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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  / 7 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 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

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

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

Unusually heavy rain that continued for more than 13 hours with rainfall reaching 92.5 millimetres (mm) per hour at the Ulu Kinta Dam was the cause of the flash floods at Arena Kepayang Putra, Fair Park here, on December 1. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Housing minister: 13 hours of continuous rain causes flash floods in Ipoh’s Arena Kepayang Putra

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

A man chants slogans during a rally calling for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Foreign Ministry urges Malaysians in South Korea to stay informed as martial law is lifted

Najib’s 1MDB trial before judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah resumes tomorrow morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib: I never approved Jho Low as my 1MDB orchestrator; ‘lying’ 1MDB officers conveniently blamed me

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visits flood victims at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) in Sekolah Kebangsaan Nibong, Kuala Berang November 30, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

DPM Zahid: Govt distributes RM1,000 Bantuan Wang Ehsan aid to flood-affected households

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (3rd left) paints a house during the Kampung Angkat Madani programme in Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Ngoi-Ngoi, Seremban November 30, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Loke: Transport Ministry forms task force to coordinate East Coast flood relief efforts

Police officers monitor the flood situation following continuous rainfall over the past few days in Kampung Lati, Pasir Mas November 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Rescue efforts disrupted by 107 false flood reports yesterday, say Kelantan police

Ananda Krishnan was once ranked Malaysia’s sixth-richest man by Forbes with a net worth of US$5.1 billion (RM22.66 billion). — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Ananda Krishnan’s final months marked by reflection on his life’s journey, say children

Heavy rains have seen rising flood waters in Kelantan, with now even downtown Kota Baru affected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Police: Downtown Kota Baru under 2m water after hit by overflow from Sungai Kelantan

Ampang Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail, said the incident, which occurred around 10pm, involved police pursuing a suspect, driving a silver Proton Waja, who had failed to stop when instructed by officers on patrol. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Ampang police debunk social media claims of shooting in Taman Mulia Jaya

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin suggested Bumiputera NGOs learn from the Tionghua community in working together as one. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Be like the Chinese and unite under a single banner, Muhyiddin tells Bumiputera NGOs

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat described the situation as the worst flooding the state has experienced in living memory. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Death toll in Kelantan climbs to three as floods claim Tumpat toddler

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the proposed amendments would include improvements to the scope of Section 233, relating to the improper use of network facilities or services, to prevent its misuse. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Fahmi: Amendments to Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 to be tabled in Parliament on Monday

METMalaysia in a statement today announced that continuous heavy rain at a bad level is expected to occur in Kelantan, especially in Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Already flooding states of Kelantan, Terengganu set for more heavy rain

Johor is among several states nationwide that are hit by floods following constant heavy rains in the past few days. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

In Johor, 425 flood victims displaced in shelters as three rivers record dangerous levels

Police said the 49-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a restaurant, where she worked as a cashier, in a Cheras shopping centre yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Police: Cashier fatally stabbed in Cheras mall restaurant, seven colleagues detained

A screen capture of the video alleging that the cats had been stabbed in their skulls. — Picture from TikTok/@Nanisnanaa
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

TARUMT responds to animal abuse report with statement condemning animal cruelty, pledges full co-operation with police investigation

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during a press conference at the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam November 30, 2024. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Muhyiddin says he’s the one to lead Bersatu’s charge to Putrajaya in GE16

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin addresses delegates at the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam November 30, 2024. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

At Bersatu AGM, Muhyiddin stresses multiracial vision, assures non-Malay rights

On Thursday, the Australian Senate passed a law banning children and teenagers aged 16 and under from using social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Reddit, and X, making Australia the first country to do so. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Lawyers suggest govt should consider law banning children from social media