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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

After sandwich maker claims chicken ham was ‘halal’, Jakim says ingredients don’t make the cert

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning for Telupid, Beluran, and Sandakan in Sabah, which is expected to persist until tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Why speak to 1MDB chairman via Jho Low’s phone? Najib says for ‘convenience’, I was ‘using’ Jho Low for Middle East ties

An undated file photograph shows the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission badge with a pair of handcuffs in the background. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No escape: MACC to collar more bank officers who got loans for blacklisted civil servants

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. A witness in the sexual harassment trial told the Magistrate’s Court that 15 call were made from the complainant’s phone to Lew’s number.. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Digital forensics reveals 15 calls to Ebit Lew from complainant’s phone, witness tells court in sexual harassment trial

In the Round of 32 match, Chia and Soh lost the opening game 20-22 but mounted a strong comeback to claim the next two games 21-16 and 21-18 against the world’s 31st-ranked pair. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

India Open 2025: Aaron-Wooi Yik rally hard, join Pearly-Thinaah in Round of 16

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain squats down to inspect an injured motorcyclist following an accident on the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway. — Picture courtesy of the Royal Malaysia Police
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

IGP renders aid after motorcyclist hurt in crash ahead of his convoy

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal for January 19, ending 15 months of war in Gaza

A vitamin D deficiency whilst pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life says a new study. - AFP Relaxnews pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Man in Subang Jaya arrested for rape after teen girlfriend found pregnant

A file photographs shows former prime minster, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin leaving the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on February 28, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Judge rolls Muhyiddin’s money laundering, abuse trials into one

In the suit filed in 2022, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh claimed that Kamarul Zaman Yusoff uploaded two Facebook posts between May 10 and May 17, 2017, in which he alleged that she had a motive to proselytise Christianity through her politics. — Picture via Facebook.com/hannahyeoh
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘Becoming Hannah’ vetted by national library, not a religious book, UUM lecturer admits in court

Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on 29 February 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

US blockade on AI chips won’t hurt data centres in Malaysia, says Liew Chin Tong

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales
Eat-drink  / 13 h ago

Feast at Fifty Tales this CNY: Savour truffle Hokkien ‘char’, steamed silver pomfret, corn-fed chicken two ways, and more

A man visits the National Scam Awareness Campaign at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, on October 3, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

Sin, who will be competing in the Europe Tour full season for the second time this year, expressed her desire to explore more opportunities and push herself further in the sport. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 15 h ago

Bowling queen Sin Li Jane keeps her eye on the prize after big win, says opponents’ ‘intimidating’ gaze fuels her drive

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Miros said that Siti Zaharah Ishak (2nd left), 47, previously held the position for two years, from May 5, 2018, to May 4, 2020. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Siti Zaharah reappointed as Miros D-G

Selangor Islamic Religion and Innovation Culture Committee chairman Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said Jais also never received any instructions from the Ministry of Education (MOE) regarding the ban on reciting Qunut Nazilah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Jais never issued directive prohibiting schools from reciting Qunut Nazilah, says Selangor exco 

The Unity Government, which will mark its first year in power, has its shortcomings but any assessment has to be made professionally and fairly, says Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Fahmi Fadzil: Assess us in a professional, fair manner 

PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (centre) with PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (left) during the latter’s courtesy call on the former at his residence in Kuching November 17, 2023. — Picture courtesy of the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

PBB leaders: ‘Outsiders’ seeking to drive a wedge between us over Palestinian refugee issue won’t succeed

A concept paper for GovTech, which will integrate government operations into a single and seamless digital platform, will be presented at the upcoming National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting in December, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Rafizi: Govtech concept paper to be presented at economic council meeting in December

Two brothers believed to be members of a gang known as ‘Geng Bulat’ were brought before the Sessions Court here today to face several charges of gang and armed robberies last month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Two brothers charged with gang, armed robberies in Ipoh

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004, a total of 6,290 compounds worth RM1,457,300 were issued. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

MoH: 9,743 compounds issued for smoking, dengue-related offences

Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli said he hoped to see further improvement in project delivery and allocations that have been approved are implemented quickly within the stipulated cost and time in order to maintain the public spending efficiency, which would translate into better growth in 4Q and next year. — Picture from Facebook/Rafizi Ramli
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Malaysia’s economic growth of 3.3pc in 3Q 2023 a good sign, says Rafizi

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the dynamic domestic demand reflects the Madani government’s continuous efforts to restore the vitality of the economy. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s 3Q GDP performance in line with Madani Economy initiatives 

In a statement, MetMalaysia said an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Mindanao in the Philippines at 4.14pm, at a depth of 71km some 102km south-east of Koronadal City. — Picture from X/MetMalaysia
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

MetMalaysia reports quakes in the Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar

Residents of the Tumpat archipelago group lift food supplies into boats despite the cloudy weather at the Kuala Besar jetty, Kota Baru, November 15, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

MetMalaysia issues continuous rain alert for Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang and Sabah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech during the Solidarity with Palestine rally at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on October 24, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

PM Anwar has never called Hamas a terrorist organisation, says Fahmi

On March 31, self-employed Patrick Khoo pleaded not guilty to the charge of deliberately preventing MBPJ personnel, Azizul Azzim Norehan, from carrying out his duties at a house in Taman Kanagapuram here, at 9pm, on March 22. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

PJ dog case: Senior citizen to submit representation to drop charge of obstructing enforcement officers

Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Datuk Jojie Samuel said the meeting also established a clear line of communication between the authorities and the Malaysian embassy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

KL, Bangkok strengthen cooperation to fight online job scams, says Malaysian ambassador to Thailand 

Communications and Digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said he had conveyed the matter of advertising expenditure during his recent engagement with social media giants such as TikTok and Google. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Ad revenue with social media platforms: Media organisations can take the lead, ministry stands ready to assist, says Fahmi 

North-east District acting police chief Supt V. Saravanan said the raids were carried out by its Narcotics Crime Investigation Division team through Ops Tapis between 11.20am and 3.45pm and those arrested were aged between 21 and 42. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Penang cops bust syndicate using cars to store drugs