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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 8 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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 13 h ago

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

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 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  / 6 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 12 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  / 10 h ago

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

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales
Eat-drink  / 8 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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Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said IPR is one of the short- and medium-term intervention measures that the government is implementing to eradicate hardcore poverty this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Rafizi: 4,100 low-income households benefitted from People’s Income Initiative

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says Malaysia's construction sector has recorded remarkable growth this year with an impressive 9,144 projects taking flight as of September. ― Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Malaysia's construction sector hits remarkable growth this year, says works minister

Dr Ooi Choo Huck highlighted that a re-evaluation of the remaining works is underway to determine the latest cost estimates. ― Picture by Chimon Upon via Borneo Post
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Sarawak Health director says construction of new Lubok Antu Health Clinic impacted by padi planting at site

Chambai Lindong said SDNU is of the view that the academic calendar should take into account the voice of the Dayak community in Sarawak. ― Picture by Conny Banji via Borneo Post
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Dayak union wants Education Ministry to revise school holidays for 2024/2025 with Gawai in mind

Kashif Ansari said that since the late-2021 reforms to the federal MM2H programme, it has received 2,164 applications, out of which 1,905 or about 88 per cent were approved. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Sarawak MM2H applications rise sharply thanks to lower threshold while Putrajaya tightens rules elsewhere

Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Liew Chin Tong says Malaysia should develop its own economic strategy, rather than relying on plans from other countries. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Malaysia needs own economic development strategy, says deputy Miti minister

State Investment, Trade and Mobility Exco, Ng Sze Han said the amount comprised local investments totalling RM35.88 billion while RM53.0 billion were foreign investments. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Selangor approves 1,506 manufacturing projects, generating investments worth more than RM88b

The Perak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said the number of evacuees remained at 178 people from 52 families, who are still taking shelter at four relief centres. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

More flood victims evacuated in Kedah, situation unchanged in Perak

Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh said the court was bound by the Federal Court's ruling that it had no jurisdiction to question the decision of the Dewan Rakyat Speaker on the vacancy of the four seats under Article 63 of the Federal Constitution. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Court dismisses Bersatu's application for judicial review against Dewan Rakyat Speaker's decision on four parliamentary seats in Sabah

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says local airlines' performance in being on time for domestic flights slightly fell by three percentage points in the third quarter (Q3) of this year compared to the previous period. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Transport minister: Slightly fewer domestic flights on time in last quarter, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines worst performers

Former Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith has called for a leadership change in his party Bersatu, ahead of its general assembly in Shah Alam, Selangor next week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Bersatu supreme council member moots change to party leadership before GE16, suggests Hamzah Zainudin 

Penang Region One Marine Police say that this is the largest illicit cigarette haul in the state for this year, and they are tracking down the premises owner to assist in the investigation. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Penang marine police seize contraband cigarettes worth RM5.12m

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the leaked data in December last year involving some 13 million account holders did not match data stored by Astro and Maybank. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Digital minister: Data leaked in December didn't match Astro, Maybank's databanks

Mais chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said a total of RM1.67 million from activities that are not in line with Islamic principles from roughly 1,000 people have been funnelled to the Islamic trustee institution since January. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

Mais to dispose of RM2.5m funds from bribes and other non-Shariah compliant sources into Baitulmal 

Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid said she is merely challenging the Kelantan state government’s competency in enacting Shariah laws, contending that the state government has no jurisdiction to enact offences that fall under federal jurisdiction. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

I'm questioning Kelantan govt’s lawmaking powers not God, says lawyer in Shariah criminal code challenge ahead of PAS protest

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim having a one-to-one meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew in San Francisco November 16, 2023. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Nov 2023

PM Anwar meets tech giants in San Francisco