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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

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  / 19 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5m 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  / 19 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

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  / 15 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 11 h ago

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

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 17 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  / 16 h ago

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

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

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  / 18 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches 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  / 19 h ago

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

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The Court of Appeal today dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal to attend the proceedings in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) US$681 million lawsuit which was filed against him and several other individuals. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Court of Appeal dismisses Najib’s bid to attend proceedings in 1MDB lawsuit

Temporary relief centres will be turned into voting centres if there are floods during the Kemaman by-election (PRK) polling day on Dec 2. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Kemaman by-election: Relief centres to be used as polling stations in case of floods

The unemployment rate among youth in Selangor continued to show a downward trend, with 5.5 per cent recorded in 2020 compared to 6.8 per cent in 2021, said state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Youth unemployment rate continues to decline in Selangor, says state exco

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC is not involved in TV Sarawak's (TVS) decision on songs to be used in a state Christmas programme in Kuching. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC not involved in Sarawak broadcaster’s Christmas song decision

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all parties to continue working hard to ensure all the unity government's plans can come to fruition and benefit the people. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Continue to work hard, help make unity govt policies successful for benefit of all, DPM Zahid urges all parties

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the ombudsman law is meant for the civil service but action can be taken against state ministers and their deputies under other laws. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Sarawak premier says no exemptions for state ministers or their deputies who run foul of ombudsman law

Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Annuar Rapa’ee said 819 secondary school teacher vacancies will be filled by February and 752 primary teachers will be filled by June. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Total of 1,571 teacher vacancies in Sarawak to be filled next year, state assembly told

Kijal assemblyman Senator Datuk Razali Idris, who is also Bersatu Information chief, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Judge N. Priscilla Hemamalini. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Kijal rep claims trial to uttering seditious words during Kemaman by-election machinery launch

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at the sixth Bersatu Annual General Assembly in Shah Alam November 24, 2023. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

At AGM, Muhyiddin claims erosion of Bumi rights if DAP gets more seats in Dewan Rakyat

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the state had taken cost savings measures so the actual management expenditure this year was at RM709.2 million, which is below the projected RM989.47 million. — File picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Penang tables RM1b Budget with projected deficit of RM514m

ACS president Datuk Danald Jute said a letter has been sent to the Sarawak Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to inform it of the group’s decision not to be involved in 'A Christmas Carol, Sarawak in Diversity' programme after the main organiser TV Sarawak (TVS) claimed it could not meet its request to replace the song 'Jingle Bell Rock' with 'O Holy Night'. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Umbrella group for Sarawak churches snub Kuching Christmas do after organisers reject request to replace ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ with ‘O Holy Night’

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow tabling the motion at the Penang state legislative assembly today. ― Screenshot by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Penang assembly approves motion to stand in solidarity with Palestine

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks at the sixth Bersatu Annual General Assembly in Shah Alam November 24, 2023. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Muhyiddin says not defending Bersatu presidency

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said a total 3,867 civil servants in the state will benefit from this. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Penang announces half-month bonus for civil servants

TI-Malaysia said Malaysians deserve to know how these ministers are performing, as such transparency is necessary to send a clear message that the country is on the right track towards accountability and reforms. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Anti-corruption watchdog calls for PM Anwar to present report card on his Cabinet as first year anniversary approaches

State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon says the Johor government has allocated RM5.742 million for the healthcare services sector through its Budget 2024 in efforts to improve the quality of health services in the state. ― AFP pic
Malaysia / 24 Nov 2023

Johor allocates RM5.742m to raise quality of healthcare service