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At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.4835/4900 against the greenback, up from 4.4845/4900 at Tuesday’s close. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 19 h ago

Positive signals from China lift ringgit against US dollar

The dead crocodile after being hit by an SUV on the Penanjong Tutong Highway yesterday. — Picture from Facebook/Borneo

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Massive crocodile killed in Brunei highway accident on Christmas Day

Firemen extricate the bodies of the victims trapped inside the wrecked car. — Picture from Facebook/Adam Wong Jr

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Two women killed as car skids, crashes into guardrail at North-South Expressway heading to Ayer Keroh; two others injured

A video shared on Reddit shows tensions flaring as a man in grey retrieved his luggage, only to be confronted by another man in black. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Scoot apologises after passenger brawl on Xi’an-Singapore flight

Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

In the post, the prime minister said Datuk Dr Ahmad Shukri Mohamed was among those who appeared as a witness to provide testimony to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on his eye injury to refute allegations that he (Anwar) had harmed himself while in police custody. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ophthalmologist who treated Anwar’s black eye in 1998 dies, PM pays tribute

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

The Chief Minister’s Office also stressed that the offer is not retrospective and cannot be enjoyed by land or parcel owners who make late payment of fine arrears before the date of the exemption and reduction comes into effect. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

100pc exemption: No penalty on land, parcel tax for early payments made from Jan 2 to Feb 28, says Penang govt

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Another cat’s carcass has been found near Universiti Malaya’s gymnasium following reports of five cats allegedly killed on campus. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

First cats, now dog found mutilated on Universiti Malaya’s campus grounds, police investigate gruesome killings

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

The steady ship claim is reinforced by a job approval survey released this week by Merdeka Center. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his administration’s approval ratings both rose above 50 per cent — meaning more than half the country chose PMX. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Opinion / 19 h ago

2024 winners and losers in Malaysian politics

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

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8 h ago

Ipoh city council cuts assessment rate by up to 2pc after residents object

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud (right) said the new Valuation List includes a reduction in the assessment tax rates and was published in the Perak state government gazette on December 26, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib

IPOH, Dec 26 — A significant portion of assessment taxes within the administrative area of the Ipoh City Council (MBI) has been reduced by between 0.25 percent and two percent, depending on the type of property.Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud stated that the Perak State Executive...

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The fire on December 26, 2024 destroyed 40 per cent of the hospital generator room measuring 5.5sqm, according to the Fire Department. — Picture from Wikipedia

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

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Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) secretary-general Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin said the SSPA should not be an incentive or excuse for civil servants to increase loans, which will ultimately lead to a financial burden. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

12 h ago

Cuepacs to civil servants: Avoid unnecessary loans despite salary hike under SSPA

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to Dream Forest Langkawi in Langkawi Island, Kedah, December 26, 2024. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

12 h ago

Impressed by Langkawi night attraction, PM Anwar calls for spotlight on local history, legends and legendary sites to boost tourism appeal

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

12 h ago

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

A car was completely destroyed after catching fire at Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan near Miri, Sarawak, this morning. — The Borneo Post pic

13 h ago

Car engulfed in fire at Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan in Sarawak

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

A despatch rider pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to two counts of becoming mule account holders. — Reuters pic

13 h ago

Despatch rider and analyst plead not guilty to mule account charges in Penang court

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic

14 h ago

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin

Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.

14 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament Syerleena Abdul Rashid emphasised that the lack of accountability in the digital space has allowed these dangers to proliferate unchecked, underscoring the urgent need for clear regulations to enhance the protection and safety of children. — Picture from pexels.com

15 h ago

Digital predation: Bukit Bendera MP calls for urgent social media regulation reform to safeguard children

In a statement, IJN said that it remains a fully government-owned corporate entity sponsored by the Ministry of Health and remains committed to providing high-quality treatment to all patients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

15 h ago

IJN: No truth to claims of halting free treatment and requiring patients to transfer to other hospitals

Launched in 2021, the GET programme is a strategic government initiative that offers electricity generated from renewable energy sources to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) consumers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint in electricity consumption. — AFP file pic

16 h ago

Green electricity tariff programme to continue in 2025 with enhanced features, says ministry

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