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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  / 13 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  / 16 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  / 9 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  / 17 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  / 14 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  / 15 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  / 8 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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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In 2018, Khazanah and PNB invested a combined RM47 million in FashionValet, with Khazanah contributing RM27 million. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

PM Anwar orders Khazanah to run internal audit over RM43.9m loss in FashionValet investment

The Kelantan state government has emphasised that it has never banned the opening of cinemas. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Cinemas in Kelantan? Go ahead, just keep the lights on so nothing naughty can happen, says state exco

FashionValet used to be a promising homegrown e-commerce fashion platform with more than 400 brands and 15,000 products on its platform. — Picture from Facebook/FashionValet
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

MACC urges against ‘trial by public opinion’ as it opens probe into Khazanah, PNB’s RM43.9m loss in FashionValet

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second left) visiting booths after officiating the 2024 National-level Hawkers and Small Traders Day Carnival at the PICCA Convention Centre at Butterworth Arena, November 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

We still need our ‘warung’ and petty traders: PM Anwar tells political leaders to spend time there to understand the masses

On October 29, the Finance Ministry disclosed to the Dewan Rakyat that Khazanah and PNB’s combined investment of RM47 million in FV back in 2018, originally for minority stakes, had been sold for a mere RM3.1 million, resulting in a substantial loss. — Picture from Facebook/Publika  
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Report: MACC to issue official statement on RM43.9m FashionValet investment loss by Khazanah, PNB today

Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi previously announced that NAD would commence audits of approximately 2,000 GLCs in the coming year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Auditor-general now has authority to audit over 1,800 entities, including GLCs, after new law takes effect

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the Basic Expenditure of Decent Living (PAKW) is analysed based on demographic details which include household characteristics, household size as well as location. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

DOSM releases first cost of living report, along with measurement of how much Malaysians need for ‘decent living’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said even though he is the chairman of Khazanah, he will not stop the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) from investigating the government’s sovereign wealth fund. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

PM Anwar: No intervention in investigations into Khazanah, PNB’s RM43.9m loss in Fashion Valet; MACC probing RM1.8b fertiliser cartel case

A post went viral online claiming a Singaporean driver was caught swapping their vehicle number plates for Malaysian ones in order to fill up with RON95 petrol. — Picture from Facebook
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Strict penalties for Singaporean, foreign vehicles using Malaysian number plates to access subsidised petrol

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the official launch of the National Hawkers and Small Traders Carnival 2024 in Seberang Perai, November 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Ensuring ‘handouts’ don’t benefit the ultra rich: PM Anwar backs T15 subsidy cuts, redirecting support to 85pc of Malaysians and protecting B40, M40 groups

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said officers from the Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters and the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters also detained a local man believed to be the caretaker of the premises and an Indonesian male worker. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Escape tactics fail: Cops nab 27 foreign GROs in KL raid on unlicensed entertainment centre

A customer pays for their purchase at the morning market in Puchong October 16, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Which state is the most expensive for feeding a family ‘decently’? Surprise, it’s not KL, says Putrajaya’s new living cost indicator

Decent living going by the official definition is the ability to buy a list of goods considered essential, both food and non-food items such as clothing, security and shelter. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

A new way to measure living costs: How does the Basic Expenditure for Decent Living indicator work, and how can it help you?

PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the unity government coalition which also includes Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi may extend beyond this term. — Picture by Hari anggara.
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

‘We’re quite comfortable’: Anwar says unity govt members in talks to extend alliance beyond GE16

A 20-year-old victim of alleged abuse in Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia has already lodged a police report. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

IGP confirms UPNM alleged abuse under investigation, victim already has statement taken

A man died in Taman Sejati, Batu Anam in Segamat after a fight on Thursday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2024

Police: Six suspects including teens arrested after fatal fight in Segamat