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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 5 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  / 7 h ago

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

A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5m to crypto scam in Johor

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 9 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 11 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 12 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

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  / 5 h ago

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

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money  / 13 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

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Siti Afiah Daeng Damin, 28, was allegedly killed by Muhammad Ambree and Etiqah between December 8 and 11, 2021 on the third floor of a condominium in Penampang. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Penampang couple charged with murdering maid to be sentenced October 2

Seri Alam police said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Contractor loses RM688,000 to online scam promising 410pc returns

The five products are Karisma Aqua Birds Nest, Skin Revolution - PAP - Blemish Control Serum, Skin Revolution - PAP - Blemish Fade Cream, Ufora Daily Treatment 10g, and Dnars Gold Debalen Cream (Night). — Pixabay pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Buyer beware: Health Ministry orders ban on five cosmetic products after poisons detected

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said police recorded the statements of four individuals including the 38-year-old senator to complete the investigation paper on the case. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Police complete investigation into defamation case involving Penang senator and bodyguard

Pails placed on the floor to collect water in the walkway between the maternity ward and operating theatre in the Sibu Hospital. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Sibu Hospital struggles with condensation, mould grows amid ceiling leaks near maternity ward

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looks on as Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail hands over a copy of the action plan to Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar during the launch of the Malaysia Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Putrajaya September 30, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

MyPCVE launched: Malaysia’s new blueprint to fight extremism and terrorism

Armed police personnel escort Suhaini Sarwan after the proceedings at the Sessions Court in Johor Baru June 25, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Johor factory worker pleads guilty to possessing Daesh-related items, supporting terrorist group

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured in a wheelchair at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex September 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

RM2.2b in Najib’s accounts: Can’t say definitely 1MDB’s funds as money trail report ‘flawed’, his lawyer claims

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the launch of the Malaysia Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Putrajaya September 30, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Malaysia launches action plan to tackle violent extremism, PM Anwar calls for early intervention

The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is an authorisation permit, similar to an identity card or passport, allowing foreign-registered vehicles to enter Malaysia. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Driving into Malaysia from Singapore? Here’s what you need to know about VEP which comes into force Oct 1

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will shift to a more meaningful measurement of poverty based on the concept of Net Disposable Income as the basis for identifying target groups for aid distribution. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

‘Net disposable income concept to reduce exclusion errors’: PM Anwar unveils new basis for aid distribution

Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi speaks during the fireside chat session at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Malaysia 2024 National Conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur September 30, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

‘New era of accountability’: National Audit Dept to audit 2,000 GLCs next year in push for enhanced governance

Tuwee Gindung, known as Ah Kui, is one of the longest-serving tenants of the Tanjung Aru flats. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Final six-month extension granted for Tanjung Aru low-cost flats residents to vacate

Eighty-one umrah travel companies face possible penalties from the Malaysia Competition Commission over price-fixing. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

MyCC targets 81 umrah travel companies for cartel behaviour in price-fixing probe

A container with electronic waste is seen in Port Klang May 28, 2019. More than 200 illegal e-waste recycling facilities are operating across Malaysia, with several reported in Rawang and Hulu Selangor, according to KDEB Waste Management managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Health and environmental risks: Over 200 illegal e-waste recycling plants identified in Malaysia, says KDEB Waste Management

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said indicated that the programme is planned to take place in the fourth week of November.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Zambry: Putrajaya to host annual 'Festival of Ideas', as PM Anwar designates it 'City of Ideas'