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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 16 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  / 16 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

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

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

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

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 TikTok logo is displayed outside the offices of the social media app's company offices in Culver City, California, on March 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets  / 13 h ago

From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?

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Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib and Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib’s lawyer Alvin Chong (centre) is seen speaking with Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib’s counsel Shankar Ram Asnani (right) after the proceedings at Kuching High Court November 9, 2023. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Taib Mahmud’s sons apply for father to be a defendant in civil suit against stepmother, bank

Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said payments for licence fees under the Sistem i-Lesen could be made ‘immediately, anytime and wherever licence applicants are’, compared to the previous method of making payments manually at JPSPN counters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Kor Ming: Sistem i-lesen cuts approval period for six licences to 24 hours

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul disclosed that the request was made in writing to his office as he has the prerogative to decide. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

After backing PM Anwar, Bersatu quartet want to sit with govt in Parliament; Speaker says will think about it 

The contributions would be directly channelled to the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine that is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Parliament initiates fund to aid Palestinians

Investigating Officer Foo Wei Min is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur November 9, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

1MDB trial: Najib used millions of ringgit to win over Chinese voters ahead of GE13, pay for Umno assembly goodie bags

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the two programmes were the two components of the Price Standardisation Programme implemented by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Armizan: RM265m allocated for two price standardisation programmes for next year

Deputy Human Resources Minister Mustapha Sakmud said coordination in BDA through the Malaysian Skills Integration Management System (MySPIKE) by the National TVET Council is also important to ensure there is no overlapping among the 12 ministries offering the programme. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Deputy minister: Coordination in big data analytics capable of empowering TVET 

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said until the independent lawmaker from the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has exhausted all legal avenues, the latter’s position as Muar MP does not change. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Dewan Rakyat Speaker says convicted Syed Saddiq to keep Muar seat until exhausted all legal means

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah granted an audience to China’s Vice President Han Zheng at Istana Negara today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

King grants audience to China’s vice president 

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu acknowledged that existing assistance from his ministry is inadequate and that it is about time coffee be recognised as an important economic crop domestically. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

As more Malaysians drink coffee, Mat Sabu admits his ministry is not doing enough to help local growers

The former Penang deputy chief minister was able to garner the RM1.52 million required to pay controversial Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik as ordered by the High Court on November 2, after losing a defamation suit filed by the latter. — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Ex-Penang DCM Ramasamy says RM1.52m crowdfund to pay Dr Zakir Naik is ‘best Deepavali present’

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah views a replica of the One Member One House (SASaR) Housing Project at Camp Wardieburn, November 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Agong officiates launch of Defence Ministry’s Sasar housing project in Wardieburn camp

Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid with her police report at the Brickfields district police headquarters, November 9, 2023. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Bukit Bendera MP lodges report against PAS rep for claiming DAP leaders related to Chin Peng, Lee Kuan Yew

The Langkawi MP from Bersatu had said that Seputeh MP Teresa Kokshould go to his constituency ‘wearing nothing’ in response to her remarks that the island, under Perikatan Nasional control, would bar women from wearing shorts. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Criticised for sexual innuendo, Langkawi MP says sorry in Parliament for ‘wear nothing’ remark  

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that delaying the implementation of such projects would have consequences and difficulties for various parties, especially if it involves the interests of investors and the public. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

Speed up on green-lit developments in KL, PM Anwar tells DBKL

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to the press after the verdict was delivered on his case at Kuala Lumpur High Court, November 9, 2023. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Nov 2023

What’s next after High Court conviction? Syed Saddiq says need to be ‘whiter than white’ to lead Muda