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A Chinese man spent three days trapped in a 12-metre-deep abandoned well in a remote forest in Thailand, with his calls for help mistaken by villagers for ghostly noises. — Picture via Facebook/Mae Sot Pitakkarn Foundation
Life  / 14 h ago

Chinese man trapped in well in Thailand for three days as villagers mistake cries for help for ghostly sounds

Vivy and Fadzaruddin are expected to be charged in court on December 5, 2024 in connection with the RM43.9m investment losses involving Khazanah, PNB. — File picture courtesy of FashionValet
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzaruddin to face charges tomorrow linked to Khazanah, PNB investment losses

A person watches a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and the following announcement that he will lift the martial law, after parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

High Court judge Datuk Quay Chew Soon said that Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad should have been more circumspect in her speech as a veteran politician. — Screengrab from Facebook/Bernama TV
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

The couple fled Singapore in 2005 during investigations into Ng’s alleged misuse of electronic scrap from his company, Citiraya Industries, which defrauded clients of over US$51 million (RM228 million). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore  / 17 h ago

Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run

Dumpling fans assemble: Get your fix at Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling with their boiled dumplings filled with pork mixed with a choice of cabbage, spring onions, chives and prawn. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

Everyone is heading to PJ Section 14’s Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling for a taste of their dumplings, fried rice and stir-fried string beans

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of chip-software company Cadence Design, joined Intel’s board two years ago as part of a plan to restore Intel’s place as the leading global chipmaker. — Picture from Celesta Capital
Money  / 9 h ago

Muar-born semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan among those hunted to head struggling chipmaking titan Intel

The 1MDB logo is seen on a billboard at the construction site of the Tun Razak Exchange, then under development, in Kuala Lumpur on July 3, 2015. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Najib: ‘Deeply painful’ to hear once-trusted ex-minister Husni’s 1MDB court testimony; you get blamed for everything when at the top

Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II, their latest EV concept which is expected to be the Electric Myvi for the masses. — SoyaCincau pic
Life  / 11 h ago

Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag

Masidi Manjun claims a recent video posted online alleging him of involvement in a money-for-mineral prospecting licence to be doctored and aimed to tarnish his reputation. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Sabah minister Masidi Manjun volunteers statement to MACC after alleged bribery video spreads

Under the Moneylenders Act 1951, moneylenders are required to apply for a licence from the Registrar of Moneylenders. This licence, unless revoked earlier, is valid for two years, and moneylenders must apply for renewal at least 60 days before it expires. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal

Social media platforms like TikTok have become the new avenue for loan sharks, replacing traditional posters on trees and lamp posts. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Beware, loan sharks are now on Tik Tok! Here’s how they bait students using social media influencers

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The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at RM2.95 per litre,  while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, the price will remain at RM2.15 per litre during the same period. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Finance Ministry: No change to retail prices of RON97, RON95, diesel from Nov 28 to Dec 4

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said a series of workshops had been held by the Department of National Heritage, with the participation of stakeholders, to prepare the nomination documents for the Chingay parade (a joint nomination from Malaysia and Singapore) and the Lion Dance (a joint nomination from Malaysia and China). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Penang backs Unesco bid for Chingay parade, lion dance cultural heritage recognition

Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) said BNM is legally obligated to probe both the spikes in insurance premiums and look into claims that private healthcare providers are jacking up prices of its services. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

‘It’s excessive and not right’: Pakatan lawmaker calls on Bank Negara to probe planned insurance premium hike

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said authorities acted quickly after receiving a report from the victim’s 48-year-old father, who believed his daughter had been abducted by an unknown individual. File pic via Bernama
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Johor police rescue 15-year-old girl abducted in Singapore, arrests suspect in Kuantan within 24 hours

Flooding across nine districts in Kelantan has displaced 8,838 residents this afternoon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Kelantan floods force 8,838 to evacuate, Rantau Panjang nearly cut off

Eight Malaysians have initiated a RM60 million class-action lawsuit against the government and the World Health Organization (WHO), claiming that Covid-19 vaccinations led to deaths and severe health complications. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

‘Fake pandemic’ and ‘toxic vaccines’? Eight Malaysians sue government, WHO for RM60m

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex in this file picture dated October 3, 2024. The Kota Baru High Court today allowed an application by Muhyiddin to transfer his sedition trial from the Gua Musang Sessions Court to the Kuala Lumpur High Court. ––Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Muhyiddin’s sedition trial for remarks made during Nenggiri polls transferred to KL High Court

A system aimed at enhancing the enforcement of overloaded heavy vehicles is currently under development and is expected to be completed early next year, the Dewan Rakyat was informed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Transport Ministry developing system to tackle overloaded trucks, boost road safety

Residents of Taman Sri Mas pagi walk through floodwaters while on their way to a flood relief centre in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, November 27, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Floods worsen in Terengganu, Kelantan, while Perak hit again; Johor sees little change

Fire Dept personnel carry the body of Tuan Mohd Zakaria Tuan Ismail, who was found entangled in a tree by the riverbank near his home, November 27, 2024 in this screengrab from social media.
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Kelantan man electrocuted to death while unplugging washing machine as floodwaters enter Pasir Puteh home

Zairil Khir Johari who is the chairman of the transport, infrastructure and digital committee, explained that the realignment was made to avoid dense residential areas. — Bernama
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Penang exco unveils plan for coastal highway with sea views and shorter Teluk Bahang commute

A Fire and Rescue Dept personnel attempts to extricate the victim from the car. –– Picture from social media
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

In Sarawak, retired pastor drowns after car swept into river by floodwaters in Kapit

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the first sector will involve the banking and financial services on Pulau Satu, while the logistics services, global service centre and transfer services will be offered on the mainland of Forest City, November 27, 2024. –– Picture courtesy of the Johor state government
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Johor’s Forest City SFZ to focus on banking, logistics for economic growth, says MB 

Datuk Seri Vida, whose real name is Hasmiza Othman, explained that the plaintiff gained access to her property due to cooperation from her staff, but she was unaware of this at the time. — Picture by Ham Abu Bakar
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Vida claims seizure of assets was done without proper entry warrant

Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin made it clear that any discussions about the PM candidacy would not be decided through public statements or individual opinions — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Muhyiddin: PN will decide on PM candidate at supreme council meeting

The Penang state government is in the process of forming a special committee to look into the welfare of homeless individuals in the state. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 27 Nov 2024

Penang to form special committee to address welfare of homeless people