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A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

World No. 28 Leong Jun Hao found himself trailing 1-11 in the opening game but mounted a stunning comeback to claim the victory. — AFP file pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Men's singles shuttler Jun Hao stuns China's Li Shifeng to reach second round of Indian Open

The national team comprising of Timmy Tan, Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol, Muhammad Rafiq Ismail and Tun Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam overcame a tough challenge from Puerto Rico to win 3-2 with scores of 203-179, 216-257, 197-180, 185-222 and 227-161 at the Top Bowl, Kai Tak Sports Park. — Picture from Facebook/IBF

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s men’s bowling team strikes gold with historic World Cup win

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5 million to crypto scam in Johor

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

The cafe operator revealed in a statement that it received 66,041 applications for 3.65 billion issue shares worth RM1.609 billion from the Malaysian public. — Picture from Facebook/Crowe Malaysia

Money / 19 h ago

Oriental Kopi IPO oversubscribed by 59.96 times, set for Jan 23 listing

Four people — three men and a woman — had died at the scene of the crash involving three cars and two motorcycles this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

On the investigation into Khairy Jamaluddin over his statement on the existence of an additional document allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said it would be completed within seven days. — Picture Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

IGP: Cops weighing remand extension of four including top broadcasting officer in money laundering case, Khairy probe on Najib house arrest claim to wrap up in a week

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

Police believe the crash occurred when the unlicensed teen driver lost control of his car and veered into the opposite lane, colliding with two motorcycles and two other cars on January 14, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cops nab unlicensed teen driver who lost control of car in Kuching after five die (VIDEO)

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Loke sees Malaysia’s air passenger traffic finally surpassing pre-Covid levels this year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke conducts a press briefing in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said today air passenger traffic in 2025 is projected to finally surpass pre-pandemic levels.In a press conference here, he said the growth will be driven by increased seat capacity, rising demand for international travel, and an overall increase in household...

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Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 m ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

Tonnes of electronic waste continues to be sent illegally to Malaysia and other South-east Asian countries from abroad for disposal every year. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 30 m ago

Deputy trade minister says Malaysia to lead Asean battle against waste trafficking, but can’t solo it

Big waves crash onto the road at Seberang Takir in Hulu Terengganu on January 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Terengganu seeks over RM2.4b for breakwaters to stop coastal erosion

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Five people across three generations in a family were killed in a two-car collision on Jalan Nenasi-Rompin in Pahang on January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Pahang Sultan calls for more street lights after three generations in family die in Pekan-Nenasi-Rompin crash, says will inspect them personally

SMK Kwong Hua students and teachers board the Civil Defence Force’s five-tonne truck to go to school in Sibu on January 15, 2025 due to flooding. — Picture courtesy of the Sibu Civil Defence Force

1 h ago

Defenders to the rescue with lorry and four-WD as floods strand Sibu SPM students and teachers

Firefighters help a student trapped at home by rising flood waters get to SMK Kapit 2 in time to sit for the SPM exams. — Picture courtesy of the Kapit Fire and Rescue Department

1 h ago

When flood waters rise seven feet and you have SPM, who do you call? Abang Bomba

The Sarawak government’s Foreign Workers Transformation Approach system officially comes into effect on January 15, 2025, but industry players have many questions, especially regarding the fee structure. — File pic by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

New Sarawak foreign workers’ system takes effect today, but industry concerns grow over fees

Sibu Hospital director Dr Nanthakumar Thirunavukkarasu (second from right) briefs a Bomba officer while transporting a four-year-old patient to SGH in Kuching on January 13, 2025. — Photo from Facebook/Laman Rasmi Hospital Sibu

1 h ago

Life on the line: Bomba flies four-year-old boy with sepsis from Sibu to Sarawak GH in Kuching for treatment (VIDEO)

The number of evacuees in Kota Tinggi, Johor which has been flooding since January 11, 2025 remain unchanged at 275 people on January 15. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Overcast skies and floods: Uptick in evacuees for Johor, highest in Kluang at 415

Macang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal speaks during an interview in Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

MAHB denies Bersatu MP’s claim it sacked five independent directors

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) pays a courtesy call on United Arab Emirates President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on January 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia partners UAE in AI deal to fight crime, terrorism, and boost public safety

Hamid said Petros is now participating in 19 production-sharing contracts in collaboration with major oil players from several countries. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

PM Anwar affirms Petronas-Petros resolution on Sarawak gas distribution; no policy ambiguity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

With sunshine year round, solar panels could help Malaysia unlock its full potential for renewable energy. — Reuters file pic

3 h ago

PM Anwar targets UAE investments to boost Malaysia’s green energy and infrastructure development

The teen is believed to have died by electrocution while installing the internet line near an electricity pole in Membakut, Sabah. — The Borneo Post file pic

3 h ago

Teen dies while installing internet line near power pole in Sabah village

Police believe the crash occurred when the unlicensed teen driver lost control of his car and veered into the opposite lane, colliding with two motorcycles and two other cars on January 14, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

4 h ago

Cops nab unlicensed teen driver who lost control of car in Kuching after five die (VIDEO)

Two men in Ampang Jaya lost a combined total of over RM2.5 million to scammers recently. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

4 h ago

Scams targeting Ampang Jaya residents? Manager loses RM1.6m to fake Facebook crypto scheme, retiree nearly a million to phone caller

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