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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  / 7 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

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

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 

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill has clarified he is English and not Malaysian as speculated. — Picture from Instagram/joshbrownhill_
Sports  / 12 h ago

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill shuts down Malaysian nationality rumours

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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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on November 27, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Najib begins his defence in 1MDB trial today, six years after charges

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin rallies delegates during the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam November 30, 2024. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Three things we learnt from: Bersatu AGM 2024

A total of 189 students from SMK Rantau Panjang and SK Gual Tinggi, who will sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination tomorrow have been transferred to a dormitory with the help of Malaysian Army personnel after being cut off following the floods that occurred in their residential area December 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

DPM Zahid: Armed Forces trucks mobilised to transport SPM candidates to exam centres in flood-hit Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry pledged to resolve the issue of identification documents involving 12,000 students in the country within six to 12 months. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Home Ministry to resolve identification document issues for 12,000 students in Malaysia within a year, says Saifuddin Nasution

Residents are seen on a boat during a Fotobernama survey around Wat Phothivihan temple, also known as the home of the ‘The Sleeping Buddha’, in Tumpat December 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Kelantan issues alert for second wave of floods from Dec 4 as evacuee numbers climb

Floodwaters inundate Wat Phothivihan, also known as Wat Yamu, in Tumpat December 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Two drown in Machang after refusing to evacuate, taking Kelantan’s flood death toll to five

The 40-something-year-old suspect was previously remanded for five days starting November 29 to assist the investigation under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Former reality show contestant granted bail in ongoing rape investigation, say Johor cops

The ATM may not have contained any gold bars, but the thieves still racked up an estimated RM60,000 loss in their attempt to haul the machine away from an Ampang supermarket using a truck. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

ATM gold heist turns into fool’s gold fiasco for three Ampang thieves

Ewon replaces Datuk Seri Christina Liew who has held the post since 2017. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Ewon Benedick elected as new Sabah Pakatan chairman

Residents are evacuated from Taman Arena Kepayang Putra in Ipoh December 1, 2024, after the area was hit by floods. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Kelantan leads evacuations as 10-state flood crisis displaces 147,000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim listens to a briefing on the latest developments regarding flood victims during his visit to the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at Telaga Papan National School in Bandar Permaisuri, Terengganu December 1, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

PM Anwar’s asset declaration misused to slander him, says pol-sec

Sarawak DAP chairman, Chong Chieng Jen, has confirmed the party will contest the upcoming state election, which is due by December 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Sarawak DAP to contest upcoming state election, says Chong Chieng Jen

A 34-year-old man allegedly set his own house ablaze in Kuang, Sungai Buloh, on Saturday, with the fire spreading to four neighbouring homes.
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Man sets own house ablaze, fire spreads to four neighbours’ homes in Sungai Buloh, say Selangor police

The ongoing monsoon season has seen multiple states affected by rising water levels. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Monsoon rains see 281 locations affected by disasters, Terengganu most affected

Statistics as of October 31 show there are 212 delayed and 382 sick private housing projects, while 113 private housing projects are classified as abandoned. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Special task force continuing intervention to support homebuyers affected by abandoned private housing projects

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) speaks at a press conference after the party's annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam December 1, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Dec 2024

Muhyiddin: Bersatu exploring ways to sue MACC for freezing accounts since Feb 2023