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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches for Malaysia

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

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  / 3 h ago

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

After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

When asked if Jho Low had made any proposals, former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Arul Kanda Kandasamy said there was one in particular that involved an investment on Al Maryah Island, a financial district in Abu Dhabi. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Former CEO Arul Kanda says he met Jho Low in Abu Dhabi four years prior to joining 1MDB

The sentence was upheld due to defendant Liang Yu-chih’s intention to kill, the cruelty of his actions and the high risk of him reoffending, it reported the court said in a news statement.
World  / 14 h ago

Taiwan upholds death sentence for man convicted of Malaysian student’s brutal murder in 2020

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state will explore mining if there really is gold in Lenggong as claimed. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Gold rush in Lenggeng after Gemas? Negeri Sembilan authorities investigate claims of discovery

During the confirmation hearing, which was broadcast across major US networks, Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from US Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, regarding his understanding of Asean member states and their strategic significance. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

‘Do your homework’: Trump’s defence nominee under fire for lack of Asean knowledge in senate hearing as senator issues warning

An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

In addition to his four-week jail sentence, Tanayogaraj Nagaraji, 40, was fined S$2. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 18 h ago

S$29 dorm bribe lands Malaysian supervisor in jail for four weeks in Singapore

Motac said that the agency has been advised to honour the bookings of existing pilgrims who have made full payments and ensure their flights are carried out according to the agreed schedule. — Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via Reuters
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Motac: Investigation underway into travel agency for allegedly failing to fly umrah pilgrims, RM2.13m loss claims, as cops probe case

The lorry driver, 73, and his Bangladeshi assistant aged 44, died at the scene of the crash atKM 226.5 northbound on the PLUS Highway Senawang–Ayer Keroh on January 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/INFO-INFO SEMASA,Kemalangan,Bencana,Jenayah di Pahang & Luar Pahang V.2
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Four-vehicle crash on NSE near Senawang claims lives of lorry driver, assistant, and college student; five others severely injured

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

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

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Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks to the media after the press conference at the Perikatan Nasional headquarters, November 9, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2023

Muhyiddin suggests intimidation behind Bersatu turncoat MPs, wants police and MACC to probe

A customer looks at Deepavali decorations in a store in preparation for the upcoming Deepavali festival in Brickfields November 8, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2023

This Deepavali, sellers brace for up to 80pc less business even as shoppers increase their budget

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will not compromise on any incidents of bullying among students at the Mara Junior College of Science (MRSM), says its chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2023

MARA chairman: No compromise on bullying cases at MRSM, ‘you touch you go’ 

(From left) Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail attend the launch of the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 in November 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2023

No police reports on alleged threats, bribes for supporting PM, says Fahmi

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the Madrid Court had carried out their own investigations and filed charges against Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa and if found guilty, he faces a jail sentence and fine. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Nov 2023

Sulu Sultanate case: Spanish arbitrator Stampa to face criminal charges in Madrid on Dec 11, says Azalina

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Malaysia has succeeded in preventing its diplomatic buildings in Paris, France from seizure attempts by the long-defunct Sulu sultanate’s purported heirs. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Azalina: After Putrajaya’s win, Sulu claimants drop bid to seize Malaysia’s diplomatic buildings in Paris

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (2nd right) shows drugs seized during raids around Klang and Sungai Buloh at a press conference in Shah Alam November 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Selangor police chief: RM10.4m worth of drugs seized, 10 nabbed in Klang, Sungai Buloh

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing, centre) witnesses the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme in Kuala Lumpur November 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

DPM Zahid: Malaysia, China agree to establish TVET institutions for new fields

The official Facebook page of ‘Perlis Geopark’ today said the recognition comes after assessments were made from Sept 4-7, 2023. — Picture via Facebook/Perlis Geopark
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Perlis recognised as 10th National Geopark

Indah Water Konsortium is expected not to need subsidies from the government, starting next year, following efforts to optimise the concession for management and operating costs. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Natural resources minister: Indah Water Konsortium expected not to need govt subsidies starting next year 

Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah will join 39 candidates vying for election to the Bar Council for the 2024/2025 term. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Najib’s lawyer Shafee Abdullah joins race for Bar Council seat 

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the existing curriculum in Kemas kindergartens will be strengthened. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

DPM Zahid: Pre-tahfiz programme to be implemented in 10,843 Kemas kindergartens nationwide

A public art installation at MRT Pasar Seni is pictured during the downtown Kuala Lumpur media tour November 9, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Think City to boost Masjid Jamek-Pasar Seni revamp with RM20m from Budget 2024

Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (2nd right) and other officers are seen during the launch of the Johor state-level Maximum Price Scheme in Johor Baru November 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Johor Domestic Trade Ministry submits investigation papers of exorbitant seafood restaurant case to DPP

The High Court in Shah Alam today ruled that local news outlet The Star’s publisher Star Media Group Berhad and its three employees had defamed singer Jason Jonathan Lo via news reports published in 2019, and ordered for them to pay RM200,000 as compensation to Lo. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Singer Jason Lo wins RM200,000 in defamation lawsuit against The Star’s publisher and its employees

A general view of the night market in Selayang Baru October 4, 2022. The Economy Ministry said 48,606 individuals from the low-income category were eligible to be matched with three initiatives, namely the Food Entrepreneur Initiative (Insan), the Farming Entrepreneur Initiative (Intan) and the Service Operators Initiative (Ikhsan). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Economy Ministry: 130,101 applications received for People’s Income Initiative as of Nov 2