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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 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  / 18 h ago

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

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning for Telupid, Beluran, and Sandakan in Sabah, which is expected to persist until tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

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  / 15 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  / 11 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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain squats down to inspect an injured motorcyclist following an accident on the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway. — Picture courtesy of the Royal Malaysia Police
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

IGP renders aid after motorcyclist hurt in crash ahead of his convoy

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

In the suit filed in 2022, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh claimed that Kamarul Zaman Yusoff uploaded two Facebook posts between May 10 and May 17, 2017, in which he alleged that she had a motive to proselytise Christianity through her politics. — Picture via Facebook.com/hannahyeoh
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘Becoming Hannah’ vetted by national library, not a religious book, UUM lecturer admits in court

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  / 12 h ago

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

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

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Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Najib appears in court in wheelchair, on opioids for knee pain amid final arguments in RM2.3b 1MDB fund misappropriation case (VIDEO)

A woman had a narrow escape when a falling tree hit her car at about 8.30am in in Jalan Siram. — Picture from Facebook/Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat Butterworth
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Fierce Penang storm early this morning triggers flash floods and uproots trees; close call for pregnant woman in car hit by tree (VIDEO)

A 112cm samurai sword confiscated by police, was displayed to the media during a press conference at the Kangar District Police Headquarters along with pictures of the three murder suspects, in Kangar, September 12, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Remand for three murder suspects in death of ex-Malaysian GP racer Elly Idzlianizar extended for six days from tomorrow

The bail payment process was carried out by lawyer Datuk Ahmad Zaharil Muhaiyar pro bono after more than a week of detention in a temporary detention centre due to his inability to pay the imposed bail. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Supporters, fans raise RM40,000 bail to release TikToker ‘Abang Bas’ from detention after child sexual assault charge

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain revealed that the investigation into Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISB) has uncovered links to organised crime. — Picture Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Child sexual abuse, organised crime links: Police to hand three investigation papers on Global Ikhwan to AGC; apply for remand extension on 155 suspects

Sultan Ibrahim said he was seriously concerned over news reports about these charity homes and emphasised that matters concerning Islamic faith should always be safeguarded and not taken lightly. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Act now: King orders cops to conduct thorough probe into alleged child abuse, crimes at Global Ikhwan-linked charity homes

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits an exhibition booth during the 20th Malaysia International Halal showcase opening ceremony at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, September 17, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

PM Anwar: Halal no longer merely abstaining from pork and alcohol, industry can be inclusive by reaching even the poorest in society

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today hit out at Teresa Kok and told the Seputeh MP to sue ChatGPT after she blamed the AI tool and sensationalised media reports over her controversial remark on the halal certification issue. — Composite pictures by Raymond Manuel/Bernama
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

‘Sue ChatGPT too’: Umno’s Akmal challenges Teresa Kok over halal cert remarks

Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar leading the Sarawak Maulidur Rasul parade. — Picture from Facebook/Len Talif Salleh
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Sarawak govt says planning to set up Islamic technical college in state

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the screening revealed that the children were subjected to physical crimes such as beating, caned, applying severe pressure (‘ditekan’) and burnt (with hot object). — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

From grooming to child labour and beatings, IGP confirms physical and emotional crimes on kids rescued from Global Ikhwan-linked welfare homes 

Amanjaya Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Superintendent Fire Chief Azahari Abdullah said the station received a distress call at 1.18am and a team was dispatched to the scene, arriving there at 1.44am. — Bomba pic
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

In Kedah, man seriously hurt when fallen tree hits house in Bukit Selambau 

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain speaks during a press conferences on Op Global at Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur, September 17, 2024. — Picture Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

IGP: Nearly 100 bank accounts linked to Global Ikhwan frozen, worth over RM581,000 in total

An illustration of mpox virus particles. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Health Ministry says one positive mpox case detected yesterday, but with milder clade II strain and no history of international travel

The flooding occurred in Mukim Malau, affecting three villages: Kampung Padang Panjang, Kampung Sampang, and Kampung Lubuk Ipoh. — Picture from Facebook/JKR Daerah Kubang Pasu
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Kedah floods: 53 evacuated in Kubang Pasu as water levels surge past danger mark in three rivers (VIDEO)

According to the Istana Negara statement, Sultan Ibrahim expressed that Malaysia’s relationship with the Republic has brought numerous benefits over the past five decades. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

King’s upcoming China visit from Sept 19 to 22 to usher in new era of bilateral relations

File picture of tourists in Bangkok, Thailand. Nearly 100,000 Malaysian tourists took advantage of the long weekend in conjunction with Malaysia Day to vacation in Southern Thailand — contributing more than 1 billion Baht to the local economy. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 17 Sep 2024

Cheap stays and tasty halal eats: Nearly 100,000 Malaysians flock to southern Thailand for long Malaysia Day weekend, pumping over RM129m into local economy