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An undated file photograph shows the halal logo on product packaging in Kuala Selangor. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 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  / 8 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  / 5 h ago

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

The sentence was upheld due to defendant Liang Yu-chih’s intention to kill, the cruelty of his actions and the high risk of him reoffending, it reported the court said in a news statement.
World  / 19 h ago

Taiwan upholds death sentence for man convicted of Malaysian student’s brutal murder in 2020

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 2 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

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

The TikTok logo is displayed outside the offices of the social media app's company offices in Culver City, California, on March 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets  / 18 h ago

From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?

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  / 2 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  / 2 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  / 4 h ago

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

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she received a message in a voice sounding identical to a well-known leader, without identifying the person. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

Thai PM almost scammed by AI voice impersonating foreign leader

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A baby’s body found buried under the cement floor of a house in Taman Sri Rokam in Ipoh on August 28. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Perak police say may seek Interpol’s help to track suspect in ‘baby buried under floor’ case

Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Chief Secretary to deliver maiden address on public service reform tomorrow

For this phase, the JPJePlate is only mandatory for new battery-powered and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (excluding motorcycles) that are delivered from September 9 onwards. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

JPJePlate goes ‘live’: New number plate standard for battery-powered and hydrogen EVs from today

(from left) Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launch the Penang Stem Talent Blueprint: A Roadmap For Workforce Development at Tech Dome Penang, Komtar September 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Penang STEM Talent Blueprint targets enrolment growth, to be part of national semiconductor plan, says Tengku Zafrul

A general view Putrajaya shrouded with haze October 3, 2023. Malaysian Department of Insolvency director-general Datuk M. Bakri Abd Majid said civil servants accounted for approximately 10 to 13 per cent of new bankruptcy cases between 2021 and 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Insolvency Dept D-G highlights increasing bankruptcy trend of 10-13pc among civil servants between 2021 and 2024

Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim (centre) with Fire and Rescue Department personnel at a location along Sungai Skudai that runs through a residential area near Johor Baru September 9, 2024. — Picture via Facebook/MarinaIbrahim
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Fourth chemical odour incident in Johor since last week: Authorities probe Sungai Skudai after public complaints

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its close cooperation with other countries in the field of security. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

DPM Zahid reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to global security at upcoming China forum

September 6 comments by Kok on the halal certification and Jakim proposals to make it mandatory set off a hail of criticism against the Seputeh MP. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Teresa Kok says supports halal certification, doing MP’s job by seeking review of compulsory certs proposal

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on members to remain steadfast in the party’s struggle as it celebrates its eighth anniversary today. — Picture via Facebook/Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

‘Mouths closed, hands and feet tied’: Beset Muhyiddin bids to rally Bersatu

Perak Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun (right) attends the closing ceremony of the Foreign Fish Hunt programme at the Ngah Sagor Hall September 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Perak moves to protect native fish species from invasive threats, plans regulatory updates

The defendant was charged under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code, which carries an imprisonment of between eight and 30 years, as well as a minimum of 10 strokes of the cane upon conviction. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Terengganu grass cutter gets 42 years in prison, 30 lashes for raping sister-in-law

Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong presents RM1,000 cash award and a certificate to lecturer Mohd Zaidil Adha Mat Hussin during a special meeting with him and student Lim Zi Yang at a restaurant. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Kind-hearted Penang lecturer recognised for helping student in need who is now adopted, given support by minister Steven Sim

A spokesman from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department said that the hospital sought their help after medical staff struggled to remove the ring from the 37-year-old patient. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Not your average rescue: Firefighters step in to help man with ring stuck on his bits at Ipoh hospital

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said the police have dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate led by a civil servant, arresting 10 individuals and seizing various types of drugs valued at an estimated RM2 million in two simultaneous operations in the Klang Valley and Johor Baru. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Police seize RM2m in drugs, arrest civil servant at the helm of trafficking syndicate in Klang Valley, JB

Police are investigating a female suspect in her 20s to assist with the investigation into the discovery of a baby boy behind a house in Kampung Sungai Bedal, Temangan. —. AFP pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Baby boy found alive behind Machang home, Kelantan police probe woman in her 20s

The body of a man with burn marks was discovered in the compound of a house on Jalan Jejawi, Arau yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of Arau IPD
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2024

Perlis police: Man found dead with burn marks in Arau, lawnmower fire suspected