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An undated file photograph shows a general view of Damansara Perdana. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man falls 32 floors at Damansara Perdana condo

A file photograph shows Tun Daim Zainuddin at Sunway University on November 27, 2019. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

After Daim’s death, prosecutors drop asset declaration charge

A file photograph shows a MyKad identity card in an electronic reader at a POS Malaysia outlet in Bangi on October 15, 2018. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

With identity crime rising, Putrajaya plans more secure MyKad with MyDigital ID integration

Police offer 60pc discount on summonses to mark Madani govt’s second anniversary, from Nov 22 to 24

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police offer 60pc discount on summonses to mark Madani govt’s second anniversary, from Nov 22 to 24

Actress Diana Danielle, whose full name is Diana Danielle Danny Beeson, 32, (centre), attending the case mention for the divorce application filed against her husband, Farid Kamil, whose full name is Farid Kamil Zahari, 43, at the Syariah Lower Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur, November 20, 2024. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 12 h ago

Celebrity couple Diana Danielle, Farid Kamil’s marriage confirmed after reconciliation last year, according to Shariah Court

A 17-year-old Form 5 student who crashed his motorcycle into a policeman’s bike while riding against traffic has been banned from holding a driving licence for five years. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Court bans 17-year-old student from holding driving licence for five years after crashing into cop’s motorbike, causing serious injuries

A police officer stands guard next to security regulation signage at the departure hall of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on March 10, 2014. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Immigration denies link to alleged assault of foreigner at KLIA

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the teenage boy who tragically died after being electrocuted while charging his phone on an express bus was the victim of faulty electrical wiring. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Faulty wiring caused teen’s electrocution on express bus, operator’s fleet suspended after similar issue found, says Anthony Loke

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Umno gets seven more days to settle RM19.5m SRC suit

A popular, local tea chain Chagee has issued an apology after a TikTok video went viral, showing one of their staff allegedly rigging a contest. — Screenshot of X/mhmmdhsm and Facebook/my.chagee

Life / 14 h ago

Chagee steeps in scandal: Apologises after TikToker exposes alleged contest rigging

Lee Zii Jia will now have to depend on the fate of other players at the China Masters tournament, including Japan’s Koki Watanabe (71,130) who is currently ranked seventh in the World Tour Finals. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Zii Jia’s World Tour Finals hopes hang in the balance after early China Masters exit

The federal government’s position on oil and gas (O&G) resources off Sarawak’s shores remains grounded in the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA), which grants Petronas full ownership and exclusive rights to all petroleum resources in Malaysia, both onshore and offshore. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Federal laws take precedence in Sarawak’s oil and gas dispute, experts assert (VIDEO)

The popular beverage chain issued an online apology yesterday in response to claims that it had rigged its Tear & Win contest. — Screenshot of Facebook/my.chagee

Life / 13 h ago

Trouble brews for tea chain Chagee as calls for boycott intensify

Rafizi expressed confidence that with clear explanations, more people would register with Padu to ensure they do not miss out on any government assistance. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Phase 2 of Padu registration to proceed after Cabinet nod, says Rafizi

A woman from Jiangsu province, China, was left stunned after mistakenly paying 60,000 yuan for a one-night stay at a hotel apartment in South Korea, confusing the Chinese yuan symbol for the Korean won. — Screenshot of AirBnb.com

Life / 18 h ago

Oops! Was that yuan or won? Chinese woman accidentally pays RM37,000 for hotel room due to currency mix-up on Airbnb

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Phase 2 of Padu registration to proceed after Cabinet nod, says Rafizi

Rafizi expressed confidence that with clear explanations, more people would register with Padu to ensure they do not miss out on any government assistance. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 — Registration for the second phase of the government’s Central Database Hub (Padu) will be opened after the Cabinet approves several criteria which are currently being refined by the ministries involved, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.He said the government, through his ministry and the Ministry of Finance...

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Abang Johari said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari

Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar had earlier suggested that Bung should step down to focus on his ongoing court case. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

I won’t step down as Sabah Umno chief, says Bung

The tabling of the Budget can be viewed ‘live’ on Onn Hafiz’s official Facebook page at 9.30am tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Onn Hafiz promises ‘no Bangsa Johor will be left behind’ in state Budget 2025

Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said that Sabah has a generation capacity of 1,226 megawatts (MW), with current demand for electricity around 1,166 MW. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Sabah’s electricity reserve margin at only 5pc, state assembly told

Sabah deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said papers to address the issue of child marriages among indigenous communities in Sabah will be presented to Cabinet soon for deliberation. — Picture via Facebook/Dr Joachim Gunsalam

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sabah to table Cabinet papers to end child marriages in native communities, says deputy CM

An undated file photograph shows a general view of Damansara Perdana. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man falls 32 floors at Damansara Perdana condo

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police offer 60pc discount on summonses to mark Madani govt’s second anniversary, from Nov 22 to 24

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the teenage boy who tragically died after being electrocuted while charging his phone on an express bus was the victim of faulty electrical wiring. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Faulty wiring caused teen’s electrocution on express bus, operator’s fleet suspended after similar issue found, says Anthony Loke

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Singapore / 18 h ago

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Singapore / 17 h ago

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Legha Pawan, who was originally charged on July 2 with causing death by a rash act, now faces an amended charge of voluntarily causing hurt that results in grievous harm. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Man accused of pushing another into Singapore River, causing drowning, faces five years’ jail on amended charge

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Singapore / 18 h ago

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Singapore / 15 h ago

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Police said Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, an online gambling addict, funded her addiction by borrowing money from her victims — in one case as much as 300,000 baht — before killing them and stealing their jewellery and mobile phones. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Alleged Thai cyanide serial killer, one of the worst in kingdom’s history, sentenced to death for poisoning friend in first of 14 murder trials

Gisele Pelicot's daughter Caroline leaves the courthouse after a hearing in the trial of her father and Gisele's former partner Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging Gisele Pelicot for nearly ten years and inviting strangers to rape her at their home in Mazan, a small town in the south of France, at a courthouse in Avignon, on November 19, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

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World / 13 h ago

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World / 19 h ago

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World / 14 h ago

North Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units, Seoul says

Mary Jane Veloso, a domestic helper and mother of two, was arrested in the city of Yogyakarta, for carrying 2.6 kg of heroin concealed in a suitcase in 2010. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll from the resulting war had reached 43,972 people, the majority civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear

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World / 17 h ago

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Money

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 4.16 points or 0.26 per cent to close at 1,598.18 from yesterday’s close of 1,602.34. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 12 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips below 1,600 as heavyweights push down index

At 6pm, the local currency appreciated to 4.4685/4740 against the greenback, compared with Tuesday’s close of 4.4705/4750. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, sustains upward momentum against regional currencies

The US dollar index – which measures the currency against six major peers – fell to a one-week low of 106.07 on November 20, 2024. — Reuters file pic

Money / 15 h ago

US dollar down to one-week low as ‘Trump trade’ momentum ebbs

Visitors walk past restaurants in a popular tourist area next to the rail tracks in the Ueno district of central Tokyo on November 17, 2024. — AFP pic

Money / 14 h ago

Japan sets monthly record 3.31 million visitors in October

Analysts warn that question marks remain over worker shortages and whether Japan can generate enough electricity for energy-hungry AI data centres. — Reuters file pic

Money / 16 h ago

Japan ramps up tech ambitions with US$65b for AI, chips

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Money / 15 h ago

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Money / 14 h ago

Japan publisher Kadokawa shares roar on Sony buyout report

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Money / 17 h ago

Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary

Sports

Lee Zii Jia will now have to depend on the fate of other players at the China Masters tournament, including Japan’s Koki Watanabe (71,130) who is currently ranked seventh in the World Tour Finals. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Zii Jia’s World Tour Finals hopes hang in the balance after early China Masters exit

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Sports / 12 h ago

Son Heung-min says resilient Palestine offers lessons for South Korea

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Sports / 11 h ago

Genoa appoint Patrick Vieira as new coach after Gilardino sack

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Sports / 13 h ago

Verstappen poised for fourth successive title in Las Vegas

Japan's Wataru Endo (second left) fights for the ball with China's Cao Yongjing (second right) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification football match between China and Japan in Xiamen, in southeastern China's Fujian province on November 19, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification

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Sports / 20 h ago

Spain Women drop veterans Paredes and World Cup kiss victim Hermoso

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Sports / 20 h ago

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