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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  / 8 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  / 4 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  / 4 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  / 7 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  / 9 h ago

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

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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

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

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  / 9 h ago

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

After Trump first took office in 2017, his relations with Macron had the initial makings of a bromance. — AFP file pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump makes global comeback with first international trip for Notre Dame grand reopening

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The Sultan said that the name Universiti Putra Malaysia was chosen to honour Malaysia’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Selangor Sultan decrees Universiti Putra Malaysia name must be retained

Rantau Panjang residents said that previous floods saw water levels receding within three days, but with rain still falling after five days, this flood may last much longer. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

‘Worse flooding than 2014’ leaves Rantau Panjang families without power and food supplies

Prasarana has implemented several improvements, including redeploying Auxiliary Police personnel to critical areas such as platforms and escalators to ensure better safety and crowd control. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

MRT Pasar Seni congestion: Prasarana steps up passenger management

Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah said the university’s responsibility is not complete if it simply produces a large number of graduates, but rather that the university is also responsible for shaping the character and building the human soul of its graduates as a whole. — Screenshot of Universiti Malaya's 64th convocation livestream
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Sultan Nazrin: Corruption, leakages and abuse of power are akin to cancerous cells in nation’s anatomy

Villagers in Kampung Lati are seen looking for shelter as continuous rain — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Despite floods, Kelantan grocery shop owner keeps business open

Motorists are advised to take an alternative route via Jalan Jelawang-Sungai Sam to reach Gua Musang. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Police: Gua Musang-Jeli road closed following 15m land slip

Police officers and family members comfort the mother of the landslide victims in Kampung Bukit Apit, Ajil November 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Landslide traps family in Terengganu, two sisters dead, brother rescued

Police said the suspect was caught after he attempted to offload the stolen RM64,000 Rolex watch for RM25,000 at a store in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Man nabbed trying to sell RM64,000 Rolex stolen in Subang Jaya for RM25,000

The message that was posted on Manchester United’s official Facebook page yesterday.
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

‘We’ve always got your back’: Manchester United’s heartfelt message of support to Malaysia’s flood victims

Flood victims are pictured at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Nerang on Nov 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Malaysia’s floods grow more dire as evacuee numbers top 120,000

A view of the flooding near the temporary relief centre at ) Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah in Kota Setar yesterday.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Floods: Seven Kedah water treatment plants forced to cease operations

The main road from Kuala Berang town to Kampung Bukit Tadok in Terengganu is cut off due to flooding. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Thirteen rivers in Terengganu breach danger threshold, warning issued

Sanusi during his inspection of the water overflow at Muda Dam in Sik yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Kedah MB: Muda Dam overflow not critical, no emergency declaration required

A police officer and his wife were sentenced to 12 and 10 years in prison by the Klang Sessions Court yesterday for trafficking their Indonesian maid into forced labour, resulting in severe injuries to the victim. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Gombak cop and wife jailed for 12 and 10 years over Indonesian helper’s torture and forced labour

Kelantan Farmers Association (Pesak) chairman, Zuha Ismail, said that most affected areas had been recently sown with seeds a few weeks ago, while some were awaiting harvest. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Kelantan farmers distraught as floods set to ruin over 26,000 hectares of rice

In Kelantan, the number of victims rose to 72,360 people placed in 261 PPS tonight compared to 65,993 people yesterday evening. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2024

Floods: Over 100,000 evacuees in relief shelters; Kelantan records highest number of victims