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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 10 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 6 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 12 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  / 14 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 8 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  / 16 h ago

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

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The patriarch of one of cinema's most well-known family — Anakin Skywalker, also known as Darth Vader. — Picture from AFP
Life / 21 Sep 2024

Seven-year-old boy denied passport by UK Home office over Star Wars copyright infringement for Skywalker name

Thousands of comments revelled at the video message which included the audio of a parody of the establishment's song. — Screenshot from TikTok/rexgoafricanwishes
Life / 21 Sep 2024

‘Pasar Ikhwan di Putrajaya’: Topless male African performers dancing to parody of GISBH's grocery arm jingle goes viral

Cards Against Humanity filed a lawsuit in Texas on Thursday saying SpaceX had invaded property owned by the game company, which sits next to its Starbase. — Image from Cards Against Humanity
Life / 21 Sep 2024

Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX for RM63m after land bought to stop Trump’s border wall invaded

Half a century of advancements in biomedical science paved the way for today’s powerful weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Sep 2024

It started with a fish: This is the secret to Ozempic’s weight loss breakthrough

A years-long analysis shows that social media titans engaged in vast surveillance to make money from people’s personal information, according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Life / 21 Sep 2024

Ever feel like you’re being watched? Welcome to the age of social media surveillance where profit trumps privacy

Sunset over the Saguenay Fjord, in Petit-Saguenay, Quebec July 24, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Marine park pollution: Scientists uncover alarming plastic waste in Canada’s Saguenay Fjord that threatens wildlife

Piles of plastic waste are pictured at a recycling site next to a residential area on the outskirts in Hanoi on September 17, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Sep 2024

‘Behaviours have not changed’: How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation

Toddlers can show a preference for people with more resources, according to a US study. — KuznetsovDmitry/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Toddlers as young as 14 months lean towards ‘wealthier’ adults in behaviour and play, study finds

A viral video showing a man kicking one of Nara’s sacred deer has led to public outcry and calls for increased protection of the animals. — Picture via X/奈良国立博物館 Nara National Museum, Japan
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Japanese city Nara boosts protection efforts after viral video of tourist kicking sacred deer sparks public outcry

Researchers are calling for more work investigating how chemicals used in packaging end up being swallowed along with food. — RusN/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Over 3,600 food packaging chemicals found in human bodies, study reveals, some posing health risks

Commercial flight has become roughly twice as safe each decade since the 1960s, scientists say. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Statistically, air travel is now safer than ever, with one fatality per 13.7 million flights, says US research

Masterchef Indonesia winner Stefani Horison (left), known as Fani, recently sparked debate over her comments about Malaysian nasi kandar in a YouTube food review with popular Indonesian vlogger Boengkoes Official (right). — Picture via TikTok/boengkoesofficial
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Online users hit back as Masterchef Indonesia winner Fani calls Malaysian nasi kandar ‘sandy’ in food review with popular influencer (VIDEO)

The Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir at Kampung Kasipillay was constructed from 1979 to 1981 and consecrated in 1982. – Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 20 Sep 2024

One hundred and five years on, Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir continues to be a religious and cultural haven for North Indian communities in Kuala Lumpur

Khairul Aming with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. — Picture from X/khairulaming
Life / 20 Sep 2024

New Zealand PM praises Khairul Aming’s efforts in popularising Malaysian food in official letter after breakfast, cooking lesson in KL  

The characters in My Deepest Secret by Hanza Art. — Picture courtesy of Hanza Art
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Why is everyone obsessed with Hanza? Meet the Malaysian webcomic artist with three million subscribers

Feel drained after a long video call? Your tiredness could be partly linked to the background on your screen, according to a study published today which suggested trying an image depicting nature. — AFP pic/10 Downing Street/Pippa Fowles
Life / 20 Sep 2024

Zoom burnout? Try adding nature to your background to revive your vibe