Food News

A bit of magic in every bite

King's Cross Station in London featured prominently in the Harry Potter universe, and it was also where I first arrived after landing at Heathrow Airport on holiday many years ago.

Focus

Landmine treaty cracks under pressure

For decades, borders seeded with antipersonnel mines divided the Soviet bloc from the West, deterring citizens from fleeing across the Iron Curtain.

Star Biz7

MRT3 — a costly necessity?

Malaysia is at a crossroads with the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3), also known as MRT Circle Line project, a massive infrastructure initiative that has sparked intense fiscal debate.

Insight

Powering progress: Digital finance is redefining car ownership in Malaysia

In Malaysia, car ownership is more than a milestone, it is a necessity. From school runs to side hustles, the car remains a vital utility, especially in areas underserved by public transport.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Ee Wei in race against time to overcome weaknesses ahead of world meet

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have to raise their game if they hope to win a medal in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris.

Metro News

JB hunt for funds, mental health awareness

JOHOR Baru Befrienders is hoping to raise funds while spreading mental health awareness through a treasure hunt.

Food for thought

Curious Cook: The magic of durian

The columnist explains what makes durian so delicious and distinctive.

Nation

Oct 29 fixed to hear appeal against Mohd Isa’s acquittal

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has fixed Oct 29 to hear the prosecution's appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of nine graft charges.

Nation

Red tape blocks road to redemption

PETALING JAYA: Despite having a job offer on standby, single father Ong Lai Foo remains unemployed, trapped by a requirement for a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Football

Veteran Fazly’s back with Selangor – and their defence couldn’t feel safer

PETALING JAYA: In a move that has taken many by surprise, seasoned leftback Fazly Mazlan has rejoined Selangor – a decision that coach Katsuhito Kinoshi openly admits he did not see coming.

Metro News

Capital grappling with surge in abandoned vehicles

ABANDONED and dilapidated vehicles left in public parking spaces are among complaints received by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Metro News

Shah Alam backs state parking privatisation plan

SHAH ALAM City Council (MBSA) is ready to implement Selangor's on-street parking privatisation exercise if it proceeds on Aug 1 as scheduled.

Metro News

One portal to access welfare services info

A NEW digital portal on registered care services across the state will be made accessible to the public.

Nation

Grim reality of lorry drivers

PETALING JAYA: Exhausted, underpaid and pushed to their limits.

Cricket

Cricketer  Virandeep dares to dream beyond milestones

PETALING JAYA: In a game where numbers often define legacy, Virandeep Singh has made sure his name is etched in Malaysian cricket's T20 (Twenty-overs format) international history, not just for what he's done but for what he dares to dream.

Markets

Wall St Week Ahead: Tariffs, Fed, tech results in focus

A looming US deadline for more severe global tariffs is among a barrage of upcoming events threatening to disrupt an increasingly calm US stock market that has set a string of all-time highs.

Sabah & Sarawak

Timber worth RM1.1mil seized in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Timber worth RM1.1mil was seized en route to a wood factory in Ranau.

Metro News

‘Take humane approach in solving strays crisis’

THE country is facing a serious stray dog overpopulation problem, one that experts and activists say has escalated into a national issue requiring immediate action by the Federal Government.

Nation

‘Drivers’ mental health must be addressed as well’

PETALING JAYA: While authorities readily crack down on vocational drivers as part of road safety measures, the mental health of these drivers remains a largely unattended area.

Gymnastics

MGF believe gymnasts selected for SEA Games will shine in Thailand

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) have big hopes for this year's Thailand SEA Games in December.