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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  / 7 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

World No. 28 Leong Jun Hao found himself trailing 1-11 in the opening game but mounted a stunning comeback to claim the victory. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Men's singles shuttler​ Jun Hao stuns China's Li Shifeng to reach second round of Indian Open

The national team comprising of Timmy Tan, Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol, Muhammad Rafiq Ismail and Tun Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam overcame a tough challenge from Puerto Rico to win 3-2 with scores of 203-179, 216-257, 197-180, 185-222 and 227-161 at the Top Bowl, Kai Tak Sports Park. — Picture from Facebook/IBF
Sports  / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s men’s bowling team strikes gold with historic World Cup win

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 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’

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  / 5 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

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  / 4 h ago

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

The cafe operator revealed in a statement that it received 66,041 applications for 3.65 billion issue shares worth RM1.609 billion from the Malaysian public. — Picture from Facebook/Crowe Malaysia
Money  / 19 h ago

Oriental Kopi IPO oversubscribed by 59.96 times, set for Jan 23 listing

Four people — three men and a woman — had died at the scene of the crash involving three cars and two motorcycles this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles

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  / 3 h ago

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

On the investigation into Khairy Jamaluddin over his statement on the existence of an additional document allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said it would be completed within seven days. — Picture Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

IGP: Cops weighing remand extension of four including top broadcasting officer in money laundering case, Khairy probe on Najib house arrest claim to wrap up in a week

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

Cops nab unlicensed teen driver who lost control of car in Kuching after five die (VIDEO)

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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh hoped that the 2024 Budget presented last Monday will take Melaka to greater heights as part of his vision of a progressive and competitive state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

CM hopes Budget 2024 will drive Melaka to greater heights

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya November 30, 2023. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Indonesian defence minister Prabowo

MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for Kelantan and Terengganu from Friday to Sunday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

MetMalaysia: Continuous rain warning for Kelantan, Terengganu

Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli told Parliament this evening that the Anwar administration aims to run a pilot of its progressive wage programme by June next year, with up to a thousand companies involved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Rafizi: Government aims to roll out Progressive Wage Policy by June

While welcoming the government’s recent visa liberalisation plan, including the introduction of a 30-day multiple-entry visa and a long-term social visit pass for international students, Family Frontiers said more must be done for Malaysian binational families. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

With visa policies relaxed, group urges Putrajaya to address immigration issues for families

Justice for Sisters co-founder S. Thilaga said that the establishment of such a centre raised concerns about the potential violation of human rights, including the rights to equality and non-discrimination, privacy, and a life of dignity, free from torture. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Justice for Sisters: Johor ‘rehab’ centre for LGBT akin to torture

Former Chief of Defence Force Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor could potentially create history if he wins the Kemaman by-election this Saturday, marking the first instance of the highest-ranking official in the Malaysian Armed Forces joining the Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Kemaman by-election: Boost for security matters if ex-chief of defence force in lower house, says BN candidate

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the Visit Melaka Year 2024 will kick off a week earlier on December 25. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Visit Melaka Year 2024 to kick off a week earlier, says CM

The Amalgamated Union of Employees in Government Clerical and Allied Services (AUEGCAS) president Ashman Mohd Nawawi (far left) and its secretary-general Amir Hamzah Yakat Ali (2nd left) after attending the Johor Public Service Administrative Assistant Transformation Programme at Hotel Seri Malaysia in Johor Baru November 30, 2023. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Govt employees union calls for review of administrative assistant scheme to be upgraded

The Terengganu State Legislative Assembly today approved the State Budget 2024, tabled by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (standing, centre). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Terengganu state assembly approves State Budget 2024

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said another mandatory increase to the salary levels could overwhelm local businesses. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Rafizi: Another mandatory wage hike might break local economy

The Sabah Legislative Assembly today passed two Bills to boost the Shariah courts’ jurisdiction over Muslim inheritance matters and the state fatwa council. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Sabah Assembly passes amendments to widen Shariah court powers on Islamic inheritance, strengthen fatwa procedures

CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader in his statement urged three parties; the Penang City Council, the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board and the Department of Occupational Health and Safety to investigate the cause of the recent collapse of a logistics warehouse under renovation two days ago which killed three and critically injured two workers. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Penang consumer group calls for Commission of Inquiry over Batu Maung building collapse

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government is considering proposals to introduce additional commercial activities in Gurney Bay such as the Eye of Penang, Viewing Tower, floating ferry, Ferris wheel and theme parks. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Penang CM: State govt mulls introducing theme park in Gurney Bay

At a press conference today, Khoh said he was made aware of news reports claiming that toll plazas might be built in Gohtong Jaya along the Genting Main Access Road subsequent to the state government's 2022 decision. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Court grants landowner bid to challenge Pahang state govt over issuance of land titles for Genting main access road

Mohd Rafizi Ramli , Minister of Economy opening keynote address for National Economic Outlook Conference at TRX , KL.
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Rafizi tables White Paper on progressive wage policy to prioritise SMEs; workers paid below RM5,000 eligible