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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’

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

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

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

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

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

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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Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali witnesses the handover of duties ceremony to the new Perlis police chief, Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim, at the state contingent police headquarters in Kangar, November 1, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Bukit Aman: Police to establish more air forward operation bases to combat cross-border crime

File picture of foreign nationals at Jalan Silang during the Deepavali holiday in Kuala Lumpur November 6, 2018. The Invalidity Scheme protects workers from disability or death due to any cause not related to work. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

HR minister: Invalidity Scheme to be expanded to foreign workers 

Chickens are displayed for sale at a market in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur November 1, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Floating chicken price: Consumers should compare and choose wisely, says Fomca

The Perak Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks said that the tiger may have come from the Sungai Salu Forest Reserve, which is connected with other forest reserves extending up to the Titiwangsa Range. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

In Perak, Orang Asli headman cautions tourists over tiger presence near Pos Kuala Mu 

Tai Zee Sing, 31, was charged with knowingly making and initiating the transmission of offensive communication that is ‘Can hired killer to kill new prime minister’, on the Penny Tai Facebook profile, with the intention to hurt the feelings of other people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

In Ampang, clinic assistant pleads not guilty to making offensive statement against former PM Muhyiddin

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin (third from right) being briefed on the construction site for the ART dedicated lane along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, November 1, 2023. — Picture courtesy of Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit operator Sarawak Metro: Necessary data gathered for prototype zero-emission vehicle

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a four-eyed meeting with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte at Seri Perdana, November 1, 2023. The Netherlands respects Malaysia’s stance on the Palestinian issue and agrees that there should be an immediate ceasefire to stop the Israeli attacks in Palestine, said Anwar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: The Netherlands respects Malaysia’s stance on Palestinian issue 

Speaking to reporters after receiving a courtesy call from Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at Seri Perdana here today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the expert assistance from the Netherlands could reduce Malaysia’s flood management expenditure, which runs into billions of ringgit every year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Malaysia to get Dutch expert help in flood mitigation 

Children from the Kampung Orang Asli Chadak, Ulu Kinta in Perak running with the ‘Jalur Gemilang’. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Stats Dept: Children under 18 make up 27.4pc of Malaysia’s population 

Deputy Human Resources Minister Mustapha Sakmud said ministry has been fine-tuning the amendment to ensure that it covers 187,000 employers and over two million workers in Sabah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Deputy minister: Sabah Labour Ordinance amendment pushed to next parliamentary meet

Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) deputy public prosecutor Nor Alimah Mohd Sanusi informed the court of the rejection of the representation letter filed by Muhammad Faisal Hamzah, 39, when the case came up for mention before Sessions Court Judge Mazni Nawi today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Cooking oil subsidy violation: AGC rejects ex-minister’s son’s representation letter seeking to drop charges

Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said students being forced to join secret societies are believed to be recruited to engage in criminal activities, including drug trafficking. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Johor police chief: Cops detect secret society recruitment of secondary school students

Sessions Court Judge VM Mabel Sheela meted out the sentence on Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Zahid, 27, and her housemate Awiin Chua, 30, after they pleaded guilty to two charges of child abuse on August 16. — Bernama pic   
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

In JB, single mum, female friend get seven years each for abusing seven-year-old son

MyMinda allows users to self-assess their mental health status by accessing the questions provided within the app. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Health Ministry: 1,315 individuals show suicidal tendencies, according to MySejahtera app’s new component MyMinda

Chicken sold at Pasar Ayam Amanjaya, UTC in Ipoh at the previously set controlled price of RM9.40 per kilogramme (kg), November 1, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Report immediately if chicken prices excessive, Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry tells consumers

MyCC’s review application was dismissed by the Federal Court three-member bench comprising Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court judges Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof and Datuk Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2023

Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia