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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5m to crypto scam in Johor

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 15 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 16 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches for Malaysia

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money  / 19 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim saysthe government would do anything to 'uplift' the struggling airline. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

At Khazanah’s 30th anniversary, PM Anwar says Putrajaya remains committed to keep Malaysia Airlines’ parent successful

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has always put the wellbeing of the people first, including in states led by the opposition. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Fahmi refutes Kedah MB’s accusations of political bias by unity govt, says not sidelining opposition states

Malaysia Airlines announced a temporary reduction in its flight frequency for 13 international destinations departing from Kuala Lumpur last month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Fewer Malaysia Airlines flights just temporary to fix tech woes, more planes coming, says transport minister

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there are no fresh placements of Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) officers in government departments. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

No fresh placements of Jakim officers in govt, Fahmi says after interfaith council raised concerns

Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar denied that Jakim officers are involved in policymaking. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Minister: Jakim officers placed in some govt agencies just to organise Islamic programmes, not vet policies

A housewife pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Kota Baru today to a charge of receiving RM23,000 in deposit without a valid license. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Woman charged with illegal deposit-taking totalling RM23,000 in Kelantan

An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Kangar today to five charges of possessing unlicensed dangerous weapons, a replica pistol, as well as firearm components and ammunition in July. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Man pleads not guilty to possession of swords, replica pistol and ammo in Kangar

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman looks at drugs worth over RM500,000 that will be disposed of at the Pahang Police Contingent Headquarters in Kuantan September 3, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Pahang police set to destroy over RM500,000 worth of seized drugs

A file photograph showing former Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson, posing next to the newly named ‘Sir Alex Ferguson Way’ in Manchester, northern England on October 14, 2013. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

After invoking Fergie, PM Anwar says his grandkids call him ‘ancient’ for devotion to Man United

Except for Klang Gates, Selangor will release excess water from its dams if they are more than 95 cent to reduce possible overflow risks when the year-end northeast monsoon strikes. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Selangor readies for Nov monsoon by releasing water from seven dams this month; no go if heavy rains fall

The heritage 1926 hotel along Burmah Road has been vacant since 2020. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Singapore firm Ascott International to run state-owned Penang hotel on Burmah Road after RM20m facelift

Jakim clarified that the non-halal status of the popular food-and-beverage outlets were based on their premises, in response to an online inquiry.
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Halal or not? Jakim clarifies certification issue for six popular F&B chains amid online queries

The Inland Revenue Board advised taxpayers to check their travel restriction status in advance before deciding to travel abroad. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Check your travel restriction status before leaving Malaysia to avoid airport hold-ups, IRB warns taxpayers

Handout photo showing parts of the river affected by the logjam. — Picture courtesy of Natural Resources and Environment Board
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Natural resources board fines company over Balai Ringin logjam in Sarawak, orders immediate river cleanup

Firefighters put out fire caused by gas pipeline leak outside a house in Taman Riverview, Senadin last night. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Gas pipeline leak causes late-night fire in Senadin, Sarawak, says Fire Dept

Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee, flanked by Rosmen (left) and Abdul Rahman, having a cordial conversation with the trainees selected for the programme at CIDB Sarawak. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 03 Sep 2024

Jepak rep urges Sarawak youths to gain in-demand skills for global job market