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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 10 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 / 9 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

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 / 7 h ago

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

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 / 9 h ago

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

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 / 8 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 7 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 5 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic

Money / 7 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

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 / 9 h ago

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

A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

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

Malaysia / 4 h ago

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

YTL gets green light for Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first ‘AI-powered’ digital bank in venture with Shopee owner

Money / 7 h ago

YTL gets green light for Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first ‘AI-powered’ digital bank in venture with Shopee owner

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex November 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 10 h ago

Read before commenting — Hafiz Hassan

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Motac: Investigation underway into travel agency for allegedly failing to fly umrah pilgrims, RM2.13m loss claims, as cops probe case

Motac said that the agency has been advised to honour the bookings of existing pilgrims who have made full payments and ensure their flights are carried out according to the agreed schedule. — Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via Reuters

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has announced that an investigation into a licensed travel agency that allegedly failed to fly a group of umrah pilgrims yesterday is ongoing.Motac said that the agency has been advised to honour the bookings of existing pilgrims who...

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In a statement today, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said the request was made by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, during a courtesy visit to the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig Fawzan Al-Rabiah, in Jeddah recently. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Malaysia seeks 10,000 additional Haj quota as Tabung Haji strengthens Saudi ties

When asked if Jho Low had made any proposals, former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Arul Kanda Kandasamy said there was one in particular that involved an investment on Al Maryah Island, a financial district in Abu Dhabi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Former CEO Arul Kanda says he met Jho Low in Abu Dhabi four years prior to joining 1MDB

A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

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After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid wants the High Court to answer several questions of law regarding the MACC Act as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds from Unlawful Activities Act. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Daim’s widow Na’imah seeks High Court review on asset declaration charges; Sessions Court to hear on Feb 18

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state will explore mining if there really is gold in Lenggong as claimed. — Pixabay pic

1 h ago

Gold rush in Lenggeng after Gemas? Negeri Sembilan authorities investigate claims of discovery

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic

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Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

The accused, Nor Hasyimah Tamziz, 50 (centre), is escorted by several police officers to court to face bribery charges on January 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Klang Council IT chief claims trial to accepting RM3,500 bribe from contractor in 2019

Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil conducts a press conference in Putrajaya on Jan 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Fahmi says Cabinet didn’t tell AGC to seek gag order on royal addendum

The Israeli man is charged with possessing firearms without a permit as well as the more serious offence of trafficking in them, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and a minimum of six strokes of the cane upon conviction for each count. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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High Court to hear Israeli man’s stay bid in firearms trial on Feb 28 amid Hebrew interpreter dispute

The lorry driver, 73, and his Bangladeshi assistant aged 44, died at the scene of the crash atKM 226.5 northbound on the PLUS Highway Senawang–Ayer Keroh on January 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/INFO-INFO SEMASA,Kemalangan,Bencana,Jenayah di Pahang & Luar Pahang V.2

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Four-vehicle crash on NSE near Senawang claims lives of lorry driver, assistant, and college student; five others severely injured

Ari Ablia Lubis, 26, and Umar Ardiansyah, 32, were charged with robbing 64-year-old Yee Chooi Lan of her purse, which contained RM100 in cash, at Lorong Haji Taib in Kuala Lumpur at 12.55pm on January 5, 2025. — ISO Republic pic.

3 h ago

Five years’ jail and caning for RM100: Indonesia duo’s sentence for Chow Kit robbery

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

3 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

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

4 h ago

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

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

4 h 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

4 h 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

5 h ago

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

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

5 h ago

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

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