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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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An International Red Cross vehicle carrying Thai hostages released by Hamas drives towards the Rafah border point with Egypt ahead of their transfer to Israel on November 26, 2023. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Thai PM thanks Malaysia for assisting in release of Thai nationals in Gaza, says PM Anwar

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar hinted that it would be a slight increase from the RM900 announced last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Terengganu to announce special financial aid for civil servants after Kemaman by-election, says MB

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Musafa visits the Air Puteh Health Clinic in Kemaman, November 27, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Govt committed to ensuring best healthcare system for all, says Dr Zaliha

Gerik District Police chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood said the car, driven by a 48-year-old man with his 47-year-old wife and their 23-year-old son as passengers, came upon the herd just after a bend in the road heading towards Jeli, Kelantan. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Gerik police: Elephants trample car after it hits calf along East-West Highway

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said that the DELIMa had also been accessed by 99.5 per cent, or 420,000 teachers, for the same period. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Education Ministry: 5.3 million users access Delima online learning platform as of November 9

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will ensure Malaysia benefits and is involved in the project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Thailand’s port, land bridge project will benefit Malaysia, says PM Anwar

The motion was submitted by Melor assemblyman Wan Rohaimi Wan Daud and unanimously approved without discussion before the State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

At state assembly, Kelantan defends authority in enacting Shariah law offences

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves to the media after his press conference at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) in Bukit Kayu Hitam, November 27, 2023.
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Working visit to Sadao among efforts to develop northern peninsula, southern Thailand regions 

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Home Ministry through the Immigration Department and the police would ensure security and public peace in Malaysia by maintaining the preliminary security screening on all tourists to Malaysia, especially on those with criminal records or risks of terrorism. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Home minister: Malaysia will move to prevent overstaying by visa-free tourists from China, India

Sarawak Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the move was to ensure the safety of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who was reported to have received death threats. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Death threats: Police to beef up security in conjunction with PM Anwar’s presence at Global Muslim Business Forum in Kuching tomorrow, says Sarawak commissioner

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the estimated state government revenue amounted to RM479.6 million comprising an estimated tax revenue of RM167.4 million, non-tax revenue of RM298.9 million and non-revenue receipts of RM13.3 million. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Melaka tables Budget 2024 amounting to RM564.6m

Suhakam Children’s Commissioner Farah Nini Dusuki speaks to the media after a briefing session with MPs and Senators at Parliament building, November 27, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Amendments to Suhakam Act 1999 a key milestone for children’s rights, says commissioner

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the pass will be open to citizens from 23 low-risk and high-income countries, including Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and the United States. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Home minister: Grads from 23 countries to get one-year pass to study, travel, and work part-time in Malaysia

State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the project to be implemented by the state Agriculture Department and various agencies had attracted the interest of two companies from China. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Johor plans to develop new padi cultivation area, says exco 

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan, who is also state agriculture, fisheries, and food industry minister, said it is a critical step towards increasing food production and ensuring sufficient food supply. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Sabah DCM: 30,000 hectares of padi farming expansion to increase self-sufficiency level 

Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the sustainable development goals aim, among other things, to end all forms of poverty, fight inequality and overcome climate change by ensuring that no one is left behind. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2023

Govt takes comprehensive approach to ensure successful implementation of sustainable development goals, says deputy minister