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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
The figurines are not just toys for children to play with but also for collectors who grew up alongside them. Photo source: Kuyen SemolStudio
The figurines are not just toys for children to play with but also for collectors who grew up alongside them. Photo source: Kuyen SemolStudio
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Art toys bring Malaysia’s iconic cartoon characters back to life
KUALA LUMPUR - For the generation that grew up in the early 1990s, fictional characters of comics...
Dr Amirul is not only known as a young doctor who has successfully expanded his clinic network, but is also recognised among patients and colleagues as a physician who embraces music. - Bernama photo
Dr Amirul is not only known as a young doctor who has successfully expanded his clinic network, but is also recognised among patients and colleagues as a physician who embraces music. - Bernama photo
Features
Stethoscope and guitar: Dr Amirul Syafiq’s human touch
JOHOR BAHRU - Behind the  stethoscope and the heavy responsibilities of being a medical doctor lies...
Photo illustrated via Canva
Photo illustrated via Canva
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National reading survey reveals strong academic habits but low leisure reading among Malaysian youth
KUALA LUMPUR - While Malaysia boasts a high general literacy rate of 94.64 per cent, the Programme...
Spending around RM2,000 a month to get the cards she wanted, Ayesha said card prices fluctuate based on the market, which collectors track using an app widely used by Pokemon fans and buyers. - Bernama photo
Spending around RM2,000 a month to get the cards she wanted, Ayesha said card prices fluctuate based on the market, which collectors track using an app widely used by Pokemon fans and buyers. - Bernama photo
National
Woman sells prized Pokemon cards to join next Sumud Flotilla mission
KUALA LUMPUR - Letting go of something you love is never easy, especially when it carries memories...
Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain
Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain
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Why Malaysia’s obsession with mainstream sports is killing Olympic dreams
SHAH ALAM – Malaysia’s continued fixation on a small group of popular sports is increasingly at...
To date, nearly 50 replicas produced; priced between RM3,000 and RM6,000 depending on the size. - Bernama photo
To date, nearly 50 replicas produced; priced between RM3,000 and RM6,000 depending on the size. - Bernama photo
ARTS & CULTURE
Traditional east coast boats preserved as miniature replicas
KUALA LUMPUR - A deep fascination with traditional east coast fishing boats since his youth has...
The Pokémon card collection sold by Damiral for RM1.87 million. - Photo: Instagram / damiralimran.
The Pokémon card collection sold by Damiral for RM1.87 million. - Photo: Instagram / damiralimran.
Features
From bedroom hobby to RM1.87 million fortune for Pokémon card collector
SHAH ALAM - From a weekend pastime to a million-ringgit windfall, 25-year-old Damiral Imran just...
Some of the recycled tire decoration products created by entrepreneur Muhammad Akhmal Adib, 33, photographed at his workshop in Kampung Pulau, near Durian Tunggal. - Bernama photo
Some of the recycled tire decoration products created by entrepreneur Muhammad Akhmal Adib, 33, photographed at his workshop in Kampung Pulau, near Durian Tunggal. - Bernama photo
Features
Young entrepreneur crafts unique products from used tyres
KUALA LUMPUR - For most people, used tyres are seen as worthless waste, but for Muhammad Akhmal...
For Mohd Maliki, a childhood fascination has grown into a lifelong commitment, turning the humble bird trap into a symbol of Malay heritage and artistry. - Bernama food
For Mohd Maliki, a childhood fascination has grown into a lifelong commitment, turning the humble bird trap into a symbol of Malay heritage and artistry. - Bernama food
ARTS & CULTURE
Turning hobby into heritage: Kelantan artisan keeps Jebak Puyuh alive
KOTA BHARU - What began as a pastime has become a mission for a Kelantan craftsman determined to...
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Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin delivering his speech at the party&#039;s annual general assembly held at IDCC, Shah Alam on Sept 6, 2025. (SINAR PHOTO)
Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin delivering his speech at the party's annual general assembly held at IDCC, Shah Alam on Sept 6, 2025. (SINAR PHOTO)
“No surprise” over Hamzah’s sacking, exodus from Bersatu expected
Hamzah and Muhyiddin embrace on the last day of the party&#039;s annual general assembly in September 2025. (PHOTO BY ROSLI TALIB)
Hamzah and Muhyiddin embrace on the last day of the party's annual general assembly in September 2025. (PHOTO BY ROSLI TALIB)
Hamzah camp rules out Umno return, signals next steps
A security guard at an institution of higher learning was fined RM2,500 by the Syariah High Court after pleading guilty to possessing materials related to the teachings of "The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light", which have been declared haram under the state fatwa.
A security guard at an institution of higher learning was fined RM2,500 by the Syariah High Court after pleading guilty to possessing materials related to the teachings of "The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light", which have been declared haram under the state fatwa.
Security guard fined for possession of materials related to deviationist teachings
US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures&#039; "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. - (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)
US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. - (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)
Britney Spears cannot reclaim rights to her songs until 2060
People visit a Pop Mart shop that sells "blind box" products at a mall in Singapore on Feb 13, 2026. - (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)
People visit a Pop Mart shop that sells "blind box" products at a mall in Singapore on Feb 13, 2026. - (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)
Singapore mulls regulating 'blind boxes' to curb gambling risks
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Child opens car door, causes accident involving six vehicles along Jalan Tun Razak
A child inadvertently caused a road accident after opening a car door in open traffic, leading to two motorcycles crashing into each other.
A child inadvertently caused a road accident after opening a car door in open traffic, leading to two motorcycles crashing into each other.
New forensic review challenges Kurt Cobain's suicide ruling, says 'this is a homicide'
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain
Federal Court reinstates Isa Samad's conviction and sentence, issues warrant of committal
Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has been ordered to begin serving a six-year prison sentence from Tuesday.
Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has been ordered to begin serving a six-year prison sentence from Tuesday.
Newlywed wife dies in car accident only two days after marriage
Irfan Syabil and Nur Ain Izayu had only been married for two days when the latter died in a road accident on Feb 2 in Gual Ipoh, Tanah Merah. - Photo courtesy of Irfan Syabil
Irfan Syabil and Nur Ain Izayu had only been married for two days when the latter died in a road accident on Feb 2 in Gual Ipoh, Tanah Merah. - Photo courtesy of Irfan Syabil
Malaysians still drawn to charm of reading physical books
The Reading Profile of Malaysians 2022/2023 study by the National Library of Malaysia recorded a positive shift in reading trends among Malaysians, who crave a variety of information in line with changing lifestyles and current technological developments. - Bernama photo
The Reading Profile of Malaysians 2022/2023 study by the National Library of Malaysia recorded a positive shift in reading trends among Malaysians, who crave a variety of information in line with changing lifestyles and current technological developments. - Bernama photo
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