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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Massive crocodile killed in Brunei highway accident on Christmas Day

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

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 / 13 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 / 18 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 / 15 h ago

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

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

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

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 / 14 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 / 13 h ago

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

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee, 21, sold flowers and accepted paid challenges for a living. — Picture from Facebook/แบงค์ เลสเตอร์'

World / 12 h ago

Thai garland seller ‘Bank Leicester’, 21, dies after whisky challenge, sparking outrage; activist offers legal help

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 / 14 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 16 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara

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The factory, which broke ground in late May, will be dedicated to manufacturing the company’s energy-storage batteries, Megapack. — Reuters pic

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Tesla’s energy storage push: Shanghai megafactory to complete construction by end of year

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 93.58 points, or 0.24 per cent, from Tuesday at 39,130.43. — AFP pic

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Tokyo stocks rise on auto gains amid slow trading; Chinese shares end lower Wednesday

Bottles of Remy Martin VSOP cognac, Remy Martin XO cognac and St-Remy XO Brandy are displayed at the Remy Cointreau SA headquarters in Paris January 21, 2019. China’s commerce ministry said today it would extend its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the European Union by three months, less than the full extension allowed under its previous guidance. — Reuters pic

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China extends EU brandy anti-dumping investigation by three months, targeting French brands like Hennessy and Remy Martin

People walk past a lane lined up with restaurants, at a shopping area in Shanghai September 28, 2024. China approved a value-added tax law today to take effect on January 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax. — Reuters pic

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China’s updated value-added tax law to streamline exemptions from January 2026

Batik Air has unveiled its latest route expansion, connecting travellers from Malaysia to Beijing and Changsha in China. — Picture via X/Bernama

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Batik Air expands China network with new routes to Beijing and Changsha starting March 2025

Starbucks workers hold signs as they picket during a strike in front of a Starbucks to demand collective bargaining agreements on December 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Starbucks Workers United, which says it represents baristas at hundreds of outlets around the country, said its action was aimed at forcing the company to improve pay and conditions after months of negotiations that it said have gone nowhere. — AFP pic

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Starbucks strike spreads to 10 US states, 170 stores shut down as workers demand better pay and staffing

This handout picture released by Brazil’s Workers Public Ministry (MPT) shows an operation that rescued 163 workers from ‘slave-like conditions’ in Brazil where they had been building an electric car factory for Chinese giant BYD, officials said in Camacari, Bahia state, Brazil December 24, 2024. — Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry (MPT) handout pic via AFP

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BYD ends contract after Brazil rescues 163 Chinese workers from slave-like conditions at factory construction site

The German stock exchange is decorated for the Christmas season as the German share price index DAX graph is pictured in Frankfurt December 23, 2024. — Reuters pic

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Global stocks: European markets steady, Asia climbs as China unveils fiscal measures in Christmas eve trade

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Sri Lanka’s agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure about US$10 billion in bilateral debt took the island nation a step closer towards restoring debt sustainability. — Reuters file pic

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IMF gives initial nod for Egypt’s US$1.2b fourth review under fund programme

Comedian-turned-investor Toshiya Imura (left) and former Goldman Sachs analyst Keizo Takeiri pose prior to an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan December 3, 2024. — Reuters pic

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When a comedian meets an ‘otaku’: Unlikely duo aims to transform investing with Japan’s latest stock market fund

Elon Musk launched xAI in July 2023 shortly after he signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of powerful AI models. — Reuters pic

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI says raised RM27b more in latest funding round

The ringgit maintained its upward trajectory to close higher against the US dollar and major currencies, mainly lifted by rising oil prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Oil price surge fuels ringgit’s rise at close

Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive momentum to finish higher today and above the key psychological level of 1,600, supported by persistent buying in utilities and industrial blue chips, said an analyst. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

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Malaysian market stays strong, closing on Xmas Eve above 1,600 with steady buying in key sectors

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the growth signifies a notable improvement from the 3.8 per cent growth recorded during the same period in 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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DOSM: Malaysia’s economy outpaces 2023 with 5.2pc growth in first three quarters 2024

Octa Broker demonstrates a firm commitment to corporate social responsibility across Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, and South Africa.

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Octa Broker: Global giving with local impact in 2024

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