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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  / 18 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  / 11 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

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

In the footage, one soldier, who crossed paths with investigative reporter Heo Jae-hyeon and others gathered at the building — many of whom were protesting President Yoon’s martial law — bowed his head repeatedly and said, ‘I’m sorry.’
World  / 12 h ago

Soldier says ‘I’m sorry’ to citizens amid martial law tensions in South Korea (VIDEO)

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Malaysia’s third wealthiest man Ananda was a private person with a quiet demeanour and shunned media publicity. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

From Brickfields boy to billionaire businessman: How Ananda Krishnan shaped corporate Malaysia 

Aswati Muhammed Ghalip 52 (left) has refuted claims that her son had any underlying health problems.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

UiTM trainee’s mother demands justice, denies son had health issues amid alleged bullying claims

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Gurney Bay and Andaman Island were identified as potential locations during a public engagement workshop held in September.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

State may consider special financial zone to cement status as regional business hub, says Penang CM

An outfall and other structures will be built to prevent beach erosion at Batu Ferringhi in Penang under the 12MP. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Penang gets federal nod for six infrastructure projects worth RM199.14m

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this projection was based on forecasts from Malaysia’s Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Floods in Kelantan, Terengganu expected to be worse than 2014 disaster, says DPM Zahid

Flood situation in Kuala Berang today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Floods continue to worsen, displace over 51,000; Kelantan hardest hit

A shopping mall inundated due to heavy rainfall in the Tunjong area in Kota Baru, Kelantan, November 27, 2024. TNB today shut down 17 more power sub-stations due to the worsening situation. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

TNB shuts down 17 more sub-stations in Kelantan as floods worsen

The flood situation in Kuala Berang, Terengganu, November 24, 2024. KTMB has announced that KTM Intercity train services on the East Coast route have been affected due to flooding and landslides at several locations, which have disrupted passenger train operations. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

East coast train operations affected as KTMB activates flood operations room; Pasir Mas-Tanah Merah route deemed unsafe, full fare refunds for impacted passengers

Jasin district police chief DSP Ahmad Jamil Radzi said taxi driver S. Subbramaniam, 71, along with passengers Husali Umar, 84, and wife Mastura Said, 63, died at the scene in the mishap that occurred at about 9am. –– Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Fiery crash: Cab driver, two elderly passengers killed in Merlimau as NGV-powered taxi bursts into flames with victims trapped inside (VIDEO)

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow pointed out that under the Federal Constitution, Penang is a sovereign entity. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Kon Yeow tells Sanusi to prove his claim ‘Penang belongs to Kedah’ in court

The university’s name was changed from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia to Universiti Putra Malaysia on April 3, 1997, to reflect its status as a higher education institution offering a broader range of programmes beyond agriculture, particularly in science and information technology. –– Picture from Facebook/CineShots UPM
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Proposal to revert UPM’s name to original Universiti Pertanian Malaysia to be brought to Cabinet, says minister

Sarawak Metro invited the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit to witness its upcoming audit by the National Audit Department Malaysia.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Sarawak Metro invites MACC, ombudsman to audit as part of zero-tolerance policy on corruption

Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said that investigations conducted by the police and the Mufti’s Department found that GISBH was using its businesses for deviant teachings, November 28, 2024. –– Picture courtesy of Johor state government
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Johor govt denies persecuting Islamic groups, says action against GISBH based on deviant teachings, says state exco

File picture of Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali (centre) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, November 14, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Rumah Bonda founder drops bid to stay 12-year sentence for neglect, abuse of Down syndrome teen

The flood situation around Sekolah Kebangsaan Tengku Ampuan Intan in Kuala Berang, following heavy rainfall during an observation in Kuala Berang, Terengganu, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Floods shut down 18 schools in Terengganu as waters rise

Na’imah had previously obtained temporary releases of her passport on several occasions, permitting her to travel to Switzerland, Singapore, London, Venice, and China. — File pic via Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Court of Appeal rules in favour of Daim’s widow Na’imah, orders return of passport