Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik outclass giant killers, claim Thailand Open crown to bag second title of 2025

Malaysia's top men's doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, won the Thailand Open, defeating Denmark's William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer 20-22, 21-17, 21-12. This victory marks their second title of the year, following their Badminton Asia Championships win, and ends Malaysia's 16-year title drought at the Thailand Open. The world No. 5 pair demonstrated resilience, overcoming a first-set loss to dominate the final two sets. The win also builds momentum for the upcoming Malaysia Masters.

[VIDEO] Nahas FRU: ‘Terima kasih insan baik’

A woman named Azwani Ismail donated RM6,000 to bail out a truck driver involved in an accident with a FRU truck on May 13th. Known for her charitable giving through TikTok live gifts, Azwani's generosity has garnered praise online, with many expressing gratitude for her assistance and wishing her well. The donation was highlighted by TikTok user @d4dy3_rxtu2.

Anak terkilan hari lahir bertukar menjadi majlis pengebumian

An 18-year-old Malaysian grieved the loss of his mother, Patcharee Nunim, 34, who died in a motorcycle accident in Padang Besar a day before her birthday. She was returning from buying sports equipment for her youngest child who was to represent Perlis in a frisbee tournament. The accident involved a collision with a trailer near a traffic light intersection. Her son, Airil Daniel Afifi Rosshafaril, described her as a perfect, loving, and caring mother.

Sarawak, Australian business chambers ink MoU to boost bilateral trade

The Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) and the Australia Malaysia Business Council (AMBC) ACT signed an MoU to strengthen trade, investment, and economic ties. Witnessed by Malaysian and Sarawakian officials, the agreement focuses on promoting business activities, including tourism and agriculture, between Sarawak and the Australian Capital Territory. Collaborative initiatives will include business matching, B2B meetings, and joint ventures in areas like green economy, renewable energy, and education.

Spider Unplugged Concert : Penghargaan buat peminat

Ghafar pejuang terbilang, tidak begitu didendang?

Char kuetiau ‘Ori’ sepinggan chicken chop

Bekas pelajar Sesma hadiahkan bas baharu sempena Hari Guru

The Sultan Mahmud Science School (Sesma) Alumni Association (MySesma) donated a RM670,000 bus to the boarding school in conjunction with Teacher's Day. MySesma President, Datuk Mohd. Zuber Embong, stated the purchase was funded by donations collected since February 2023. The fundraising campaign, initially intended for a new mosque, exceeded its goal, raising RM2 million in 22 months. Due to the surplus and school management's request, the association decided to donate the bus as well.

China retaliates with up to 75pc tariffs on engineering plastic from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan amid trade tensions

China imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 74.9% on POM copolymer imports from the US, EU, Japan, and Taiwan. This follows a probe launched in May 2024 after the US increased tariffs on Chinese goods. POM copolymers, used in various industries, can substitute metals like copper and zinc. The highest duties target US imports, while EU, Japan, and Taiwan face lower rates. This comes amid hopes of easing US-China trade tensions following a 90-day tariff truce.

[VIDEO] Hantu pun tak sempat masak nasi goreng

A video circulating on Malaysian social media shows a young man investigating a loud noise in his kitchen. Upon entering, he finds a wok and spatula moving seemingly on their own. He startles them, causing them to fall. Rather than fear, the video has sparked humorous reactions online, with commenters joking about the 'ghost' being interrupted while cooking fried rice and being too easily scared.

8 unit lif di 5 stesen Monorel kini beroperasi sepenuhnya

Eight lifts across five Kuala Lumpur Monorail stations are now fully operational after upgrades, including safety inspections. This is part of a RM12.6 million initiative to improve all 11 Monorail stations, which also includes platform screen doors and wheelchair platform lifts installed in December 2024. Ridership has increased 8% from 52,000 daily in 2023 to 57,000 in 2024. The remaining eight lifts and one escalator at six other stations are undergoing final testing and are expected to be ready by the end of the month.

Nearly 2,000 participate in Gawai Dayak Niti Daun 2025 parade in Batu Niah

Nearly 2,000 people participated in the first-ever Gawai Dayak Niti Daun 2025 parade in Batu Niah, Subis district, showcasing Dayak cultural elements. The two-kilometer procession symbolized unity among the diverse communities. Food Industry Minister Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom encouraged modest Gawai celebrations and urged parents to monitor their children's activities to prevent drug abuse. The parade aimed to strengthen community spirit, promote cultural appreciation, and boost Niah's tourism potential.

‘Jika ada rasa kosong, itu petanda sudah nekad bercerai’

Malaysian actress Nur Fazura, 41, has become an inspiration to other women after her divorce from actor Fattah Amin. She shared on Threads that the feeling of emptiness after divorce signifies a firm resolve. Responding to a newly divorced netizen expressing similar feelings, Fazura offered words of encouragement and wished her peace and happiness. Fazura and Fattah divorced in October 2023 after seven years of marriage and share a five-year-old daughter.

Nelayan hilang, bot dinaiki dilanggar vesel pukat tunda

Outdoor Boys’ Luke Nichols calls time on YouTube before ‘things get out of hand’ (VIDEO)

Popular nature YouTuber Luke Nichols, of the Outdoor Boys channel with 15 million subscribers, is quitting content creation after 11 years. Citing concerns about his family's privacy due to the channel's explosive growth and overwhelming fan attention, Nichols explained the decision was made to protect his wife and three children from the increasing public exposure. While this marks the end of regular content, he plans to release a series of videos from unfinished projects later this year, featuring extreme camping, homesteading, and travel adventures.

Kes anggota tentera cabul pelajar diserah kepada polis

The investigation into a sergeant suspected of molesting a Form One student in Melaka has been handed over to the police. Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan stated the army will not compromise on any action that tarnishes its reputation and will take action against the soldier based on the investigation's outcome. The soldier is currently in police remand until May 20th. The incident was initially reported on May 14th.

‘Tak payah layan, dia memang dahagakan perhatian’

Malaysian actress Nabila Huda criticized a social media influencer for calling mass communication, theatre, and arts “stupid” majors. Huda defended those in the arts, highlighting their hard work and sacrifices. She believes the influencer's statement was insensitive and a cheap ploy for attention, advising others to ignore such provocations.

2 suspek kes tetak di Butterworth dicekup

Two suspects in their 30s have been arrested in Butterworth, Malaysia, following a parang attack on a man outside a shop on Jalan Raja Uda. The victim was ambushed while exiting his car and subsequently hit by the suspects' vehicle. Three masked assailants then attacked him with parangs. The victim sought refuge in a nearby clinic and was later transferred to Seberang Jaya Hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the case under Section 326 of the Penal Code.

Terbuka Thailand: Aaron-Wooi Yik ‘mandi peluh’ sebelum juara

Malaysian men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik fought hard to win the Thailand Open badminton championship in Bangkok. The former world champions defeated Denmark's Christian Kjaer and William Kryger Boe 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in a thrilling final. Despite losing the first set, the second-seeded pair rallied to win the next two, securing their second title of the season. This victory also marks their second win against Kjaer-Boe this year, following a previous win at the Indonesia Masters. They received US$37,525 in prize money.

Iran jails two women, sentences three men to death over IS-linked Shiite shrine terror that killed 15

Iran has sentenced three people to death and imprisoned several others for their involvement in two deadly attacks on the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz. The attacks, claimed by ISIS, killed 15 people. The three individuals received death sentences for "aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth'" and 25-year prison terms for "enmity against God." Two others received 15 and 10-year sentences, while two women received five-year sentences with electronic monitoring. Further charges, including weapons trafficking, are under review, and some verdicts have been appealed.