In pictures: A tale of fire and loss
Over 500 residents from Putra Heights in Subang Jaya and the surrounding area were forced to move to temporary relief centres due to the huge blast which left many homeless.
First Raya without dad for Rohingya family in Ampang
The only means they have of celebrating the occasion are the groceries given to them by a charitable foundation.
Kampung Sungai Baru residents left homeless ahead of Hari Raya
The flats in the area are torn down one by one despite an interim order allowing the residents to remain there until the court reaches a decision.
A tale of Ramadan dates
Dates have always played an important role in the month of Ramadan, when Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dawn until dusk, traditionally breaking their fast with ripe dates.
A CNY marked by poverty
While wealth and prosperity are a common theme in Chinese New Year greetings, many still celebrate the occasion with very little or nothing at all.
A rally against corruption
Around 300 protesters, mostly students, gathered in Kuala Lumpur to take a stand against corruption after the Anwar Ibrahim government made a series of decisions that critics say exonerate scandal-hit individuals in the hope of holding the fragile coalition together.
A quick tour of Malaysia's dazzling mosques
Mosques are not only Muslim houses of worship; in many parts of the Muslim world, they are also stunning tourist attractions thanks to their architecture and history. MalaysiaNow stops by some of the most beautiful mosques in the Klang Valley.
A family's water problems
Chua Theam Kok and his family are forced to collect water in buckets but scramble to cope whenever the rain comes pouring through the leaks in their old wooden house.
Mak Wan, the ex-drug addict helping the homeless in KL
Mak Wan knows what it is like to live on the streets and even to spend time behind bars.
After assault and son's death, Ong Ing Keong soldiers on
Ong Ing Keong, the deaf e-hailing driver who was assaulted by a royal escort, tries to put on a brave face for the sake of his wife.
A Malaysian Hindu's struggle for the Palestinians
M Mythreyar is a devout Hindu but cannot ignore his feelings about the conflict in Gaza.
Thousands in Kuala Lumpur condemn US-Israeli crimes
Millions of people have been protesting outside Israeli and US embassies worldwide to mark one year of genocide against the Palestinians. On Oct 12, 2024, tens of thousands braved the scorching sun, followed by thunderstorms, as they marched to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur, before being stopped about 300 metres from the heavily guarded complex.
