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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  / 6 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  / 12 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 9 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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 14 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  / 13 h ago

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

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The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating a union’s claims that Boeing retaliated against two employees who in 2022 insisted the planemaker re-evaluate prior engineering work on 777 and 787 jets. ― Reuters pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022

TikTok has submitted a risk assessment report on its new app TikTok Lite to the European Commission, the company said on Tuesday, averting a possible fine. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

TikTok has submitted risk assessment report on TikTok Lite to EU

Kering had warned on March 19 that sales over the period were likely to drop by around 10 per cent, dashing hopes it had stemmed sales declines at Gucci, the century-old Italian fashion house which accounts for half of group sales and two-thirds of profit. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

Kering warns H1 operating profit to tumble as Gucci sales fall

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Money / 24 Apr 2024

Novo Nordisk CEM earns the Best Place to Work certification for 2024

In its annual report on the sector, the Paris-based IEA said the world’s electric car fleet continued to “grow strongly” although momentum was greater in some markets than others. ― Unsplash pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

International Energy Agency: 2024 forecast to set new record for electric car sales

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water supplier, has been ravaged since privatisation by soaring debts and chronic underinvestment, sinking into a deep financial crisis which has sparked bailout speculation. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

How UK’s biggest water supplier sank into crisis

The company posted a “new quarterly high” operating profit of €168 millions (US$179 million) — a turnaround from a loss of €156 million over the same period last year. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit

GM, which has benefited from consistently strong demand from US consumers for pickup trucks and other larger vehicles, increased its range for 2024 net income by US$300 million to between US$10.1 and US$11.5 billion. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

General Motors lifts 2024 profit forecast after strong Q1

British sports retail group JD Sports Fashion on Tuesday announced the purchase of US peer Hibbett for US$1.1 billion. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

UK retailer JD Sports buys US group Hibbett for US$1.1b

FPT said it has established a strategic partnership with Nvidia, which includes plans to build a US$200-million-dollar AI factory using Nvidia’s AI software and chips. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

Vietnam tech giant FPT partners with Nvidia to build AI factory

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses. ― AFP pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project over rights abuse claims

Sentiment was upbeat across major world indices thanks to easing Middle East worries, while traders are keenly awaiting the release this week of more major earnings and key US inflation data. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

US markets rise for second straight day as sentiment improves

Tesla reported a big drop in quarterly profits on April 23, 2024, pointing to elevated pressure on the electric vehicle market that has led to deep cost-cutting. Elon Musk's EV company reported profits of US$1.1 billion, down 55 per cent from the year-ago quarter on revenues of US$21.3 billion, down 9 percent. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Apr 2024

Tesla profits tumble but shares rise on new vehicle plan

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Money / 23 Apr 2024

Shaping the future crypto trading of compliance, Qmiax has launched a brand-new user interface and trading process

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Money / 23 Apr 2024

Leading the innovation in cryptocurrency trading, Qmiax Exchange has updated its OTC fiat exchange process

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Money / 23 Apr 2024

First Phosphate Intersects 92.5 m of 11.82% Igneous Phosphate Starting at Surface at Its Begin-Lamarche Project in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada