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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 8 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  / 10 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  / 19 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 12 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  / 14 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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The Ministry of Higher Education has confirmed that no university students or staff have been found to be involved with GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd to date. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

No university students or staff found involved with GISBH, situation under close watch, says deputy higher education minister

File picture of newborns taken at Penang General Hospital January 1, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Malaysian babies born in 2024 have life expectancy of 75.2 years, Selangor tops the list at 80.2 years, says Stats Dept

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the efficiency and credibility of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are believed to be capable of resolving investigations related to cases involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Saifuddin confident police will resolve GISBH case involving exploitation and trafficking with efficiency, credibility

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zamry Abd Kadir said that the ministry arrived at its decision following discussions with 12 public universities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Higher education minister: Budget 2025 to focus on upgrading university facilities and embracing AI

A security guard was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his colleague. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Security guard charged with murdering colleague at school guard house in Sabak Bernam, court to mention case on Dec 4

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said 80 per cent of the 64,000 units of Royal Malaysian Police quarters throughout the country are fit for occupation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Home minister confirms 80pc of police quarters now ready for use, says ministry to prioritise repairs on remaining units

The police has detained three teenage boys, aged 12 to 14, for allegedly sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl on a farm in Tawau. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Sabah police remand three teen boys for alleged sexual assault on 12-year-old girl in Tawau

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Jeffrey Kitingan has voiced concern over what he calls the slow implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

DCM Kitingan criticises ‘excruciatingly slow’ MA63 progress, says Sabah’s rightful 40pc revenue share still unfulfilled

A teacher, N. Retha, was charged in the Slim River Magistrate’s Court with trespassing into her ex-boyfriend’s office last March September 30, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Teacher in Perak charged with trespassing into ex-boyfriend’s office, prohibited from approaching victim

Mavcom said it received 2,083 complaints in the first half of 2024, a 32 per cent decrease from 3,063 complaints in the same period last year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Mavcom reports 32pc decline in aviation complaints in first half of 2024, flight delays and baggage mishandling top concerns

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 28, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

‘Veto power, Islamophobia and Palestine’: Malaysia reaffirms firm stance on universal issues in Tok Mat’s UNGA speech, says Saifuddin Nasution

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying (4th right) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Malaysia president Mohd Khaidzir Shahari (4th left) pose with the members after the IIA Malaysia 2024 National Conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre September 30, 2024. — Bernama pic.
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Govt unveils plans for digitalisation and risk-based audits to elevate governance standards, says deputy finance minister

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with Malaysia’s healthy economic performance. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Govt ramps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia amid economic growth, says Rafizi

A father and son were killed when the Perodua Axia car they were travelling in crashed into a bridge wall at Km21 of Jalan Kuala Pilah-Tampin yesterday. — Picture courtesy of IPD Kuala Pilah
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Father and son killed as car crashes into bridge wall on Kuala Pilah-Tampin road after university drop-off, two others injured

(From left) Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian and Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad speak to the press after attending the Bomba-Sri Outreach Programme at SJK Chung Hua No 4 in Kuching. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Bomba D-G seeks Sarawak govt’s nod for land to build crucial coastal fire stations as bridges near completion

(From 4th left) Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang, Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) controller Lt Col Ding Tiew Wong and others celebrate SRB’s 31st anniversary early at the Sibu Passenger Terminal. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Sep 2024

Sarawak reveals study on transportation masterplan to integrate all modes, from rivers and sea to land and air, says state minister