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Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Amicorp Group and its chief executive, Toine Knipping, have been accused of facilitating fraud by 1MDB. — Picture from Amicorp Group
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

1MDB sues Amicorp, claims corporate services provider allegedly facilitated over US$7b in fraud between 2009 and 2014

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  / 18 h ago

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

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim visits Hilmi’s family after receiving a complaint about their plight. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong 沈志强
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim steps in to help Kelantan family of seven living in car in Penang with new house and job

Democrats are now describing the world's richest man as ‘President Musk’, painting the tech billionaire as unstable and a megalomaniac, — AFP
World  / 4 h ago

Musk, president? Trump says ‘not happening’ for the South African

France’s President Emmanuel Macron faced accusations of racism over an alleged comment on problems in hospitals, which his office strongly denied he made, adding to controversy over an angry remark during a visit to an Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Macron in hot water: Racism, sexism, and homophobia accusations rock president as office denies remarks

A man sells alcohol through a small window at a shop in Baghdad on December 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Life  / 16 h ago

Iraq’s alcohol ban sparks struggle in Baghdad’s vibrant nightlife scene

It took 17 years for Vietnam’s commercial capital to reach this point. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

All aboard! Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

Ayam Buah Keluak at Lin Neo Delight in Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

From Melaka to Cheras, my best dishes for 2024 

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  / 19 h ago

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

Japanese public teachers in their 20s accounted for the largest number of sexual offenders at 105, according to a 2023 survey by the country’s Education Ministry released on December 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Sexual misconduct by teachers hits record high in Japan, over 300 punished 

The High Court today dismissed a defamation suit filed by Segambut Member of Parliament Hannah Yeoh (left) against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan (right) over remarks he made during a forum at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) four years ago. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

High Court dismisses Hannah Yeoh’s defamation suit against ex-IGP Musa Hassan over UiTM forum remarks, cites free speech

This handout video grab released by the Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) “Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico” on December 18, 2024 shows the rescue operation of Italian Ottavia Piana, a caver who was injured and trapped inside the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo for few days. — AFP pic/Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (CNSAS)
Life  / 19 h ago

We meet again: Italian woman rescued from cave... again, 18 months later

The male members, dressed in white T-shirts and handcuffed, arrived at 8.15am, while the female members, also handcuffed and wearing robes, arrived at 9.30am. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

At Selayang court, 22 GISBH members face organised crime charges, families barred from entry

Bandar Malaysia was originally used as the Sungai Besi Air Base before it was decommissoned. — Bernama pic
Money  / 2 h ago

KLCC Property denies RM10b purchase of Bandar Malaysia land, as Escape theme park plan cancelled by Singapore operator

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (5th, left) witnessing the exchange of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman (fourth, left) and President and Chief Investment Officer; Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google, Ruth Porat (5th, right) here today. — Bernama pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Google, Malaysian govt announce strategic collaboration to create skill opportunities for 300,000 by 2026

Malaysia and other developing economies raised concern on the protracted tight monetary policy in the West that has an adverse impact on emerging nations, the Ministry of Finance’s secretary general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said. — Bernama pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Malaysia raises concern on protracted tight monetary policy of developed economies, says Finance Ministry sec gen

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz speaks during a media briefing in conjunction with the 30th Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting, November 13, 2023. — Bernama pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Indo-Pacific trade deal’s tangible benefits need to be told, says Tengku Zafrul

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Money / 16 Nov 2023

Macao Poised to Woo Global Travelers with Knockout Events and Streamlined Traffic Facilities

Grab-powered GXBank is now open for public beta in Malaysia and they are giving early access to 20,000 selected Malaysians on a waitlist. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

GXBank: Here’s how much you need to save with Grab’s Digital Bank to earn daily interest               

US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai speaks during an Apec Ministerial Meeting (AMM) Opening Session in San Francisco, California November 15, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

China objects to US bid for Apec to shift trade and investment principles

Danish Eutelsat's CEO Eva Berneke poses during a photo session in Paris on November 10, 2023. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Nobody wants a Musk monopoly on satellite internet, says Eutelsat boss

France’s top appeals court upheld a tax fraud conviction against UBS on Wednesday but ordered a third trial to determine how much the Swiss bank should pay in penalties. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Top French court orders new trial for UBS fine in tax case

Siemens Energy reported a €4.59-billion (US$5-billion) annual loss Wednesday, dragged down by a crisis in its wind power unit. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

After rescue deal, Siemens Energy unveils massive loss

Renault group general director Luca de Meo delivers a speech during the presentation of the new Renault Twingo eletric on November 15, 2023 in Boulogne-Billancourt. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Renault tries to lure investment for new electric car unit

Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Marketplace, and WhatsApp qualified as gatekeepers under the DMA, which was designed to level the playing field between Big Tech companies and smaller competitors. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Meta appeals against EU gatekeeper status for Messenger, Marketplace

The IMF said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on the first review of a US$3 billion bailout, which will unlock US$700 million in funding for the country. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

IMF says Pakistan set to receive US$700m after review success

US retail sales fell for the first time in seven months in October as motor vehicle purchases and spending on hobbies dropped, pointing to slowing demand at the start of the fourth quarter. ― AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

US economy cools as retail sales dip, monthly producer prices decline

Stocks also rose across the board on Wall Street. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

World stocks scale two-month high, boosted by rate cuts bets

Synopsyssaid it has worked with Microsoft to create its own Copilot to help with designing computer chips. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Synopsys, Microsoft team up for a chip-design assistant

A close-up view of the probe station that is being used to test the Azure Cobalt chip at Microsoft's lab in Redmond, Washington is seen in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on November 13, 2023. — Picture courtesy of Microsoft/Handout via Reuters pic
Money / 16 Nov 2023

Microsoft introduces its own chips for AI, with eye on cost