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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 18 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’

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  / 16 h ago

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

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 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

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  / 14 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches for Malaysia

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Jujutsu Kaisen author Gege Akutami releases ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Goodbye Illustration’ to celebrate the manga’s completion.
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Six years, 100 million copies: Jujutsu Kaisen’s final chapter out today

Recent advances in stem cell therapy have opened new avenues for diabetes treatment. — AFP pic
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Groundbreaking breakthrough: First cell transplant treatment shows promise after one year for Type 1 diabetes

Beyonce is partnering with Levi's for a reminagining of classic Levi's looks. — Picture via Levi's
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Levi’s are giving you the only Beyonce music video you’ll get this year (VIDEO)

A fully-bloomed Rafflesia tengku-adlinii, with a flesh fly (Sarcophaga sp.) on top and a flower bud (bottom). — Photo by Viviannye Paul
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Rarest rafflesia species found growing in Sabah forest reserve

Coronary artery bypass graft is a surgical procedure aimed at improving blood flow to the heart. — Picture courtesy of Subang Jaya Medical Centre 
Life / 30 Sep 2024

With heart disease as the leading cause of death in Malaysia, what does coronary artery bypass graft mean to patients?

Participants gather in a world record attempt for the largest mass Haka at Eden Park in Auckland on September 29, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Ka Mate! Taika Waititi, Conan O’Brien join over 6,000 Kiwis to reclaim world record of largest Maori war dance haka performance

The Thai police officer showed a good command of the Malay dialect used in Kelantan and Southern Thailand. — Screenshot via TikTok/@dadunayu.thai
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Thai cop impresses with his Malay, advising Malaysians to print their driving license (VIDEO)

The frequent sightings of orangutans these days are a result of the successful rehabilitation of their forest homes. — Picture courtesy of Sanjitpaal Singh
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Reforestation of Bukit Piton Forest Reserve helps orangutans build new homes in Sabah

An undated file photograph shows participants taking part in the Berlin Marathon. — AFP pic
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Never thought I’d be here: Two ex-refugees join Berlin Marathon to show others ‘way to escape’

Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli’s decision to buy an electric car would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable to light their homes at night. — AFP pic
Life / 30 Sep 2024

Electric dreams: Nepal’s dam-building spree sparks EV revolution

Former supermodel Naomi Campbell yesterday hit back at a UK watchdog after it banned her from running a charity for five years. — AFP pic
Life / 29 Sep 2024

Naomi Campbell’s charity drama: Ex-model lashes out at charity commission, says investigation ‘flawed’ after five-year ban

Choi Soon-hwa who turns 81 next month, could make history as Miss Universe's oldest ever participant if she is selected to represent South Korea. — Picture from Instagram/soonhwa01
Life / 29 Sep 2024

Meet 80-year-old Choi Soon-hwa — the Miss Universe Korea hopeful that could possibly be the pageant's oldest ever participant (VIDEO)

Moo Deng's cuteness has set off a global frenzy and a fervent following for the baby pygmy hippo. — Picture from Twitter/KhaokheowZoo
Life / 29 Sep 2024

Moo Deng now has her own cryptocurrency — but cuteness aside, it may be best to invest elsewhere

Lil Gonsterville employ slapstick humour and sharp sarcasm to highlight the challenges and stereotypes faced by ethnic Indians. — Picture courtesy of Lil Gonsterville
Life / 29 Sep 2024

From cringe to comedy kings (and queen): Meet the Tamil comics and creators breaking barriers in Malaysia

Priest of the ‘Trois Vignes’ parish, Thierry Moser poses as he holds ‘Ritual of Exorcism and Prayers of Supplication’ in a room in which priests conduct exorcism sessions at the Home Saint Joseph in Brussels September 11, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 29 Sep 2024

Healing souls is just the start for this Belgium exorcist, who fights clichés too

Visitors look portraits featuring late Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong at an exhibition held by Mao memorabilia collectors in Beijing September 21, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 29 Sep 2024

Long live the revolution! Nostalgia for bygone Maoist era lets China’s ‘red’ collectors bloom