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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 8 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  / 10 h ago

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

A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

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  / 14 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  / 6 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 12 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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Cooking oil, packed into 1kg bags, are among subsidised goods that have been smuggled out of Malaysia, resulting in multi-million ringgit losses to the country. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

In crackdown on smuggling to stem subsidy leaks, Domestic Trade Ministry nab nearly 500 people, seize RM80m worth of goods from Jan–Aug

Umno vice-president and BN coordinator for the by-election Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin noted that support from component parties in the unity government has provided BN with renewed momentum to defend the state seat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Mahkota by-election: BN receives unity govt’s full backing, says Khaled Nordin

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will undertake an official two-day visit to Malaysia from September 1 to 3 for bilateral discussions and collaboration. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Malaysia and New Zealand set to discuss strategic partnership during PM Luxon’s visit

An increasing number of Malaysian students are choosing to study in China, attracted by lower costs, the rising reputation of Chinese universities and the availability of scholarships. — Reuters/Stringer/File pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Affordable fees and growing reputation make China a top choice for Malaysian students

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd until October to deliver four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters to the Malaysian Army. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Deliver Black Hawk helicopters by October or lose contract, defence minister warns vendor

The body of the victim at the scene of accident. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Mukah police officer dies in motorcycle crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Bintulu

Deputy Minister I for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said more than 80 per cent of the courses offered in Sarawak’s state-owned higher learning institutions are Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM-related. ― The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Sarawak deputy minister highlights state govt’s focus on STEM, offering free tertiary education for over 80pc of students

The Jalur Gemilang is seen at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Merdeka celebrations on August 14, 2024. Malaysia will vie for a seat on the Executive Board of the Unesco for the 2025 to 2029 term, according to the Ministry of Education. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Education Ministry: Malaysia to vie for Unesco Executive Board seat in 2025

A bus shuttles Malaysian citizens to the zoo free of charge. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Johor
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Zoo Johor draws nearly 20,000 visitors on first day of reopening after three years and a RM9.7m overhaul

The proposed Mental Capacity Act will allow Malaysians to plan the management of their property and legal decisions in advance, in case they become mentally incapacitated. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

‘Plan ahead before it’s too late’: Proposed Mental Capacity Act to safeguard property and legal decisions, say experts

Chong Chieng Jen said the Sarawak government’s planned airline has yet to lift off after two years of talks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Don’t be ‘talk only, no action’, give us a timeline for Sarawak’s own airline, state DAP tells govt amid soaring flight prices

Warisan information chief Azis Jamman has called on the government to implement the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) without further delay. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

‘Time is now’: Warisan info chief calls for ‘no more delays’ in implementing MA63

Hadi (third right), Annuar (second right) and Aliakbar (third left) at the launching of Sabah PAS Convention. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

PAS might contest coming Sabah election, says Hadi as state members cross 20,000

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the police have initiated an investigation into allegations that a former deputy minister is involved in a human trafficking syndicate operating in Myanmar. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Saifuddin Nasution confirms former deputy minister under probe for alleged human trafficking in Myanmar

A police officer was injured following an attack by a man whom they tried to arrest in Kampung Kijang, Badang early yesterday morning. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Kota Baru suspect injures police officer with pruning shears during arrest

The joy of a group of teenagers on an outing at the Pecah Batu Waterfall near Trong turned to tragedy this afternoon when one of them drowned. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept
Malaysia / 01 Sep 2024

Outing turns tragic as 15-year-old drowns at Pecah Batu Waterfall in Perak