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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

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  / 4 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

An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 15 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

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  / 16 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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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Some of the items seized during a raid in Pahang. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 24 Sep 2024

Beard hair, books and pamphlets: Seized items from GISBH in Rawang Op Global raid

There are currently more than 2.5 million users of popular social media app Xiaohongshu in Malaysia. — Illustration by Erna Mahyuni
Malaysia / 24 Sep 2024

A look at Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram that has Chinese Malaysians glued to their phones (VIDEO)

UM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) Prof Dr Zamri Radzi (second from left) hands the offer letter to further her studies to Nur Fatihah Mohammad, 20 (second from right), at her home in Kampung Pelain, Batu Gajah, Kelantan on September 23, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

UM dream comes true for Kelantan woman who couldn’t afford fees as varsity says will foot bill

Court of Appeal judge Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim said the convict was “fortunate” to get seven years and one stroke of the cane as punishment for sexually assaulting two primary schoolers. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Seven years and whipping for sexual assault of minors ‘lenient’, Appeals court rules for ex-PE teacher in 2022 Dungun school case

Sultan Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah (in yellow shirt, centre right) spent about an hour speaking to the flood-struck residents sheltering at Stadium Sultan Abdul Halim in Alor Setar on September 23, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Sultan of Kedah visits flood-displaced residents, personally donates RM300 to each household

Fire and Rescue personnel were alerted to a burst pipe on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur around 5.04am on September 23, 2024. — Picture courtesy of the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

DBKL vows to fully repair burst pipe on Jalan Sultan Ismail before dawn tomorrow

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (second from right) speaks during a press conference at the police training centre in Kuala Lumpur on the fourth phase of investigations into GISBH, suspected of a slew of criminal activities and promoting Islamic deviancy on September 23, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

From bank accounts, books and bling to tech gear, real estate, and peacocks: A laundry list of GISBH assets frozen, closed or confiscated by police

Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association (MRECA) president Datuk Adzwan Manas (centre) handing over a memorandum protesting the new regulations to a representative from the Prime Minister’s Office. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Vape industry leaders want PM Anwar to halt new regulations and give industry more time for transition

The Kota Setar district recorded the highest number of victims, totalling 4,984 people, followed by Pendang (1,604), Kubang Pasu (579) and Pokok Sena (85 people). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Kedah floods: 7,252 flood victims at 35 relief centres as of 4pm today, a drop from 7,958 this morning

Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Marjayoun, near the Lebanon-Israel border, on September 23, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Wisma Putra: Safety and welfare of Malaysians residing in Lebanon remain top priority

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts, with over 26,009 vacancies in the field. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

New cybersecurity academy to tackle expert shortage in semiconductor, electronics sectors, says DPM Zahid

A file photograph shows a general view of condominiums within Forest City in Gelang Patah, Johor on November 17, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

SC spells out rules for Single Family Offices to get tax breaks for managing investments of ultra-rich clans in Forest City

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin pins on the rank on Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain, making him the 19th Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, at Wisma Pertahanan Auditorium, September 23, 2024. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Zulhelmy Ithnain is new Navy chief

The court sentenced Rohaizat Ahmad to between one and seven years on each of the 33 charges, bringing the total to 68 years, but considering that the sentences are to be served concurrently, Rohaizat will only have to serve a prison sentence of seven years and another 644 months in prison, if he fails to pay the fine, totalling RM7,132,000. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Felcra Training & Consultancy manager jailed, fined over RM7m for abusing position, awarding contracts to family members 

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain exhibiting few of the seized item in Ops Global during the press conference here at Police Training Centre, September 23, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

Putrajaya opens seven more safehouses to place kids rescued from nightmare in GISBH welfare homes

Kelantan police have seized various books and documents related to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), which were found buried by the riverside and partially burned, during a raid on three houses believed to be the residences of the top management families in Kampung Panji. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Sep 2024

IGP: Around 10,000 GISBH members nationwide still practising deviant Al-Arqam teachings