Putting Dr G On The Spot

Debunking the 'love pill' myths

Despite decades of clinical use and extensive research, phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors) remain surrounded by persistent myths.

Laos

Laos cracks down on over 6,900 criminal cases in 2025

VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Public Security handled a total of 6,996 criminal cases in 2025, of which 6,415 cases were resolved, mostly in relation to drug dealing.

Nation

Ministry sec-gen among several witnesses to be called in probe over RM1.1bil agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to call several witnesses, including the secretary-general of a ministry, to assist in investigations into the implementation of a RM1.1bil agreement between the Malaysian Government and a foreign company.

Arts

Can AI tell us how much to pay for art?

More companies have launched AI-powered valuation tools that give collectors price estimates for individual artworks

Sabah & Sarawak

STPM candidates evacuated from flood-hit villages in Paitan

KOTA KINABALU: Flood-affected STPM candidates sitting for Monday's STPM examination are being transported out of their villages on Sunday (Feb 22).

Nation

Missing angler in Pontian identified as 56YO subcontractor

PONTIAN: The man who went missing while fishing with his son at Sungai Parit Bugis here has been identified as Albert Tan Siang Fook, a 56-year-old subcontractor with a bus body manufacturer in Kulai.

World

Police officer killed, 24 people wounded in bomb explosions in Ukraine's Lviv

KYIV, Feb ⁠22 (Reuters) - One police officer ⁠was killed and 24 other ‌people were wounded after several explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv, ​in western Ukraine, ⁠the National Police ⁠said on Sunday.

Nation

GOF: RM3.37mil in e-waste seized in Seberang Prai raid

GEORGE TOWN: Police seized various processing items and e-waste worth RM3.37mil in a raid on a premises through Ops Hazard in the Seberang Perai Selatan area on Friday (Feb 20).

Nation

PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin in ICU at Penang Hospital after stent procedure

GEORGE TOWN: PAS Spiritual Leader Datuk Hashim Jasin is currently at the Intensive Care Unit of Penang Hospital following a stent implantation procedure on Saturday (Feb 21).

Thailand

Thai navy arrests six Chinese nationals allegedly linked to scam

BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy's Chanthaburi Marine Task Force, in coordination with immigration officials, on Saturday (Feb 21) arrested six Chinese nationals for illegal entry and alleged links to online scams, according to navy spokesman Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan.

Animals

Dog Talk: In one lively home, five rescues bring joy and chaos to their guardian

Bringing dogs and cats together can be a challenge, especially when they are rescues joining at different times.

Fashion

Is Rachel Zoe the fashion stylist who made stylists the star?

Rachel Zoe, arguably, transformed the world of fashion styling, making the people behind the looks just as famous as the stars they dress.

Badminton

Haikal-Hon Jian keeping it real for German Open opener against China's No. 1

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri face an uphill task to halt their run of early exits this year after being drawn against world No. 3 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang of China in the first round of the German Open starting on Tuesday (Feb 24).

Nation

JPJ issues 456 notices in CNY motorcycle operation at Sentul Pasar toll

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) issued 456 notices for various traffic offences in a Special Motorcycle Operation in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Sentul Pasar Toll Plaza, on Saturday night (Feb 21).

China

China renews blue alert for cold wave, strong winds

BEIJING: China's National Meteorological Centre renewed a blue alert for a cold wave on Sunday (Feb 22) as the country braces for cold fronts.

India

Enslaved in Thailand, four Odia workers brought back to Odisha, India

NEW DELHI: Four of the six Odia workers, languishing in virtual captivity of their employers in Thailand, have been safely brought back to their place of nativity following prompt intervention by the Odisha Government.

Other Sports

Olympics-Curling-Defiant Jacobs says Canada were determined to prove critics wrong

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ⁠21 (Reuters) - Canada's men's curling team channelled their fury at being labelled cheats into their ⁠quest for Olympic gold, skip Brad Jacobs said on Saturday after his team ended ‌their tumultuous campaign standing on top of the podium.

World

Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says

KYIV, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Russia attacked Ukraine ⁠with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure and killing ⁠at least one person, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday.

Nation

RM3.5mil lost to love scams in January 2026, says cops

KUALA LUMPUR: Police recorded 100 love scam cases involving losses of RM3.5mil in January this year, an increase of 5 cases compared to January 2025.

Making Progress

A presidency by tariff

When Donald Trump once again reached for tariffs, he did so with familiar language and an unfamiliar legal theory.