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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 17 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  / 8 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  / 14 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  / 9 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  / 16 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  / 13 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  / 4 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  / 11 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  / 11 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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The two national border gates in Kedah are facing severe congestion due to a surge in vehicles from Malaysia heading to Thailand for the school holidays. — Picture via Facebook/Kedah Immigration Dept
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Traffic surge at Kedah’s border gates as Malaysians flock to Thailand for holidays, nearly 40pc rise in tourist crossings

Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said a very important announcement on the draft MoU would be made soon but gave no date. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Muhyiddin says draft MoU on federal funds for Perikatan MPs not satisfactory, will elaborate later

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party has regulations to prevent sexual abuse practices at the schools it runs. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Hadi says no child sexual abuses at PAS schools, denies report linking party to Global Ikhwan

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry has proposed a collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to conduct a study of e-commerce laws. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Malaysia proposes e-commerce law review with UN trade and development agency partnership, says domestic trade minister

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu delivers a speech during 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

Mat Sabu highlights agro-food sector’s 10.9pc boost to Malaysia’s GDP as a key indicator of progress

Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali addresses allegations of child sexual abuses linked to his company Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) in a video clip on September 14, 2024. — Screen grab from Facebook/GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Global Ikhwan CEO admits to ‘one or two cases of sodomy’ and ‘legal faults’ at welfare homes for kids, but suggests ‘advice’ be given first

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Agriculture (front, centre) and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (to his right) visit a booth after 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 confident in major agricultural reforms under Mat Sabu, targets transformation in two years

Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the police are preparing for potential flooding during the by-election for the Mahkota state by-election alongside their usual election responsibilities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Mahkota by-election: Police issue 3R campaign warning, to station boats, lorries in Kluang as they brace for floods

The option for civil servants to choose between the Public Service Remuneration System or remain with the Malaysian Remuneration System will only be offered to those with permanent appointments who are serving as of December 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Only civil servants on permanent appointment by Dec 1, 2024 can choose between new or old remuneration systems, says PSD

While expressing support for SIAEC’s operations in Malaysia, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes criticised the lack of similar opportunities for AirAsia in Singapore. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Be transparent over hiring practices, Tony Fernandes tells SIA Engineering over recruitment of Malaysia Airlines engineers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Agriculture (centre) and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (front, right) visit a booth after 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

After Mat Sabu slept overnight at Maha 2024 expo site, Anwar praises minister’s dedication, work on halting seed, fertiliser ‘cartels’

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has dismissed speculation that the party is considering joining the Pakatan Harapan-led (PH) federal coalition government, saying the party has no plans to work with PH in any format. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

PAS remains firm behind Perikatan, no intention to join Pakatan Harapan in any format, says Hadi

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has claimed that some religious figures are collaborating with ‘cruel’ leaders to change the religion of Allah. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

‘Traitors trusted, religious figures colluding with cruel leaders to change religion of Allah,’ claims Hadi at PAS muktamar

Selangor PAS Youth secretary Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim reportedly told its members to take wives from different races and cultures to get non-Malay voters for the party. — Picture from Facebook/Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Mixed marriages for non-Muslim votes just a joke, says PAS supporters’ wing chief

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin (2nd right) speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur September 13, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Cops bust drug storage unit in Kuala Lumpur, seizing RM5.88m worth of narcotics, three arrested

In line with changes to the national education policy and increased access to upper secondary education, the minimum qualification for entry into the civil service has been raised to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 14 Sep 2024

Do you want to work for the govt? SPM now the minimum qualification for civil service as multiple roles merged, upgraded