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Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

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  / 13 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  / 11 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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 10 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  / 9 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  / 8 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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

Money  / 9 h ago

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

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This week marks the final week of the Parliament session, which commenced on October 9 and ends this Thursday. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

PM Anwar expected to elaborate on flood disaster management at Parliament today

The spouses of the military personnel will cast their ballots at the Kijal police station, here, which would be open from 8am to noon. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Kemaman by-election: Three early voters to cast ballots today

The four Bersatu MPs who pledged support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s government are Labuan MP Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman (pic), Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid, Gua Musang MP Azizi Abu Naim, and Jeli MP Zahari Kechik. Of the four, the most likely to wrangle an invite to Umno is Labuan MP Suhaili, who previously held the seat for the Malay nationalist party from 1999 to 2008, said an analyst. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2023

Stuck in Bersatu, four defectors seen being in political limbo

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government has provided a fund amounting to RM15 million for this purpose. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Higher Education Ministry to offer loans for students to join professional certification programmes next year, says Khaled Nordin

Flood victims at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tok Deh relief centre in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, November 27, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Number of flood evacuees drop tonight in Terengganu, Kelantan and Selangor 

The programme, organised by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU) from 9am to 10pm, aims to promote new policies and initiatives introduced to the people. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

PMO: ‘One year with the Madani govt’ programme offers career opportunities, discounted sales 

Tan Sri Isa Samad, 73, was found guilty by the High Court on February 3, 2021 on nine bribery charges amounting to RM3 million in the Felda acquisition of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites in Kuching, Sarawak. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Appellate court postpones verdict in Isa Samad’s corruption appeal scheduled for tomorrow 

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said all the 127 Malaysians involved are scheduled to be brought home on November 30. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Foreign minister: 127 Malaysians stranded in Myanmar to be flown home soon amid northern unrest

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it is important for Malaysia and Monaco to continue to engage each other at all levels, particularly in expanding business prospects. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia, Monaco to strengthen sustainable economic growth

The ministry said via the memorandum, the two parties will promote and develop cooperation in the removal and management of river plastic waste in Malaysia, to reduce ocean inflows of plastic. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry says partnering with non-profit project to reduce plastic pollution in Malaysian rivers

The Supply Bill 2024 has been passed in the Dewan Rakyat after receiving the majority support of members of Parliamentary via a voice vote. — File picture courtesy of Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Dewan Rakyat passes Budget 2024

Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin who is also Kota Tinggi Member of Parliament speaking during Minister's Question Time session in Parliament, November 27, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Khaled Nordin: STPM, matriculation students could enter same pool for university selection

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the non-Dual Language Programme (DLP) class to be introduced is based on existing guidelines. — File picture Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Education minister: Non-DLP class starting next year not a new change

The Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed by the Dewan Negara today, with amendments at the committee stage via a majority voice vote. — Picture via Twitter
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Dewan Negara passes IRB (Amendment) Bill 2023

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Ministry of Education took full responsibility for the incident, adding that it should not have happened. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Education minister apologises over banning of Tamil songs at carnival in Penang

On November 25, due to three hours of moderate-intensity rain ranging from 23.5 to 53.0 millimeters, a debris flood occurred, which inundated several houses and business premises in an average depth of 0.3 to 0.6 metres of floodwater. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Ministry: Land use activities may have caused Bukit Tinggi debris flood