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Kuala Lumpur

Woman nabbed for wielding knife at Rain Rave Water Music Festival in KL

In a viral video, a man can be seen attempting to disarm the woman.
In a viral video, a man can be seen attempting to disarm the woman.

KL tried to throw a water party like Songkran. Malaysians threw a wet blanket instead

mmsplash - Organizer spray water at onlookers and the public along the street during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, May 1, 2026

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA
mmsplash - Organizer spray water at onlookers and the public along the street during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, May 1, 2026

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

2 foreign nationals die after falling from height in separate cases at KLIA Terminal 2

The incident occurred at 2.20pm at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on May 1.
The incident occurred at 2.20pm at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on May 1.

Former Malaysian spy Blossom Wong, who sported cheongsams on missions, dies at 87

Ms Wong Kooi Fong was part of the protection detail for Robert F. Kennedy during his visit to Malaysia on Jan 21, 1964.
Ms Wong Kooi Fong was part of the protection detail for Robert F. Kennedy during his visit to Malaysia on Jan 21, 1964.

Fire razes five houses in Kuala Lumpur, killing one

The fire completely destroyed one of the houses, while the four others were damaged to varying degrees.
The fire completely destroyed one of the houses, while the four others were damaged to varying degrees.

Jinling Starblitz to outshine his rivals

Jinling Starblitz
Jinling Starblitz

Simon Dunderdale-trained Mega Ace top of the pack again

Mega ace
Mega ace

Beggars in Kuala Lumpur growing more assertive

A trend is emerging in Kuala Lumpur: groups of women, accompanied by young children, who are increasingly targeting passers-by for money.
A trend is emerging in Kuala Lumpur: groups of women, accompanied by young children, who are increasingly targeting passers-by for money.

‘Frustrated, tired, hungry’: KLIA passengers left waiting for hours after baggage system glitch

Some travellers waited almost three hours for their baggage.
Some travellers waited almost three hours for their baggage.

4YO Banker’s Smile is on the up and up

Banker’s Smile
Banker’s Smile

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.