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Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

UM sex harassment controversy: What do Malaysia’s laws say about obscenity and unsolicited nudes?

Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo touches down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) November 29, 2024. Airbus has pledged full support to Malaysia Airlines as the carrier faces a 48-hour grounding of its new Airbus A330neo (new engine option), following its inaugural flight to Melbourne on Dec 19. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Airbus and Rolls-Royce step in as Malaysia Airlines grounds new A330neo after inaugural flight

Amicorp Group and its chief executive, Toine Knipping, have been accused of facilitating fraud by 1MDB. — Picture from Amicorp Group

Malaysia / 12 h ago

1MDB sues Amicorp, claims corporate services provider allegedly facilitated over US$7b in fraud between 2009 and 2014

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim visits Hilmi’s family after receiving a complaint about their plight. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong 沈志强

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim steps in to help Kelantan family of seven living in car in Penang with new house and job

(L-R) Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof during the Madani Government's two-year anniversary event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre November 23. 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

As Madani govt turns two, Merdeka Center says Anwar’s approval rating goes up to 54pc with fewer feeling country in wrong direction

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim together with Alphabet and Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Google’s first data centre in Malaysia. — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 9 h ago

Knight Frank: Malaysia is number one again for data centres in South-east Asia, after tech giants’ RM105b investments

Volunteers helping to clean Halimah Mat Arop’s house. — Picture via Facebook/Khatijah Mohd Said

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Forced to sleep on the porch, 80 volunteers clear one tonne of rubbish from senior citizen’s cluttered home in Jerantut

The male members, dressed in white T-shirts and handcuffed, arrived at 8.15am, while the female members, also handcuffed and wearing robes, arrived at 9.30am. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 11 h ago

At Selayang court, 22 GISBH members face organised crime charges, families barred from entry

The High Court today dismissed a defamation suit filed by Segambut Member of Parliament Hannah Yeoh (left) against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan (right) over remarks he made during a forum at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) four years ago. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

High Court dismisses Hannah Yeoh’s defamation suit against ex-IGP Musa Hassan over UiTM forum remarks, cites free speech

Aaron Chia said it was up to BAM to make the final decision on the new head coach of the national men’s doubles.— Bernama

Sports / 4 h ago

‘We have proposed new coaches but it’s up to BAM’, says Aaron Chia

Bandar Malaysia was originally used as the Sungai Besi Air Base before it was decommissoned. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 6 h ago

After KLCC Property’s denial, parent firm confirms takeover of Bandar Malaysia land

Ayam Buah Keluak at Lin Neo Delight in Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

From Melaka to Cheras, my best dishes for 2024

Democrats are now describing the world's richest man as ‘President Musk’, painting the tech billionaire as unstable and a megalomaniac, — AFP

World / 13 h ago

Musk, president? Trump says ‘not happening’ for the South African

Capital A Berhad CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the company has submitted its regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia this evening after more than a year of scrambling to turn the company around and pare down its debt. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 5 h ago

Fernandes says ‘this is huge’ as Capital A eyes PN17 exit by early 2025 after submitting regularisation plan

Bandar Malaysia was originally used as the Sungai Besi Air Base before it was decommissoned. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

KLCC Property denies RM10b purchase of Bandar Malaysia land, as Escape theme park plan cancelled by Singapore operator

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Family of seven living in car receives zakat, says Penang deputy chief minister I

The family of seven’s plight came to light after Human Resources Minister Steven Sim shared the story of the couple and their five children living in their car. — Picture via Facebook

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 23 — A family of seven forced to live in their car after reportedly being deceived by their landlord here has been receiving financial assistance from Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP).Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said records show the family receives assistance from the...

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A Malaysian man was arrested, suspected of being involved in human trafficking and smuggling, as part of the same operation conducted last night. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

JB police rescue two Chinese nationals with disabilities, allegedly forced to beg in night markets

Tabung Haji Haj Department Head Mohd Hisham Harun (2nd left) poses for pictures during a press conference for the Third Haj, Umrah, and Tourism Carnival at Kuala Lumpur Tower in Kuala Lumpur December 23, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bumitra and Tabung Haji to host Haj, Umrah and Tourism Carnival from Jan 3 to 5, 2025

Hajiji extended Christmas greetings to all Christians celebrating the occasion in the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sabah CM Hajiji urges unity and tolerance in 2024 Christmas message

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Junz (2nd right) points at the fence posts put up several days ago. — The Borneo Post pic

2 h ago

Don’t fence up Tanjung Aru low-cost flats, plead residents

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry received 137 complaints from Kedah and 115 complaints from Penang involving subsidised cooking oil packs throughout this year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Ministry cracks down on cooking oil price manipulation, hoarding as complaints mount in Kedah and Penang

Shoppers capture festive moments at Suria KLCC’s Christmas display, featuring decorated trees and a Wishing Fountain, in Kuala Lumpur December 18, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Sarawak’s path to 2030: State deputy premier Dr Sim calls for Christmas reflection

Negeri Sembilan prisons director Ahmad Mustaqim Che Bisi said the initiative was implemented as an effort to guide inmates towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan prisons director: 41 inmates granted licensed release under Ihsan Madani Programme

The court allowed each of the accused to be bailed at RM10,000 each with one surety. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

In Muar, six friends plead not guilty to sexual assault of teen girl

Last Friday, the club held a demonstration on campus, calling on administrators to take decisive action against the professor. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

4 h ago

UM suspends lecturer over inappropriate sexual messages

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Kelantan officials investigate viral belly dance video

File photo of a football fan holding the Bahrain flag at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City. Marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Malaysia and Bahrain reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, aiming to foster a more prosperous and resilient future. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

Malaysia and Bahrain reaffirm commitment to progress and prosperity on 50th anniversary

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends a four-eye meeting with Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto at the latter’s residence in this file photo. Anwar said he had arrived in Langkawi for a meeting with the Indonesian president, but Prabowo requested a few days’ postponement due to illness last night. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

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PM Anwar’s meeting with Prabowo in Langkawi delayed as Indonesian president falls ill

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said a man was killed and another injured, after two vehicles were involved in a collision near the Gohtong Auxiliary Police beat base in Hulu Selangor, this morning. — Picture by Devan Manuel

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Man killed, another injured in two-vehicle collision near Gohtong, says Fire Dept

The Penang Department of Environment conducted inspections at 250 premises and sewage plants this year, through 12 series of ‘Op Gempur’, across all five districts in the state, said its director Norazizi Adinan. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

6 h ago

Penang DoE inspects 250 premises in 2024, issues over 300 notices for environmental law violations

Firefighters work to remove the driver from the car. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

6 h ago

Three-vehicle accident along Bintulu-Miri road leaves one injured in Sarawak

Seoul-based Malaysian influencer Kim Seri has admitted to financial mismanagement in her restaurant business in South Korea, which has been losing money and causing issues with the tour packages she manages. — Picture via Instagram/Kim Seri

6 h ago

Kim Seri admits financial mismanagement, vows refunds to tour fraud victims via TikTok earnings

Police escorting murder suspect Mohd Fadzly Ariffadzilah to the Magistrate’s Court in Alor Gajah, Melaka. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Murder of Cikgu Istiqomah: Court to revisit case on Jan 23, High Court transfer likely

Families of prison inmates and residents of moral rehabilitation centres, special rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and Henry Gurney School, are permitted visits on Dec 27 and 28, in conjunction with the Christmas celebrations. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Prisons Department announces family visits for Christmas on Dec 27-28

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