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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 15 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  / 19 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  / 11 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  / 17 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 18 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  / 19 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 10 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

Money  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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A three-judge panel, led by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, dismissed Shahrul Pitri Jusoh’s appeal against his murder conviction and death sentence. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Death penalty stands: Federal Court rejects appeal of labourer in 2018 Perak triple child murder

Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

In SRC’s US$1.1b suit, Najib says US$70m credited to his account, but it was meant for 'CSR'

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that collaboration between government institutions and the private sector is essential to meet future needs. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Private sector’s role key to reforming TVET, AI education, says PM Anwar at Invest Malaysia 2024

Joniston welcomes passengers from Kunming at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Sabah now connected to 10 major Chinese cities as direct Kunming flights resume

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has been informed of the apology letter from Kedah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Selangor Sultan acknowledges Kedah MB Sanusi's second apology over controversial remarks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a keynote address at the Invest Malaysia: Where Policy Meets Progress event in Iskandar Puteri September 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

PM Anwar: Energy surplus to drive Johor-Singapore SEZ as Malaysia woos investors

Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the compounds were issued after an investigation by the Companies Commission of Malaysia found that all the companies did not comply with the requirement to submit their annual statements and financial statements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Ministry imposes RM4.4m in fines on 12 companies linked to GISBH for failing to submit financial statements

General view of the Public Service Department in Putrajaya December 26, 2019. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Public Service Dept D-G warns job rotation failure could lead to disciplinary action

The government will introduce a national disaster risk management policy as a preparatory step to face the monsoon transition phase, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Monsoon-ready: DPM Zahid unveils national disaster risk management policy

Muhammad Barur Rahim, 23, appeared before the Klang Sessions Court today and confessed to committing the offence at the Al-Mahabbah Welfare and Education Organisation in Bukit Raja, Klang Utara, in July 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Caretaker at GISBH Klang welfare home gets 10 years jail for abusing children

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the construction sector is highly vulnerable to corruption, including road construction and building projects. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

MACC targets corruption in construction sector, warns of RM100m contract restrictions for non-compliant firms

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has announced that its investigation into the RM4 billion 1BestariNet project will focus on the quality of broadband coverage for 8,000 schools nationwide. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

MACC says scrutinising broadband quality for 8,000 schools in 1BestariNet investigation

On September 5, 38 residents from 10 families were relocated to the Orang Asli Community Hall in Kampung Sayong Pinang due to chemical pollution. — vitranc/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Five charged with sabotage over industrial waste dumping at Orang Asli village in Kota Tinggi

Dr Feisul also said preliminary investigations identified the suspected food sources as the chocolate-flavoured drinks and fried chicken prepared in the school canteen kitchen. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Health authorities: 101 students in Ipoh ill after consuming contaminated fried chicken and chocolate drinks at school canteen

Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said MetMalaysia has been directed to improve the communication aspect in disseminating weather information and warnings more effectively. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Weather warnings set for overhaul as Malaysia prepares for monsoon transition, says minister

A homeless man sleeps on a bench during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO 2.0) at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur February 2, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Sep 2024

Covid-19 setbacks: Absolute poverty climbs to 4.5pc among urban households in Malaysia, KRI report finds