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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

Rumah Tangsi: From tin tycoon’s home to PM’s yellow heritage haven where leaders break bread

An undated file photograph shows the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission badge with a pair of handcuffs in the background. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

No escape: MACC to collar more bank officers who got loans for blacklisted civil servants

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Why speak to 1MDB chairman via Jho Low’s phone? Najib says for ‘convenience’, I was ‘using’ Jho Low for Middle East ties

In the Round of 32 match, Chia and Soh lost the opening game 20-22 but mounted a strong comeback to claim the next two games 21-16 and 21-18 against the world’s 31st-ranked pair. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

India Open 2025: Aaron-Wooi Yik rally hard, join Pearly-Thinaah in Round of 16

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal for January 19, ending 15 months of war in Gaza

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. A witness in the sexual harassment trial told the Magistrate’s Court that 15 call were made from the complainant’s phone to Lew’s number.. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Digital forensics reveals 15 calls to Ebit Lew from complainant’s phone, witness tells court in sexual harassment trial

A file photographs shows former prime minster, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin leaving the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on February 28, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Judge rolls Muhyiddin’s money laundering, abuse trials into one

A vitamin D deficiency whilst pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life says a new study. - AFP Relaxnews pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Man in Subang Jaya arrested for rape after teen girlfriend found pregnant

A man visits the National Scam Awareness Campaign at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, on October 3, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on 29 February 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

US blockade on AI chips won’t hurt data centres in Malaysia, says Liew Chin Tong

Khan was taken to a nearby hospital at around 3:30am today with six injuries, two deeper than the rest and one close to his spine. — Reuters pic
Showbiz  / 4 h ago

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed after late-night scuffle with intruder at Mumbai home

Sin, who will be competing in the Europe Tour full season for the second time this year, expressed her desire to explore more opportunities and push herself further in the sport. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Bowling queen Sin Li Jane keeps her eye on the prize after big win, says opponents’ ‘intimidating’ gaze fuels her drive

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Feast at Fifty Tales this CNY: Savour truffle Hokkien ‘char’, steamed silver pomfret, corn-fed chicken two ways, and more

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Najib: I don’t recall 1MDB chairman Bakke’s SMS on misconduct, resignation blame unfair, Bakke should have come to see me

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File picture of students in a classroom at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Chabang Empat in Tumpat, Kelantan January 2, 2024. MoE Curriculum Development division director Rusmini Ku Ahmad said the curriculum intervention is a response to suggestions and recommendations from parents and teachers regarding learning materials that are considered difficult, complex and age-inappropriate for students. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Education Ministry rolls out curriculum intervention to boost students’ literacy, numeracy skills after feedback on difficult learning materials 

Panasonic among three major Japanese electronic companies have pledged to investigate a Malaysian-based supplier accused of forced-labour practices that include withholding passports and wages spanning months. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Panasonic, Sony and Daikin vows probe into forced-labour claim against Malaysian contractor

Smoke rises from a mobile shop as civil defence members gather in Sidon, Lebanon September 18, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Wisma Putra: Malaysians safe, none affected by exploding pager incidents in Lebanon 

Kemaman district police chief Supt Hanyan Ramlan said the incident happened at 6.15pm when it was raining heavily at the beach. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Cambodian woman killed by falling tree in Kemaman during downpour

Bersatu supreme council member Datuk Seri Azmin Ali suggested that failing to form a state unity government could lead to perceptions of Umno’s insincerity towards the federal unity government. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Azmin Ali questions Johor MB on unity govt if Umno wins Mahkota seat

A composite picture of Tan Sri Mokhzani (left) and Tan Sri Mirzan Mahathir. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Assets declaration to MACC for probe into our dad, not us, says Dr Mahathir’s sons Mirzan and Mokhzani

The two suspects were remanded under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952 — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Two rogue Perak policemen suspended over drug and ketum abuse

Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur, September 18, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Wan Saiful’s corruption trial: RM38,160 deposited into Sinar Karangkraf account legitimate, witness tells court 

Six members from the Tatau Fire and Rescue Station were deployed to the scene to assist in the search and rescue operations.—Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Crocodile attack feared as young girl vanishes in Bintulu river

In the accident, which occurred at about 1.25pm, a 31-year-old man died at the scene after being trapped in his Proton Iswara car which was hit by a lorry carrying stones. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Lorry driver tests positive for meth after 10-vehicle pile-up in Seremban; remand to be sought today

Members of the Alor Setar Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assist residents in relocating to a temporary flood relief centre (PPS) at Taman Tanjung Bendahara yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Floods worsen in Kedah and Perlis, Penang sees slight relief

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Halal Industry Development Council chairman, said the policy, overseen by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN) or State Religious Departments (JAIN), has been voluntary since its introduction in 1974 and further reinforced by the Trade Descriptions Act 2011. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

No change: Policy on halal cert applications remains the same as agreed by Cabinet, says DPM Zahid

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain attributed the arrests and seizures to the investigation undertaken by the North Zone Border Intelligence Unit. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Cops nab five suspected Global Ikhwan members, including leader’s son, headed for Thailand; seize motorhomes

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the suspects would be charged under Sections 14(a) and 14 (b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

IGP: Three suspects in Global Ikhwan-linked sodomy case to be charged under Sexual Offences Against Children Act in Seremban today 

In recent years, the idea of a confinement centre — common among non-Muslim mothers in Malaysia — has been adopted by Muslim mothers. — Picture courtesy of Hani Confinement Care Centre
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Muslim mothers in Malaysia say going to a confinement centre is not about being ‘manja’, it’s about getting proper support

Twenty-four hours confinement ladies on duty to care for mothers and babies at Hani Confinement Care Centre. — Picture by Hani Confinement Care Centre
Malaysia / 19 Sep 2024

Confinement centres for Muslim mothers in Malaysia? Yes, and they are highly in demand