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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  / 4 h ago

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

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

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

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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The aircraft was delivered at Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Toulouse, the company said, adding that the remaining aircraft will be delivered by 2028, reported German news agency dpa. — Picture from https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

First of 20 Airbus A330neo delivered to Malaysia Airlines via Avolon lease (VIDEO)

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Armada chief Hilman Idham delivers his speech during the wing’s annual assembly in Shah Alam on November 29, 2024. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

New Bersatu Youth chief insists only Muhyiddin can be Perikatan’s ‘supreme’ leader

Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, better known as Dr Maza, filed the defamation suit at the Shah Alam High Court on October 1 through legal firm Tetuan Faizal Rahman & Co, naming GISBH and its deputy director of administration, Mokhtar Tajuddin, as the first and second defendants. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Perlis mufti files RM10m defamation suit against GISBH over Facebook post, August press conference 

A vendor displays a standee with a QR code to receive cashless payments at her stall in Setapak on August 15, 2020. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Majority of Malaysians now use cashless payments, Ipsos poll says

A submerged car at the Beverly Hill Phase I apartment complex. — Picture courtesy of Tracy Lim
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Downpour in KK causes flash floods, most affected areas include Lido and Bundusan (VIDEOS)

Police officers patrol in response to floods in Kampung Pasir near Johor Baru on Nov 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Bomba urges Kapar, Meru residents to consider evacuation if rain persists

Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department personnel assist residents of Kampung Lati trapped by rapid and severe floods near in Pasir Mas, on Nov 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

PM Anwar: All ministers’ leave revoked, all hands on deck for Malaysia’s floods

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin poses with delegates at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam, on November 29, 2024. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

What cracks? Hamzah insists nothing to paper over in Bersatu

Members of Suaram pose for a group photo during the launch of the Suaram Malaysia Human Rights Report Overview 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall on November 29, 2024. –– Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Citing unresolved police misconduct and unnecessary use of security laws, Suaram says human rights still curtailed under Madani govt

A vehicle navigates through floodwaters on the main road from Kuala Berang to Kuala Terengganu, which was inundated following heavy rainfall, as observed in Kampung Batu 24, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

More rain coming: MetMalaysia warns of continuous downpours in Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Johor until tomorrow

The area around the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah was also inundated in the Kota Setar District in Kedah, November 29, 2024. Due to rising waters, flood victims at the PPS were relocated to the upper floors of the school. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Floods: Centralised Disaster Operations Centre mobilised as crisis escalates nationwide

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today announced a two-month salary bonus for state civil servants when tabling Budget 2025 at the state assembly sitting at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building in Ipoh, Perak, November 29, 2024. –– Picture courtesy of the Perak Menteri Besar Office’s media unit. 
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Perak rewards its civil servants with two-month bonus; payment set for Dec 20

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad with the state’s Budget 2025 book at the Menteri Besar’s Office in Ipoh, Perak, November 29, 2024. –– Picture courtesy of the Menteri Besar Office’s media unit
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Perak records RM1.52b Budget for 2025 focuses on development and people’s wellbeing, says MB

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin speaks during a press conference in Shah Alam on November 29, 2024. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Bersatu’s Hamzah dismisses PAS spiritual leader’s remarks on BN as ‘lower-level’ chatter

An undated photograph shows work on a terrestrial viaduct along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Baru, Johor, for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project. — Picture from MRT Corp
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

JB-Singapore RTS Link nears major milestone as rail systems installation to start soon

A file photograph shows Ismanira Abdul Manaf arriving at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court on June 13, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Parents of autistic boy Zayn Rayyan bid to have child neglect charge withdrawn