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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

Known as Rumah Tangsi, this distinctive mansion, with its bright yellow exterior and European-style architecture, is among the few remaining heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur that has stood the test of time. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life  / 17 h ago

Rumah Tangsi: From tin tycoon’s home to PM’s yellow heritage haven where leaders break bread

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 11 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

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  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 9 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  / 16 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  / 9 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  / 13 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  / 4 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

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

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Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the matter is being studied with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 and Employment Insurance System Act 2017 as well as other relevant regulations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Govt to improve Self-Employment Social Security Scheme, says deputy HR minister

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said during the State Development Coordination Committee meeting that he had been informed that 4,000 tonnes of waste were produced monthly in the division. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Serian needs new waste management method to turn into ‘mini New Zealand’, says Sarawak premier

Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said 16 projects have been identified in Terengganu, Kelantan, Selangor, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan which would involve an allocation of RM20 million. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Local Government and Housing Ministry aims to complete 20 abandoned projects next year, says deputy minister 

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions are further fuelling polarisation. — Picture from X/Zambry Abd Kadir
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Foreign minister: World must address erosion of multilateralism, respect for international law

Pasir Mas MP and PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the government should be more proactive on this issue as it involves enactments related to Shariah criminal offences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

PAS MP questions delay in forming committee to study states’ competence to make Islamic laws 

JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Lokman Jamaan speaks to the media after leading the JPJ’s integrated special operation with the Immigration Department around Putrajaya, November 16, 2023. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

JPJ: 2,665 summonses issued to foreign drivers since November 1

Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said approvals are not granted according to the whims and fancies of each institution but is based on the current guidelines for all higher education institutions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Concerts at varsities, colleges must follow federal, local laws on religious sensitivities, says deputy minister

Currently, PBS holds seven state seats and one Parliament seat, while Sabah STAR holds six state seats and one Parliament seat. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Sabah’s PBS and STAR set aside rivalry for talks on better cooperation

Jeli MP Zahari Kechik also reiterated his support for the prime minister in the interest of the people and voters of Jeli parliamentary constituency. — Picture from Facebook/Zahari Kechik  
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Jeli MP denies being threatened or bribed to support PM

Datuk Seri Najib Razak escorted by Prison Department personnel at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, November 16, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Najib’s 1MDB trial: Jasmine Loo met Jho Low in China in 2019, always in contact for last five years, court hears

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 16, 2023. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

1MDB trial: Cop says investigated Najib fairly, denies ‘unseen hand’ claim

Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan speaks during a press conference outside of the Dewan Rakyat. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Wan Saiful: BN linked DAP to Chin Peng and Kuan Yew first, so why not sue them too?

The Federal Court five-man bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat ordered the 57-year-old Mohd Ya'cob Demyati, who had been behind bars for 23 years, to serve his sentence from the date of his arrest, which was January 4, 2000. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Court: Natural-life imprisonment of ex-cop convicted for killing Spoon vocalist commuted to 33 years’ jail

Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing says former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin should stop accusing current ministers of deliberately delaying the proposed Generational Endgame (GEG) Bill to curb the habit without proof. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Tourism minister calls Khairy most ‘failed health minister’, demands direct proof smoking causes cancer instead of blaming others for GEG Bill delay

The Sessions Court today acquitted and discharged a director of a construction company for criminal breach of trust 6(CBT) and money laundering involving more than RM9 million. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

KL court frees company director of CBT, money-laundering charges involving more than RM9m

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah releases fish fry into the Kincin River in Rompin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang