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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 11 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

Money  / 18 h ago

YTL gets green light for Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first ‘AI-powered’ digital bank in venture with Shopee owner

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said on September 18, while the 24-year-old victim was in her room in Taman Melawati, Ampang, in Selangor at about 1.30pm, she heard stones being thrown at her window, and upon checking found the man standing in her house compound. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 27 Sep 2024

Love gone wrong: Jilted man breaks into ex-lover’s Ampang home with dumbbell, damaging property

Investigations by the police found that GISBH-related premises in both Borneo states are no longer operational. However, authorities will continue to pursue individuals involved to ensure they face justice. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 27 Sep 2024

Crackdown on GISBH escalates: Police target Sabah, Sarawak after alleged crimes in peninsula

Ben Proud’s early swimming achievements include standout performances in Selangor events and the Malaysian Open. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Sep 2024

Olympic silver medalist Ben Proud reflects on Malaysian roots ahead of talent clinic in Kuala Lumpur

The Sembulan Tengah water village has a long history but has deteriorated into an eyesore, while its surroundings have rapidly developed. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 27 Sep 2024

Sembulan’s pre-war water village in Sabah: From historical fishing community to shanty town

A restaurant worker was sentenced to a total of 10 years in jail and given two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today for committing physical sexual assault on his stepdaughter. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Restaurant worker gets 10 years jail, rotan for sexually assaulting 11-year-old stepdaughter

The Syariah Lower Court here today approved a bail bond application by the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Department (JHEAINS) against the principal and deputy principal of a madrasah in Rembau, believed to have links to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Shariah court in Seremban grants bail to madrasah officials linked to GISBH

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he is prepared to declare his assets at any time. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

PM Anwar says ready to declare assets anytime

Residents of Felda Tenggaroh 5 carrying one of the injured victims after the elephant attack at SK LKTP Tenggaroh, Felda Tenggaroh 5 near Mersing today. – Picture courtesy of Sahabat Anak Tenggaroh Facebook page
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Tragic elephant attack in Mersing primary school leaves one dead and another injured

Remnants of a tree on Vale of Tempe/Jalan Lembah Permai that fell during a storm last week... in the background are the houses in Pepper Estate in the valley below. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

‘We don’t want them to pay for our funerals...’: At Pepper Estate in Penang, residents fear falling trees and want authorities to act now

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (second, right) visits the Recycling Innovation Facility (FIKS) during the Pre-Launch of Malaysia Cleanup Day: Mega Cleaning Programme in conjunction with World Cleanup Day 2024 today. — Bernama
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1, says Nga

The Chairman of the National Population and Family Development Board Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim (third, right) speaking to participants at the launch of the 2024 Family Planning Advocacy Forum: Contraceptives in the 21st Century, Challenges and Opportunities today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Over one in five Malaysian women opt out of contraceptives, exposing risk of unplanned pregnancies, says LPPKN

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah advised Kedah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on the significance of mindful speech and decorum, urging him to refrain from emotional outbursts and inappropriate language. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Apology accepted: Sultan of Selangor forgives Sanusi

t Zahid, who is also Umno president, clarified that the incident occurred when Syed Hussien was in his 20s, adding that no charges were filed due to a lack of evidence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Zahid: BN’s Syed Hussien defended a blind man in 2008 assault case, no charges filed

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the initiative would connect the city to the other developments throughout the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Johor MB: Seamless local transport to enhance RTS Link ahead of 2027 launch

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar delivers the opening speech at the Third National Level Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Research Conference in Bangi September 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Govt launches special task force to tackle Corruption Perception Index, aiming for Top 25 by 2033

All schools were closed during the movement control order due to Covid-19 in 2020. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

KRI: Rising trend in SPM absenteeism that started with Covid-19 lingers to this day