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

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 13 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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 12 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  / 18 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 7 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 17 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

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  / 15 h ago

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

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Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said Jakim was considering a proposal tomake halal certification mandatory for restaurants and companies that do not serve pork or alcohol. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

DPM Zahid: Putrajaya never made halal certs mandatory, non-Muslims won’t be forced to apply

Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah students celebrating their 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia results. Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says 10,177 candidates did not sit for the exam. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

Citing low SPM turnout, Zahid calls for education system revamp after UPSR and PT3 exams abolished

Malaysia was born on September 16, 1963 and only declared a public holiday 47 years later in 2010. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day: So why do we have two national days?

Just like in the past, the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix from September 20–22, 2024 is expected to spill over and boost Malaysia’s economy, particularly in Johor. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

Singapore F1 Grand Prix to boost bookings for JB hotels in spillover effect

The tiger’s presence may soon be confined to cultural symbols and the nickname of the national football team as the species battles against escalating threats to its survival. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

Malayan tigers in peril: Fewer than 150 left in Peninsular Malaysia amid rising threats despite revered status

Captain Wan Marzudi Wan Omar, 64, reviews documents on his involvement in the Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD) after receiving his commissioning letter in 1982, in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, September 15, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Sep 2024

On Malaysia Day, veteran Captain Wan Marzudi Wan Omar recounts harrowing communist ambush in Pahang nearly 40 years ago 

PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the change is part of several adjustments aimed at improving the party’s workflow. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Saifuddin Nasution steps down as PKR sec-gen, replaced by Fuziah Salleh

However, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, it would not veer from the original conditions contained in the draft MoU that was presented to Perikatan Nasional (PN) previously. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

MoU on opposition allocation still open for negotiation, says DPM Zahid 

The Jalur Gemilang flag flutters along the Tanjung Lipat Beach in celebration of Malaysia Day, which will be held at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu, tomorrow. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

On Malaysia Day eve, Sabah CM says unity key to Malaysians overcoming nation-building challenges

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is briefed on the tower’s operations from Specialist Strategy and Project Realization USP Management Corporate Affairs at CelcomDigi Bhd, Muhammad Fathi Azhar (2nd right), during an inspection of the Jendela Phase 1 Telecommunications Tower operations in Kampung Menengah Ulu in Sipitang, September 15, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Fahmi: 2,700 locations across Malaysia set for Jendela Phase 2 rollout

Police will investigate a statement made by Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) executive chairman and chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali in a recent viral video. In a video, Nasiruddin said there have indeed been one or two cases of sodomy involving children at the welfare homes. — Screengrab from Facebook/GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

IGP: Cops to probe GISBH CEO’s statement on child exploitation in recent viral video (VIDEO)  

Defence analysts assured Malaysians they need not worry and that the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) are well-equipped with numerous strategies to effectively manage border conflicts in the South China Sea should such a situation arise. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

No need to worry: Analysts reassure Malaysian Armed Forces ready and well-equipped for South China Sea challenges

Comptroller of the Royal Household of the Sultan of Pahang Major General Dato’ Mohamed Zahari Yahya said that the Pahang Palace was aware of the use of special house style spellings by mainstream media for titles and honours bestowed upon selected individuals. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Pahang palace reinforces state title spellings: ‘Dato’ Sri’ and ‘Dato’, not ‘Datuk Seri’ and ‘Datuk’

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain conducts a press conference at the Malaysian Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur September 13, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

IGP: Health checks reveal abuse and neglect in 384 children rescued from welfare houses of horror

Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil has urged the residents of Kampung Mondikot here to fully utilise the high-speed internet provided for free to boost the local economy, including promoting the village as an attractive tourist destination. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Fahmi urges Papar’s Kampung Mondikot residents to leverage free internet for tourism growth and economic boost

Malaysia is seeking to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet its ambitions in the semiconductor industry. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Report: Malaysia faces shortage of 60,000 engineers to fuel chip industry growth