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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 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  / 19 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  / 10 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  / 11 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  / 6 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

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Malayalee women donning traditional white-and-gold kasavu sarees celebrate Onam in India. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Malayalees in Malaysia celebrate Onam today with grand old traditions

The Taobao app is now available in English in Malaysia and Singapore, which makes purchasing on mobile a more streamlined affair. — Composite of Taobao screenshots
Malaysia / 15 Sep 2024

Is Taobao in English easy to use by us Malaysians? My Labubu says yes

Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli to sue Machang MP over claims of using ministry funds for cybertroopers — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Rafizi to sue Wan Fayhsal over claims of using ministry funds for cybertroopers

Sepang police chief, ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof, said the remand order against the foreign man was issued by the Sepang Magistrates’ Court to facilitate investigations under Sections 376 and 392 of the Penal Code. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Foreign man remanded for seven days from today to help with probe into robbery, rape of elderly woman in Cyberjaya 

Participants of Keretapi Sarong 2024 (KS2024) head towards Lanai@MaTiC on Jalan Ampang to celebrate Malaysia Day in Kuala Lumpur, September 14. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Keretapi Sarong 2024: Klang Valley, JB, Kota Baru, Ipoh and Alor Setar take part in vibrant display of Malaysia’s cultural tapestry as event goes global, reaches Paris and Berlin

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain does not rule out further raids on other homes associated with GISBH. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

IGP says police scoping out 39 more welfare homes linked to Global Ikhwan for potential kiddie sexploitation 

Education director-general Azman Adnan (right) speaks to reporters after the 23rd Commencement Ceremony of Institut Aminuddin Baki in Nilai September 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Education Ministry pledges education support for 402 children rescued from exploitation at GISB welfare homes, says D-G

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assured that the Social Welfare Department is overseeing the welfare of the children, who were rescued from welfare homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Rescued children from GISB welfare homes receiving care and protection, says Nancy Shukri

Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police have been investigating Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding (GISBH) since 2011. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

A tip-off from ex-GISBH staff and info from deviant teachings researchers: IGP details six-month precursor to raid on welfare homes where kids sexploited

Jakim director-general Datin Hakimah Mohd Yusoff said action against GISB began in February 2019 and included 12 meetings, workshops, special task forces, and collaborations with national security agencies such as the National Security Council, Home Ministry, and the police, according to a report published in New Straits Times today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Jakim rebuts inaction claims, says GISB action began in 2019

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks to creative industry professionals at the National Institute of Public Administration Sabah campus in Kota Kinabalu on September 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Fahmi announces RM11m for Malaysian film makers, RM6.5m for musicians under creative content fund

PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said today the party has not given up on the possibility of working with Umno to revive the Muafakat Nasional alliance. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Hadi reaffirms PAS’ efforts to revive Muafakat Nasional with Umno

File picture of Civil Defence Force staff in Kajang March 24, 2021. Civil Defence Force is preparing to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide to handle the north-east monsoon, which will begin in October. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Civil Defence Force to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide for north-east monsoon readiness

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-tourism Exhibition (Maha) 2024 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Serdang September 11, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

PM Anwar unveils RM5b mega project to boost rice production and transform agriculture

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said past election campaigns in the state like Simpang Jeram and Pulai were without religious issues or incitement, showing a clean approach can be done. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Be respectful even with your foe as that is the ‘Johor Way’, MB tells Mahkota campaigners

Selangor State Islamic Religion and Innovation Culture Exco Fahmi Ngah (5th left) poses with the course participants after the presentation of certificates and special incentives at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Overseas Student Preparation Course organised by the Selangor Islamic Department at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam September 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

State govt advises Selangor-sponsored students in Middle East to focus on education, avoid political ideologies