant in Kukup, Johor, this afternoon, injuring another worker and sparking a small f... Read More


Blaze at Puncak Alam plastic factory contained after hours-long operation, no casualties reported (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- A fire at a plastic factory in the Alam Jaya Industrial Park, Bandar Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, has been brought under control. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) O... Read More


Car splits in two after hitting oil palm tree in Maran, driver killed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- A 24-year-old man died after the car he was driving left the road and struck an oil palm tree, splitting the vehicle in two in a crash along Jalan Jengka-Jerantut at Jengka 11... Read More


Shoryuken! Street Fighter movie trailer debuts at The Game Awards, showcasing beloved characters and moves (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Street Fighter live-action movie made a thunderous debut at The Game Awards 2025, unveiling an action-packed trailer that has fans buzzing with excitement. Packed with iconic... Read More


Lawyers say scrutiny of woman's background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Lawyers representing the families of three men shot dead by police in Melaka last month have said the state police chief appears to beattempting to divert public attention fro... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in early morning Alor Gajah crash, lorry driver at large

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Police are tracking down a lorry driver involved in a two-vehicle collision at the Taman Mutiara traffic light junction along the AMJ Highway in Melaka, which claimed the life... Read More