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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  / 9 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  / 7 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’

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5 million 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  / 7 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

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  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 7 h ago

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

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 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  / 4 h ago

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

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)

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

Anwar landed at the Stansted Airport in London, the UK at 10.50pm local time on January 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

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

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Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the initiative was an innovative platform to enable the integration of technology in the implementation of road construction and maintenance in an inclusive manner. — Picture from Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Nanta: Works Ministry to introduce smart highway sandbox programme 

The minister said she was open to all views and criticism about the programme to be held in schools, but reiterated that these should be directed to her and not the educators. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

In Parliament, education minister launches impassioned defence of Palestine week in schools

Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said it is essential for him to reiterate that the state government’s intention of introducing its own assessment system is to relieve teachers, parents, and students of undue stress. — Picture by Sulok Tawie
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Sarawak education minister welcomes MoE’s willingness to discuss state’s Year 6 assessment plans

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a discussion with China’s State Councillor and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong at Perdana Putra, November 2, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from China’s public security minister

In a statement, MyCC has noted chicken supply in the market remains consistent, with prices ranging from RM6.49 to RM11.00 per kilogramme (kg) for the first two days. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

MyCC: Supply and price of chicken stable despite removal of subsidy 

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg receives a courtesy call from Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia in Petra Jaya, November 2, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Defence minister: Naval region 4 HQ to be built in Samalaju, Bintulu

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there is a need for ongoing engagements between lorry driver associations and the Road Transport Department (RTD), with regards to looking for a mechanism to ease operation of lorry drivers. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Transport minister says govt will provide fair solution to lorry drivers while safeguarding other road users

According to the Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, selected members of the Skuad Waja will be officially recognised as Skuad Waja Insaniah members. They will act as first responders to assist protection officers in safeguarding and protecting abused and neglected children, including victims of sexual abuse. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Nancy Shukri: Women’s Anti-Crime Squad to be at forefront of child abuse response

Malaysian Civil Defence Force chief commissioner Datuk Aminurrahim Mohamed said the move follows the agency’s observation of the effectiveness of Op Ramah, which was first introduced on May 26 and lasted until September 30, to deal with any possible threat or risk of disaster during the south-west monsoon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Civil Defence Force to continue Op Ramah initiative to face north-east monsoon, says chief commissioner 

Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who is also the federal Opposition leader, said the state leaderships would remain in control until replacements were made for the division heads, Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid and Labuan MP Suhaili Abdul Rahman. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Hamzah Zainudin: Bersatu seizes control of Kuala Kangsar, Labuan divisions after leaders declare support for PM Anwar

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said it includes a new financing model to determine whether any private parties are interested in covering the cost of the project, system management and the operation of the HSR. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Anthony Loke: Govt examining new implementation model for KL-Singapore HSR project 

Acting Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh pose with a Menu Rahmah meal after the launch of a Special Discount Card in Kuala Lumpur, November 2, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Armizan: Menu Rahmah discount card offers up to 40pc discount for operators

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said TH has made preparations like the previous year to send a total of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims next year. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Gaza conflict will not affect Tabung Haji’s Haj preparations, assures religious affairs minister

On October 16, the budget carrier said refunds to passengers could reach up to an estimated RM22 million, but would only be paid if it secures new investors. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

MYAirline passengers can use chargebacks to recover funds, minister tells Parliament

Vehicles wait outside the gate of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip on November 1, 2023. The first shipment of humanitarian medical supplies for the Palestinian people through Operation Ihsan is scheduled to be sent to Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt via cargo plane at 9pm tomorrow. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Gaza-Israel conflict: Ops Ihsan’s shipment scheduled to deliver 50 tonnes of medical supplies to Gaza via Rafah border

On August 21, this year, the Federal Court granted leave to SIS Forum and its co-founder Zainah Mahfoozah Anwar to proceed with its appeal against the Court of Appeal 2-1 majority decision. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2023

Apex court to hear Sisters in Islam’s appeal over Selangor fatwa declaring it as deviant on February 27 next year