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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

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  / 16 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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Penang Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff, who is PAS Sungai Dua assemblyman, is in a stable condition. Shown here are Penaga assemblyman Yusni Mat Piah (centre) and Permatang Pasir assemblyman Amir Hamzah Abdul Hashim (right). — Picture courtesy of Yusni Mat Piah
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Penang Opposition Leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff hospitalised, in stable condition

Johor Bahru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed the suspect's arrest.— Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Ex-Raja Lawak contestant arrested in Johor over alleged rape of woman in her 20s

Ananda Krishnan was once ranked Malaysia’s sixth-richest man by Forbes with a net worth of US$5.1 billion (RM22.66 billion). — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan dies, aged 86

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Teen girl arrested for Molotov cocktail attack in Skudai over loan repayment dispute

Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman or Datuk Seri Vida at the Sessions Court in Sepang, November 8, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Cosmetic entrepreneur Vida’s luxury cars, chandeliers, even flowerpots seized for auction to settle RM1m debt

Residents sit in front of their flood-affected homes in Kampung Permaisuri, Terengganu, November 28, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Terengganu floods: 32 federal, state roads closed as of 10am after conditions worsen

A group of teenagers help relocate residents trapped after their homes were flooded due to heavy rain in Kampung Manal, Tanah Merah, Kelantan, November 27, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Flood victims rise to over 37,000 across six states; PM Anwar lauds improved monsoon readiness

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government is considering introducing a night safari at the Johor Zoo to attract more visitors. –– Picture courtesy of the Johor state government
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Night safari at Johor Zoo? State govt considering it, says MB

State exco Zairil Khir Johari today said the Penang International Airport expansion project will double its capacity to 12 million passengers per annum. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Penang International Airport expansion: RM1.55b project to double capacity to 12 million passengers, says exco

Penang Ratepayers Association president Lee Kim Noor (second from right) hands over the memorandum to Opposition assemblymen outside the state legislative assembly, November 28, 2024. –– Picture by Opalyn Mok 
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

‘Don’t burden us any more’: Penang ratepayers call on state to defer quit rent, assessment and parking rate hikes

SPF’s preliminary investigations revealed that the teenager had voluntarily left Singapore and crossed into Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint on November 24, prior to the missing person report being made. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Singapore teen involved in alleged kidnapping left for Malaysia on her own, police reveal

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the contract was awarded based on submitted proposals and was the result of a government-to-government negotiation. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Anwar: RM16b Leonardo helicopter leasing contract backed by Italian govt, not ‘direct nego’

File picture of students receiving their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry said the Matriculation Division of the ministry will announce the results through the website within 21 working days after the announcement of the 2024 SPM results. –– Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Education Ministry: Applications for 2025/2026 Matriculation Programme open from Dec 1 to Feb 28; results out 21 days after 2024 SPM results

Members of the Kelantan Civil Defence Force (APM) move flood victims who are experiencing health issues after their homes were inundated due to heavy rainfall, during a visit to Kampung Manal in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, November 27, 2024. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Floods worsen: Sharp spike in number of victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah; Perak and Johor unchanged

Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, aged between 15 and 20, were arrested in Johor Baru and Pontian on November 15 and 16. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Arson attacks on ‘Ah Long’ loan defaulters in Johor: Teen among four nabbed, due to be charged today, says state’s top cop

Expressing his dismay over the matter, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he would closely monitor the situation alongside Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong to ensure the welfare and rights of workers, including journalists, are upheld. –– Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Nov 2024

Media personnel unpaid salaries: Fahmi to meet management of three news portals today