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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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Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is thankful that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is giving priority to solving housing issues of the second and third generation of Felda settlers. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

At state assembly, Terengganu MB thanks PM Anwar for giving priority to solving Felda settlers' housing issues

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said that all the new cases were unrelated to the previously reported cases. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Health Ministry: Five new monkeypox cases detected

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil the government does not intend to collect fingerprints in the implementation of the National Digital Identity programme as claimed by many content creators on various social media platforms. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Fahmi: Govt does not intend to collect fingerprints for National Digital Identity programme

State investment, trade and consumer affairs committee chairman Lee Ting Han said RM10.88 billion, or 76.5 per cent of the total, came from the services sector while RM3.35 billion, or 23.5 per cent, was from the manufacturing sector. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Johor secured RM14.23b in committed investments in first half of 2023, state assembly told

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says Penang has been found to have rare earth elements (REEs) estimated to be worth RM100 billion. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Rare earths minerals worth RM100b found in Penang; chief minister says seeking advice on what to do next

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the violent crime was down 14 per cent, equivalent to 122 cases, in October this year, compared with 895 cases in the same period last year. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

KL crime index down by 10pc, says city top cop

Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul gestures during the Parliament sitting, November 30, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Dewan Rakyat passes anti-smoking Bill

Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said that negotiations between Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and Karpowership Global could not reach any consensus for their five-year rental period of 2023 to 2028. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Sabah scraps 224MW powership plan mooted to solve state's electricity supply woes

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the Penang government is keen to diversify its revenue sources after tabling the highest deficit Budget in state history for 2024. — File picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

After tabling record deficit Budget for 2024, Penang looks to royalty from oil and gas as possible revenue source

Deputy Finance Minister II Steven Sim says the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia will conduct continuous engagement sessions with various parties to obtain industry feedback to ensure that the e-invoicing implementation considers every requirement. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Deputy finance minister: IRB to run continuous engagement sessions to firm up e-invoicing requirements

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says the cost of the Parliament building upgrading and restoration project is at RM626.1 million after an additional allocation of RM26.1 million was approved by the government in February. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Azalina: Parliament building upgrading, restoration project costs RM626.1m, expected completion January 2025

Johor Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh points to the completed bridge project that cuts across the Sungai Masai river to Jalan Masai Lama in Johor Baru which is now accessible to motorists. ― Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

State exco: JB-Singapore RTS Link 55pc complete, expected to be operational by end-2026

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said an application would be submitted by the ministry to request the funds to acquire the land, which is next to KIA, under the Fifth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (MP12) next year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Govt in process of acquiring land for upgrading of Kuching International Airport, says deputy transport minister

Barat Daya district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said the two women, both aged 22, were arrested in Kota Damansara, Selangor, last Tuesday following a preliminary investigation revealed that they were believed to have given bank cards to other individuals for use for criminal purposes. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Crypto scam: Penang cops arrest two mule account holders over restaurant owner’s loss of RM459,972

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the 30-day visa exemption for tourists from China and India is a very important initiative in stimulating the growth and recovery of the country’s tourism industry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Focus on generating economy not racial sentiments, tourism minister says as China and India travellers come visa-free

Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said the government would request campsites to be shut down if technical reports show they are in dangerous areas, and it would be reasonable and legal to make such a request.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2023

Minister: Malaysia's glamping, camping sites to get grace period to legalise and meet govt's conditions