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Screengrab of the congestion along the Causeway from the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (BSI) complex in Johor Baru. — Image via trafficiti.com
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Causeway gridlock: Hours-long jam stretches from Woodlands into Johor Baru, expected to last till midnight

Rescue workers take part in a salvage operation at the site where an aircraft crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Jeju Air says it ‘sincerely apologises’ after fatal S. Korea plane crash at Muan airport

The tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft is seen beside rescue personnel after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, some 288km southwest of Seoul on December 29, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 10 h ago

Fatalities rising in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea airport runway; officials suspect landing gear failure due to bird strike (VIDEO)

A life jacket hangs on fencing next to the wreckage of an aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

Yonhap: 179 aboard Jeju Air plane feared dead after crash at South Korean airport, two survive

PAS secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, today announced the party’s intention to take legal action against Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, for spreading baseless accusations and malicious defamation. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

PAS vows legal action over Christmas remarks, demands accountability from Nga Kor Ming for ‘spreading falsehoods’

Express buses are seen at the Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is facing a severe labour supply to meet the two-driver policy for long-haul buses. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Bus driver shortage: Malaysia isn’t the only country in a pickle — here’s how others tackle the issue

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering racial and religious harmony following criticism of his ministry’s Christmas celebration and the announcement of legal action by PAS over his remarks. — Picture via X/Nga Kor Ming
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘I am a minister for all Malaysians’: Nga Kor Ming vows to protect diversity, calls for unity as PAS announces legal action over Christmas remarks

Fish head curry at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head with stingray, an unusual but delicious choice of fish — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

Stingray curry anyone? Find old-school comfort at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head in SS19 Subang Jaya 

The actress, known as Che Ta, was previously targeted in a raid by MARA officers, lawyers, and court representatives on December 10, following claims of a failure to repay a loan close to RM1 million. — Picture via Instagram/Rozita Che Wan
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Actress Rozita Che Wan settles RM550,000 of MARA debt, buys time until March

Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s gig economy surpasses three million workers in 2024, spurring calls for better worker safeguards, protections

The new policy is part of Thailand’s efforts to update its tax system and meet the requirements to join the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). — AFP pic
Money  / 15 h ago

Thailand to impose 15pc corporate tax for MNCs from Jan 1; affects those with annual revenue over US$782m

The iconic cat statue in Padungan here has sparked controversy after being dressed up for the upcoming Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations shortly after Christmas. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Controversy erupts over early CNY makeover of Kuching’s iconic cat statue right after Christmas

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill has clarified he is English and not Malaysian as speculated. — Picture from Instagram/joshbrownhill_
Sports  / 11 h ago

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill shuts down Malaysian nationality rumours

Relatives of passengers of the aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway, react at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

‘Should I leave a will?’: Final message from doomed Jeju Air flight reveals passenger’s final moments 

Johor Unity Ambassador Lim San Shien has been named the latest National Malay Language Icon by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. — Bernama pic
Life  / 11 h ago

Lim San Shien recognised as National Malay Language Icon for commitment to language and heritage

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A handout map showing the affected roads that will be closed for the Countdown 2025 event. — Picture courtesy of Kuching police
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Traffic advisory: Kuching police advise public on road closures for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Police photo shows the villagers working to free the yacht. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Sarawak villagers rally to free Russian yacht stranded on sandbar near Kuala Oya beach

First responders at the scene of the crash. — Screengrab from Jimmy Goh’s video via Daily Express
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Fatal crash in Sabah: Woman, 58, killed in two-vehicle collision on Jalan Lintas, three others hurt 

A search-and-rescue team conducts a search along the Skrang river for the missing woman. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Sarawak Fire Dept: Search for missing elderly woman in Skrang continues into fourth day

Investigations revealed that a man recently arrested in Kelantan for selling imitation firearms operated solely through social media for security reasons. ― Reuters pic
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Police arrest KL duo allegedly supplying imitation firearms in store and to online sellers

Penang mufti Assoc Prof Datuk Mohd Sukki Othman said the decision taken was in line with efforts to ensure that the welfare of asnaf in Penang, especially in the context of the state as a high investment hub and had the potential to collect a substantial sum of zakat. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Muslim workers, entrepreneurs in Penang must pay zakat to Zakat Pulau Pinang, says state mufti

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) via a post on social media X using the @plustrafik account stated that the accident at 5.52pm caused all northbound lanes to be blocked and force traffic flow to come to a standstill.
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Multi-vehicle accident involving tanker lorry causes 5km traffic jam from Ipoh to Menora tunnel

Criminals can purchase imitation guns for just RM150 through the Internet, raising concerns over their use in crimes. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Imitation guns resembling real firearms sold online from RM150 spark safety concerns

Kuala Kangsar district police chief ACP Heisham Harun said an inspection on the body did not yield any elements of crime. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

Man’s body found in river near Kuala Kangsar, cops say no elements of crime 

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 23 Dec 2024

UM sex harassment controversy: What do Malaysia’s laws say about obscenity and unsolicited nudes?

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (front row, second from left), flanked by Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left), and MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (second from right), wave mini BN flags during the Negeri Sembilan BN convention in Seremban on December 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’

Police managed to seize more than RM9,000 in cash from gambling during the raid. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada

The Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) has identified at least four sinkholes in the area around the FT185 route, Section 78.60 of the Lojing-Gua Musang Road near Kampung Jekjok, Pos Brooke. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Sinkholes force closure of Lojing-Gua Musang route as experts assess damage

Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo is escorted by a Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet as it performs a flypast. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues

Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said based on the suspect’s confession to investigators, he allegedly murdered the victim as he needed money to pay for a trip to Cambodia to watch a football match. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 22 Dec 2024

Kuching court extends remand to Dec 29 for Harimau Malaya fan who admitted to killing woman to fund expenses for Asean Cup