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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  / 10 h ago

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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 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  / 8 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  / 8 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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 5 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Money  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Police believe the crash occurred when the unlicensed teen driver lost control of his car and veered into the opposite lane, colliding with two motorcycles and two other cars on January 14, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Cops nab unlicensed teen driver who lost control of car in Kuching after five die (VIDEO)

Anwar landed at the Stansted Airport in London, the UK at 10.50pm local time on January 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar arrives in London for first UK visit since becoming PM for key talks on trade, education, climate

The woman, named as Anne, told a news programme that she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer €830,000 (RM3.8 million). — AFP pic
Life  / 7 h ago

Scammed by ‘Brad Pitt’: French woman loses RM3.8m to romance fraudsters — and faces public mockery

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A suit filed against AstraZeneca Sdn Bhd by 12 individuals involving claims of side effects from the Covid-19 vaccine, which allegedly caused serious consequences, including death was struck out today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

AstraZeneca succeeds in striking out suit by 12 Malaysians over Covid-19 vaccine effects

File picture of the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant in Penang. The development of the Sewage Treatment Plant Site in Taman Bukit Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, will resolve the issues of unpleasant odour which have been attributed to the oxidation ponds in the vicinity, said the Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Ministry: Sewage treatment plant in Taman Bukit Cheras will resolve odour complaints

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said as long as the proposal is related to assessment, it aligns with the direction of the Ministry of Education. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Fadhlina: Sarawak’s proposed UPSR assessment does not conflict with national education policy 

In a response published on the Parliament website today, the ministry said after screening, a total of 49,687 individuals from the low-income category qualified to be matched with three initiatives, including 21,944 applicants under the Food Entrepreneur Initiative (Insan), 13,192 under the Farming Entrepreneur Initiative (Intan) and 14,551 applicants under the Services Operator Initiative (Ikhsan). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

People’s Income Initiative: 132,404 applications received until November 21, says Economy Ministry 

State Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Abidin Madingkir said from the total, the Letter of Acceptance (SST) for four packages is expected to be issued by year-end while another 15 SST will be issued next March. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Issuance of letter of acceptance for Phase 1B of Pan Borneo Sabah Highway packages by March, state assembly told

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (3rd, left) at the launch of the Selangor Royal Heritage Forest Development Master Plan at the Selangor Royal Heritage Forest Proclamation Ceremony at iCity, November 28, 2023. With him is Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Selangor proposes 120km trail across central forest spine for tourism, says MB 

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah views an exhibit at the Selangor Royal Heritage Forest declaration ceremony in Shah Alam, November 28, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Sultan Sharafuddin opens Selangor Royal Heritage Forest

Sarawak Deputy Premier and the State Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (front, 3rd right) said the Health Ministry had allocated RM2.62 billion as operating fund, and RM397.68 million for development of health facilities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Sarawak given RM3.17b allocation by three federal ministries, says deputy premier 

Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh said the Bill was necessary to ensure the corporate sector in Malaysia is protected from being misused for serious criminal purposes that hide behind business entities. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Dewan Rakyat passes Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil launches the PNB Cyber Planet 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, November 28, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Fahmi: AI technology can help overcome shortage of cyber security experts 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the appointment of five members of the Special Committee on Corruption at Parliament Building, November 28, 2023. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Special committee members’ appointment manifestation of govt’s anti-corruption efforts 

Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the overall construction progress for Petra Jaya Hospital is at 64.67 per cent and that it is scheduled for completion in November 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Deputy premier: 209 out of 271 govt health facilities in Sarawak in poor condition

Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the two DAP lawmakers not to ‘practise peninsular Malaysia’s toxic political culture in Sarawak’. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Sarawak deputy premier tells state assembly ‘reckless’ DAP reps should be referred to Privileges Committee

BN strategic communications director Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the absence of the PAS candidate from the Kemaman by-election campaign rounds of Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin showed that PAS and Bersatu lack sincerity in their cooperation as well as lack of respect. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Ahmad Shabery: Kemaman campaign shows lack of sincerity in PAS-Bersatu cooperation

The state government retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls, said Kelantan Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information and Regional Relations committee chairman Mohd Asri Mat Daud. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

State assembly told 533 underage married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil also refuted claims that Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal was on board with the government as he received an additional allocation of RM30 million for his constituency which he allegedly requested. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Bukit Gantang MP supports PM Anwar on his own free will, says Fahmi