Photo gallery: Thaipusam 2023 in pictures

THAIPUSAM returns this weekend with a big bang after two years of muted celebration due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are photos of the celebration nationwide. Read full story

Free politicians don’t come cheap

THE is certainly a stench of nepotism surrounding the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar as senior adviser to her father Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister is also heading the Finance Ministry, which makes the appointment even more bizarre; it is arguable that the father and daughter have enormous power over the nation’s economic policy.

US cargo train derails, causing massive fire

A CARGO train derailed in the midwestern United States, sparking a massive fire and evacuation orders, officials and reports said yesterday. No injuries or fatalities were reported after the 50-car train came off the tracks late Friday near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border.

Umno sacking of Khairy will alienate youth, says Ismail Sabri

UMNO is risking the support of young voters by sacking popular leaders such as Khairy Jamaluddin, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. In an interview with Utusan Malaysia, the party vice-president Ismail said Umno was sending the wrong message to the youth.