Nation

Petaling Street comes alive with horse parade

PETALING JAYA: A sea of red lanterns, drumbeats and galloping symbolism transformed Petaling Street into a festive corridor as traders and visitors ushered in an early Year of the Horse while celebrating culture and community spirit.

The Star Says

Don’t panic, TB is treatable and containable

TUBERCULOSIS (TB) is back in the headlines following an outbreak in Johor where 33 people were detected with the disease.

Golf

Dream debut for Hoe, Liow

MICHAEL Hoe and Francis Liow could hardly have scripted a better first appearance at the DP World Tour's Hero Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am than what transpired at this year's event.

Golf

Big crowds, big launches order of the day as Golfest KL wraps up

FOUR packed days of product launches, skill challenges and festival‑style excitement, is what Golfest KL 2026 is all about.

Nation

Mechanic badly hurt in workshop explosion

KOTA BARU: A mechanic was seriously injured in an explosion, believed to have been caused by gas leaking from a vehicle's air-conditioning unit, at a workshop in Tanah Merah.

Golf

Honma and Huawei unveil stylish new smartwatch

PREMIUM global golf brand Honma and technology giant Huawei have partnered in the launch of the Honma x Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro, a special edition smartwatch that blends luxury styling with advanced golf and health technology.

Golf

Golfers unite to weigh in on World Wish Day

SOME charity events raise funds. Others quietly unite a community around something far more meaningful.

Football

City Boys refuse to fold as Risto’s charges hold Turtles in Malaysia Cup first leg

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur City may be battling off-field woes, but they showed they are far from done after fighting back to hold Terengganu to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Malaysia Cup quarter-final game.

It's Just Politics

Thailand’s colourful elections

A who's who in our neighbour's general elections – whose results, some say, will be controlled by 'hidden hands'.

Squash

Sivasangari’s sizzling serve powers her to 200th PSA win in Chicago

PETALING JAYA: National squash player S. Sivasangari (pic) served up a splendid game to mark her 200th win on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour.

Nation

Hidden door handles pose a major safety risk

PETALING JAYA: As China moves to phase out "hidden" or retractable car door handles by 2027 over safety concerns, Malaysian transport experts are urging authorities to tighten inspections on new vehicles sold locally, warning that the sleek designs could pose deadly risks during emergencies.

Sabah & Sarawak

10-year-old weightlifter shows grit beyond age

KUCHING: A 10-year-old boy stole the limelight at Dewan Panglima Rentap in Betong when he hoisted the barbells in a weightlifting competition.

Nation

M’sia, India ties enter next level

SERI KEMBANGAN: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is set to enter the Malaysian market as Malaysia and India deepen their longstanding economic ties, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.

Swimming

Hoe Yean sees improvement in tiring but fruitful triple-race outing

PETALING JAYA: Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean (pic) continued his fine form in the Malaysian Invitational Age-Group Championships by adding two more titles.

Nation

Loke urges caution on mandating dashcams

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic) has cautioned against rushing into mandating dashcams with audio recording in e-hailing vehicles and taxis.

Golf

OWGR sparks fresh storm 

THERE was much to debate this week, but unsurprisingly the Official World Golf Rankings long awaited decision to award points to LIV Golf for the first time dominated discussions across the sport – and for good reason.

Nation

Hooked on blind box craze

PETALING JAYA: The thrill of opening a blind box can quickly give way to regret when duplicates pile up for collectors, but the excitement of getting the coveted toy or figurines continues to draw them back.

Nation

Making e-hailing rides safer

PETALING JAYA: The mandatory installation of dual-facing dashcams in all e-hailing vehicles should be implemented to strengthen passenger safety and accountability, say experts.

Nation

Chasing the ‘missing piece’ may come at a cost

PETALING JAYA: The excitement of tearing open a blind box often turns into disappointment the moment a duplicate toy is revealed.

Focus

Inside the blind box economy: Why we can’t stop unboxing

Once a childhood ritual, blind boxes have become a multi-billion-dollar industry built on anticipation and nostalgia, but will we keep buying into the thrill?