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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  / 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  / 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  / 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

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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

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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Penang Water Supply Corporation chief executive officer Datuk K.Pathmanathan (Right) checking the valve after the replacement works completed. –– Picture courtesy of Penang Water Supply Corporation
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Taps running again: Water supply restored to 37,000 Penang consumers within 12 hours after Batu Ferringhi plant repairs

Rising water level at the Sungai Kelantan inundates the Tambatan D’Raja near Kota Baru. The water level was 5.5m here but 25.2m in Kuala Krai. —Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Almost 5,000 cut off from Kuala Krai as floods surge in Kelantan

Sepang district headquarters traffic police in a Facebook post announced that the roads closed as of 8am were from Kota Warisan to Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi (BBST) and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Kota Warisan. –– Picture from Facebook/Trafik IPD Sepang
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Police: Kiwa junction in Sepang temporarily closed due to early morning flood

People wade through flood waters following heavy rain in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on November 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Thai floods wash out Malaysian demand for holidays in Songkhla

A file photograph shows club-goers dancing at a nightclub in Brussels, Belgium, on March 23, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Party on? MBPJ mulls letting entertainment joints open until 3am

The flood situation in Jalan Hamzah near Impian Meru condominium in Meru, Klang, November 29, 2024. –– Picture from social media
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Klang floods: 117 evacuated, two relief centres open after heavy rainfall

A screen capture of the video alleging that the cats had been stabbed in their skulls. — Picture from TikTok/@Nanisnanaa
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Police confirm cats found dead and bloodied at TARUMT Setapak (VIDEO)

A resident wades through floodwaters to check on the condition of his home at Blok Tanah Merah Jeli in Kelantan, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Floods: Kelantan records highest evacuees as victims surge to 59,232 this morning

A file photograph shows PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin at the party’s 64th Muktamar in Kuala Terengganu on September 16, 2018. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Hashim Jasin: I don’t know if PAS is luring BN, but would be nice if Umno joined us

A view shows rubble of a damaged church in Derdghaiya, on the second day of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah, southern Lebanon November 28, 2024. –– Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Lebanon ceasefire: PM Anwar welcomes resolution, says will prevent further aggression, calls for focus on Gaza and West Bank

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking at the official launch of the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (Putrajaya FOI) at Putrajaya International Convention Centre, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

PM Anwar slams exploitation of race, religion, urges love, unity to counter hate-driven rhetoric

In a Facebook post last night, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin also announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Rina Harun as treasurer-general and Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz as party information chief for the 2024-2027 session. –– Picture from Facebook/Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Muhyiddin: Azmin Ali appointed Bersatu sec-gen, Rina Harun as treasurer

A volunteer at the temporary evacuation centre in Gua Musang, Kelantan, checks the condition of tents at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Limau Kasturi, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Floods: Number of victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis rises; Johor fully recovers

Bersatu delegates are pictured during the party’s AGM in Shah Alam, Selangor on November 25, 2023. — File picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

At seventh AGM this weekend, Bersatu delegates reflect on the party’s new leadership and the future of Perikatan

The interior of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 pictured after an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand on May 21, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 29 Nov 2024

Subang woman who fractured her spine on turbulent Flight SQ321 in May finally home and walking unaided

Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the affected students showed symptoms related to food poisoning after eating meals that were prepared from their school’s canteen. — Picture courtesy of Johor state government
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Exco: 13 students suffer suspected food poisoning from Johor school canteen meals