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A bustling street in Hat Yai. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Foreign, but familiar: Why more and more Malaysians are choosing Hat Yai for their quick trips

Members of the public attempting to catch a glimpse of the public caning punishment against a 42-year-old man convicted of repeated “khalwat”, or close proximity with the opposite sex in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

PAS spiritual leader moots public caning for Shariah offences across all Perikatan-led states

MetMalaysia has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the country’s waters, effective from Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

MetMalaysia: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Malaysian waters from tomorrow to Tuesday

OK Lim was convicted in May 2024 for cheating and abetting forgery, part of a trade financing fraud described as one of Singapore’s most severe. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim and children declared bankrupt over Hin Leong debts

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

‘Nasi lemak’ with ‘ayam rendang’ and ‘daging rendang’ at Nasi Lemak Angah. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Head to Nasi Lemak Angah on Jalan Ipoh for a ‘nasi lemak’ full of flavour... and personality

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

A group of men leaves flowers outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens in Zhuhai. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

A Chinese military aircraft flies in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. — Social media pic/via Reuters
World  / 10 h ago

Mysterious new Chinese military jets spark debate over stealth tech

Simply put, the DRG is a pricing system that charges a fixed rate for certain medical procedures. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

What is DRG anyway? How Putrajaya plans to deal with rising medical costs with a new pricing system

US president-elect Donald Trump filed a brief yesterday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. — AFP pic
World  / 8 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or Papagomo, is investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

After criminal probe against Papagomo for remarks targeting police, IGP sues over alleged defamation

The police reports followed a call by an NGO for Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to resign after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

Taking to social media in the early hours of this morning, Kwok reassured his fans, explaining that he had fallen through an empty hydraulic platform after failing to spot the gap. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 4 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, Mexico, December 7, 2024. Sales of luxury vehicles in Mexico registered a significant drop in 2024, in the face of a stronger presence of Chinese-made vehicles preferred by consumers. — AFP pic
Money  / 10 h ago

Why Mexicans are ditching legacy luxury rides for affordable Chinese auto upstarts

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Malaysia will explore collaborations with the Islamic Development Bank Group in line with the country’s interest to drive Islamic finance innovation. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Malaysia to explore collaborations with Islamic Development Bank, says Treasury sec-gen

Wall Street stocks fell sharply early today following disappointing US economic data and as Facebook parent Meta tumbled after an earnings release. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

US stocks tumble on growth data as Facebook parent Meta falls

Capital A has also announced a proposed distribution of new ordinary shares in AAG to be received as consideration shares for the proposed AAAGL disposal of about RM2.20 billion to the entitled shareholders of the group. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Capital A to dispose of 100pc stake in AirAsia Aviation Group, AirAsia for RM6.8b

A general view of the US Federal Reserve building as the morning sky breaks over Washington, July 31, 2013. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

US economic growth slows more than expected in first quarter 

A battle to buy UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund has taken a fresh twist after US rival Concord increased its takeover offer, slightly beating a bid by Blackstone. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Hipgnosis drums up fresh bid in takeover battle

Asean Business Advisory Council chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak delivers his opening remarks during the launch of AirAsia Move’s Asean Explorer Pass at Dadi Cinema, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur April 25, 2024. — Bernama pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Asean Business Advisory Council to focus on fostering regional deals, transactions and products, says chairman

TikTok Shop remains committed to nurturing the growth of local businesses in Malaysia as it continues to uplift entrepreneurs at its recent #TikTokShopBazarRaya2024 open house and engaging them in various seller campaigns, including the #TikTokShopBazarRamadan2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

TikTok Shop commits to supporting local businesses making up 96pc of total sellers in Malaysia

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Money / 25 Apr 2024

Inta Bina secures RM224.80m contract for serviced apartment project

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Money / 25 Apr 2024

FSBM Holdings unit ties up with Linear Channel to jointly bid for IT projects

The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit Special Task Force Committee chairman P. Prabakaran said Mitra is devising various aid programmes for the development of the Indian community. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Mitra devising various programmes for Indian community development, says chairman

AirAsia Aviation Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes speaks at the launch of the Asean Explorer Pass in Kuala Lumpur, April 25, 2024. — Bernama pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

AirAsia X mulls flying to Eastern Europe, London and Orlando

Cotton stocks in India are expected to fall by nearly 31 per cent in 2023/24, reaching their lowest level in more than three decades, due to lower production and rising consumption. — AFP pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

India’s cotton stocks set to plunge 31pc y-o-y to lowest in decades

The ringgit traded marginally higher at the close today against the US dollar ahead of first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data in the United States later tonight.  — Bernama pic
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Ringgit closes marginally higher against US dollar

OCBC Bank said Malaysia’s inflationary pressures remain benign, with headline inflation averaging 1.7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter (1Q2024), below its baseline. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 25 Apr 2024

OCBC Bank: Malaysia’s inflationary pressures remain benign in Q1

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Money / 25 Apr 2024

Pavilion REIT net profit rises to RM83.17m in Q1 2024

Bursa Malaysia snapped its six-day winning streak to close lower today on profit-taking activities in commodity-related and gaming stocks following the recent rally. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Money / 25 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia takes a breather after recent rally